"Ecosystem development requires aligning interests from the bottom-up, top-down, and outside-in. Will you be a connector who bridges these gaps?"

Startup Ecosystem Scouts

SES is a unique program, designed to educate university students about economic development within the startup space. As Startup Commons launches the program, we are forming teams of on-the-ground analysts to scout and evaluate startup ecosystems in cities around the world. Each team will be tasked with identifying key players in their local ecosystems, mapping out players' various roles, and pinpointing challenges to ecosystem growth.

SES Opportunities

• Learn about startup ecosystems and economic development from experts in the field
• Gain exposure to startups, entrepreneur-support organizations, and government entities in your city
• Conduct research on the key players and roles that they play within your startup ecosystem
• Share your findings through Startup Commons' blog and newsletter
• Tap into Startup Commons' international network for subsequent projects and opportunities

Candidate Qualifications

• You are interested in startups and economic development.
• You are comfortable conducting collaborative research and informational interviews.
• You are curious, inquisitive, and seek to discover the truth.
• You value execution over ideas.

Target Cities

• Boston, MA
• Austin, TX
• Charlottesville/Richmond, VA
• ​The Research Triangle, NC

Is your city missing from this list? Reach out to us, and start an SES team in your city.