Resource Partner Convening

Entrepreneur support organizations are often encouraged to “partner,” but true partnership goes beyond referrals and shared calendars. Strong partnerships require clarity around roles, outcomes, shared value, and accountability.

This convening will explore what effective collaboration looks like in practice and how stronger alignment across organizations can lead to better outcomes for entrepreneurs and the region. As funders, institutions, and communities increasingly look for coordinated approaches to supporting entrepreneurs, this session is designed to help organizations think more strategically about shared outcomes, collaboration, and opportunities for co-investment.

Participants will hear from Meredith Walrafen of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation about lessons learned from a successful cross-organizational partnership and engage in a guided working session focused on identifying opportunities for stronger alignment across the ecosystem.

Lunch Will Be Provided

Info: High-Level Agenda: *Lunch will be provided*
Welcome and framing discussion on partnership within entrepreneurial ecosystems
Conversation with Meredith Walrafen of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation on building and sustaining successful partnerships
Interactive working session to explore partnership opportunities, gaps, and shared outcomes
Group discussion and closing reflections

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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