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RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

Forward Cities

E3 Durham (E3D) is a place-based, inclusive entrepreneurs initiative supported by Durham Countys ARPA funding. E3 Durham combines hands-on business navigation services, cohort-based training, and an innovative "learn-to-earn" incentive model that helps entrepreneurs access subsidized business services.

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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Entrepreneurs are key contributors to job creation and economic stability, so your long-term strategy should include ways to support their success by building effective entrepreneurship ecosystems. Network Navigator: Often, entrepreneurs need a knowledgeable person to help them connect to resources. Evolve with your ecosystem.

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ACA Releases 2023 Angel Funders Report

Angel Capital Association

For Immediate Release 2023 Angel Funders Report Released Overland Park, KS (December 6, 2023) – The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has released the Angel Funders Report for 2023. The Angel Funders Report is based on direct investment data solicited from ACA member groups.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Beth Zimmer

Ecosystem Builder Hub

We’ve also had some success in convening ecosystem actors to discuss and share programs, refer entrepreneurs, etc. Today, I have asked some key funders to consider requiring ecosystem asks vs asks from individual organizations. What is the biggest challenge you face as an Ecosystem Builder?

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

We may as well get compensated for referring them to others. Alpha Partners , Proof VC ) which share the carry earned in their coinvest to the referring party. Certain late-stage VCs have invested in some of my past funds, partly to motivate us to refer future investment opportunities to them. Calm Company. “We’re

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

In addition, there are many other groups will give you cash, training, and community with few or no strings attached: Ashoka is a foundation that engages in scouring for and choosing the leading social entrepreneurs across the globe, who it refers to as Ashoka Fellows. Aspen Tech Policy Hub. Requires Columbia affiliation.

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Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Having worked in entrepreneurial ecosystem building ourselves, we were not surprised that the main challenges in our field arise around a typical old-school mindset and a severe lack of equal opportunities for entrepreneurs of ALL ethnicities, backgrounds and gender. Clark Rinehart. We’re better together. Melanie Lenci. Eric Parker.