Thea Chase Director, Southwest Innovation Corridor

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Thea Chase Director, Southwest Innovation Corridor A Telluride Foundation initiative Supporting Entrepreneurs and building eco-systems an International perspective

What you find in rural America Stagnant and shrinking economies Institutions taking leadership role in eco-system development Networks supporting mostly local market penetration A few dynamic leaders Some good companies

What you want Growing economies Entrepreneurs leading eco-system development Robust networks – industry and functional Movements not dependent on individuals Critical mass of innovation and growth activity

Getting there requires us to rethink

Removal of geographic and political boundaries Sharing expertise and resources Larger pool of startups and talent Enhanced branding opportunity

How we deploy resources

Role of institutions and government Lets be real…

To be founder focused…

Business Development Resources Seeds of Innovation Colleges and Universities Industry Entrepreneurs Networks Co-working spaces Meetup Groups Industry Mashups Convenings Business Development Resources Accelerators Incubators Small Business Development Centers CAPITAL

Acceleration Incubation Morphing models Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE) Incubation IceLab at Western State College Virtual hub and Spoke

Small Business Development Centers Morphing models Small Business Development Centers Combining regions and redeploying resources in western Colorado Higher Ed Fort Lewis College Technical College of the Rockies

Research Centers Morphing models Mountain Studies Institute Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (CoE)

Some really cool stuff coworking Coding “schools” Apprenticeship and internship programs Community connection creative space Startup weekend D51 high schools

What we haven’t quite figured out Right capital at the right time with the right terms and conditions Recognizing the jewels and how to maximize their success Restructuring economies

Sustainability

Grow entrepreneurship through innovative practice!

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