Ecosystem Builder Hub

Talking points to make the case for entrepreneurship and for ecosystem building as an emerging economic development practice. + Free graphics to use! ecosystembuilderhub.com/the-…

@TheInBIA hosted a webinar about the essential elements of healthy ecosystems, the current state of the field of ecosystem building, what it means to be an ecosystem builder, + an overview of the recently launched Ecosystem Builder Leadership Project. vimeo.com/704738899

Highly recommend this podcast episode with @rainforestbook! Great primer on innovation and entrepreneurship as economic growth strategies. Great for ecosystem builders to share with their civic & business leaders. youtu.be/ukmcNU3WsDs

What specific practices do ecosystem builders use for self-care, to keep going, and avoid burning out? This was the question I put to a group of participating ecosystem builders as part of the Insights from the Field campaign. buff.ly/2ZBIdo2

“Those places that fail to boldly and immediately invest in startup ecosystems, and thus fail to produce startups, will experience economic stagnation.” ecosystembuilderhub.com/the-…

We need to educate citizens, economic developers, and civic leaders on the importance and impact of entrepreneurial activity. We need messaging to educate on the power/impact of entrepreneurship and innovation on economic development. Here's a start... ecosystembuilderhub.com/the-…

For the first question in the Insights from the Field campaign I solicited input from a group of ecosystem builders, asking their thoughts on the most critical skills, traits, or mindset for an ecosystem builder. #EcosystemBuilding buff.ly/3qNFNON

Find out how to start your journey in the world of entrepreneurial ecosystem building. buff.ly/3p5l2y8

2nd Place @Startup_Brief award article: What Needs to Happen to Advance the Field of Ecosystem Building by @DigitalSplash ecosystembuilderhub.com/what…

Thank you @Startup_Brief Honored to be recognized along with @AnikaHorn for our work. startupcatalystbrief.com/mvp…

As an ecosystem builder, is there any more soul-sucking task than writing/applying for grants? If so, what's the most loathsome task of #ecosystembuilding?

There are many on-ramps to becoming an ecosystem builder. It’s a new and emerging field, and there is no defined curriculum or path. New to #EcosystemBuilding? Here's some ideas to get you started on the path. buff.ly/3p5l2y8

Storytelling is essential to building a successful startup community. Struggling to get started? Here's a simple template of questions to start interviewing the entrepreneurs in your community. #EcosystemBuilding buff.ly/2Ungsgw

Successful mentor networks need a formal program management system in place underpinning it all to ensure things run smoothly, as well as people and processes to monitor, administer, and assist mentors and mentees. buff.ly/2SS5Qo7

While identifying good mentors is a critical piece of a mentor network, selecting appropriate entrepreneurs to be the mentees and then matching those mentees to mentors is also important to the success of the program. buff.ly/351DQGq

What to consider when selecting, recruiting, and retaining mentors for entrepreneurs. #EcosystemBuilding buff.ly/352c6RX

To change the current narrative of entrepreneurship we need to do a better job telling the stories of traditionally underrepresented groups aka, the New Majority. #EcosystemBuilding buff.ly/2npzLZ4