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This presentation was prepared for the South Dakota Innovation Expo 2012 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA on October 23-24, 2012. This deck builds upon previous presentation from Nashville and adds key insight from Boulder, Colorado, based on the indispensable work and insight of Brad Feld. More at www.andystoll.net/startupculture
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William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll
STARTUP COMMUNITY ALCHEMYLESSONS LEARNED FOR GROWING SOUTH DAKOTA’S STARTUP COMMUNITYANDY STOLL, SEED HERE STUDIO / IOWA
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William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll
June 13, 2008Iowa Floods 2008
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William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll
Iowa Floods 2008
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William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll @codyjamesbutler @cornfinger
Cody Butler, CornFinger
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#innoexpo @andystoll @bpmilne @dwollaBen Milne, Dwolla
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THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE
ITS JUST UNEVENLY DISTRIBUTEDWilliam Gibson
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Entrepreneurship has been democratized
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STARTUP
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STARTUPSMALL BUSINESS
LARGE COMPANY
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a temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model whose founders desire to “change the world”
William Gibson
STARTUP
#innoexpo @andystoll Thursday, October 25, 12
a temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model whose founders desire to “change the world”
William Gibson
STARTUP
#innoexpo @andystoll
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
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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
#innoexpo @andystoll @tchap623Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
WHAT STARTUPS NEED TO SUCCEED
+ access to knowledge+ access to networks+ encouragement
Josh Cramer, serial entrepreneur
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William Gibson
A STARTUP COMMUNITY[an entrepreneurial ecosystem]
#innoexpo @andystoll #nola #omaha #boulder Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
A STARTUP COMMUNITY[an entrepreneurial ecosystem]
#innoexpo @andystoll #nola #omaha #boulder
“inside the secret garden” @bubs, ColorLouvers
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
A STARTUP COMMUNITY[an entrepreneurial ecosystem]
#innoexpo @andystoll #nola #omaha #boulder
“inside the secret garden” @bubs, ColorLouvers“the value of Kickstarter was customer feedback” Brian Gramm, Peppermint Energy
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
A STARTUP COMMUNITY[an entrepreneurial ecosystem]
#innoexpo @andystoll #nola #omaha #boulder
“inside the secret garden” @bubs, ColorLouvers“the value of Kickstarter was customer feedback” Brian Gramm, Peppermint Energy
“the best place to get advice is other entrepreneurs” Dan Martell, Clarity
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
A STARTUP COMMUNITY[an entrepreneurial ecosystem]
#innoexpo @andystoll #nola #omaha #boulder
“inside the secret garden” @bubs, ColorLouvers“the value of Kickstarter was customer feedback” Brian Gramm, Peppermint Energy
“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
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll
June 13, 2008Iowa Floods 2008
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll @ideavillage @thwilliamson @robbievitrano @cschultz Thursday, October 25, 12
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THE TALE OF 3 CITIES
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‣ 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
#innoexpo @andystoll @ideavillage @thwilliamson @robbievitrano @cschultz Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll @ideavillage @thwilliamson @robbievitrano @cschultz
Some of the startup community leaders in New Orleans
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
NEW ORLEANSpop: 343,829
traditional industriesOIL & GAS
SHIP BUILDINGTOURISM
AEROSPACE
#innoexpo @andystoll @ideavillage @thwilliamson @robbievitrano @cschultz Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
NEW ORLEANSpop: 343,829
traditional industriesOIL & GAS
SHIP BUILDINGTOURISM
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
#innoexpo @andystoll @ideavillage @thwilliamson @robbievitrano @cschultz Thursday, October 25, 12
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OMAHA
#innoexpo @andystoll @slobotski @dustyd @siliconprairie @tchap623
pop: 408,958
traditional industriesFINANCE
INSURANCETELECOMSHIPPING
AREOSPACE
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll @slobotski @dustyd @siliconprairie
Some of the startup community leaders in Omaha
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll @slobotski @dustyd @siliconprairie @tchap623
Some of the startup community leaders in Omaha
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
OMAHA
#innoexpo @andystoll @slobotski @dustyd @siliconprairie @tchap623
pop: 408,958
traditional industriesFINANCE
INSURANCETELECOMSHIPPING
AREOSPACE
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
OMAHA
#innoexpo @andystoll @slobotski @dustyd @siliconprairie @tchap623
pop: 408,958
traditional industriesFINANCE
INSURANCETELECOMSHIPPING
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
pop: 97.385
traditional industriesSCIENCE RESEARCH
ELECTRONICSAEROSPACE
NATURAL FOODS
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#innoexpo @andystoll @bfeld
Amazon.com Public Library
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William Gibson
BOULDER
#innoexpo @andystoll @bfeld @techstars @bdnt
pop: 97.385
traditional industriesSCIENCE RESEARCH
ELECTRONICSAEROSPACE
NATURAL FOODS
*Brad Feld’s “Boulder Thesis,” the core of his must read book Startup Communities.
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
BOULDER
#innoexpo @andystoll @bfeld @techstars @bdnt
pop: 97.385
traditional industriesSCIENCE RESEARCH
ELECTRONICSAEROSPACE
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
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
CEDAR RAPIDS
#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?OUR ACTION
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
CEDAR RAPIDS
#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events
OUR ACTION
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
CEDAR RAPIDS
#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
‣ first asked: where are our entrepreneurs?‣ how to find them: started and instigated new events ‣ also: built online and offline “watering holes”
OUR ACTION
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
CEDAR RAPIDS
#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
‣ 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
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
CEDAR RAPIDS
#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
‣ 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
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
CEDAR RAPIDS
#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
‣ 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
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
CEDAR RAPIDS
#innoexpo @andystoll @seedhere
pop: 126,326
traditional industriesAGRICULTURE
FOOD PROCESSINGAEROSPACE
TRANSPORATIONTELECOM
‣ 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
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll
Lots of grassroots events to “shake the trees” and connect people - barcamp, startup weekend, meetups, conference, fairs
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll @iccreatives
Organic growth of online “watering holes” for the community, to help find and engage people in our cause - ICCreatives.us
Thursday, October 25, 12
Organic growth of physical “watering holes” for the community - Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space grand opening
William Gibson
#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
Thursday, October 25, 12
Some very visible success stories and national exposure of our early stage entrepreneurs and startups
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll @recbob @activegrade
ActiveGrade at the HuffPost Event at the DNCRecBob at DEMO
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William Gibson
BUILDING YOUR STARTUP COMMUNITY
#innoexpo @andystoll
Conclusion: Ten key take aways that I think are important.
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
BUILDING YOUR STARTUP COMMUNITY
#innoexpo @andystoll
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.
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll
trust your crazy ideas
Thursday, October 25, 12
William Gibson
#innoexpo @andystoll
ANDY STOLLSEED HERE STUDIO / IOWAandystoll.net@andystoll
this deck & more links: andystoll.net/startupculture
Thursday, October 25, 12