Startup Ecosystem Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -The Global Startup Ecosystem Podcast by StartupBlink presents major and upcoming startup ecosystems around the world. We will interview startup ecosystem developers who will share their knowledge and best practices on how they are helping their startup ecosystem grow. We will also discuss major trends affecting urban innovation and economic development of cities and countries. The Global Startup Ecosystem Podcast by StartupBlink is intended for startup development organizations, governments, and municipalities that are looking for ways to facilitate startup ecosystem activities and grow their local economy by boosting innovation.
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EP 43: How to Attract Foreign Startups to Your City - Lessons from Vienna
March 12, 2024 16:21 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBDiscover the secrets of attracting foreign startups to your city, with lessons learned from Vienna Business Agency. In this episode, Mahmod Shamsil welcomes Gabriele Tatzberger, Head of Startup Services at the Vienna Business Agency diving into Vienna's formula of attracting foreign startup to the city. StartupBlink is the startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has hundreds of thousands of registered start...
EP 42: Slush's Massive Success as a Top Startup Conference
January 18, 2024 12:53 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe secret of a successful startup ecosystem lies not just in the ideas or investments but significantly in the platforms that bring together its diverse players. This is where Slush, a leading startup conference. In this episode, Mahmod Shamsi welcomes Natalie Lingwood, Head of Expansion at Slush to discuss how they managed to organize a top startup conference. StartupBlink is the startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup...
EP 41: How to Scale Your Startups Globally?
January 04, 2024 14:46 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn the competitive environment of startup ecosystems, how to scale your startups globally is a billion-dollar question. This interesting topic was the highlight of the 41st episode of the StartupBlink Ecosystem Podcast, where Mahmod Shamsi, Partnerships Manager at StartupBlink, engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Eli David, the CEO of StartupBlink. StartupBlink is the startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup...
EP 40: The Development of Chad's Startup Ecosystem with Hamid Khayar
December 18, 2023 14:54 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn the heart of Africa, the Republic of Chad is currently undergoing a transformative wave in its startup ecosystem. This episode features a an interview with Hamid Khayar, a visionary ecosystem developer actively contributing to the development of Chad's startup ecosystem. StartupBlink is the startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and acceler...
EP 39: YSpace & The Development of Markham's Startup Ecosystem with David Kwok
September 25, 2023 06:29 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast series, Martin Jordana welcomes David Kwok, the Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at YSpace —a university run community innovation hub nestled in Downtown Markham — to discuss Markham's startup ecosystem and YSpace's role in its development. StartupBlink is the startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, cowo...
EP 38: Where are the Startup Ecosystems of Future?
September 08, 2023 11:15 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, Eli David and Martin Jordana go further to discuss the cities of the future for startups. Tune in now to learn their predictions on how the global startup ecosystem will evolve over the next 20 years. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and acce...
EP 37: The Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023 Key Insights
July 26, 2023 12:13 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Eli David and Martin Jordana delve into the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index, discussing its highlights. Tune in to discover how startup ecosystems have evolved in 2023 with insights on microeconomic and macroeconomic trends. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and ac...
EP 36: Emerging Startup Ecosystems in Central & Eastern Europe: An Interview with Irina Obushtarova, CEO of The Recursive
June 16, 2023 07:09 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, Martin Jordana welcomes Irina Obushtarova, CEO of The Recursive, as she shares insights about the emerging startup ecosystems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Tune in to uncover the progress made by CEE ecosystems and explore the exciting developments shaping the region's entrepreneurial landscape. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map ha...
EP 35: How to Determine the Right Ecosystem for Your Startup
April 28, 2023 05:59 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode, Martin Jordana and Eli David discuss how to determine the right ecosystem for your startup. If you want to learn what are the factors that indicate if your ecosystem isthe right place for your startup, tune in and get more insights. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and accel...
EP 34: Optimal Characteristics and Mindsets of Entrepreneurs to Grow an Ecosystem
April 11, 2023 07:15 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, Martin Jordana and Eli David discuss the optimal characteristics and mindsets of entrepreneurs to grow an ecosystem. If you want to learn about what it takes for entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of a startup ecosystem, tune in and get more insights. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, cow...
EP 33: Do Small Countries Have an Edge in Building an Ecosystem?
February 28, 2023 08:40 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn the new episode, Eli David and Martin Jordana talk about the startup ecosystem in smaller countries, discussing the privilege they may have over the big ones! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and accelerators, creating a robust sample of innovation globally. Find out more here! Listen...
EP 32: How can government activities poison the startup ecosystem?
February 13, 2023 15:24 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, Martin Jordana and Eli David discuss how a government can damage the ecosystem and what should be the right approach towards elevating it. If you want to learn more about building a healthy startup ecosystem, listen and get more insights! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and ...
EP 31: The Impact of Startups on National and Local Economies
February 06, 2023 10:39 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBStartups are an engine of change, pushing society forward by generating jobs, boosting the economy, and attracting foreign investors, contributing to economic development. Listen and find out more about the impact of startups on national and local economies! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces...
EP 30: Hosting Startup Conferences as a Way to Grow Startup Ecosystems
December 20, 2022 08:43 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Eli David and StartupBlink team discuss the significance of hosting startup conferences as a way to grow startup ecosystems. If you are curious about which ecosystems should join or host conferences, listen and get more insights! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and accelera...
EP 29: What is the role of private sector ecosystem developers?
December 08, 2022 13:02 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, Eli David and the StartupBlink team discuss the role of private-sector ecosystem developers and what should be the optimal private-public sector involvement in ecosystem development. Listen to find an answer to “What is the role of private sector ecosystem developers?” StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered...
EP 28: How essential is private funding to a startup ecosystem?
November 17, 2022 10:25 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBHow essential is private funding for a startup ecosystem to succeed? In this episode, the StartupBlink team and Eli David, the CEO of StartupBlink, discuss the importance of private funding while building a global startup ecosystem. Listen to get more insights about this topic. To get more insights, we invite you to download the GSEI22 for free! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 100 government entities worldwi...
EP 27: Founder City, Magdeburg - Interview with Thorsten Terweiden
October 18, 2022 14:23 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWhat are the factors that helped Magdeburg to create an attractive startup ecosystem? In this episode, Thorsten Terweiden, Head of the International Office for Economic Development for the City of Magdeburg, joined us to explain their effort to create a Founder City. Listen to get more insights about the ecosystem. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 municipalities and governments worldwide. Its global startup ...
EP 26: How do National Mindsets Affect Startup Ecosystem Growth
September 19, 2022 13:06 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWhy do some startup ecosystems succeed while others fail miserably? In this episode, Eli David and the StartupBlink team examine how the national mindset can affect the success rate of an ecosystem. To get more insights, we invite you to download the GSEI22 for free! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 70 municipalities and governments worldwide. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of register...
EP 25: Trends in Regional Startup Ecosystems
August 11, 2022 08:17 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWhere are the power hubs of innovation around the world? While some ecosystems have become more isolated in recent years, in this episode we are taking a look at the power that comes with being connected. Listen to get the summary of the trends of the regional startup ecosystems. To get more insights, we invite you to get the Pro StartupBlink account and to download the GSEI22 for free! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with m...
EP 24: Key Insights from the 2022 Index
July 29, 2022 13:27 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBStartupBlink's CEO Eli David discusses the key insights of the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022. Join us to find out more about the global momentum of the startup economies and what trends we have identified in the startup scene. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 80 municipalities and governments worldwide. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and a...
EP 23: The current state of the global startup ecosystem
July 05, 2022 13:18 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBStartupBlink's CEO Eli David offers a sneak peek into the global startup economies in preparation for the launch of the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 which will take place on May 31. So far 2022 has been a year of uncertainty for the startup scene. Listen to find the reasons why. Register for the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 Launch Event on May 31. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 municipalitie...
EP 22: From Brain Drain to Brain Gain in Startup Ecosystems
March 23, 2022 14:29 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBBrain Drain is the biggest tragedy of startup ecosystems everywhere. In a world where all cities compete for talent, learning how to differentiate your startup ecosystem is the key. In this episode, Eli David and his team discuss what the brain drain phenomenon is, how it has impacted startup ecosystems around the world and how you can slow down this process in your city. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 mun...
EP 21: How important are unicorns for a startup ecosystem?
February 16, 2022 09:05 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MBSome startup ecosystems seem to be a magnet for success. Are the unicorn startups a sign of a healthy startup ecosystem? In this episode, Eli David discusses with his team the importance of unicorns uncovering some important insights on where these unicorns are located and which industries have more chances of producing great startups. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 municipalities and governments worldwide. I...
EP 20: Startup Ecosystem Index Report Launch Event
July 12, 2021 16:39 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBOn the 15th June, StartupBlink launched the Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2021. On the day, StartupBlink hosted a series of launch events featuring some of the worlds most active ecosystem developers, pitching their ecosystem to our community. This week on the StartupBlink podcast, we listen to some of the best pitches from the day, presenting the ecosystem of the Phillipines, Cape Verde, the Canary Islands and Kingston, Canada Click here to read the full Global Startup Ecosystem In...
EP 19: The Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2021
June 15, 2021 12:05 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week on the StartupBlink podcast, we announce The Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2021 and discuss key insights from the world of startup ecosystems. We also look at a number of different trends and analyze where major startup ecosystems are heading. Click here to read the full Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2021. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 municipalities and governments worldwide. It...
EP 18: Startup Ecosystem Collaboration - Interview with Lakshmi Shenoy
May 17, 2021 06:44 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week on the StartupBlink podcast, we welcome Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, an education nonprofit that helps Tampa Bay's startup talent build bold, scalable, thriving companies. Lakshmi discusses the Tampa Bay Startup Ecosystem and her belief that you can't plan to grow any one industry and instead ecosystem developers must work together to make a city welcoming to all types of startups, resulting in natural concentrations of innovation. StartupBlink is the world’s most c...
EP 17: Unit City, Ukraine - Interview with Dominique Piotet
May 05, 2021 08:18 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week on the StartupBlink podcast, we welcome Dominique Piotet, CEO of Unit City, the Ukraine's first innovation park and soon to be one of the largest tech clusters in Europe. Dominique sat down with StartupBlink CEO Eli David to discuss moving to the Ukraine, the shift away from Silicon Valley and changing the perception of a startup ecosystem. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 municipalities and govern...
Ep 16: Covid-19 Innovations Report 2021
March 30, 2021 06:57 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIn the latest episode of the StartupBlink, Startup Ecosystem Podcast we talk to Co-Founder and CEO, Eli David, about the impact of COVID-19 on innovation in the last 12 months and the Covid-19 Innovation rankings In the latest episode of the StartupBlink, Startup Ecosystem Podcast we talk to Co-Founder and CEO, Eli David, about the impact of COVID-19 on innovation in the last 12 months and the Covid-19 Innovation rankings. The StartupBlink Coronavirus Innovation Map is a map of all innov...
EP-15: Startup Ecosystem Development in Developing Countries and Rural Cities
March 04, 2021 07:52 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThis is the last episode of a three-part series taken from the second edition of the StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit event (January 26, 2021). Some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development discuss startup ecosystem development in developing countries and rural cities for 2021. The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit is a quarterly gathering of some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development and offers a forum for learning and knowledge-sharing ...
EP-14: Startup Development Trend Projections for 2021 (The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit)
February 22, 2021 13:31 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBThis is the second episode of a three-part series taken from the second edition of the StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit event (January 26, 2021). Some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development discuss startup trend projections for 2021 The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit is a quarterly gathering of some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development and offers a forum for learning and knowledge-sharing on what it takes to create an environment wh...
EP-13: How to Promote Your Startup Ecosystem (The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit)
February 09, 2021 11:45 - 52 minutes - 120 MBIn the first episode of a three-part series taken from the second edition of the StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit event (January 26, 2021), the StartupBlink CEO, Eli David gives a lecture on How to Promote a Startup Ecosystem. The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit is a quarterly gathering of some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development, and offers a forum for learning and knowledge-sharing on what it takes to create an environment where entrepreneurship flourishes ...
EP-12: Startup Ecosystem Review 2020
December 28, 2020 16:13 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, we take a look back at 2020 in the world of Startup Ecosystem Development and Innovation with Eli David, CEO of StartupBlink. Eli discusses what inspired him to take the initiative to create the StartupBlink annual ecosystem report originally, what key insights can be taken from the 2020 edition and which developments of particular Startup Ecosystems have surprised the most? StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, worki...
EP-11: Ecosystem Development during the time of COVID (The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit)
December 03, 2020 08:46 - 45 minutes - 105 MBIn the last episode of a three-part series taken from the StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit event (October 27th 2020), the StartupBlink team host a panel discussion on Ecosystem Development during the time of COVID featuring Daniel Romero (PROEXCA), Andrew Bacchus (Kingston Economic Development Corporation) and Michal Michaeli (Tel Aviv Global and Tourism) The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit is a quarterly gathering of some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development, an...
EP-10: Startup Ecosystem Latest Trends (The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit)
November 16, 2020 11:59 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn the second episode of a three-part series taken from the StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit event (October 27th 2020), the StartupBlink team host a panel discussion on Startup Ecosystem Latest Trends, featuring Adrien Henni (EWDN), Andrew Berkowitz (Zwile Media) & Valto Loikkanen (Startup Commons). The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit is a quarterly gathering of some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development, and offers a forum for learning and knowledge-sharing on wh...
EP-9: Successful Policies of Startup Ecosystem Development (The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit)
November 03, 2020 12:56 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn the first episode, of a three-part series taken from the StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit event (October 27th 2020), StartupBlink CEO Eli David discusses successful policies of Startup Ecosystem Development. The StartupBlink Ecosystem Summit is a quarterly gathering of some of the world’s foremost experts and leaders in ecosystem development, and offers a forum for learning and knowledge-sharing on what it takes to create an environment where entrepreneurship flourishes StartupBlink is t...
EP-8: An Interview with Eli David, Founder & CEO of StartupBlink
October 09, 2020 13:15 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode, we interview Founder & CEO of StartupBlink, Eli David. StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 municipalities and governments worldwide. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and accelerators, creating a robust sample of innovation globally. Eli talks about the most common challenges that countries and cities have when trying to build t...
EP-7: Andrew Berkowitz, Founder and Host of the Global Startup Movement Podcast talks about how technology helps developing startup ecosystems
February 27, 2020 12:19 - 44 minutes - 81 MBToday we have an interesting interview with Andrew Berkowitz who is the Founder and Host of the Global Startup Movement Podcast, one of the largest global startup ecosystem podcasts in the world. In this episode, Andrew tells his story of how he started his podcast and why he chose to focus on the topic of global startup ecosystems. Andrew explains how podcasts can be a sustainable business and how it can be used to connect with people effectively in this day and age, with a focus on ecos...
EP-6: Give before get: Steven A. Rodriguez from Washington, DC walks us through his local startup ecosystem
December 31, 2019 08:59 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MBIn this episode, Eli talks with Steven A. Rodriguez who is the Techstars Startup Programs Regional Manager for US and Canada, Founder/Managing Director of SUEGO and Chief Culture Officer at BloomShift. Also, Steven is StartupBlink’s City Partner in Washington, DC and is determined to help build the entrepreneurial ecosystem on the local, national and international stage. Steven came to Washington, DC 4 years ago for politics but found himself in entrepreneurship instead. He worked for ...
EP-5: A deep dive into Croatian startup ecosystem
October 07, 2019 06:50 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBIn this episode, we talk with Hermes Arriaga, the founder of ImpactHub, coworking space, with whom we met in Zagreb, Croatia. As a native Mexican that has been very much involved in his local startup ecosystem, Hermes shares his insights on the Mexican and Croatian startup ecosystems. Everything comes in the form of his own experience, so you will get a more authentic trip between two different yet goal-oriented ecosystems! He also discusses the cultural differences that foreigners face...
EP-4: Why is it necessary to map your startup ecosystem? Lecture by Eli David, the CEO of StartupBlink
August 22, 2019 08:33 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, Eli talks about the importance of mapping your local startup ecosystem. As someone who is actively involved in global startup communities and constantly supports the growth of ecosystems around the world, he shares valuable insights on how to build such a map and presents mapping solutions that StartupBlink offers in this area. On top of that, he briefly goes over the benefits and opportunities that mapping offers to the whole community and gives several ideas on how ...
EP-3: A case study of the startup ecosystem of Kingston, Canada- a small city punching above its weight
August 06, 2019 22:51 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with our startup ecosystem partners in Kingston, Canada. Andrew Bacchus from Kingston Economic Development Corporation and David Hyndman that used to work at Queen’s University. Both share their valuable insights on what makes Kingston unique and so favorable for startup founders. This episode is not only highly informative but inspiring as well. Kingston, a relatively small city located between bigger startup hubs, offers world-class infrastructure, human cap...
EP-2: Discussion on the startup ecosystems of Brazil and Estonia and how Blockchain will change the world
July 26, 2019 23:13 - 48 minutes - 66 MBIn this episode, we talk with Edilson Osorio Junior with whom we met in Tallinn, Estonia. He is a computer scientist by profession and currently focuses on blockchain technology. As a native Brazilian that has been very much involved in its local startup ecosystem, Edilson shares his insights on the Brazilian Startup Ecosystem. He discusses the strengths and challenges that Brazilian entrepreneurs are facing. Other than that, he speaks about why he decided to move to Estonia and shares...
EP-1: Introduction to the top 100 startup ecosystem countries
July 26, 2019 23:02 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBIn our first Global Startup Ecosystem Podcast by StartupBlink episode, Eli David, the CEO of StartupBlink, gives a quick introduction to the podcast and then presents an overview of Startup Ecosystem Rankings Report 2019 that ranked 1,000 cities and 100 countries and is available for download here. Eli will go over the top 100 countries ranked in the report and will present the key insights. Additionally, he will talk about the biggest increase and significant downfalls in the startup ec...