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The Business Clinics sessio at #UIW2023 were a diverse showcase! Thought leaders on the startup scene took the stage to explain their roles, share insights, and highlight how they contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.  #UIW2023 #DigitalInnovation #DigitalEconomy

🚀 Excited to be attending the Startup Tech Business Networking event in Austin! 🌟 Looking forward to connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and business leaders at this dynamic gathering. It's always inspiring to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships, and learn from each other's experiences. Events like these are invaluable for fostering innovation and driving growth in the startup ecosystem. Can't wait to dive into insightful discussions, discover emerging trends, and explore potential collaborations that could shape the future of technology and business. If you're also attending, let's connect and share our passion for innovation! See you there! I'll drop the link to the event in the comments below. #StartupNetworking #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth #AustinTech

If you're like us and you believe human creativity is the path to our brightest economic tomorrow, what steps do you think economic developers and community leaders need to take to support creative industries and close the gap between the present and our ideal future? Let's get a conversation going in the comments! Megan Van Voorhis, Roshaun Davis, Dr. Chris Brooks, Robert Tercek, Kevin Doyle Jones, Lee Francis, Ph.D., Leila Amirsadeghi, Barbara Groth, Dean Newton, Carlos Contreras, Sandra Watson, Josh Blanchard, Mary McNamara Bernsten, Kristi Dula-Ferguson, Larry McManus, Kori Ann Edwards, Rachel Joy Victor— we'd love your expert perspectives! ———— For more than a decade, Creative Startups has been working to uncover truths about creative entrepreneurial ecosystems and develop strategies to support creative industries! Read about our most recent research journey around the state of New Mexico, interviewing the state's creatives and gathering data to shape the New Mexico Economic Development Department's new Creative Industries division here: https://lnkd.in/efd-Wksg #creativeindustries #creativeeconomy #economicdevelopment #creativeentrepreneurship

Successful startup founders know this: attending startup conferences helps you in building a thriving business. Here are 7 startup conferences you should add to your 2024 calendar. #startupgrowth #startupfunding #africa

GT plus entrepreneurs = success. Commercialization is what brings technology to life. It is exciting to see what we can all do together. To my GT team, let’s get ready to make things happen! For those of you that are not yet here at GT that are a part of my extended team, I hope to see you soon. We build and support the infrastructure that enables innovation. Life is short, so let’s get busy! #innovation #infrastructure #maintenance #engineering #technology #research #design #construction #landscape #buildingservices #sustainability #analytics #communications #parking #transportation #hr #engineering

During the events, I just come by the booths of startups and ask what they do. Most founders struggle to tell what their project is, even though they designed and built everything themselves. Before going to any event to find an investor or partner, ensure you work on your one-liner. That should be the easiest part. Second, have your so-called "elevator pitch", basically describing your project for around a minute or so without losing the person's interest. Sometimes, I hear pitches for five minutes without understanding the core product. During conferences and expos, most people forget what you tell them anyway. So try to make it as simple as possible. Get the contacts, then follow up later. If you manage to set up a call afterward, you will have more proper time to go in-depth about your project. Be prepared, it will save your time and others. #expo

CoFound x Unknown Group 🤝🏻 At CoFound, we do co-founding as a service. Our mission is to enable early-stage entrepreneurs to start, grow and realize their vision. We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Unknown Group, who shares our vision and then some! “Fueling founders to fix the future.” Wow! What Unknown Group Brings: 🚀 Unknown Ventures: Mobilizing armies of founders to tackle global challenges. 🏢 Unknown Spaces: Creating physical infrastructures for innovation. 🎓 Unknown School: Equipping founders with continuous learning opportunities. 💡 Get in the Ring: A global startup competition fostering innovation. Benefits of Our Partnership: 🤝 Event Access: Free access to each other’s events for all ecosystem members. 🌐 Expanded Networks: More opportunities to connect with investors, mentors, and partners. 🔧 Resource Sharing: Enhanced support for entrepreneurs, from workspace to educational programs. Conclusion: Our collaboration with Unknown Group sets a new standard for supporting innovative ventures. Stay tuned for updates on joint events and success stories. Jurgen Nieuwenhuijsen Hendrik Halbe Thomas Blekman Martin Luxemburg Madelon Bangma Jos Slootstra Lina Indarto Jesse Casters #CoFound #UnknownGroup #Partnership #Innovation #Empowerment

From Academia to Entrepreneurship In the bustling tech landscape of the 1980s, David Cheriton's path intertwined with the budding Silicon Valley, sparking a journey that would leave an indelible mark on the tech world. Their collaboration birthed not only innovative hardware but also a lasting friendship that would later lead to the formation of Granite Systems and Kealia, two companies that would redefine networking technology and pave the way for future ventures. But perhaps their most iconic investment came in the form of a humble $100,000 check written to two ambitious young entrepreneurs with a vision for revolutionizing search technology. Little did they know, this investment in Google would become a cornerstone of modern tech history. Reflecting on those early days, Cheriton and Bechtolsheim embody the spirit of Silicon Valley,As they continue to shape the tech landscape, their journey serves as a testament to the power of collaboration, foresight, and a dash of entrepreneurial serendipity. #TechInnovation #TechVisionaries #StartupSuccess #GameChangers #EntrepreneurshipJourney #TechHistory

Check out our interview with Ryan Paules and how he built his company into #534 on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list!

I am at that stage of Event Production where things are 98% baked and good to go, but the last 2% is making me impatient and saying WTF in my head?!! Of course, things always fall into place the way they should. Grateful for that. Two days away from the staging of our 2nd annual Beyond the Beach Summit. It's an invite-only 3 days where hand-picked and invited American, Caribbean-American, and Jamaican investors and ready-for-the-next-level early-stage entrepreneurs meet for - knowledge exchange, - game-changing introductions - New business in New markets - Select Pitches - numerous opportunities to talk tech, digital business, and investing in a Caribbean and Global Context. Deliberately, done in an intimate and unconference style. The first one last April helped the @kingstonbeta community to grow, snag new partnerships, and make $54 million dollars worth of startup investments happen. Grateful for the partnership with Entrepreneurs Across Borders that's helping us at SiliconCaribe create and connect entrepreneurs to business and investment opportunities and an active global network. Day One Mission has always been: Showcase that yes, the Caribbean is a place you come to get your groove back and your tan on, it's also a place where Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Excellence live, Beyond the Beach. #BeyondTheBeach #EntrepreneursAcrossBorders #SiliconCaribe #CaribbeanTech #DigitalBusiness #DEhPonAMission #MakinThingsHappen #PLayTheLongGame