Startup Community Alchemy Deck - Oct 2012

William Gibson

#innoexpo @andystoll

STARTUP COMMUNITY ALCHEMYLESSONS LEARNED FOR GROWING SOUTH DAKOTA’S STARTUP COMMUNITYANDY STOLL, SEED HERE STUDIO / IOWA

Thursday, October 25, 12

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June 13, 2008Iowa Floods 2008


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Iowa Floods 2008


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#innoexpo @andystoll @codyjamesbutler @cornfinger

Cody Butler, CornFinger


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#innoexpo @andystoll @bpmilne @dwollaBen Milne, Dwolla


THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE

ITS JUST UNEVENLY DISTRIBUTEDWilliam Gibson

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Entrepreneurship has been democratized


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STARTUP

#innoexpo @andystoll Thursday, October 25, 12

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STARTUPSMALL BUSINESS

LARGE COMPANY


a temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model whose founders desire to “change the world”

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STARTUP


a temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model whose founders desire to “change the world”

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STARTUP


On Colourlovers: “We didn’t have a business model.” @bubs, ColorLouvers

On Peppermint Energy: Third times a charm. Brian Gramm, Peppermint Energy


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WHY DO STARTUPS FAIL?“Most startups DON’T fail because they failed to write a good business plan or they lacked an incubator or capital, they DO fail because they underperform to their potential--they made a product that their customers don’t want or they couldn’t build a team that has the capabilities to build, sell and grow, with just a few people.”

Tom Chapman, Nebraska Global

#innoexpo @andystoll @tchap623Thursday, October 25, 12

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WHAT STARTUPS NEED TO SUCCEED“What startups need is help finding customers, mentors, business models, peers, investors and collaborators that provide the needed information and guidance for launching and pivoting their business.”

Tom Chapman, Nebraska Global


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WHAT STARTUPS NEED TO SUCCEED

+ access to knowledge+ access to networks+ encouragement

Josh Cramer, serial entrepreneur


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A STARTUP COMMUNITY[an entrepreneurial ecosystem]

#innoexpo @andystoll #nola #omaha #boulder Thursday, October 25, 12

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#innoexpo @andystoll #nola #omaha #boulder

“inside the secret garden” @bubs, ColorLouvers


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“inside the secret garden” @bubs, ColorLouvers“the value of Kickstarter was customer feedback” Brian Gramm, Peppermint Energy


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“the best place to get advice is other entrepreneurs” Dan Martell, Clarity


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“the best place to get advice is other entrepreneurs” Dan Martell, Clarity

“you are the average of the 5 people you spend yourself with” Dan Martell, Clarity


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June 13, 2008Iowa Floods 2008


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#innoexpo @andystoll @ideavillage @thwilliamson @robbievitrano @cschultz Thursday, October 25, 12

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THE TALE OF 3 CITIES


‣ there are no silver bullets, no easy and quick solution‣ what works in Nashville doesn’t necessarily work in Dubuque

DON’T FORGET

building entrepreneurial communities in unexpected places


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NEW ORLEANSpop: 343,829

traditional industriesOIL & GAS

SHIP BUILDINGTOURISM

AEROSPACE


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#innoexpo @andystoll @ideavillage @thwilliamson @robbievitrano @cschultz

Some of the startup community leaders in New Orleans


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AEROSPACE


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AEROSPACE

‣ started by a small group of entrepreneurs‣ broke the traditional networks of power‣ change began internally‣ success has many mothers and fathers‣ must “hardwire” your community with others‣ just start (and be patient)

LESSONS


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OMAHA

#innoexpo @andystoll @slobotski @dustyd @siliconprairie @tchap623

pop: 408,958

traditional industriesFINANCE

INSURANCETELECOMSHIPPING

AREOSPACE


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#innoexpo @andystoll @slobotski @dustyd @siliconprairie

Some of the startup community leaders in Omaha


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Some of the startup community leaders in Omaha


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OMAHA


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AREOSPACE


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AREOSPACE

‣ first step: find the entrepreneurs‣ highlighting success can have outsized impact‣ events, events, big events‣ get as many people on the bus as you can, then go‣ treat serial entrepreneurs like gold‣ there’s power when shirts connect with suits‣ be humble, learn from mistakes ‣ be prepared to pivot as you go

LESSONS


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BOULDER

#innoexpo @andystoll @bfeld @techstars @bdnt

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traditional industriesSCIENCE RESEARCH

ELECTRONICSAEROSPACE

NATURAL FOODS


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#innoexpo @andystoll @bfeld

Amazon.com Public Library


http://www.amazon.com/Startup-Communities-Building-Entrepreneurial-Ecosystem/dp/1118441540

http://www.amazon.com/Startup-Communities-Building-Entrepreneurial-Ecosystem/dp/1118441540

http://www.worldcat.org/title/startup-communities-building-an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-in-your-city/oclc/792889218&referer=brief_results

http://www.worldcat.org/title/startup-communities-building-an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-in-your-city/oclc/792889218&referer=brief_results

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BOULDER


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NATURAL FOODS

*Brad Feld’s “Boulder Thesis,” the core of his must read book Startup Communities.


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BOULDER


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NATURAL FOODS

‣ led by entrepreneurs‣ leaders have long term commitment (20 years)‣ foster a philosophy of inclusiveness‣ events that engage the entire entrepreneur stack‣ give before you get‣ don’t ask permission

LESSONS

*Brad Feld’s “Boulder Thesis,” the core of his must read book Startup Communities.


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CEDAR RAPIDS

#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere

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traditional industriesAGRICULTURE

FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE

TRANSPORATIONTELECOM


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CEDAR RAPIDS


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‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?OUR ACTION


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CEDAR RAPIDS


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‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events

OUR ACTION


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CEDAR RAPIDS


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‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events ‣ also: built online and offline “watering holes”

OUR ACTION


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CEDAR RAPIDS


pop: 126,326




‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events ‣ also: built online and offline “watering holes”‣ motivated our serial entrepreneurs to lead

OUR ACTION


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CEDAR RAPIDS


pop: 126,326




‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events ‣ also: built online and offline “watering holes”‣ motivated our serial entrepreneurs to lead‣ building hardwired connections regionally/nationally

OUR ACTION


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CEDAR RAPIDS


pop: 126,326




‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events ‣ also: built online and offline “watering holes”‣ motivated our serial entrepreneurs to lead‣ building hardwired connections regionally/nationally‣ always asking “does this help our entrepreneurs?”

OUR ACTION


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CEDAR RAPIDS


pop: 126,326




‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events ‣ also: built online and offline “watering holes”‣ motivated our serial entrepreneurs to lead‣ building hardwired connections regionally/nationally‣ always asking “does this help our entrepreneurs?”‣ being patient, trying lots of things, learning

OUR ACTION


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Lots of grassroots events to “shake the trees” and connect people - barcamp, startup weekend, meetups, conference, fairs


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#innoexpo @andystoll @iccreatives

Organic growth of online “watering holes” for the community, to help find and engage people in our cause - ICCreatives.us


Organic growth of physical “watering holes” for the community - Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space grand opening

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#innoexpo @andystoll @crvaultThursday, October 25, 12

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#innoexpo @andystoll @bigomaha

Hardwire connection between our region and elsewhere - Cedar Rapids/Iowa City contingent to Big Omaha 2012


Some very visible success stories and national exposure of our early stage entrepreneurs and startups

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#innoexpo @andystoll @recbob @activegrade

ActiveGrade at the HuffPost Event at the DNCRecBob at DEMO


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BUILDING YOUR STARTUP COMMUNITY


Conclusion: Ten key take aways that I think are important.


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BUILDING YOUR STARTUP COMMUNITY


1. led by entrepreneurs2. must be in it for the long game (20 years)3. identify your entrepreneurs and startups & rally around them4. create new events that engage the entire entrepreneurial stack5. be inclusive6. highlight entrepreneurial success & tell stories7. connect between generations & siloed groups8. give before you get9. its more an art, than a science (try lots of things)10. don’t wait for permission, start today

Conclusion: Ten key take aways that I think are important.


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trust your crazy ideas


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ANDY STOLLSEED HERE STUDIO / IOWAandystoll.net@andystoll

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Startup Community Alchemy Deck - Oct 2012