Your Startup Community podcast is for any startup community enthusiast hoping to grow your local ecosystem. Whether you are an economic development leader, entrepreneur, angel investor, or a corporate executive, this show has something for every ecosystem actor.
Join Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway, co-authors of The Startup Community Way and Chris Heivly, former SVP of Ecosystem Development at Techstars as they dive into conversations with community builder guests on what each one of us can do to build a better startup community.
Got a question left unanswered? Got discussion ideas for the next podcast? Or know someone who should be a guest on the podcast? Email the hosts at chris@yourstartupcommunity.com.
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Your Startup Community podcast is for any startup community enthusiast hoping to grow your local ecosystem. Whether you are an economic development leader, entrepreneur, angel investor, or a corporate executive, this show has something for every ecosystem actor.
Join Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway, co-authors of The Startup Community Way and Chris Heivly, former SVP of Ecosystem Development at Techstars as they dive into conversations with community builder guests on what each one of us can do to build a better startup community.
Got a question left unanswered? Got discussion ideas for the next podcast? Or know someone who should be a guest on the podcast? Email the hosts at chris@yourstartupcommunity.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Your Startup Community, Chris Heivly shares 11 hard-earned “community truths” gathered from more than 15 years of building startup communities across the globe.
These aren’t tactics or five-year plans; they’re guiding principles that reveal what actually makes a startup scene thrive. From why comparing cities is a trap and why spaces are just tools (not solutions), to the difference between conveners and influencers, Chris lays out insights that challenge conventional wisdom and shift your perspective.
If you’re a founder, community leader, or city builder, this episode will help you focus on what truly drives momentum: connections, collaboration, and a founder-first mindset.
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