Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. — Jenifer Clift, EO Melbourne, Director of Otto Stronger Female Networks Mentoring opportunities are less often afforded to women.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For many cities, a history of red-lining , unequal development, and decisions to build highways through thriving minority communities contributed in significant ways to disparities in wealth and access to opportunities in our neighborhoods. Franklin County, Forward Cities. For me, this hits even closer to home.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing. Here are a few benefits that can be experienced by attending this dynamic event.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For many cities, a history of red-lining , unequal development, and decisions to build highways through thriving minority communities contributed in significant ways to disparities in wealth and access to opportunities in our neighborhoods. FRANKLIN COUNTY, FORWARD CITIES. For me, this hits even closer to home.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. The growing momentum around entrepreneurship-led economic development presents opportunities to bridge gaps, reinvigorate economies and drive more equitable outcomes, not just here in the United States, but across the world. Rob Williams – Director, SourceLink.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read the post to learn more about Chris’ journey.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

They could be seizing upon an opportunity to make their business ownership dream a reality, exploring an idea that creates positive social change, or they may be acting out of necessity because of a change in circumstances such as the loss of a job. Join them on their journey.

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Source Link

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’re feeling like your entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement has been dormant, you’re not alone. During the pandemic, many ecosystem builders have felt challenged maintaining meaningful engagement with their network. Inform your meeting planning with questions such as: How often do you want to meet?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

We found one of those exemplary steps in southern Virginia where the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem recognized the need for an ecosystem coordinator and rallied their stakeholders to hire the first entrepreneurial ecosystem builder for the region. River and bridges in Danville. says Alexis.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. Kate Jackson, an ecosystem builder in the Chicago area, described the ‘why’ of this beautifully. That’s the only way we are going to make our ecosystems equitable and resilient.”.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

Dozens of ecosystem builders share their perspective on what an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder is, and does. One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. This shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Meet Kansas City entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Gerald Smith. We have an opportunity to determine a future that we choose. The past does not have to limit our future.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I did not have access to information about the best colleges. It is this institutional blocking of information from myself and many other Black students that molded our overall perspective and created our glass ceilings. Admittedly, there were no entrepreneurs in my family. I was in college from 2000 to 2004.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 30, 2020

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. A: I hope to see more development and opportunities for those from under-resourced communities in order to best serve the people. A: You have to support each other.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Silos breakdown the flow of information between actors in an ecosystem and in turn, more difficult for an entrepreneur to navigate.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. So many similar organizations are making great things happen at small scales, and with collaborations, we are creating opportunities to make bigger impacts.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

Guests include other veteran entrepreneurs, mentors, and experts like attorneys and marketing specialists, including the leader of Verizon’s veteran employee resource group who shared information about Verizon support for small business owners along with his own personal experience as an entrepreneur.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A core tenet of ecosystem building is making connections—connecting entrepreneurs to people, information, and resources that can help them move their business forward. “An The one-on-one connecting that ecosystem builders do is a critical part of our role in facilitating the flow of information. How do you get started?

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

A bonus grant is available to teams located in designated opportunity zones. Selected from a competitive pool of entrepreneurs, the inaugural round of NJIF companies will support ventures in the fields of life sciences, film, information technology, and professional services over a two-year period. million in bonus grant funding.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. In a nutshell : Entrepreneurial ecosystem building requires perseverance. The work is arduous and often ambiguous, and it can take 20 years to see concrete results. Goal 7 in the field. Read the case study here. See igniteT2.inncuvate.com

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

The powerful thing about Gust is that—because the whole thing is an integrated platform with all of the other participants in the industry—all the links in blue connect to detailed information provided by the company, organization or other entity involved…meaning that all of the data is always correct and up to date.

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Impact Hub

MAY 5, 2020

More information about the COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs here. . With over 100 communities of impact-driven entrepreneurs in more than 55 countries and running more than 200 programs annually, Impact Hub is a key part of entrepreneurial ecosystems the world over.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

Across the country, community-led revitalization is gaining momentum; residents are helping to turn declining downtowns into models of growth and opportunity by supporting their home-grown microbusinesses. Stay tuned – it promises to be a very informative experience!

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Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

systematic racism and sexism) have led to extreme differences in the opportunity to achieve the American dream of prosperity and wellbeing. The relatively novel phrase “inclusive innovation” illustrates an understanding that without intervention, opportunities for capitalizing on innovative ideas and solutions are not equally accessible.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. A: Access to more entrepreneurship opportunities for people of color at all levels. Q: Can you share an example of how the ecosystem has supported you? .

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

The powerful thing about Gust is that—because the whole thing is an integrated platform with all of the other participants in the industry—all the links in blue connect to detailed information provided by the company, organization or other entity involved…meaning that all of the data is always correct and up to date.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

The stories and projects of the Better Incubation program we are part of, which aims at fostering an inclusive and impact-driven approach to innovative entrepreneurship, inspire us to believe that a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem is possible. . That’s why INMI exists: to create a world without barriers.

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

As Forward Cities journeys with communities to develop equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems, one thing we are learning is that our collective imagination around entrepreneurship will have to expand. We had the opportunity to visit two neighborhoods– King Commons and River West.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 10, 2024

Salary and Benefits The salary for this position is $70,000 - 80,000 annually in addition to benefits including health insurance, 403(b) Plan matching, paid time off, and paid holidays. The anticipated start date for this position is April 2024.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This was the first step in building Nebraska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, but more funding was needed in order to expand the initiative statewide. Solving statewide community opportunities. We have a wealth of resources in Nebraska,” says SourceLink Nebraska Network Builder, Scott Asmus, who oversees the program at NBDC.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

Practical Metrics and Methods (Practitioner Edition): Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. In a nutshell : There are many metrics and methods in use in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, but they are not all widely adopted. Metrics can reflect the strengths and challenges of an ecosystem.

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Over the past several years, a group of cross-sector stakeholders in Pittsburgh has worked with the national nonprofit organization Forward Cities to strengthen the region’s equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Build and develop a team within the E3 Alliance as well with collaborative stakeholders partners. . .

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Forward Cities

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Overview The Program Director leads the programmatic department at Forward Cities and is responsible for co-developing and overseeing the implementation of Forward Cities’ equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems and learning strategy. The role will report to the VP of Finance & Operations.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 17, 2022

Overview The Senior Director of E3 Solutions leads the sales, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Forward Cities equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem building solutions for communities across the country. This position will report will report to the President & CEO.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 17, 2022

The Senior Director of E3 Solutions leads the sales, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Forward Cities equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem building solutions for communities across the country. Strategic Leadership. This position will report will report to the President & CEO. APPLY HERE.

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