by Chris Heivly | Dec 5, 2024 | My Thoughts
When it comes to building a startup community, we all aim to make a positive impact—create multiplier connections, spark innovation, and foster entrepreneurial growth. But community building doesn’t happen in a vacuum. And every small action has a ripple effect....
by Chris Heivly | Nov 28, 2024 | Community, Founder Tips, My Thoughts
As entrepreneurs, we try to meet challenges with resilience, but if we take a moment to really think about it, it’s the support of mentors, teammates, investors, and peers that keeps us going. So, for this startup thanksgiving i ask you to give thanks and give first. ...
by Chris Heivly | Nov 21, 2024 | My Thoughts
In many economic development circles, there’s a natural tendency to lean on competitiveness as the driving force for growth. You have to look no further than your local business news to see the efforts made to recruit the next Apple/Google data center, the next...
by Chris Heivly | Oct 31, 2024 | My Thoughts
Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to be in some very interesting startup communities. Some are going through a bit of a reset (Edmonton, AB), some are a little more at the nascent stage (Kalamazoo, MI), and some are really emerging (Baltimore, MD)....
by Chris Heivly | Oct 24, 2024 | Community, My Thoughts
I love to speak in front of an audience. My wife claims that me+stage+microphone=my happy place. To that end, I will accept just about any offer especially in my hometown of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill and all its bedroom communities. For years, Marshall Brain would...
by Chris Heivly | Aug 15, 2024 | My Thoughts
In the early days of his career, Michael Jordan was known for his unparalleled scoring ability. He could take over a game single-handedly, often outscoring his opponents’ top scorers combined. But as phenomenal as his individual performances were, Jordan quickly...
