Welcome to the latest roundup of news from the entrepreneurial ecosystem building field.

Using a Collective Impact Model to Mobilize a City’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to Boost Economic Recovery

The latest Ecosystems in Action report from the Kauffman Foundation outlines an example of using a collective impact model to advance a city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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SCN Des Moines Summit Recap

In October, Startup Champions Network gathered ecosystem builders for the first time in over a year in Des Moines. Check out their recap of the two and half days together.

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Webinar: How Narratives Power Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Join Forward Cities for their final installment of the E3 Scorecard webinar series as they explore the role of narratives in supporting equity in entrepreneurial ecosystems. They’ll be joined by Anika Horn and Charles Ross to discuss unique storytelling approaches and how to effectively use metrics when doing the work of advancing ecosystem practice.

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Welcoming Diverse Communities in Des Moines with Ben McDougal

Ben McDougal is a Startup Ecosystem Builder from Des Moines, Iowa. He joins the Mug.news show to discuss his work welcoming diverse communities to his startup ecosystem and provides an overview of the startup scene in Des Moines.

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