Episode 2: I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

In this podcast, we talk about the importance of the startup ecosystem. From providing cohorts and mentors to creating a culture of expertise, the startups around you will have an effect on whether you succeed or fail.

This can be challenging, because building relationships with people who aren’t your consumers or your backers can feel off-task, but that support system can help in ways you can’t anticipate. In our example, we talk about a local Birmingham neighborhood where retail storefronts looked out for each other.

• Here’s a tool for creating a startup ecosystem.
• Great article about building a startup community in a small town.
• A macro example—New York City.
• Is there a right or wrong way to build a startup ecosystem?