Displaying 3 items of Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development with the tag "entrepreneurial ecosystems".
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220: The Hidden Cost of Becoming Cool with Jon Roberts
May 25th, 2026 | 29 mins 38 secs
austin, community displacement, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystems, future technology, major employers, research universities, talent attraction, tech growth, tech inequality, the cost of cool
John Roberts joins Dane to talk about Austin’s tech growth, the hidden costs of becoming “cool,” and what economic developers should learn before the next wave of tech-driven growth hits their communities.
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199: How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Can Transform Local Economies with Martin Vanags
November 17th, 2025 | 26 mins 18 secs
bre, c7 mentoring, community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystems, leadership development, mentoring circles, peer learning, post-startup growth, small business support
A conversation with Marty Vanags about how peer-to-peer support, C7 mentoring circles, and a renewed focus on small businesses can transform a community’s economic development efforts.
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101: Entrepreneurs are Transforming Economic Development with Courtney Zaugg
July 24th, 2023 | 45 mins 21 secs
acceptance of failure, bankable businesses, community development financial institutions (cdfis), cross-sector conversations, distressed community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystems, entrepreneurship, generational shifts., higher education evolution, impact funds, industry evolution, leadership shift, philanthropic partnerships, practical steps for communities, resource accessibility, rural community development, startups, systemic change, traditional business structures, venture capital limitations
In this episode, Dane Carlson talks with Courtney Zaugg in a profound conversation about the intersection of entrepreneurship and economic development. The discussion centers on systemic change, entrepreneurial ecosystems, limitations of traditional venture capital, and the potential of innovative partnerships.