{"product_id":"the-startup-community-way-evolving-an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-hardcover","title":"The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrad Feld\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIan Hathaway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Way Forward for Entrepreneurship Around the World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe are in the midst of a startup revolution. The growth and proliferation of innovation-driven startup activity is profound, unprecedented, and global in scope. Today, it is understood that communities of support and knowledge-sharing go along with other resources. The importance of collaboration and a long-term commitment has gained wider acceptance. These principles are adopted in many startup communities throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd yet, much more work is needed. Startup activity is highly concentrated in large cities. Governments and other actors such as large corporations and universities are not collaborating with each other nor with entrepreneurs as well as they could. Too often, these actors try to control activity or impose their view from the top-down, rather than supporting an environment that is led from the bottom-up. We continue to see a disconnect between an entrepreneurial mindset and that of many actors who wish to engage with and support entrepreneurship. There are structural reasons for this, but we can overcome many of these obstacles with appropriate focus and sustained practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo one tells this story better than Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway. The \u003ci\u003eStartup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem\u003c\/i\u003e explores what makes startup communities thrive and how to improve collaboration in these rapidly evolving, complex environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Startup Community Way\u003c\/i\u003e is an explanatory guide for startup communities. Rooted in the theory of complex systems, this book establishes the systemic properties of entrepreneurial ecosystems and explains why their complex nature leads people to make predictable mistakes. As complex systems, value creation occurs in startup communities primarily through the interaction of the \"parts\" - the people, organizations, resources, and conditions involved - not the parts themselves. This continual process of bottom-up interactions unfolds naturally, producing value in novel and unexpected ways. Through these complex, emergent processes, the whole becomes greater and substantially different than what the parts alone could produce.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause of this, participants must take a fundamentally different approach than is common in much of our civic and professional lives. Participants must take a whole-system view, rather than simply trying to optimize their individual part. They must prioritize experimentation and learning over planning and execution. Complex systems are uncertain and unpredictable. They cannot be controlled, only guided and influenced. Each startup community is unique. Replication is enticing but impossible. The race to become \"The Next Silicon Valley\" is futile - even Silicon Valley couldn't recreate itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practical advice for entrepreneurs, community builders, government officials, and other stakeholders who want to harness the power of entrepreneurship in their city\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the core components of startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems, as well as an explanation of the differences between these two related, but distinct concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvances a new framework for effective startup community building based on the theory of complex systems and insights from systems thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes contributions from leading entrepreneurial voices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs a must-have resource for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, executives, business and community leaders, economic development authorities, policymakers, university officials, and anyone wishing to understand how startup communities work anywhere in the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are in the midst of a startup revolution. The growth and proliferation of innovation-driven startup activity is profound, unprecedented, and global in scope. Today, it is understood that communities of support and knowledge-sharing go along with other resources. The importance of collaboration and a long-term commitment has gained wider acceptance. These principles are adopted in many startup communities throughout the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, much more work is needed. Startup activity is still highly concentrated in large cities. Governments and other actors such as large corporations and universities are not collaborating with each other nor with entrepreneurs as well as they could. Too often, these actors try to control activity or impose their view from the top-down, rather than supporting an environment that is led from the bottom-up. There are structural reasons for this, but we can overcome many of these obstacles with appropriate focus and sustained practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one tells this story better than Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway. \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem\u003c\/i\u003e explores what makes startup communities thrive and how to improve collaboration in these rapidly evolving, complex environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Startup Community Way\u003c\/i\u003e is an explanatory guide for startup communities. Rooted in the theory of complex systems, this book establishes the systemic properties of entrepreneurial ecosystems and explains why their complex nature leads people to make predictable mistakes. As complex systems, value creation occurs in startup communities primarily through the interaction of the parts--the people, organizations, resources, and conditions involved--not the parts themselves. This continual process of bottom-up interactions unfolds autonomously, producing value in novel and unexpected ways. Through these complex, emergent processes, the whole becomes greater and substantially different than what the parts alone could produce. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough we are living in a booming age for startups, we need to think about the future. When the boom times slow, what will happen to our startup communities, and how will we ensure that entrepreneurial success is still within reach for everyone? This book provides a framework for answering these questions, looking at startup communities as complex systems that--given the right resources and support--can help entrepreneurs succeed and benefit society as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CREATING A THRIVING STARTUP COMMUNITY IN YOUR CITY USING THE THEORY OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Startup Community Way\u003c\/i\u003e zooms out to look at the big picture even as it provides a close, highly detailed look at each of the actors, factors, and conditions that can combine to create a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem . . . The work of innovation is continuous, and thinking truly long-term is crucial in order to reap its true benefits. What I mean by long-term thinking is an ongoing, honest, and comprehensive consideration of what we want our companies to look like--and our country and our world--for upcoming generations. In order to have the future we strive for, one in which opportunity and assets are fairly distributed, and thoughtful management and care for the planet and all of the people who live on it with us is central, we need to look beyond the right now to the realization of all the promise of the work that's already been done. This book is a perfect entry point for doing just that.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--From the Foreword by Eric Ries\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries come together in one location to develop companies and support each other, magic happens. From bestselling author and entrepreneur Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway, entrepreneurship expert and startup advisor, \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Community Way\u003c\/i\u003e introduces a new framework for thinking about startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Using the theory of complex systems, the authors show how you can foster openness, collaboration, and creativity that can't be controlled or engineered--but that will generate successful entrepreneurs and a vibrant society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing up Feld's bestselling \u003ci\u003eStartup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City\u003c\/i\u003e, this book expounds the principles of innovation through collaboration. You'll discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide and encourage committed, long-term leadership from within the startup community, bucking outdated top-down trends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbrace unpredictability, dynamism, and diversity to encourage the widest possible participation in the startup community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess the applicability of various measurement models for your unique startup situation, and recognize the long-term nature of the entrepreneurial ecosystem development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on support and collaboration, root out unhelpful behavior, and build an engaged, positive sum mindset into your startup culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnyone engaged in the business of innovation will find endless inspiration in \u003ci\u003eThe Startup Community Way\u003c\/i\u003e. Regardless of your role, you'll find new ways to engage with your startup community while building a long-term, healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRAD FELD\u003c\/b\u003e has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur for over 30 years. He is currently a partner at Foundry Group and is a co-founder of Techstars. In addition to his investing efforts, Brad runs the Anchor Point Foundation with his wife Amy Batchelor. Brad is a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIAN HATHAWAY\u003c\/b\u003e is an analyst, strategist, and writer. He has been an advisor and executive for leaders in technology, media, and finance on a range of innovation, strategy, and policy initiatives. He is a leading thinker and writer in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, cities, and the economy. Ian also advises and invests in startups in the United States and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772720316704,"sku":"9781119613602","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5411dcd38c83ecefbb8fbed2497654ec.webp?v=1780412457","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-startup-community-way-evolving-an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}