SlideShare a Scribd company logo
INNOVATION EVERYWHERE
Building up startup cities
#startup #sxsw
Follow me @cgarb
The future of the US economy
is dependent on
technology driven startups
Twitter: @cgarb
“A startup is a company designed
to grow fast”
- Paul Graham
Twitter: @cgarb
The top 5% of growing companies
create 2/3 of new jobs
Over 70% of these companies
< 5 years old
US Census dataTwitter: @cgarb
Why startup hubs work
Paul Graham
Startup Communities
Brad Feld
The Rise of the Rest
Steve Case
Twitter: @cgarb
Innovation Index
Twitter: @cgarb
Startup
community
Starters
Talent
Supporters
Capital
sources
Promoters
Twitter: @cgarb
Starters
# co’s founded
Twitter: @cgarb
Talent
# people with
qualifying skills
Twitter: @cgarb
Supporters
# startup
provider programs
Twitter: @cgarb
Capital sources
# finances/$
$
Twitter: @cgarb
Promoters
# content/mentions
Twitter: @cgarb
Failure is a necessary fertilizer
for a startup community
Twitter: @cgarb
Come to our meetup 5:30PM
Monday 3/16 @ Benji’s
Thank you!
@cgarb

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits
7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits
7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits
Mike Sansone
 
4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)
4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)
4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)
Lila Pla Alemany
 
Ten Reasons Every Business Needs Remote Workers
Ten Reasons Every Business Needs Remote WorkersTen Reasons Every Business Needs Remote Workers
Ten Reasons Every Business Needs Remote Workers
PGi
 
What Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About Diversity
What Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About DiversityWhat Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About Diversity
What Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About Diversity
Danya Cheskis-Gold
 
From Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh Ideas
From Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh IdeasFrom Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh Ideas
From Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh Ideas
Chris Traganos
 
Network On The Nile
Network On The NileNetwork On The Nile
Network On The Nile
EndeavorInsight
 
20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!
20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!
20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!
Paul Brown
 
150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter
150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter
150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter
Faisal Al-Khalidi
 
The Value Race
The Value RaceThe Value Race
The Value Race
Jon Kohrs
 
8 Strategic Insights For Startups
8 Strategic Insights For Startups8 Strategic Insights For Startups
8 Strategic Insights For Startups
Neal Cabage
 
Lean and Your Top & Bottom Lines
Lean and Your Top & Bottom LinesLean and Your Top & Bottom Lines
Lean and Your Top & Bottom Lines
TKMG, Inc.
 
The Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup Entrepreneur
The Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup EntrepreneurThe Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup Entrepreneur
The Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup Entrepreneur
Abhishek Shah
 
The 3 Subscription Metrics that matter
The 3 Subscription Metrics that matterThe 3 Subscription Metrics that matter
The 3 Subscription Metrics that matter
Zuora, Inc.
 
Broadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence Review
Broadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence ReviewBroadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence Review
Broadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence Review
Broadway & Oni
 
No Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trends
No Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trendsNo Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trends
No Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trends
McKinsey & Company
 
10 Commandments of Virtual Teams
10 Commandments of Virtual Teams10 Commandments of Virtual Teams
10 Commandments of Virtual Teams
PGi
 
Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?
Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?
Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?
Helge Tennø
 

Viewers also liked (17)

7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits
7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits
7 Highly Successful and Effective Telecommuting Habits
 
4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)
4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)
4 mistakes I made as a creative entrepreneur (by lila pla alemany)
 
Ten Reasons Every Business Needs Remote Workers
Ten Reasons Every Business Needs Remote WorkersTen Reasons Every Business Needs Remote Workers
Ten Reasons Every Business Needs Remote Workers
 
What Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About Diversity
What Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About DiversityWhat Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About Diversity
What Tech Can Learn From Community Builders About Diversity
 
From Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh Ideas
From Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh IdeasFrom Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh Ideas
From Hackathons to Startups: Building Products from Fresh Ideas
 
Network On The Nile
Network On The NileNetwork On The Nile
Network On The Nile
 
20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!
20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!
20 Blog Title Cliches That Work!
 
150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter
150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter
150 Growth Leaders You Must Follow on Twitter
 
The Value Race
The Value RaceThe Value Race
The Value Race
 
8 Strategic Insights For Startups
8 Strategic Insights For Startups8 Strategic Insights For Startups
8 Strategic Insights For Startups
 
Lean and Your Top & Bottom Lines
Lean and Your Top & Bottom LinesLean and Your Top & Bottom Lines
Lean and Your Top & Bottom Lines
 
The Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup Entrepreneur
The Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup EntrepreneurThe Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup Entrepreneur
The Ten Everyday Roles of a Startup Entrepreneur
 
The 3 Subscription Metrics that matter
The 3 Subscription Metrics that matterThe 3 Subscription Metrics that matter
The 3 Subscription Metrics that matter
 
Broadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence Review
Broadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence ReviewBroadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence Review
Broadway & Oni: 2015 Africa Financial Intelligence Review
 
No Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trends
No Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trendsNo Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trends
No Ordinary Disruption: The four forces breaking all the trends
 
10 Commandments of Virtual Teams
10 Commandments of Virtual Teams10 Commandments of Virtual Teams
10 Commandments of Virtual Teams
 
Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?
Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?
Technology Will Disrupt - Why, What and How?
 

Similar to 3.11.2015 sxsw

Getting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social Media
Getting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social MediaGetting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social Media
Getting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social Media
Jim Harshaw
 
Chris Goward _The Future Belongs to the Optimizers
Chris Goward _The Future Belongs to the OptimizersChris Goward _The Future Belongs to the Optimizers
Chris Goward _The Future Belongs to the Optimizers
AMASanDiego
 
Website Maximization - Blue Thumb
Website Maximization - Blue ThumbWebsite Maximization - Blue Thumb
Website Maximization - Blue Thumb
Blue Thumb
 
Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator? Let's Change the Game, Together.
Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator?  Let's Change the Game, Together.Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator?  Let's Change the Game, Together.
Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator? Let's Change the Game, Together.
Marie Burns
 
Nonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence Donors
Nonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence DonorsNonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence Donors
Nonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence Donors
Bloomerang
 
How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...
How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...
How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...
Matt Gibson
 
The 2015 Global Economy Pulsecheck
The 2015 Global Economy PulsecheckThe 2015 Global Economy Pulsecheck
The 2015 Global Economy Pulsecheck
Crowdsourcing Week
 
The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar)
The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar) The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar)
The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar)
Internet Marketing Software - WordStream
 
Advanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorld
Advanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorldAdvanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorld
Advanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorld
Chad Pollitt
 
Twitter for B2B
Twitter for B2BTwitter for B2B
Twitter for B2B
Paul Gillin
 
Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?
Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?
Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?
Em Campbell-Pretty
 
Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?
Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?
Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?
InSites on Stage
 
33 takeaways from Social Capital 2016
33 takeaways from Social Capital 201633 takeaways from Social Capital 2016
33 takeaways from Social Capital 2016
Jenny Vandyke
 
Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016
Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016
Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016
CharityComms
 
Working in an AI driven Gig Economy
Working in an AI driven Gig Economy Working in an AI driven Gig Economy
Working in an AI driven Gig Economy
Kristjan Kristjansson
 
The 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research Today
The 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research TodayThe 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research Today
The 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research Today
MRAMidAtlanticChapter
 
The Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup Dreams
The Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup DreamsThe Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup Dreams
The Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup Dreams
Tara Hunt
 
Princes trust
Princes trustPrinces trust
Princes trustJon Payne
 
Using Social Media to Attract and Retain Residents
Using Social Media to Attract and Retain ResidentsUsing Social Media to Attract and Retain Residents
Using Social Media to Attract and Retain Residents
30 Lines
 
Saga Communications Promotions Opportunity
Saga Communications Promotions OpportunitySaga Communications Promotions Opportunity
Saga Communications Promotions Opportunity
Upland Second Street
 

Similar to 3.11.2015 sxsw (20)

Getting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social Media
Getting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social MediaGetting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social Media
Getting More Attendance, Media and Money through Social Media
 
Chris Goward _The Future Belongs to the Optimizers
Chris Goward _The Future Belongs to the OptimizersChris Goward _The Future Belongs to the Optimizers
Chris Goward _The Future Belongs to the Optimizers
 
Website Maximization - Blue Thumb
Website Maximization - Blue ThumbWebsite Maximization - Blue Thumb
Website Maximization - Blue Thumb
 
Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator? Let's Change the Game, Together.
Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator?  Let's Change the Game, Together.Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator?  Let's Change the Game, Together.
Are you a Talent Acquisition Innovator? Let's Change the Game, Together.
 
Nonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence Donors
Nonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence DonorsNonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence Donors
Nonprofit Crowdfunding - How to Win Friends and Influence Donors
 
How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...
How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...
How Bloggers Benefit Your Business | Professional Travel Bloggers Association...
 
The 2015 Global Economy Pulsecheck
The 2015 Global Economy PulsecheckThe 2015 Global Economy Pulsecheck
The 2015 Global Economy Pulsecheck
 
The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar)
The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar) The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar)
The Power of AdWords: Making it Work For You! (Webinar)
 
Advanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorld
Advanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorldAdvanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorld
Advanced Content Promotion Techniques (Paid & Unpaid) #CMWorld
 
Twitter for B2B
Twitter for B2BTwitter for B2B
Twitter for B2B
 
Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?
Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?
Is There a Place for Individuals and Interactions in Enterprise Agility?
 
Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?
Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?
Crowdfunding: Financial instrument or marketing tool?
 
33 takeaways from Social Capital 2016
33 takeaways from Social Capital 201633 takeaways from Social Capital 2016
33 takeaways from Social Capital 2016
 
Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016
Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016
Take off with landing pages | Digital conference | 27 October 2016
 
Working in an AI driven Gig Economy
Working in an AI driven Gig Economy Working in an AI driven Gig Economy
Working in an AI driven Gig Economy
 
The 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research Today
The 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research TodayThe 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research Today
The 3 Most Interesting Trends in Research Today
 
The Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup Dreams
The Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup DreamsThe Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup Dreams
The Five Lies That Will Kill Your Startup Dreams
 
Princes trust
Princes trustPrinces trust
Princes trust
 
Using Social Media to Attract and Retain Residents
Using Social Media to Attract and Retain ResidentsUsing Social Media to Attract and Retain Residents
Using Social Media to Attract and Retain Residents
 
Saga Communications Promotions Opportunity
Saga Communications Promotions OpportunitySaga Communications Promotions Opportunity
Saga Communications Promotions Opportunity
 

Recently uploaded

How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdf
How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdfHow to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdf
How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdf
Trims Creators
 
Michael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdf
Michael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdfMichael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdf
Michael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdf
Michael Oikonomou
 
How To Leak-Proof Your Magazine Business
How To Leak-Proof Your Magazine BusinessHow To Leak-Proof Your Magazine Business
How To Leak-Proof Your Magazine Business
Charlie McDermott
 
Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to Success
Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to SuccessBest Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to Success
Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to Success
Intelisync
 
Get To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdf
Get To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdfGet To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdf
Get To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdf
Salma Karina Hayat
 
Showcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdf
Showcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdfShowcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdf
Showcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdf
MarianAndreaSTana
 
Create a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdf
Create a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdfCreate a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdf
Create a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdf
andreakaterasco
 
Textile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdf
Textile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdfTextile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdf
Textile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdf
jeffmilton96
 

Recently uploaded (8)

How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdf
How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdfHow to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdf
How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdf
 
Michael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdf
Michael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdfMichael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdf
Michael Economou - Don't build a marketplace.pdf
 
How To Leak-Proof Your Magazine Business
How To Leak-Proof Your Magazine BusinessHow To Leak-Proof Your Magazine Business
How To Leak-Proof Your Magazine Business
 
Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to Success
Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to SuccessBest Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to Success
Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to Success
 
Get To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdf
Get To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdfGet To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdf
Get To Know About Salma Karina Hayat.pdf
 
Showcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdf
Showcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdfShowcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdf
Showcase Portfolio- Marian Andrea Tana.pdf
 
Create a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdf
Create a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdfCreate a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdf
Create a spend money transaction during bank reconciliation.pdf
 
Textile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdf
Textile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdfTextile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdf
Textile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdf
 

3.11.2015 sxsw

Editor's Notes

  1. Reinvention of all industries by digital technologies and the internet still happening, electricity took 50-60 years to fully replace gas and other power sources Steam power Interchangeable parts Electricity
  2. Graham: Startups being cool Chance meetings with people who can help Cities don’t kill startups, most startups die, rather Silicon Valley has more antidote to prevent them from dying. Feld Leaders (entrepreneurs) and Feeders Long term commitment to building community Inclusiveness for all, not just entrepreneurs Sunstantive activities that engage the whole community
  3. Graham: Startups being cool Chance meetings with people who can help Cities don’t kill startups, most startups die, rather Silicon Valley has more antidote to prevent them from dying. Feld Leaders (entrepreneurs) and Feeders Long term commitment to building community Inclusiveness for all, not just entrepreneurs Sunstantive activities that engage the whole community
  4. Graham: Startups being cool Chance meetings with people who can help Cities don’t kill startups, most startups die, rather Silicon Valley has more antidote to prevent them from dying. Feld Leaders (entrepreneurs) and Feeders Long term commitment to building community Inclusiveness for all, not just entrepreneurs Sunstantive activities that engage the whole community
  5. Incu’s and accelerators Tehchstars, Bolt, etc. Focus on industries of strength, cluster oriented Edu programs Startup leadership program – target high potential folks at companies worthy of founding University entrepreneurship programs, structure class credit for starting companies Infrastructure MassChallenge Boston Innovation Center KPI Companies founded (Linkedin, AngelList, Crunchbase, etc.)
  6. Programs for key new skills for current workforce Code, design, digital marketing and sales General Assembly Startup institute Cities don’t kill startups, most startups die, rather Silicon Valley has more antidote to prevent them from dying. Feld Leaders (entrepreneurs) and Feeders Long term commitment to building community Inclusiveness for all, not just entrepreneurs Sunstantive activities that engage the whole community
  7. Dedicated startup coverage - Like sports, startups is something you live and engage with every day Needs to be insidery, traditonal media doesn’t understand startups/technology Dedicated source facilitates enough flow of information to drive more connections, reaching beyond immediate geographic area Community driven promotion Must have community bloggers, early adopters and veterans banging the drum Events
  8. Dedicated startup coverage - Like sports, startups is something you live and engage with every day Needs to be insidery, traditonal media doesn’t understand startups/technology Dedicated source facilitates enough flow of information to drive more connections, reaching beyond immediate geographic area Community driven promotion Must have community bloggers, early adopters and veterans banging the drum Events
  9. Graham: Startups being cool Chance meetings with people who can help Cities don’t kill startups, most startups die, rather Silicon Valley has more antidote to prevent them from dying. Feld Leaders (entrepreneurs) and Feeders Long term commitment to building community Inclusiveness for all, not just entrepreneurs Sunstantive activities that engage the whole community
  10. Graham: Startups being cool Chance meetings with people who can help Cities don’t kill startups, most startups die, rather Silicon Valley has more antidote to prevent them from dying. Feld Leaders (entrepreneurs) and Feeders Long term commitment to building community Inclusiveness for all, not just entrepreneurs Sunstantive activities that engage the whole community