To connect with his community, Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver, and nonprofit founder, Adam Thielen did what hundreds of other entrepreneurs do every Wednesday morning – he presented at 1 Million Cups.

Three videos explore cities where entrepreneurship supporters are rising up to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in their communities.

Founder of the Power Racing Series, where participants race modified motorized “Barbie” cars, believes innovation happens when we play.

Ecosystem builders share their data questions and needs with researchers to help create actionable insights and practical tools.

The democratization of entrepreneurship has built burgeoning hubs from Africa to Asia to South America providing evidence that mankind still understands what we can achieve when we work together to improve lives.

Leveling the playing field for people to be successful in education and entrepreneurship must include exposing inherent biases in data.

In rural Virginia, and in cities across the country, creating open, inclusive environments that benefit the LGBTQ community benefit the larger entrepreneurial community, as well.

While the daily grind of entrepreneurship can be isolating, a strong, purposeful community can create needed connections.

Our education system must prepare students for learning, work, and life after high school in a rapidly changing world, which means the time to provide real-world learning opportunities – for all students – is now.

From building intentionality into strategic initiatives to responding to the impact of emerging technologies rapidly reshaping the workforce, experts discuss the ‘human-first’ approach cities need to evolve economic development.