- Entrepreneurship is one of the few issues that unites nearly all Americans, with 94% surveyed believing everyone should have a fair chance to start a business, bridging political divides.
- As local economic development strategies increasingly embrace ecosystem building, efforts are shifting from slick websites to attracting human capital, with storytelling a key to standing out in a crowded field.
- Technical.ly is launching a new monthly podcast to discuss trends shaping these local entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the annual Builders Conference in May will build on these conversations.
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If it feels like Americans are divided on just about every issue, take a closer look at one powerful exception: creating and growing your own business.
“Entrepreneurship is one of the few issues that unites nearly all Americans,” said Victor Hwang, founder of policy advocacy group Right to Start. In a survey his organization commissioned, 94% of people “believe it’s important for everyone …
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