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An essential guide to building supportive entrepreneurial communities "Startup 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 community * Perfect for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists seeking fresh ideas and new opportunities * Written 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.
Contents
FOREWORD ix PREFACE xi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xvii CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1 CHAPTER TWO The Boulder Startup Community 5 CHAPTER THREE Principles of a Vibrant Startup Community 21 CHAPTER FOUR Participants in a Startup Community 31 CHAPTER FIVE Attributes of Leadership in a Startup Community 47 CHAPTER SIX Classical Problems 59 CHAPTER SEVEN Activities and Events 73 CHAPTER EIGHT The Power of Accelerators 109 CHAPTER NINE University Involvement 121 CHAPTER TEN Contrasts between Entrepreneurs and Government 141 CHAPTER ELEVEN The Power of the Community 147 CHAPTER TWELVE Broadening a Successful Startup Community 157 CHAPTER THIRTEEN Myths about Startup Communities 169 CHAPTER FOURTEEN Getting Started 179 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 189 INDEX 191 EXCERPT FROM STARTUP LIFE 199



