How To Start an Ecosystem

Part I: First Steps

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1. Start With Coffee

   Locate some good people to start with. Map out the ecosystem and learn what’s needed.

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2. Make Follow-up Introductions

Introduce 2 people to each other at least once a week. It adds up.

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3. Map the Ecosystem

Who are the key players? Make a table and get them involved

Part II: Community

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4. Add People To a Chat Group

Give people a way to communicate with each other.

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5. Host Meetups

Set a date and a place, then post about it. The rest takes care of itself.

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6. Get The Word Out

Celebrate what is happening

Part III: Strategy

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7. Collect Data

Companies, Contacts, Jobs, Places, Investments, Exits…

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8. Tackle Big Problems

What is the greatest barrier to growth?

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9. Gather Resources

It’s a good investment.

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Repeat.

Ecosystem is a long game.

Find a way to run for 30+ years.