The document outlines the role of GEN [country] in fostering national entrepreneurial ecosystems by aligning key stakeholders, sharing knowledge, and amplifying voices on a global stage. It describes the organizational structure, immediate resources, and strategic planning framework necessary for successful implementation. Overall, it emphasizes a collaborative approach to enhance entrepreneurial performance and address national challenges.

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
Peter Komives
GEN GLOBAL

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GEN [COUNTRY]
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP | GLOBAL NETWORK

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In each of the 165 nations that celebrate
Global Entrepreneurship Week, formal year-
round GEN leadership is taking shape to
guide the development of healthy national
ecosystems that are born globally connected
to leading edge research, communities and
programs that deliver high impact
entrepreneurial performance.
INTRODUCING GEN [COUNTRY]

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GEN [COUNTRY] | NATIONAL ROLE
• Convenes and aligns the major entrepreneurial ecosystem actors to
streamline efforts, minimize competition, and maximize impact and outcomes
• Serves as a source and sharing platform of knowledge, including national and
global research data and analysis about program performance
• GEN [Country] plays to the strengths and strategic plans of the current actors
and their current roles seeking to compliment and enhance their efforts and
funding
• GEN [Country] amplifies the voice of entrepreneurial ecosystem actors on
the global stage for research and policy and programs

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GEN [COUNTRY] | STRUCTURE
• Operates as an independent non-profit organization overseen by a strong
governing Board of Directors focused on outcomes
• Made up of a comprehensive array of organizational partners (or
members) representing all geographic regions and a diverse voices in the
national entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Has a group of individual senior advisors who lead in its implementation
alongside an Acting GEN Managing Director (MD)
• GEN Global appoints first GEN MD who is confirmed by the Board within
24 months of operations.

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• Live international events such as the GEN’s flagship GEC, the Startup Nations
Summit, GEC+ and GEN Regional Meetups
• A constant flow of new best-in-class entrepreneur support platforms –
including GBAN, Startup Compete, Startup Huddle, GEN Starters Club
• Research and Policy development and advocacy through Startup Nations, GERN
and GEN research resources such as the GEI and independent Kauffman
Foundation research
• Global startup competitions – Startup Open, GITR, Creative Business Cup,
Cleantech Open Global Ideas, Challenge Cup, etc.
GEN [COUNTRY] | GLOBAL ACCESS

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GEN [COUNTRY]
GETTING STARTED

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LEVERAGE THE GEC
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Bill Aulet of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship,
speaker at GEC Medellin in 2016
GEN [COUNTRY]
STRATEGIC PLANNING

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
• The best strategic plans present a big-picture overview
• What GEN [Country] will do and accomplish
• Not a detailed blueprint of how GEN [Country] will carry out day-to-day
operations
• Choose a timeframe, e.g. two years – things change rapidly in this
space
• Decide who you want to be involved in the process
• MDs take the lead in drafting, involve others as advisors and
commentators
• Creating an initial draft will help to recruit board members, advisors
and partners

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
• The Managing Director Handbook sets out a step-by-step process for
drafting a straightforward plan that sets out:
• Your mission statement
• Your overall goals, near-term objectives and activities
• From inputs to outputs to outcomes to impact
• Your assessment of the ecosystem
• Conclusions from recent research and surveys about to the major
challenges facing startups and scale-ups nationally
• Your assessment of available resources – and anticipated resources
• Your strategic analysis—typically a “gap” analysis or “SWOT” analysis

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ABOUT
GEC JOHANNESBURG: MARCH 2017
GEN [COUNTRY]
STRATEGIC PLANNING BREAKDOWN

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
IMMEDIATE RESOURCES
National
leadership
while being
connected to a
global network
Leverage its
own unique
strengths to
achieve its
mission
Its people –
deep reserves of
knowledge,
experience and
expertise
Its position –
neutral platform
that builds trust
among leading
entrepre-
neurship
supporters
Its access –
world-class GEN
Global
platforms,
programs,
initiatives, and
resources

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
IMMEDIATE RESOURCES – PEOPLE
• Governing Board Directors
• Senior Advisors
• Managing Director
• Professional Staff
• Volunteer Network
• GEN Global Professional Staff

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
IMMEDIATE RESOURCES – POSITION
• Neutral Platform
• Inclusive of Leading Entrepreneur Support Organizations
• Designed to Increase:
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Collaboration
• Unifies Groups That May Otherwise Compete

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
IMMEDIATE RESOURCES – ACCESS
• GEN Global Platforms
• e.g. Startup Compete
• GEN Global Programs
• e.g. Startup Huddle
• GEN Global Networks
• e.g. GBAN, GEN Starters Club
• GEN Global Initiatives
• e.g. GERN & Startup Nations
• GEN Global Resources
• e.g. Connected to Kauffman Foundation Knowledge Base

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GEN [COUNTRY]
RESULT

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING
• A PLAN THAT SETS OUT
• GEN [COUNTRY]’s Mission, Vision, & Core Values/Guiding Principles
• An Organization Timeline
• A Strategic Analysis
• Leveraging Strengths & Competitive Advantages
• Addressing Challenges
• Fundraising Approach
• An Ecosystem Assessment
• It’s Strategic Goals, Objectives & Activities
• How it’s Programming is Integrated
• How the MD will Execute the Plan

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GEN [COUNTRY] STRATEGIC PLANNING

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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK
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GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK
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CONTACT
Ingrid Vanderveldt, founder of the Dell Center for Entrepreneurs, speaker at GEC Moscow in 2014
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