Growing Entrepreneurship Beyond Silicon Valley

This module provides an introduction to the course and the Cleveland Case Study, exploring how Cleveland, Ohio is working to support start-up companies with help from government, philanthropy, and the private sector.

This module examines how governments can support entrepreneurial ecosystems, using examples from Cleveland, Vietnam, and Tunisia. It covers topics such as government funding, matching funds, and measuring the success of entrepreneurial support programs.

This module explores how foundations and donors support entrepreneurship, using the example of The Fund for Our Economic Future in Cleveland. It covers donor motivations, challenges, and metrics for success in philanthropic entrepreneurship support.

This module examines how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and intermediary organizations support entrepreneurs by providing capital, mentoring, and other services. It explores the creation, challenges, and success metrics of these organizations.

This module explores how anchor institutions, particularly universities, can support entrepreneurship through commercialization activities, financial support, and research capabilities. It covers different ways anchor institutions stimulate entrepreneurship and measure their success.

This module examines how entrepreneurs can access capital and mentoring, focusing on seed accelerators, angel investors, and venture capital. It explores how donors, government, and the private sector support these areas in Cleveland and other markets.

This module explores the progress made in Cleveland's entrepreneurial ecosystem and provides advice from thought leaders and entrepreneurs for other communities looking to support entrepreneurship growth.