Christina Oldfather discusses how promoting startups can lead to economic development. Christina is the ecosystem builder in Lincoln, Nebraska. After decades of work, Lincoln has been able to cultivate startups that have grown into international businesses with thousands of employees. Subscribe to the Mug.News newsletter here: https://mug.news/

Eze Redwood is an ecosystem builder from Kansas City, Missouri. He joins the Ecosystem Builder Podcast to discuss the importance of intentionality in entrepreneurship and ecosystem building. He also overviews the startup community he's helped build while providing the keys to their success for the other communities across the country. The conversation was hosted by Kaitlyn Claeys. Listen to her other podcast here: https://www.kaitlynclaeys.com/various-voices-podcast .Read more about ecosystem...

Beth Trejo is an ecosystem builder living in Sioux City, Iowa. While working for the local Chamber of Commerce, Beth leveraged social media to help develop their startup scene. Business leaders from the community soon began reaching out asking for social media help. She left her job at the chamber to start an award-winning advertising agency called Chatterkick.Beth gives insights into building a startup ecosystem from the ground up, the value a unicorn can have to community development ...

Scott Resnick is an ecosystem builder for Madison, Wisconsin. He began life as an entrepreneur during the 2000 internet bubble and has worked to build his local startup scene since. He joins the Ecosystem Builder Podcast to break down the elements that allow entrepreneurs to flourish.

Andy Stoll is responsible for implementing and managing the ecosystem development strategy for the Kauffman Foundation. Andy discusses the early steps a community leader can take to further develop their startup ecosystem.Here are the resources Andy suggests: The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon ValleyBeyond Collisions: How to Build your Entreprenier InfrastructureThanks for Being Late

Cecilia Wessinger advises ecosystem builders in communities across the country on promoting an inclusive and equitable environment. Her work focuses on creating a sense of belonging and provides valuable insights for leaders working to advance equality in their communities.Looking to do some homework? Here are the resources Cecilia suggested:Seeing White podcastThe Will to Change podcastThis Could Be Our Future bookSubscribe to more content from Mug.News here.

The Ecosystem Builder Podcast is interviewing startup community leaders across the country. Instead of feeding Silicon Valley with endless praise, we are focusing on entrepreneurial areas no one is talking about - the middle. Before interviewing these community leaders building America's economy from the ground up, Nick Castner and Kaitlyn Claeys, the show's hosts, provide insight into the perspectives they carry into interviews.Subscribe to Mug.News here. Follow the Commonwealth Media,...

Startup communities are not built on a single company, person or idea. Instead, years of work go into cultivating an environment that allows entrepreneurs to work and thrive. The Ecosystem Builder Podcast profiles the community leaders devoting their lives to promote entrepreneurial activity in their local economies. Every Monday, from Mug.News.The Ecosystem Builder Podcast is launching on November 11th.