How To Start an Ecosystem
The #BuiltToLast Method
Part I: First Steps
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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.