Episode #17: The Importance of Storytelling for Regional Startup Ecosystems

In this episode we are joined by Holly Beilin, Director of Communications and Community at Engage Ventures, and Monique Villa, Investor at Mucker Capital and Founder of Build in SE. They tell Yuval and Charlton about their work in ecosystem networks across the Southeast, and how storytelling strengthens regional communities.

Episode Link:

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Episode Highlights:

• How the Southeast is coming together to develop a regional strategy and how it’s strengthening each individual city
• Ecosystem building as economic development and funding for this work
• Where the Southeast is leading and where its falling behind
• Highlighting cities who are telling a great story

Our Guests: Holly Beilin and Monique Villa

Holly Beilin - Director, Communications & Community - Engage Ventures | LinkedIn

Home | Engage Ventures

Monique Villa - Investor - Mucker Capital | LinkedIn

Mucker Capital | Los Angeles' Seed and "Pre-Seed" Stage Venture Fund

Resources mentioned on this episode:

BUILDINSE

Ventured South

COVID-19 related resources created by former guests of the podcast

CO.STARTERS Recovery Guide

Transform your program into a remote accelerator in two steps

#EcosystemsRecover Conversation Series | Events

A guide to helping small businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis

COVID-19 Business Resource Center

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