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DRAFT
Startup Ecosystems 101
December 2013
MassChallenge Continuing Education Series
Cory Bolotsky
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Agenda
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• What makes a startup ecosystem?
• What is MassChallenge’s Role?
• How to map a startup ecosystem
• The Boston Startup Ecosystem
• Tools and tricks to use
• Working example
• Questions & Answers
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Startup Ecosystem
Capital
Education
Startup Organizations
Entrepreneurs
Expertise
Locations & Events
Media
What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
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What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
Capital • Human Capital • Venture Capital • Angel Capital • Government Investment (SBIR & SBIC)
• Corporate Sponsors
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What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
Education • Colleges & Universities • Community Education (Startup Institute, GA) • Online Education
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What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
Startup Organizations • Accelerators & Incubators (MassChallenge)
• Corporate Incubators / Challenges • University Business Plan Competitions • Other Innovation Competitions • Trade Organizations
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What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
Entrepreneurs • Early-stage Startups • Growth-stage Startups • Successful Late-stage Startups
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What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
Expertise • Large Corporations • Successful Entrepreneurs (aka Mentors) • Service Providers & Consultants • Investors • Governmental Supporters
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What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
Locations & Events • Co-Working Spaces • Coffee Shops & Cafés • Community Meetups • Startup Galas & Other Events
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What Makes A Startup Ecosystem?
Media • Influential Blogs • Local Niche Media Outlets • Regional & National Media • Social Media Influencers
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What is masschallenge’s role?
• To bridge the connections across the ecosystem • To make new connections & relationships • To ensure entrepreneurs are supported • We touch every node in the ecosystem
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What is masschallenge’s role?
What’s difference between an accelerator & incubator? Side Lesson
Accelerator* • 3 – 4 months • 6-8% equity for $10-$120k • Most are industry specific • Large mentor network • Extremely selective
* These are typical requirements, but not the rule
Incubator* • 4 – 12+ months (less intense) • No equity & no funding
(Some charge monthly fees) • Smaller mentor network • Usually less selective
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Startup Ecosystem
Capital
Education
Startup Organizations
Entrepreneurs
Expertise
Locations & Events
Media
HOW TO MAP A Startup Ecosystem
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THE BOSTON Startup Ecosystem
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE
• Startup Digest • Startup Weekend • Startup Genome • Crunchbase • Google • Facebook Graph Search • LinkedIn Advanced Search
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE
https://www.startupdigest.com/digests
Good for finding local events
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE
http://startupweekend.org/events/
Look at most recent event for sponsors, speakers & judges.
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE
http://www.startupgenome.co/
Find companies and curators
(in some cities)
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE http://www.crunchbase.com/search/advanced/companies
Search by city for companies and investors
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE
• [CITY] Startup Map • [CITY] Top Startups • [CITY] Startup People
to Follow
• [CITY] Startup Events • [CITY] Startup News • [CITY] Startup Guide
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE Facebook Graph Search
Find friends in different cities
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE LinkedIn Advanced Search
Find colleagues in different cities
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Tools AND TRICKS TO USE Further Reading Material:
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HOW TO MAP A Startup Ecosystem
NOW It’s YOUR TURN!
PICK A CITY...
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[INSERT CITY HERE]
Startup Ecosystem
Capital
Education
Startup Organizations
Entrepreneurs
Expertise
Locations & Events
Media
MAP YOUR own Startup Ecosystem
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THANK YOU!
Questions?