Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The journey of building a sustainable and eco-friendly company is often filled with challenges, so embracing setbacks as learning opportunities is crucial. Surround yourself with mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs who can offer guidance, support, and inspiration. Networking is another key aspect I’d emphasize.

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Forward Cities

MAY 26, 2025

E3 Durham (E3D) is a place-based, inclusive entrepreneurs initiative supported by Durham Countys ARPA funding. Aligned with direct services to entrepreneurs, the E3 Alliancea dynamic advisory council of local entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) and community partnersserves as a collaborative engine for aligned priorities and action.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 11, 2025

E3 Durham (E3D) is a place-based, inclusive entrepreneurs initiative supported by Durham County’s ARPA funding. A central priority of program leaders is to develop and implement specific projects to address these gaps at the entrepreneur, support provider and ecosystem levels.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

I went from negotiating multi-million-dollar deals for corporations to building something of my own—something that helps real families feel seen, supported, and strong. And to lead like a visionary, I had to invest in systems, support, and clarity so the business could run with or without me in every seat. We were in four cities.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Communication pros chatbot template Try the template Built by Carly Moulton, Zapier's Head of Community Marketing, this template includes five AI-powered chatbots designed to support public relations and communications work. The document effectively conveys the non-profit's cause, engages stakeholders, and develops support.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

The lack of opportunities for those interested in STEM led Kavelle to open the door for others to get the education she wanted to have on these subjects, which is how the STEM Builders Learning Hub came to be. She continued to network to get the support that she needed.

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

Both communities recently participated in NLC’s City Innovation Ecosystems (CIE) program, offered in partnership with and support from the Kauffman Foundation. SourceLink® worked with Kankakee to inventory the region’s nonprofit, higher education, and governmental support resources as well as lending and equity sources.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 20, 2016

A leading voice in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, EO will support GES 2016 by fostering personal and professional development through special mentorship and networking sessions, which are designed to educate, inspire and encourage innovation in youth, women and early-stage entrepreneurs.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

Our offerings, whether it be financial coaching, an online course, event, or workshop, are all geared towards helping Jamaicans make smarter decisions and create thriving financial lives. Doing this will help you to uncover and receive the support you need, which can impact your business exponentially.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Alimentando Para el Futuro aims to address the problem of malnutrition and lack of access to food through workshops, mentoring sessions, and hands-on learning. Our project supports and trains women in food production and allows low-income families access to a healthy diet, reduces food insecurity, and generates an alternative income.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The focus is on providing personalized support to underserved communities. They helped attendees meet self-defined aspirations, encouraged an entrepreneurial spirit and peer networking, offered one-to-one clinics and workshops with GoDaddy guides. That amount made a world of difference.

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Gust

JULY 12, 2012

The goal was to share our experiences in the realm of angel investing with an array of global audiences, by participating in various lectures, discussions and workshops. In all four countries we met passionate entrepreneurs who were eager to discuss their exciting startups, as well as angel investors looking to support them.

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StartupNation

MAY 4, 2021

Today, Wheat is executive director and co-founder at Venture Catalysts in Detroit, a nonprofit venture and ecosystem development group, and lead of Backstage Capital’s Detroit Accelerator , a three-month program designed to give underrepresented founders the financial support they need to reach their next critical milestone.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With a minimum investment of $7,000 and additional units in increments of $5,500, SDAC is ideal for new angel investors who want to gain hands-on experience and learn via workshops, meetings, and presentations. Passive investors can invest without attending meetings or participating in due diligence, or the voting process.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Soon enough, we’ll be coming straight atcha with a host of speakers, workshops, roundtables, and networking opportunities that are sure to accelerate your dream. Our partners will deliver their expertise and relevant content and will provide resources that educate, engage, and support early-stage founders. No, not that green.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Participants have a chance to win more than $250,000 in cash and other support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Stephanie Camarillo : I wanted to amplify my voice, get world-class training, and get feedback and support from my peers. We have all stayed in contact, frequently collaborate, ask questions, and support one another. Andrea Heuston : I have had so many incredible speaking opportunities since attending GSA—more than I can count!

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Impact Hub

APRIL 26, 2021

Jordan, 23 April, 2021 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its efforts to assist the social enterprise policy process in Jordan, led by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE), organised a workshop in collaboration with Impact Hub.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

All the participants are running some type of program or space to support startup entrepreneurs or build the startup community in their region, from running accelerators and co-working spaces, to startup meetup groups, student entrepreneurship groups, and maker spaces, as well as University faculty and Government policy makers. Who we took.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

On a personal level, giving entrepreneurs the support and resources to realize their potential is immensely valuable on many levels. According to The Leadership Training Workshop , “Committing goals to paper and reviewing them regularly gives you a 95% higher chance of achieving your desired outcomes. But where to start?

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 30, 2020

Q: What is your deeper ‘why’ behind your commitment/work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . It is extremely vital to me and my team that we ‘even the playing field’ and create even more opportunities and invest in these neglected and underserved areas that are still impacted by past corruption.

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TechCrunch

JULY 2, 2021

Until children reach a certain age, enrichment programs are somewhat limited to school, sports, and camps, while money-making opportunities are largely non-existent. million in seed funding led by Animo Ventures, with participation from Maveron, Humbition, Sesame Workshop, Collaborative Fund and NaHCO3, a family office.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2017

In third grade, I saw an opportunity and grew it into my first entrepreneurial experience. While I’ve always loved supporting fellow entrepreneurs by sharing experiences, it’s interesting how this evolved to be the focus of Entreholic. In part 2 of this article , he explains how he helped grow EO Atlanta’s Accelerator program.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Data Engineer : YC Continuity is hiring our first Data Engineer to help us identify promising investment opportunities using data. Research Associate : YC Continuity is seeking a Research Associate to evaluate investment opportunities, lead market research, and help our portfolio companies grow. Learn more. Learn more. PEOPLE OPS.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

In a nascent field like entrepreneurial ecosystem building, practitioner examples are rare and we were not going to pass up the opportunity to speak to four representatives of this pilot project to learn more about: What gave rise to the need of hiring an ecosystem builder. What success looks like in this three-year pilot.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Effective mapping initiatives can reveal opportunities to leverage new connections, partnerships, and collaborations. You basically want to unearth any resource, program, organization, or person that supports and helps entrepreneurs, whether that’s their sole mission or ancillary. That’s just a starting point.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 30, 2024

Participants in the program engaged in weekly workshops and coaching calls, refining their revenue models, competitive strategies, and customer acquisition. i2E’s E3 and Bridge2 programs give you, the entrepreneur, the tools to communicate the problem, solution, and market opportunity — in multiple formats.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If you’re an EO member seeking acquisitions, mergers, partnerships, exit transactions, financing, investment opportunity or member-to-member deal experiences, MyEO DX is for you. When you’re bootstrapping, you have to cover many bases, but there is an opportunity cost for doing so. I’m already looking forward to the MyEO DX 2019 event!

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

While access to opportunities, funding and support has improved for women in the startup space over the last couple of decades, there is still a long way to go. As the world embraces a new way of working and strategizes for a post-pandemic world, it’s vital to investigate new ways of supporting women’s entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

This is an opportunity to connect and share struggles, successes and tips and to build a lifelong support system. Killer Content at TC Early Stage Prepare for a full day packed with expert-led workshops and panel discussions, plus small-group roundtable discussions with Q&As that really let you dig into a specific topic.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

is further closing the opportunity gap that exists for Black and Latinx social entrepreneurs by elevating, co-creating with and funding entrepreneurs creating change in their communities. These resources include funding, access to industry experts, mentorship, workshops, fireside chats and visibility into adidas’ networks.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

It is also a competition that provides the opportunity for start-ups to grow and has been doing so since 2017. It also builds a good relationship with Black technical support providers and different technology companies. Subsequently, it provides an opportunity for sustainable growth of minority small businesses that are underfunded.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Auckland-based startup Niesh, which has developed a student discount platform, is on a rapid growth trajectory and has had to decide if it should grow locally, or prioritise opportunities overseas. The findings from this collaborative workshop are outlined for entrepreneurs and business mentors in a recent case study available here.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Catching a session will offer a deep view that might inspire you to update your thesis…or even spot that huge, undiscovered opportunity. Startup Battlefield 200 is an unparalleled opportunity not just for founders ready for their big break, but also for investors eager to fund early-stage startups with the TechCrunch stamp of approval.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 16, 2022

The tools and equipment you use need to support both remote and a-synch work, such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, Jira or Confluence, a headset, a secured VPN to connect with the company’s platforms, or a computer and mobile device employees can use. Search for solutions such as satellite internet or a USB Wi-Fi stick to help them stay connected.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Over the two days of the workshop, nine projects were identified to move the EBLP forward from the following prompts: Regarding the Field: Imagine the field of entrepreneurship ecosystem building takes center stage; it is consistently adopted among practitioners, funders, policy makers, and others – locally, regionally, and nationally.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. If the founding entrepreneurs believe their business models will scale quickly, they will need a good deal of funding to support growth.

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