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Unlocking the Potential: The Market of Texas-Based Founders 💼 In a fascinating conversation with Aaron Perman, we explore the vibrant landscape of Austin and the middle of the country as a thriving hub for tech entrepreneurs. The question arises: Is this market still overlooked and underserved? According to Aaron, the perception has shifted, and the Texas-based founders' market is no longer overlooked. The region has become a magnet for building successful businesses, attracting top talent and capitalizing on lower costs compared to the coasts. With an increasing pool of skilled professionals flocking to Texas, it offers an ideal ecosystem to scale and grow businesses efficiently. What sets this market apart? Aaron highlights the proximity advantage and hands-on approach. By being local, venture firms like S3 Ventures can actively engage and provide invaluable support to their portfolio companies. The personal touch and shared networks lead to a higher return on time and effort, offering significant benefits for both investors and founders. Curious to delve deeper into this insightful discussion? Find the full conversation on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q01_GSBK0 #TexasTech #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentInsights #VentureFirms #TechStartups #AustinTech #BusinessGrowth #ScaleAndThrive #Innovation #TechEcosystem #S3Ventures #ScaleViewPartners

Are you a #founder in the Greater #Sacramento region looking to access #events, programs, and resources to support you in launching and scaling your #venture? If yes, be sure to check out our weekly e-newsletter through the link below. It is delivered every Monday to your inbox to help you get plugged in for the week and month ahead! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/d9VmhRkQ Upcoming opportunities: - The Lean Innovator Applications are open through July 28th! Be sure to join this pre-accelerator and gain traction with #customers. We accept cohort members on a rolling basis so be sure to apply now! - Plug into a unique opportunity to hear from Victor W. Hwang, Founder and CEO of Right to Start! In this discussion, we will discuss how America will be renewed by its #entrepreneurs. #R2S #weareallstarters - Join us on July 30th for Startup Happy Hour featuring Jon Coss, CEO of Plum Identity. This gathering is run in partnership with StartupSac! - Tickets are on sale for #GFX 2024, Growth Factory's annual venture conference & startup showcase is back for a 2-days on October 9th & 10th serving as a nexus for investors, innovators, and government & industry leaders from Northern California and beyond - Join 1 Million Cups Sacramento in person at the Sacramento Valley SBDC. #1MC is where local entrepreneurs meet to share their ideas and make new friends. Every week, two entrepreneurs present their early stage businesses to our community and learn how our community can help support their success. #startups #innovation #entrepreneurship #ecosystem #SacTown #thriving #momentum Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance NorCal Entrepreneur Hub CleanStart AgStart Greater Sacramento Economic Council Sacramento Metro Chamber Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy MedStart Laura Good Rich Foreman May Chinavanichkit Monique Brown Nikki Sims Donna “BasicTaq” Walters, MBA Thomas Hall Gary Simon Christina G. Michael Freedman Tim Schafer Arefin Huq

Sacramento boasts a supportive regional ecosystem that fosters innovation and growth across various sectors. With a strong network of ecosystem-builders, accelerators, educational leaders and community partners, there are ample resources and opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs to thrive. See what's coming up and be sure to sign up for our newsletter, below -- #innovation #entrepreneurship #startups #startupstory #entrepreneurship #supportforentrepreneurs #opportunity #continuousimprovement #thepowerofentrepreneurship #creatingvalue #economicgrowth

As 2023 wound to a close, The Wall Street Journal ran an article confirming what we saw throughout the year: the Atlanta region has become a thriving startup ecosystem. Over the past 4 years, the number of new businesses launched nationally rose continually. Many of those startups moved from the traditional coastal innovation regions to the Southeast. In Georgia in 2023, the number of new business applications filed rose 53.4% from the first 10 months of 2019, compared with a 38% national increase. And in metro Atlanta, entrepreneurs filed 75% more new business applications between 2020 and 2022 than in the three years preceeding the pandemic. The possible reasons make sense. Generally, the assumption is that the pandemic was a catalyst for entrepreneurship. In the Atlanta region specifically, the reasons include a thriving economic climate, lower housing costs than coastal innovation markets, and a comparably affordable environment to raise a family. The 2023 State of Startups in the Southeast report uncovered many of these same optimistic trends. As we get going in 2024, the national spotlight makes us even more excited about how the region is maturing to create enduring innovation businesses. #Startups #Atlanta #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Southeast #BusinessGrowth

Iowa's entrepreneurial scene is unmatched ✅ Creating a space for entrepreneurs and startups to thrive is a must so that we can strengthen the state's economic growth, accelerate innovation and scale career opportunities. Iowa doesn't just support entrepreneurs, we empower them. With a rich tapestry of resources, a supportive community, and an environment that fosters innovation, Iowa is a favorable place for any entrepreneurial journey. Find out how Iowa is giving entrepreneurs a head start ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3G0J4E9 #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

This The Wall Street Journal piece about the Atlanta region is making the LinkedIn rounds for good reason. Those close to our startup environment have been talking about the benefits of building here for a while. Just a few: 💲 The lower cost of living allows companies to attract talent 💼 The diverse university community fuels an intelligent, ready talent pipeline 🤝 The investment environment is incredibly startup-friendly 🌳 The quality of life is exceptional, thanks to assets like the Beltline, temperate seasons, and deep culture (to name a few) I've been an entrepreneur and mentor to entrepreneurs in Atlanta for 20 years, and I can't imagine building or supporting builders anywhere else. By the way, if you want more reasons to validate this great article, check out Metro Atlanta Chamber's Built for Business campaign. It's great. https://lnkd.in/ehK9RGXR #Atlanta #build #startups #investment #entrepreneurship

How do you build a successful partnership that drives innovation and growth? According to Wiljeana Glover, founding faculty director of the Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Babson College, successful startups often feature diverse founding teams with business-minded generalists and technical experts. But how do you ensure that your partnership sets the stage for success? Building a successful business requires more than just a great idea—it takes collaboration, communication, and a shared vision for the future. https://lnkd.in/eNmD759M #Partnership #StartupTips #BusinessGrowth

❌ I used to be protective of my ideas and it held me back. 🔒 I thought people would steal my ideas. It wasn't really until recently when I found out that THAT'S BAD. Maybe it was that I thought I knew what to do, or that I wanted some pride in not asking for help. But, it caused me to build too slowly. Here's some business growth advice I've learned over the past year. - Every Entrepreneur has their own individual ideas and goals. Most likely they're too busy / focused to be stealing other people's ideas. - Start building relationships with other Entrepreneurs, VCs, and PR professionals now. Even if you're not building anything right now, VCs and PRo pros get to hang out and learn about businesses for a living. They are a wealth of knowledge. You can also get on their radar. - There are many business resources in you local city. It's the job of these organizations to help startups / small businesses. Sometimes they are FREE too! Here are some in #WilmingtonNC UNCW CIE Network for Entrepreneurs Wilmington - Jim Roberts Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Jerry Coleman with Cape Fear Community College Genesis Block ILM Channel powered by Live Oak Bank Port City Young Professionals, LLC Here are some in North Carolina: NC IDEA CED (Council for Entrepreneurial Development) North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) NC SBTDC First Flight Venture Center Innovate Charlotte Launch Chapel Hill Innovate Carolina Hatch Innovation Hub Launch Greensboro Bunker Labs RIoT - Internet of Things Winston Starts Startup Grind Winston Salem Be active in your local city's startup ecosystem. Heck, show up to entrepreneurship events in other cities to support your local founders, and represent your area. Build in public. Always be learning. We can all grow together - rising tide floats all boats. . . . . . . . . #startup #entrepreneur #northcarolina #business

DevelUP Conference Panel Part Two. Last month, our Cofounder and CEO, D'Angelos Svenkeson participated in a panel at the DevelUP Conference in Chicago on “how to scale your business as an entrepreneur”. In this segment, he zero’s in on culture. When it comes to employee retention as a small firm/ business, the only way to compete with larger more established businesses is to offer something they can’t. And typically what we can offer is culture-centered i.e. comfort, open lines of communication, autonomy, etc. If you’re an entrepreneur with a growing number of employees, what attracted talent to your team and what keeps them there? Drop a comment below! • • • • Denetrick Powers Mer'Ce T. Christina Berry Dionne Gharamu Chris Herndon, MBA TaRarra M. Hill, MBA Myc Daz #builtforcommunity #fortheculture #scaling #entrepreneurship #blackowned #blackownedbusiness #startup #startuplife #commercialrealestate #urbanplanning

🌟 Gratitude Post 🌟 A huge thank you to Larry Stewart, Digital Product Development leader & strategist, for his insightful session with my graduate class at The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute at Georgia State University! 🎓 Larry shared his entrepreneurial journey, starting from the creation of a street team business to transitioning to a web-based party promotion business. His candid discussion about the challenges he faced, including the impact of the housing crisis on his advertising-based business, provided invaluable lessons in resilience and adaptability. Larry offered insights into seeking capital and evaluating the viability of startups, drawing from his own experiences. His emphasis on evaluating the team, idea, and financial viability of startups underscored the importance of thorough due diligence in entrepreneurial endeavors. He shared how he enjoys working with startups today at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs. Thank you, Larry, for generously sharing your journey and wisdom with us. Your insights have left a lasting impact, and we're grateful for the opportunity to learn from you! 🙏🏿 💼 #Entrepreneurship #DigitalProductDevelopment #GratitudePost