Startup Communities
by Brad Feld · 2012
How to build a startup ecosystem that lasts.
About
Feld's 'Boulder Thesis' for building a lasting startup community.
Official summary
Based on Boulder, Colorado, Feld argues startup communities must be led by entrepreneurs, take a long-term (20-year) view, be inclusive of anyone who wants to participate, and run continual activities that engage the whole stack.
Why it’s an important read
For anyone building or plugging into a local scene - directly relevant to founders in Germany's regional ecosystems.