A use case approach to developing ecosystem metrics
Human ecosystems are complex – boundaries are fluid and socially defined, relationships are constantly changing, and definitions of roles and functions are ambiguous at best…. Read more
The Australian innovation ecosystem focused on climate, renewable energy, and circular economy
“It has been argued that the next global wave of innovation will be about maximising resource efficiency and minimising waste and pollution in the consumption-production… Read more
Australian entrepreneur and startup support – 2019
It has been a year almost to the day since we released the digital map of support for Australian entrepreneurs. As we head into a New… Read more
2016 cohorts for Brisbane’s River City Labs, Sydney’s Stone and Chalk, and Melbourne’s York Butter Factory – Reflections and what’s next
I stumbled across some notes I took in the form of cohort maps from three Australian hubs in 2016. This combined with recent national and… Read more
How many entrepreneur-related events were held in Australia during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019?
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a 10-day campaign where countries around the world focus on events related to entrepreneurial activity. The event leads to a few… Read more
Global Entrepreneurship Week Australia 2019 – 18-24 November
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a campaign from the Global Entrepreneurship Network that is run around the world to raise awareness and support for entrepreneur… Read more
Network analysis of an entrepreneur ecosystem – PhD in progress
As the data from interviews begins to form interesting pictures, I share insights into the process and perspectives of a personal and collective journey. An… Read more
Startup Status year one – Review, reflections, and what’s next
We established Startup Status just over a year ago to impact entrepreneur support in Australia. As we pass our initial 12 months of operation, I pause to… Read more
Roles and functions in innovation ecosystems
Who does what to support entrepreneurs in an innovation ecosystem? Do they do it well? How does it change between regions? While there is increasing… Read more
7 goals, 30 initiatives for entrepreneur ecosystems – preparing for the Kauffman Foundation’s ESHIP Summit 2019
If you are supporting entrepreneurs in your region, you likely have goals you are trying to achieve. Your goals are part of a broad strategy… Read more
QODE Brisbane & The state of the Australian and Queensland Innovation Ecosystem
The QODE Brisbane innovation and technology conference brought together innovators, startups, corporations, service providers, and government for two days of educating, showcasing, and collaborating on technology and… Read more
A map of support for female entrepreneurs in Australia
There is increasing support for female entrepreneurs in Australia. The trend of women starting their own businesses is growing and by all indications will continue… Read more