Amy Cell Talent’s Post

As an expert in entrepreneurial ecosystems, I've delved deep into how these networks foster small business growth. From providing access to crucial resources to fostering resilience and driving innovation, these ecosystems play a pivotal role. Want to know more? Check out my latest blog post on the power of entrepreneurial ecosystems. 👉 https://drp.li/xZE9G #EntrepreneurialEcosystems #SmallBusinessGrowth

Reflecting on my entrepreneurial journey, I'm reminded of the challenges that shaped my path. In a recent interview with FinMom on "Startup Stories," I shared insights on resilience and innovation. From failed startups to invaluable lessons learned, I've embraced failure as a stepping stone to success. Partnering with my mother, we recognized the demand for IVF in India and launched a successful chain of clinics. In the conversation, I discussed the role of medical tech in addressing fertility issues and shared insights on startup investment. To aspiring founders: embrace failure, stay resilient, and never stop innovating. Tune in to "Startup Stories" to hear more: https://lnkd.in/gaTT2gzn #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #Innovation #IVF #StartupInvestment

If you have wondered what is keeping me so busy for the last few years, it is the topic of fostering dynamic entrepreneurial innovation ecosystems. To me, it feels like it brings together my favourite topics of local economic development, innovation systems promotion and strengthening the resilience and adaptiveness of the meso networks around innovative industries.

The topic of fostering dynamic entrepreneurial innovation ecosystems has brought together many strands of my work of the last twenty years: Local Economic Development, Innovation Systems and a resilient and responsive mesospace.

An entrepreneurial ecosystem emerges from the dense interactions between people in a society being entrepreneurial with their resources, talent, opportunities and the constraints they face. These systems evolve over time as enterprises and their markets grow, supporting organisations learn and infrastructure is adapted. Read a Mesopartner article by Dr Shawn Cunningham on how to foster dynamic entrepreneurial innovation ecosystems. Read the article at bit.ly/AR2021-2Art2. #entrepreneurialecosystem #economicdevelopment

For many early-stage founders, raising capital to a daunting process. In the current financial climate, it’s even more challenging. “This is as difficult environment as I’ve seen in 40 years,” Gary Hirshberg, CEO of Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute, says during a panel discussion, “How Early-Stage CPGs Should Talk to Investors.” It’s not just finding a funding source, but the right investor for your company. 📰 Get all the advice and read the full article via New Hope Network: https://lnkd.in/gnUYu4Z3 🌟 Thank you New Hope for sharing and recapping this virtual event we hosted earlier this year! ✍🏼: Dawn Reiss #HirshbergInstitute #HEIOnline #CPG #Investors #RaisingCapital #ConsumerPackagedGoods #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #EarlyStageStartups #EarlyStageInvesting #ExpoWest #ExpoEast #MissionDrivenBusiness #MissionDriven #EmergingBrands #StartupAdvice

Leslee Cohen had the honor of being able to present at Unconference 2023 on the Legal Aspects of Early Stage Fundraising. . The conference this year united the most forward-thinking founders, investors, and industry experts for a deep dive into Chicago's emerging entrepreneurship landscape while also fostering an immersive exploration of innovation and collaboration. . Be sure to check the recap out by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/gCHqYTnw . #unconference2023 #allraisechicago #chicagoinvestors #chicagofounders #chicagoentrepreneurship #chicagostartups

Diverse founders face barriers, particularly in the early stages of venture creation. That's why we created the Playbook for Accelerating and Incubating Life Sciences Entrepreneurs with Sterling Bay. The Playbook offers actionable steps for incubators and accelerators to remove barriers for underrepresented founders. Last month, we had a rich conversation at an executive roundtable to explore the Playbook's findings, create dialogue, and drive adoption of its guidance. Download the Playbook here: https://lnkd.in/gJSACEfs #WeCommitToChange

In a world that continuously transforms, staying ahead means embracing innovation not just as a concept, but as an actionable practice. As I engage in the Okanagan 2024 Angel Summit, I am privileged to meet entrepreneurs actively innovating, creating, and advancing their industries, shaping future technologies and business strategies. Reflecting on my interactions and their business models, I find myself revisiting the core principles of design thinking—a methodology that harnesses creativity and empathy to solve complex problems. Here are crucial aspects every entrepreneur should articulate clearly when pitching an idea: Clear Problem Framing and Job to Be Done: Define the problem your product addresses clearly and explain the core task that your solution accomplishes. This clarity helps align the product with real user needs and market gaps. Understanding Personas and Their Journeys: Know who your customers are. Detailed personas and journey maps illustrate how potential customers interact with your product and what motivates them—crucial for crafting targeted solutions. Product Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability: Evaluate whether your product is desirable to your target market, technically feasible to develop, and economically viable to sustain. This triad forms the backbone of a product’s potential success. Success Metrics: Define success beyond personal achievements—include specific KPIs like profit margins, cost reduction, revenue growth, and other critical performance indicators. Clear Product Functionality Testing: Demonstrate how your product functions in real-world scenarios and how testing validates its claims. This builds trust and credibility with potential investors. Competitor Analysis: Use tools like the 2x2 framework to position your product relative to competitors. This analysis helps in identifying your unique value proposition and potential market advantages. Funding Allocation: Articulate how you plan to use the funds raised. Detail the benefits this will bring and the challenges it aims to address, ensuring transparency with potential investors. As the summit progresses, I look forward to continuing the selection process and wish all participants good luck in reaching the semi-finals. Let’s continue to drive change and innovation in our industries! For more details on the summit, visit https://lnkd.in/g3DR4t7U #entrepenurship #innovation #advocacy #productivity #angelinvesting #okanagan #kelowna #BC

Unlocking tomorrow's opportunities today! 💡 Here are 5 game-changing ideas for the entrepreneurial minds ready to reshape the future. #InnovationUnleashed #EntrepreneurialIdeas #FutureForward #GameChangers #ThinkOutsideTheBox #InnovateToElevate