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Views on the Ground: Scenes from Our Chicago Founder Fly-In

Revolution

After the team touched down in Chicago, we brought together founders, funders, and friends of the ecosystem for dinner at Chicago Winery, our home base for the Fly-In. Pulling founders into one physical room has always been a powerful tool for clarity, camaraderie, and the occasional course correction.

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NJEDA Launches New Digital Platform to Connect State’s Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

The platform, known as the Innovation Network Capital New Jersey (INC-NJ), will bring together the states innovation ecosystem, allowing emerging companies and funders to engage with one another and share various business and investment opportunities. Investors can use INC-NJ to discover new companies that fit their investment criteria.

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$10K Grants and Skills Training: Free Events for June

StartupNation

Gain practical tips for tracking expenses, staying compliant, and building strong relationships with funders. Enroll for free Grant reporting and compliance June 2 | 2:30 – 4:00PM ET Grant funding can boost your business—if you manage it right.

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Empowering Nonprofits with AI: Ron Rivers on Innovation and Impact

Jason Malki

Imagine having a dedicated AI grant agent continuously scouting and evaluating new grant opportunities, performing due diligence on funders, and drafting comprehensive grant applications based directly on organizational activities.

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RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

Forward Cities

To inform the Alliance strategy, E3 Durham conducted a rigorous 360-degree assessment of Durhams small business ecosystem, engaging over 200 entrepreneurs, 40 ESOs, and a wide range of funders, policymakers, and economic development leaders. This process surfaced key strengths and gaps, which were prioritized by the Alliance.

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Rising Tide: The Business of Climate Innovation

Revolution

Maryland, and Virginia.” —  Mahati Sridhar, Rise of the Rest Partner Mahati opened the morning by underscoring the regional opportunity and the need to connect founders, funders, and institutions across the DMV who are building the next generation of climate solutions. The takeaways: “There’s so much talent concentrated between D.C.,

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RFQ | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project Management

Forward Cities

To inform the Alliance strategy, E3 Durham conducted a rigorous 360-degree assessment of Durham’s small business ecosystem, engaging over 200 entrepreneurs, 40 ESOs, and a wide range of funders, policymakers, and economic development leaders. This process surfaced key strengths and gaps, which were prioritized by the Alliance.