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Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, and the Louisville Entrepreneurship Acceleration Partnership (LEAP) together announce the launch of the Techstars Startup Ecosystem Development program in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo courtesy of University of Louisville. MORE
We’re in the midst of a long-term shift from primarily supporting starters through programs to a broader mission of cultivating entrepreneurial ecosystems by connecting and empowering community builders with a wider spectrum of support. Ecosystem Building Marketplace. MORE
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Meet Kansas City entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Gerald Smith. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? MORE
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q: What is your deeper ‘why’ behind your commitment/work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . A: You have to support each other. MORE
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. Insight Story CEA Showcase Entrepreneurial Imagination Indianapolis Site-Visit MORE
This article is the second in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Conversations about inclusion in ecosystem building can be difficult because they bring up issues that may become contentious and polarizing. MORE
This article is the first in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. At the same time, many entrepreneur supports are geared toward younger people. By Rich Bailey. MORE
A Model for Starting and Sustaining an Entrepreneurial Community. Entrepreneurial culture is changing. A new type of entrepreneurial culture is springing up everywhere. Features Resource ecosystem building ecosystem growth entrepreneurial ecosystems startup communities MORE
Overlooked Aspects of Inclusion in Ecosystem Building, Part 3. This article is the third in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Struggling rural economies present unique challenges to ecosystem builders. MORE
Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? I think this should be a wake-up call to all entrepreneurial support providers. A: I am hopeful to see Kansas City be the most entrepreneurial city in America. MORE
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q:What is the deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . Q: Can you share an example of how the ecosystem has supported you? . MORE
Techstars is committed to being an action-driven leader in creating an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Techstars Foundation’s mission is to develop and support underrepresented entrepreneurs by providing nonprofit organizations with grants and access to the Techstars Network. MORE
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. MORE
Open to startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape, and to those who will benefit particularly from the Iowa ecosystem, the program will welcome 10 startups in its inaugural year. BOULDER, Colo. MORE
For much of 2018, we spent a good amount of time in Indiana working on an entrepreneurial assessment of the agbiosciences sector. Last week, AgriNovus Indiana released its report, The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the Agbiosciences in Indiana. We learned a ton, but were also very impressed with what’s happening with agbio in Indiana. MORE
TECHSTARS PARTNERS WITH COMPAGNIA DI SAN PAOLO, FONDAZIONE CRT AND INTESA SANPAOLO INNOVATION CENTER TO GROW ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN TURIN, ITALY. Our international program will generate a strong impact for the support and development of entrepreneurial talent and excellence.” MORE
Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City , by Brad Feld. Bad Entrepreneurial Cliches: Strong Opinions Loosely Held. We’ve been very supportive of All Raise since they started, both functionally and financially. MORE
Could it be that the word “entrepreneurship” itself is getting in the way of the entrepreneurial success we all want to see? Entrepreneurship deficit as illustrated in the Kauffman Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook 3.0. MORE
ESHIP (short for “entrepreneurship”) is the Kauffman Foundation’s annual gathering of entrepreneurial ecosystem builders and marks a significant high point for CO.STARTERS and our activity each year. Unconference: Tips For Enabling Healthy Ecosystem Builders. MORE
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. MORE
In addition, Techstars announces the formal launch of the Techstars Startup Ecosystem Development program. Techstars is launching with Buffalo as the inaugural city for the Techstars Startup Ecosystem Development Program. MORE
The mission of the Techstars Foundation is to support and develop underrepresented entrepreneurs in order to stimulate innovation and positive social and economic global. MORE
The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. – Kauffman Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook Draft 3.0 MORE
Anchor Institutions’ Contributions to Building Inclusive Small Business Ecosystems was jointly developed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Forward Cities with support from the Annie E. Creating Shared Value for Anchors and Small Business Ecosystems. MORE
But she listened, and she learned about what VC could be, when it was done better, seeing “entrepreneurs as the heroes, and as people who can be supported and helped” with a mission that involves “helping the next generation of entrepreneurs and building entrepreneurial ecosystems.” . MORE
To level the playing field, it is imperative that leaders take steps to support inclusive innovation. Entrepreneurs, leaders of entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders came together to discuss solutions to inequities. MORE
We're seeing the same thing happen within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As you build more infrastructure to support entrepreneurship, more people become entrepreneurs. Kickstarter creates more doers and makers than it supports existing ones. MORE
However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides. MORE
It still felt the same, even though I had changed so much, QUT had changed so much, and the ecosystem had changed so much. QUT has been a supporter of Startup Catalyst for four years. As we went through the list of QUT-supported mission alumni, Rowena told me about the coding classes. MORE
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . The post ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Edgar Galicia appeared first on Forward Cities MORE
It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. Editor's Note. MORE
As a company, CO.STARTERS is also shifting our business model to align more fully with an ecosystem focused approach. If the goal for our ecosystem building work is to create a stronger network of interconnected nodes (an ecosystem!), MORE
Our senior leadership team at Google recognized that so many teams across Google were dabbling in activities supporting startups, but there wasn’t a consolidated, proactive effort around this. You name the continent, we were able to be there supporting the greatest community leaders. MORE
CO.STARTERS recently passed the five-year mark as a company, representing more than a decade of learnings in what is now known as “ecosystem building” support. seeing massive changes in the way communities work with entrepreneurs and nurture ecosystems. MORE
However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides. MORE
The first playbook, Elevating Women in Entrepreneurship, is a 78-page guide that covers community outreach techniques, how to develop a female-supportive network, solutions for work-life balance, how to fix the pipeline to encourage more women investors, and more. MORE
Overlooked Aspects of Inclusion in Ecosystem Building, Part 2. This article is the second in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Why are people supporting that? MORE
Overlooked Aspects of Inclusion in Ecosystem Building, Part 2. This article is the second in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Why are people supporting that? MORE
TechStars
JANUARY 31, 2019
In addition, Techstars announces the formal launch of the Techstars Startup Ecosystem Development program. Techstars is launching with Buffalo as the inaugural city for the Techstars Startup Ecosystem Development Program.
Forward Cities
JULY 25, 2019
The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. – Kauffman Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook Draft 3.0
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Forward Cities
JUNE 26, 2019
To level the playing field, it is imperative that leaders take steps to support inclusive innovation. Entrepreneurs, leaders of entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders came together to discuss solutions to inequities.
Co Starters
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
A Model for Starting and Sustaining an Entrepreneurial Community. Entrepreneurial culture is changing. A new type of entrepreneurial culture is springing up everywhere. Features Resource ecosystem building ecosystem growth entrepreneurial ecosystems startup communities
TechStars
JUNE 5, 2019
TECHSTARS PARTNERS WITH COMPAGNIA DI SAN PAOLO, FONDAZIONE CRT AND INTESA SANPAOLO INNOVATION CENTER TO GROW ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN TURIN, ITALY. Our international program will generate a strong impact for the support and development of entrepreneurial talent and excellence.”
Forward Cities
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Anchor Institutions’ Contributions to Building Inclusive Small Business Ecosystems was jointly developed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Forward Cities with support from the Annie E. Creating Shared Value for Anchors and Small Business Ecosystems.
Co Starters
MARCH 28, 2019
The first playbook, Elevating Women in Entrepreneurship, is a 78-page guide that covers community outreach techniques, how to develop a female-supportive network, solutions for work-life balance, how to fix the pipeline to encourage more women investors, and more.
TechStars
APRIL 2, 2019
Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, and the Louisville Entrepreneurship Acceleration Partnership (LEAP) together announce the launch of the Techstars Startup Ecosystem Development program in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo courtesy of University of Louisville.
Co Starters
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Could it be that the word “entrepreneurship” itself is getting in the way of the entrepreneurial success we all want to see? Entrepreneurship deficit as illustrated in the Kauffman Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook 3.0.
Co Starters
JUNE 18, 2019
ESHIP (short for “entrepreneurship”) is the Kauffman Foundation’s annual gathering of entrepreneurial ecosystem builders and marks a significant high point for CO.STARTERS and our activity each year. Unconference: Tips For Enabling Healthy Ecosystem Builders.
Forward Cities
JANUARY 21, 2020
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . The post ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Edgar Galicia appeared first on Forward Cities
Co Starters
MARCH 28, 2019
CO.STARTERS recently passed the five-year mark as a company, representing more than a decade of learnings in what is now known as “ecosystem building” support. seeing massive changes in the way communities work with entrepreneurs and nurture ecosystems.
TechStars
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
But she listened, and she learned about what VC could be, when it was done better, seeing “entrepreneurs as the heroes, and as people who can be supported and helped” with a mission that involves “helping the next generation of entrepreneurs and building entrepreneurial ecosystems.” .
Forward Cities
DECEMBER 16, 2019
It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. Editor's Note.
Co Starters
AUGUST 16, 2019
This article is the first in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. At the same time, many entrepreneur supports are geared toward younger people. By Rich Bailey.
EntreWorks Consulting
APRIL 13, 2019
For much of 2018, we spent a good amount of time in Indiana working on an entrepreneurial assessment of the agbiosciences sector. Last week, AgriNovus Indiana released its report, The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the Agbiosciences in Indiana. We learned a ton, but were also very impressed with what’s happening with agbio in Indiana.
Co Starters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Overlooked Aspects of Inclusion in Ecosystem Building, Part 3. This article is the third in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Struggling rural economies present unique challenges to ecosystem builders.
Co Starters
MAY 22, 2019
As a company, CO.STARTERS is also shifting our business model to align more fully with an ecosystem focused approach. If the goal for our ecosystem building work is to create a stronger network of interconnected nodes (an ecosystem!),
Forward Cities
DECEMBER 18, 2019
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Meet Kansas City entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Gerald Smith. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City?
Forward Cities
JANUARY 30, 2020
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q: What is your deeper ‘why’ behind your commitment/work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . A: You have to support each other.
TechStars
JUNE 4, 2019
Our senior leadership team at Google recognized that so many teams across Google were dabbling in activities supporting startups, but there wasn’t a consolidated, proactive effort around this. You name the continent, we were able to be there supporting the greatest community leaders.
Forward Cities
JANUARY 13, 2020
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here.
Forward Cities
DECEMBER 19, 2019
This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. Q:What is the deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . Q: Can you share an example of how the ecosystem has supported you? .
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.
This is going to be BIG.
APRIL 25, 2012
We're seeing the same thing happen within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As you build more infrastructure to support entrepreneurship, more people become entrepreneurs. Kickstarter creates more doers and makers than it supports existing ones.
Co Starters
OCTOBER 25, 2018
We’re in the midst of a long-term shift from primarily supporting starters through programs to a broader mission of cultivating entrepreneurial ecosystems by connecting and empowering community builders with a wider spectrum of support. Ecosystem Building Marketplace.
Co Starters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Overlooked Aspects of Inclusion in Ecosystem Building, Part 2. This article is the second in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Why are people supporting that?
Co Starters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Overlooked Aspects of Inclusion in Ecosystem Building, Part 2. This article is the second in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Why are people supporting that?
Co Starters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
This article is the second in a three-part series covering sometimes overlooked aspects of inclusion in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. Conversations about inclusion in ecosystem building can be difficult because they bring up issues that may become contentious and polarizing.
Forward Cities
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? I think this should be a wake-up call to all entrepreneurial support providers. A: I am hopeful to see Kansas City be the most entrepreneurial city in America.
TechStars
JULY 9, 2019
Techstars is committed to being an action-driven leader in creating an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Techstars Foundation’s mission is to develop and support underrepresented entrepreneurs by providing nonprofit organizations with grants and access to the Techstars Network.
TechStars
JUNE 26, 2019
Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City , by Brad Feld. Bad Entrepreneurial Cliches: Strong Opinions Loosely Held. We’ve been very supportive of All Raise since they started, both functionally and financially.
Startup Catalyst
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
It still felt the same, even though I had changed so much, QUT had changed so much, and the ecosystem had changed so much. QUT has been a supporter of Startup Catalyst for four years. As we went through the list of QUT-supported mission alumni, Rowena told me about the coding classes.
TechStars
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Open to startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape, and to those who will benefit particularly from the Iowa ecosystem, the program will welcome 10 startups in its inaugural year. BOULDER, Colo.
Gust
JANUARY 22, 2014
However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides.
Gust
JANUARY 22, 2014
However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides.
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. Insight Story CEA Showcase Entrepreneurial Imagination Indianapolis Site-Visit
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