This year MakeStartups, Grace Belangia and I are visiting 24 startup communities to meet with the people, organizations, and founders making a difference - fully immersing ourselves in their #startup ecosystem. From the tour, we'll share inspiring stories and important lessons

Had an amazing time making friends and sharing our amazing software platform, CofounderOS at #Open2024 in San Diego this week. I’m stoked by the paradigm shift our company is ushering in by combining policy, credentialing, and ground breaking software tools to advance the field

The feeling is mutual!

#4thofJuly #FourthOfJuly #America #IndependenceDay #pledgeofallegiance #economicjustice #Liberty #CommunityHealth #ecosystembuilding #economicarchitecture #makestartups #bethenode RWJF Kauffman Foundation Right to Start Center For American Entrepreneurship Startup Champions InBIA Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Georgia Tech School of Architecture

Economic empowerment is freedom. Entrepreneurship is a pathway everyone should have the opportunity to pursue. 🇺🇸 bit.ly/3zrdqQ1

We have a new cohort of awesome startups starting in a few hours at MakeStartups Over the next few months, they'll all be going from the idea of a business to functional businesses with real revenue. What's one thing you wished you'd known when you started your company?

#scnbayarea Day 1! 🎉 Startup Champions

“Lobbying is not a dirty word.” - Eric Parker MakeStartups want to join us? Email [email protected] #SCNBAYAREA

Getting set up for the #SCNBayArea Entrepreneurial Showcase 🎉 If you're at SCN stop by our table to learn more about CofounderOS! #MakeStartups #CofounderOS #SCN #DataAutomation #ImpactTracking #ESO Startup Champions

And that’s a wrap on #SCNBayArea day ✌️ We’ll see you tomorrow! #MakeStartups #SCN #EcosystemBuilding #Startups

Board Member Eric Parker of Make Startups has a new podcast: The Valley of Death. This raw conversation goes into the challenges every startup faces when things don't go according to plan. Give it a watch! ➡️ heyor.ca/6jWN99

Good morning, America! What's everyone building today? This week, we're going to release Dynamic Dashboards and unlock an entirely new era of Startup design, and demystify your startup's most important data.

Proud to reintroduce the Startup Act with Mark DeSaulnier. This bipartisan bill supports American entrepreneurs by expanding access to programs that offer training and resources to individuals seeking to start their own businesses. Read more ⬇️ allen.house.gov/news/documents…

More great entrepreneurship legislation coming out of Georgia. Great to see the state making economic growth a focus. allen.house.gov/news/documents…

America is in a pitched battle for its soul. At the heart of this fight is our collective loss—and our relentless pursuit—of #EconomicFreedom. We reclaim that freedom by returning to our roots: investing in founders who dare to bet on themselves, who refuse to accept their role

Raising money vs. Helping founders—too many #startupecosystems are trapped in the wrong cycle. Grants are great when they come through, but they’re rarely a sustainable solution. The only way to break the cycle is to put #foundersfirst. That can feel impossible with so many

Startup Founders: Two days left to apply for the No Boundaries pitch competition and win $10,000 in non-dilutive funding for your business. noboundaries.io There are additional cash awards for startups in South Carolina.

One day left to apply for the No Boundaries #Startup #Pitch Competition. $20,000 in prizes with $10,000 for the top startup. Come and earn your first check and fuel your startup! noboundaries.io - powered by MakeStartups