Lots of attention, research and many-a blog post are devoted to the question, "How do you build a successful startup?" Indeed, this is one of a number of questions (and answers) we are pursuing at the Kauffman Foundation, where I work.
Just as important, and likely a fundamental component of the answer to the above, is the question "How do you develop an entrepreneurial community?" Rigorous network analyses and research are being performed to provide insight in this area, but sometimes a cup of joe and some experience help too.
A few weeks ago the Kauffman Foundation sponsored Big Omaha, a popular annual conference on innovation and entrepreneurship. I hosted a breakfast bright and early one morning for a number of the speakers from around the country along with local entrepreneurs and business leaders to have an informal discussion on entrepreneurial community building.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Nick Seguin: Building Entrepreneurial Communities: Lessons From 'Big Omaha'
