11. "We were so energized by the impressive
ecosystem of entrepreneurs and the community
around them in New Orleans. Engagement and
support from leadership at all levels is making a
difference and working very well here.”
– Mary Himinkool
Head of Global Entrepreneurship-Google
March 2012
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13. core beliefs
1. entrepreneurship is an agent for change
2. entrepreneurship requires a complex ecosystem
3. systems must be installed to sustain ecosystem
4. it takes generational commitment
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15. “The simple fact is every business in America was
started by an entrepreneur.”- Charles Schwab
“It’s kinda fun to do the “We are inventing the "I have not failed. I have
impossible” future.” successfully discovered
–Walt Disney – Steve Jobs 1,200 ideas that don't work."
-Thomas A. Edison
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20. Business
Community
Universities
Government
Financing
Mentorship
Technical Assistance
Knowledge Network
21. core beliefs
1. entrepreneurship is an agent for change
2. entrepreneurship requires a complex ecosystem
3. systems must be installed to sustain ecosystem
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22. AN ENTREPRENEUR SEASON
shape the ecosystem around March 16 -22, 2013
local culture & conditions.
Launch 2013 Season Programming Begins 10/1 Halftime Event Launch 2014 Season
Season Kickoff
Event 10/4
Intake &
Evaluation & Planning
Assess
JUL’12 AUG ‘12 SEP ‘12 OCT ‘12 NOV ‘12 DEC ‘12 JAN ‘13 FEB ‘13 MAR ‘13 APR ‘13 MAY ‘13 JUN ‘13 JUL ‘13
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25. core beliefs
1. entrepreneurship is an agent for change
2. entrepreneurship requires a complex ecosystem
3. systems must be installed to sustain ecosystem
4. it takes generational commitment
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29. Grow Entrepreneur Season awareness, participation, and engagement.
March 16 -22, 2013
Launch 2013 Season Programming Begins 10/1 Halftime Event Launch 2014 Season
Season Kickoff
Event 10/4
Intake & Assess Evaluation & Planning
JUL’12 AUG ‘12 SEP ‘12 OCT ‘12 NOV ‘12 DEC ‘12 JAN ‘13 FEB ‘13 MAR ‘13 APR ‘13 MAY ‘13 JUN ‘13 JUL ‘13
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30. The Idea Village Programs
IDEAevents™
networking events during the Season that connect and celebrate the entrepreneurial community.
IDEAinstitute™
entrepreneur education program comprised of entrepreneur training workshops,
roundtable discussions, and a keynote speaker series. IDEAinstitute sessions are free
and open to all entrepreneurs registered with The Idea Village.
IDEAsessions™
one-on-one two hour brainstorms to provide strategic guidance around a specific
business challenge or assistance to help entrepreneurs develop, refine, and
strengthen their investor pitches.
IDEAxcelerator™
an intensive six-month business accelerator program for 15-20 high growth
ventures that is customized to each entrepreneur’s needs and includes
setting operational goals, providing business strategy, marketing support,
and financial guidance.
Capital Village™
Idea Village managed investor pitch programs and capital access
opportunities for equity capital, grants and debt. Capital Village
Programs include Coutler IDEApitch, PowerPitch, Big Idea,
Speed to Seed, Banker Client Roundtables, Angel Dinners
IV League™
an invitation only program for entrepreneurs who have
participated in Idea Village programs. The IV League is to elevate
successful entrepreneurs into leadership positions in the
community through high level discussions with civic leadership
about critical issues in our community. Idea Village convenes
four(4) moderated sessions that focus on critical issues such as
crime, healthcare, education, race relations, to name a few.
31. 2013 ENTREPRENEUR SEASON
Engagement Opportunities
Entrepreneur
Evaluate Applications
Panelist/Judge
Teach IDEAinstitute
Mentor IDEAxcelerator IDEAsessions Pitch Prep
Professional Angel Dinners The Big Idea Power Pitch Coulter IDEApitch
Invest Services
(seed stage) (seed stage) (angel stage) (venture capital stage)
IDEAinstitute/
Learn Keynote Series
Aspen Institute
Season Season NOEW IDEApitch Season
Big Idea
Network Kickoff Halftime Opening Dinner
(March 22)
Finale
(Oct 4) (Jan 24) (March 16) (March 21) (March 22)
32. Strategically position Idea Village as a thought leader
Speeches-Japan National Awards Senate Small Business Committee
Articles-”Steps to Building an
Public Relations Conferences and Communities
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem”
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33. World’s Top 25 Startup Ecosystems (April 2012)
Vision-March 2018 Startup Genome
1. Silicon Valley (San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Jose, Oakland)
2. New York City (NYC, Brooklyn)
3. London
4. Toronto
5. Tel Aviv
6. Los Angeles
Top 10 Startup Ecosystem in the World
7. Singapore
8. Sao Paulo
9. Bangalore
10. Moscow
11. Paris
12. Santiago
Motto: “Beat Bangalore”13. Seattle
14. Madrid
15. Chicago
16. Vancouver
17. Berlin
18. Boston
19. Austin
20. Mumbai
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