Editor’s note: The article below presents an example of how entrepreneurs can engage with local universities and research institutions to grow their companies.
These are wonderful resources we have access to, and leveraging them can reap great benefits for both your venture and the institution, as well as the ecosystem as a whole. [Read more…] about How to [Successfully] Partner with Universities
The Global Start Ecosystem Report is an annual thing put out by Startup Genome. Similar to StartWheel’s mission here locally, their goal is “to support forward-looking cities to catalyze their own startup ecosystems to fully participate in it.”
Sound familiar? Indeed, StartWheel is here to catalyze the Hampton Roads startup ecosystem.
Anyway, the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2018 is a particularly interesting read because they dive deep into the top 40 ecosystems worldwide, along with timely assessments of the top market domains and sub-sectors (e.g., Cyber, EdTech, Fintech).
You’ll also find in-depth discussion on ecosystem development strategies, founder mindset and demographics, and how to get more connected to your own local ecosystem.
In order to download the report, you’ll need to share a few bits of information. The report is 242 pages, but definitely worth your time to at least skim through it.
While we may not be on Startup Genome’s top-40 list, Hampton Roads is a fantastic place for entrepreneurs to launch and grow their startup.
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Most of StartWheel’s readers are probably aware of the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, or more colloquially known as Jefferson Lab, Jeff Lab or even more simply as JLab.
For brevity, we’ll go with JLab. Whatever you want to call it, you can bet it’s one of our regional innovation economy’s best assets.
JLab has received a lot of press recently—locally and nationally—largely due to the recently completed $338 million upgrade to its Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF). [Read more…] about But Seriously, We Have a National Laboratory in Our Own Back Yard!
Pitch videos for the 6th Edition of 757PitchWinner recieved $757 cash, a one-year membership to BizConnect, and a consulting package provided by ODU’s TempO program.
Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from ivWatch. You can find the original content on their website. Have a press release of your own to share with the StartWheel community? Let us know!
757 Angels and ivWatch recently collaborated during an entrepreneurship session at Tom Tom Founders Festival, a week-long celebration of innovators, visionaries and artists who shape small cities. Part pitch competition, part case study – the organizations co-presented and provided insight into building and growing successful companies and how to foster the next generation of innovators in tech industries. [Read more…] about 757 Angels and ivWatch Reach Entrepreneurs at Tom Tom Fest