Latest Chris heivly Podcast Episodes

How Do I Measure The Right Things? Part 2

Your Startup Community - November 16, 2021 16:43 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In the previous episode we tackled more of the concepts behind effective startup community measurement.  In this episode we discuss some groundbreaking work done by our guest and the insights gained by their measurement techniques that you too can adopt in your community’s journey. Join Brad, ...

How Do I Measure The Right Things? Part 1

Your Startup Community - October 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It is one of the most often asked questions for Chris, Brad and Ian. How do I measure progress? Our funders demand metrics so that they can determine whether their dollars are being allocated and are meeting their stated goals. But are startup communities like businesses with clear goals and r...

Conversation with Chris, Brad and Ian

Your Startup Community - September 29, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It's been 1 full year since the release of their book, The Startup Community Way. We’ve been through and continue to struggle with the pandemic and how it is shifting the entrepreneur landscape. Chris has left Techstars and his Ecosystem Development role and is consulting, Ian is focusing more...

The Role of Government in a Startup Community

Your Startup Community - August 23, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
More and more today, startup communities are rising to the top of city, state, regional and federal governments’ priority list as they realize that entrepreneurial economic development is a necessary component of their future economy. With that good news comes the challenge of developing an eng...

The Illusion of Control

Your Startup Community - August 09, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Those of us who have been in business or government a long time develop fantastic muscles around strong management of which exhibiting a control over execution and outcomes is the standard fare. But startup communities are different and the very thing that you desire as a leader (a detailed pla...

Why Are Networks A Better Community Structure Over a Hierarchy?

Your Startup Community - July 20, 2021 17:10 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
I know all of you know the concept of networking, but this version is different and like many concepts is best discussed when we have something to compare the concept to.  And that is hierarchy. For this podcast, we are talking about community structures ~ how the community is connected, how me...

New Startup Community Leader? Be Active, Not Passive

Your Startup Community - June 25, 2021 21:27 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Some stand back and wait for the right time and way to engage.  Others take a more active approach.  Great startup communities have a group of leaders who help activate new activities and drive meaningful engagement. Can introverts be active leaders? Does active leadership require a stage and ...

How Do I Cultivate a Sense of Topophilia and Why?

Your Startup Community - June 25, 2021 21:25 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Brad and Ian introduce to many the word “topophilia” in The Startup Community Way.  The origin of topophilia is revealed and then we explain what it means with regards to your startup community. Secondly, what the heck does topophilia mean for you and me as a community leader.  We found two peo...