The Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) is an Oregon consortium of government, higher education, and the business community.
In coordination with the cities of Corvallis and Eugene, as well as communities throughout the region, RAIN is partnered with two accelerators to create a collaborative environment to assist entrepreneurs in establishing viable companies that generate jobs, wealth and opportunities for the region. RAIN Corvallis is served by the Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator. The RAIN Eugene Accelerator is a partnership between the University of Oregon and the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. http://raineugene.org/
In this episode:
What is useful for a startup ecosystem or business community
What demographics should a business look for in a target customer
Ensure that people are in the correct pathway
If you are a entrepreneurial support system you must not be clinical and stale
To fix the diversity issue in business you must be proactive

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