ECOSYSTEMS IN ACTION: PRACTICES FROM THE FIELD Key Practice This brief outlines an example of the practice of building a cross-sector regional coalition to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystem collaboration. Coalition building is defined as bringing together “a group of individuals and/or organizations with a common interest who agree to work together toward a common goal,” and […]

In a series of three conversations, women entrepreneurs and women who work in entrepreneur support, come together to discuss the significant impact of women on the economy; what personal and policy support could do for women and families struggling to combine career and caregiving; and, how all of it manifests in their own lives.

Panelists discuss recent research on the relationship between student loan debt and entrepreneurship, and what this might mean for policies and programs. Watch the full forum below.

Panelists discuss how caregiving affects who becomes an entrepreneur, the trajectory of entrepreneurship outcomes, and what this means for entrepreneurship support interventions. Watch the full forum below.

Panelists discuss what role both physical and mental health play in the entrepreneurial process, and the ways in which access to health care intersects with entrepreneurship. Watch the full forum below.

A journalist and venture capitalist found plenty of inspiration while writing their book on Black, brown, and women entrepreneurs, but also systems that need changing if these new founders are to succeed.

Former mayor of West Sacramento, California, Christopher Cabaldon says cities and towns that break down systemic barriers to entrepreneurship will benefit from creating access to real economic opportunity, which can help the LGBTQ+ community.

Panelists discuss how the landscape is changing for entrepreneurship in the United States and what this means for policymakers and entrepreneurship support organizations in the months and years ahead. Watch the full forum below.

Panelists explore the research landscape surrounding several policies that shape access to entrepreneurial opportunities recently highlighted in the Kauffman Foundation’s America’s New Business Plan. Watch the full forum below.

Shenelle Mourning is a senior benefits analyst in Talent & Culture for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she manages and oversees associate benefits while working closely with the Finance and Legal departments. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Mourning was a consultant with Cerner Corporation, where she worked with healthcare organizations on implementing PeopleSoft […]