Dive deep into the critical factors powering startup triumphs with Ian Hathaway, a global innovation expert, in this illuminating fireside chat.

Discover the pivotal role of diversity within these ecosystems as Oko Davaasuren, Ecosystem Director at ‪@techstarsglobal‬, moderates the conversation.

This session, brought to you by ‪@hub71ad‬ and Anjal Z, uncovers actionable insights tailored to propel your startups to new heights. Tune in now to leverage these essential strategies and boost your entrepreneurial endeavors.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Ian discusses his background and how it has impacted his career
05:19 - Ian delves into how he came about writing The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
11:35 - What does community and collaboration look like
15:00 - Diversity for innovation to thrive
17:55 - The differences between Ian Hathaway's The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, and Brad Feld's Boulder Thesis
20:46 - Notion of networks vs. hierarchies
25:10 - Ian talks about the international sidebars in his book
32:19 - Embedding a metro driven approach into funding startups
36:07 - What Ian looks for when going to a community or ecosystem that indicates it's on the right track
38:31 - Audience questions
53:57 - Outro