num_pages: 188
description: An essential guide to building supportive entrepreneurial communitiesStartup communities are popping up everywhere from cities like Boulder to Boston and even in countries such as Iceland. These types of entrepreneurial ecosystems are driving innovation and small business energy. Startup Communities documents the buzz strategy long-term perspective and dynamics of building communities of entrepreneurs who can feed off of each other's talent creativity and support.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 yearsEngaging 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.
language: English
title: Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City
publisher: Wiley