Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City
Book genres
Business, Entrepreneurship, Nonfiction, Leadership, Economics, Technology, Urban Planning, Politics, Management
Topics
Entrepreneurship, Startup Community, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Building Startup Communities, Innovation
Based on more than twenty years of Boulder-based entrepreneur turned-venture capitalist Brad Feld`s experience in the field?as well as contributions from other innovative startup communities?this reliable resource skillfully explores what it takes to create an entrepreneurial community in any city, at any time. Along the way, it offers valuable insights into increasing the breadth and depth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem by multiplying connections among entrepreneurs and mentors, improving access to entrepreneurial education, and much more.Details the four critical principles needed to form a sustainable startup communityPerfect for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists seeking fresh ideas and new opportunitiesWritten by Brad Feld, a thought-leader in this field who has been an early-stage investor and successful entrepreneur for more than twenty years
Engaging and informative, this practical guide not only shows you how startup communities work, but it also shows you how to make them work anywhere in the world.