There are many metrics and methods in use in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, but they are not all widely adopted.
In fact, many approaches are still emerging. Identifying effective practices for ecosystem building requires robust data, rigorous analysis, and room for experimentation. The ecosystem building process can be nonlinear and multidimensional, and there is a need for measurements that are responsive to complexity and change.
To advance metrics and methods for this field, we need more dialogue and stronger feedback loops between researchers and ecosystem builders. Collaborative research focused on developing the field of ecosystem building would allow the field to identify the principles and practices that are most effective for fostering successful entrepreneurship.
PRIORITIZED INITIATIVES
5.1
METRICS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
5.2
REPOSITORY OF ECOSYSTEM BUILDING PRACTICES AND CASE STUDIES
5.3
ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Create peer learning opportunities and a catalog of knowledge to help further identify, explore, and develop new metrics for measuring ecosystem health effectively.
Develop an accessible repository of ecosystem building practices, processes, and case studies.
Hold a regular conference to bring together and foster collaboration between practitioners and researchers interested in measuring and tracking entrepreneurial ecosystems.
PROJECTS
CALL RECORDINGS
LAB TO MARKET AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES WITH SBA
Brittany Sickler from SBA shares a new opportunity for funding. (Link to information)
Participants: Adam Rentschler, Alistair Brett, Brittany Sickler, CJ Cornell, Cecilia Wessinger, Christine Lai, Jackie Csonka-Peeren, Jahannie Torres-Rodriguez, Jamie Gassmann, Jim Johnson, Kristin Slice, Michael Meeks, Minoli Ratnatuga, Norris Krueger, Pava LaPere, Ragan Robertson, Valto Loikkanen, Ying Zhou
MEET SSTI & DEFINING OUR TERMS
Updates from the project team that's been working on 5X (Defining our terms) and other projects, such as ESHIP Wiki from CJ Cornell. Also Jason Rittenberg from SSTI will share about his organization and possible opportunities for engagement.
Participants: Alistair Brett, Anthony Caesar , CJ Cornell, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Eli David, Eliza Salmon, Eric Renz Whitmore, Jason Rittenberg, Jackie Csonka-Peeren, Jennifer Shieh, Michael Meeks, Monica Walters, Norris Krueger, Ragan Robertson
WHO OWNS THE METRICS?
Sharing updates on 5X (Defining our terms) and other projects, as well as insights from some reports that have recently been shared, such as Startup Genome's. Exploration on the need for alignment in what is measured and who owns the metrics.
Participants: Amanda Beacom , CJ Cornell, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Christina Theodoraki, Eli David, Eliza Salmon, Eric Renz Whitmore, Jackie Csonka-Peeren, Jenn MacDonald, Kristin Slice, Monica Walters, Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Ragan Robertson
MEASURING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN A CRISIS
In times of uncertainty, data is more important than ever. We will look at approaches to measurement of entrepreneurship activity in a crisis, from protests to pandemics, and the strategies and usefulness of some popular measurement frameworks.
Participants: Alistair Brett, CJ Cornell, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando,Christina Theodoraki, Christine Lai, Eliza Salmon, Eric Renz Whitmore, Hayden Murray, Jackie Csonka-Peeren, Jenn MacDonald, Kristin Slice, Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Pava Le Pere, Ragan Robertson, Samuel Merced, Stacey Williams
WHAT TO WORK ON...
How can we work on projects across the ecosystem building field as we continue to work on the field?
Participants: Adam Rentschler , Aleksandra Janeska Illiev, Alistair Brett, Asif Iqbal, Beth Zimmer, CJ Cornell, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Christine Lai , Dave Barcos, Eli David, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Jackie Csonka-Pereen , Jenn MacDonald , Marcus Smith, Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Pava Le Pere
MEASURING ECOSYSTEMS
Resources and mindset for mapping ecosystems
Participants: Aleksandra Janeska Illiev, Beth Zimmer, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Eliza Salmon, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Pava Le Pere
STARTUP BLINK
Eli David of Starup Blink shares observations and views of ecosystems
Participants: Alexander Rohan John, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando,Cristina Fernandez, Eli David, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Erin Baca, Jenn MacDonald, Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Ragan Robertson, Valto Loikkanen
STARTUP GENOME
Arnobio Morelix, Chief Innovation Officer of Startup Genome on Startup Genome's models and go-to metrics
Participants: Aleksandra Janeska Illiev, Alexander Rohan John, Alistair Brett,Chad Renando,Cristina Fernandez, Darcella Craven,Dell Gines, Erin Baca, Jackie Csonka-Peeren, Jahannie Torres- Rodriguez, Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Robin Phelps
METRICS IN THE EU
Valto Loikkanen with Startup Commons shares insights from Europe Participants: Alistair Brett, Carie Davis, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Dell Gines, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Erin Baca, Jen MacDonald, Kristin Slice, Norris Krueger, Ragan Robertson, Robin Phelps, Jackie Csonka-Peeren, Valto Loikkanen
MEASURING ECOSYSTEMS ~ AUSSIE STYLE
Chad Renando discusses tools utilized in Australia and his observations on other systems. Participants: Aleksandra Janeska Iliev, Alexander Rohan John, Alistair Brett, Beth Zimmer, Brennan Townley, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Darcella Craven, Dave Barcos , Eliza Salmon, Hassan Bazzi, Jackie Csonka-Pereen, Kristin Slice, Matt Menietti , Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Samantha Steidle, Stacey Williams, Simon Raby, Suresh Kumar
ECOSYSTEMS ARE COMPLEX SYSTEMS
Alistair Brett discussing why measurements need to come before metrics. Participants: Alexander Rohan John, Alistair Brett, Andy Stoll, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Cristina Salazar, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Hassan Bazzi, Hayden Murray, Ilana Preuss, Jackie C-P, Liva Echwald-Tijsen, Michael Meeks, Norris Krueger, Ragan Robertson, Samantha Steidle, Stacey Williams, Valto Loikkanen
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND GOAL 5
What is happening on projects and how would we like to proceed. Participants: Alexander Rohan John, Alistair Brett, Andy Stoll, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Cristina Salazar, Jared Reynolds, Kim Trang, Mary Overbey, Michael Meeks, Ragan Robertson, R. Shane Snipes, Stacey Williams
KICKING OFF THE DELIVER YEAR
Welcoming new participants and updating on current projects. Participants: Adam Rentschler, Alistair Brett, Andrea Wesser- Brawner, Andy Stoll, Benjamin Ihde, Cecilia Wessinger, Chad Renando, Crystal German, Dell Gines, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Jared Reynolds, Kristy Carter, Norris Krueger, Stacey Williams
MODELING THE NEW AGENDA
Sharing updates on personal work and how we hope to move forward. Participants: Adam Rentschler, Alistair Brett, Cecilia Wessinger, Eliza Salmon, Norris Krueger
NEW STRUCTURE AROUND MONTHLY CALLS
Sharing ideas on what comes next as we move from DESIGN to DELIVER. Clarity as we proceed.
Participants: Adam Rentschler, Cecilia Wessinger, Eliza Salmon, John Machacek, Louisa Shephard, Meg Steuer, Nicolas Gunkel, Norris Krueger, Ragan Robertson, Samantha Steidle, Stacey Williams
COMPLEXITY AND MESSINESS > MASS COLLABORATION
Complexity and messiness of mass collaboration and how ecosystem builders and NRPs fit into the equation together. Ironing out and working towards understanding.
Participants: Alistair Brett, Cecilia Wessinger, Emma Paikowsky, Hassan Bazzi, Mary Overbey, Meg Steuer, Nicolas Gunkel, Norris Krueger, Stacey Williams
COLLECTIVELY MOVING THE FIELD OF ECOSYSTEM BUILDING ORWARD
Discussions on the evolution of the Goal 5 title from “quantified methods” to “practical metrics and methods”. The Big Topic of Conversation ~ how each of the initiatives supporting Goal 5 move the field of ecosystem forward.
Participants: Alistair Brett, Cecilia Wessinger, Emma Paikowsky, Louisa Shepherd, Norris Krueger
NEW GOAL LANGUAGE AND INITIATIVES
Discussion on new goal language and initiatives as well as survey challenges. How to get these initiatives description finalized by the 2019 ESHIP Summit and thus positioned to build small teams around them - to launch as many as we are able.
Participants: Alistair Brett, Andy Stoll, Cecilia Wessinger, Emma Paikowsky, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Hassan Bazzi, Meg Steuer, Nicolas Gunkel, Norris Krueger, Ragan Robertson, Samantha Steidle
RELAUNCH OF THE GOAL 5 WORKING GROUP
Identifying which initiatives to focus on and community members pledged to put energy behind them.
Participants: Alistair Brett, Ben Johnson, Cecilia Wessinger, Eric Renz-Whitmore, Hassan Bazzi, Louisa Shepherd, Meg Steuer