Startup Ecosystem Podcast Growing a Startup Ecosystem in a Small City Growing a successful startup ecosystem with a smaller population requires tackling challenges such as limited market size, smaller talent and investor pool, but these cities also have many unique advantages. Canadian City, Kingston with its population of less than 500,000 inhabitants is an inspiring example, showcasing how these challenges can be tackled to put your […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski January 16, 2025January 16, 2025
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Global Startup Ecosystem Trends in 2024 Join Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, and Plamen Ivanov, Partnerships Manager, as they reveal the latest findings from the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index. Released on May 30, 2024, this comprehensive report ranks 1,240 cities and 119 countries, highlighting the latest global startup ecosystem trends. Partnered with over 100 government entities and data powerhouses […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy June 20, 2024June 20, 2024
Startup Ecosystem Podcast How to Attract Foreign Startups to Your City Wondering how to attract foreign startups to your city? You’re not alone. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most cities don’t lose founders to stronger ecosystems. They lose them to better-promoted ones. Building real advantages is only half the job. The ecosystems that win are the ones that make sure international founders actually hear about them. In […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy March 12, 2024July 31, 2026
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Insights from Slush: Organizing a Top Startup Conference The 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, can be showcased as a platform that facilitates connections between tens of thousands of startup ecosystem stakeholders around the world. In […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy January 18, 2024March 6, 2024
Startup Ecosystem Podcast How to Scale a Startup Globally? In the competitive environment of startup ecosystems, how to scale a startup 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. Get a head’s up […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy January 4, 2024March 6, 2024