I'm an ecosystem builder for social change. I love telling the stories of systemic changemakers around the world who make their communities a better place to live, work and play.
Meet the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building!
"We've got the makings of a world-class ecosystem here in Indiana, and the hope is that folks start to recognize that and talk about it."
It's entrepreneurship champions like Nida Ansari that put the wind under my wings! Nida is one of two Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building that I want you to meet in my latest logbook. When I spoke with Nida and Sammy Popat, I was reminded why we do this work, why we put up with the politics, the constant need to adapt, and the slow pace of change.
And because a ten minute interview doesn't do their work justice, I teamed up with Ecosystem Builder Hub to publish full-length interviews with both Nida and Sammy:
Campus ConnectorHear and read about how Sammy Popat builds a campus-wide ecosystem at the University of Maryland College Park.
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Hardtech fan & nonprofit championNida talks about her approach to the Indiana ecosystem as a newcomer and how she goes about building relationships.
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I come across a lot of resources that I think every ecosystem builder should get their hands on. While I share them far and wide on many channels (mostly LinkedIn & Instagram), I love curating a list of the best insights, opportunities and resources for you:
- If you're curious to read what I've been working on here in the Shenandoah Valley, you can read my monthly field notes.
- I recently joined Damian Gray on his Story First podcast to talk about launching our Creative Mornings Shenandoah Valley chapter! Listen in and meet my co-host Megan Burrows!
Jobs
- The Idea Factory at the University of Maryland is filling 4 positions:
- If you're looking for jobs that make a difference, check out the job board that the Skoll Foundation curates!
- The International Economic Development Council is hiring an Economic Development Ecosystem Builder for the D.C. Office.
- Idea Village in New Orleans, LA, is looking for a Development Manager.
- If you know anyone looking to dip their toes in the social impact space, Rural Innovation Strategies is offering some internships.
Mark your calendars!
- May 17: Join Morgan Allen from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for a best practices webinar on ecosystem building hosted by EcoMap Technologies.
- June 7-8: Startup Champions Network Policy Summit, Washington, DC
- June: RuralRISE Summit, Maine
I'll be back in your inbox in two weeks to launch Season 6 of Ecosystems for Change!
In camaraderie,
Anika
Anika Horn
I'm an ecosystem builder for social change. I love telling the stories of systemic changemakers around the world who make their communities a better place to live, work and play.
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