StartupTree

We are thrilled to welcome StartupTree’s new CEO, Jeremy Hammer! Check out his post ?? to learn more about the start of this partnership and get a glimpse at Jeremy’s vision for our future. StartupTree clients, we hope you’re excited–there’s great things coming down our pipeline!

We have exciting news?? StartupTree and Harness are becoming one?? We are so excited to share this next step in our journey with our customers and long time supporters! This partnership will strengthen both our team and our product, maximizing the impact we bring to our community. Stay tuned for more news directly from our team!

Dear Entrepreneurship Community Manager: Tired of doing the Spreadsheet shuffle? Here's how we helped the Fox School of Business at Temple University consolidate 3 software solutions to Just 1. If you'd like to see how Director Greg Fegley and his team at the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute utilize StartupTree to support student founders, click below to walk through a live demo of the platform with Greg in this on-demand webinar. https://lnkd.in/gcvH6MvV

Entrepreneurship is not just about building businesses – it's about building communities and empowering individuals to create sustainable impact. This perfectly captures the spirit of our mission at StartupTree. We're here to support and grow vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems, fostering innovation and collaboration at every step. Our own James Edward Feagin IV is at #GECplusPR this week, diving into inspiring discussions with brilliant thought leaders focused shaping the future of ecosystem building from the ground up. Looking forward to more transformative sessions and meaningful connections made in the coming days! ??

"If we can teach our students how to be self sufficient and self directive, then that can open up a whole world for them." - Katrece Boyd, Executive Director at North Carolina Central University Last week, one of the key points James Edward Feagin IV and Katrece Boyd discussed was how directors can best scale the process of directing hundreds of students towards the right entrepreneurial pathways and resources for them. With StartupTree's data management and roadmap features, you can better track your community over time and allow the data you're collecting speak for itself. Articulating the numbers of your center's impact is key to getting you the funding you need to uplift your students even further. ?? Have you tried out our roadmap tool yet?

How does inclusive entrepreneurship education pave the way? Introducing StartupTree's first virtual fireside chat –?live tomorrow at 1pm ET/10am PT! ?? We're hosting a transformative conversation you won't want to miss between Katrece Boyd, Executive Director of Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development at North Carolina Central University, and James Edward Feagin IV, Chief Growth Officer at StartupTree on taking a look at entrepreneurship education beyond startups and?how to create lasting impact in every student's future. Last chance to RSVP https://lnkd.in/gPGJrdkX

An entrepreneurship education that focuses solely on attaining VC funding may not be relevant for all members of your audience. What does an effective and inclusive entrepreneurship education look like beyond traditional startups? On Tuesday July 9th, StartupTree is hosting a transformative webinar with Katrece Boyd, Executive Director of Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) at North Carolina Central University, on effective approaches to empower underrepresented founders and equip bright students with crucial skills to find success no matter where their future careers may lay. Key webinar insights will include: - Strategic planning & positioning: how to define and position your center's value within your university, community, and broader ecosystem. - Exploring different entrepreneurial value-adds: identifying and building programming tailored to broadening your students' future paths - Bridging the gap between education and real-world application: how to ensure your initiatives have lasting impact and relevance - Leading with impact: the journey to developing future-ready programs for your community, day by day Register today! https://lnkd.in/gPGJrdkX

We are stoked to have James Edward Feagin IV, our Chief Growth Officer, represent StartupTree at the Black Commerce Conference in DC this week! He'll be leading a workshop on Empowering the Ecosystem, sharing how HBCUs can leverage tools like StartupTree to scale their centers, in addition to co-chairing the Impact and Investment track. We're excited to connect on cultivating a deep culture of innovation and collaboration at HBCUs. You can learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/eNCXk6P2 #HBCUs #BlackCommerce #EntrepreneurshipEcosystems

Have you heard of Collective Minds? ?? It's StartupTree's community-first approach to directing entrepreneurship. Every month, we meet for an hour with rotating themes, facilitated discussion topics, and breakout rooms. With over 80 organizations represented, you're guaranteed to meet someone interesting working on a similar problem. Whether you're a director, program manager, or community ecosystem builder, this is a curated space for pros and newbies alike to share best practices, work through challenges, and advise one another. Next Tuesday, we'll be discussing two of our most highly requested topics: - Funding opportunities & challenges ?? - Tech & infrastructure for program management ???? We've been hosting these events for over 2 years now and ready to open up membership to more passionate folks this week! Sound like something you'd be interested in? Quick apply to join here: https://lnkd.in/dWxpN9kB And to all our wonderful community members, drop a comment below and share a connection you've made during our meet ups! ??

Introducing our 8 Slide Pitch Deck Guide ?? Are you an ecosystem builder or center director serving students, alumni, or other entrepreneurs preparing for pitch competitions? Give them the edge they need with our 8-slide pitch deck format – a concise and impactful resource to help them shine. ?? Share this guide to provide your community with a clear framework to craft compelling pitches that sifts through the fluff and drives their ideas home: ?? https://lnkd.in/erhXMtyc #StartupSuccess #PitchDeck #EcosystemBuilders #UniversityEntrepreneurship #Entrepreneurship #FundingTips