Inside Outside Innovation

Savannah Economic Development's Jen Bonnett - VP of Innovation/Entrepreneurship & ED of The Creative Coast talks with Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation founder about Startup Ecosystem Building. Jen recently moved from Atlanta, where she founded Startup Chicks, led the state of Georgia's technology incubator, and helped the ATL startup community. She ranks ALT in the top startup ecosystems in the country.

Highlights from their Conversation:

- Savanah has three University assets. Similar to Boulder. 
- Why the Creative Coast? Savanah has a thriving arts community. How do you teach artists to thrive online? 
- Digital technology a significant focus. Also, healthcare tech and logistics.  
- E-commerce - creative meets the port. 
- Jen knew community and leaders. Began by building Ecosystem map — missing investor community. 
- Savannah is a significant port.
- Startups don't know each other or their peer groups.  We are creating peer group and revenue meetups.
- "Slowvannah" - Blog post
- Savannah has high net-worth individuals, but they don't know how to invest in startups.  ATL has involved ecosystems.  
- Jen was active in ATL in recruiting corporations to be involved in the startup ecosystem. 
- She's talked with all major Savannah corporations. They want help in how to engage. 
- Trends in ecosystems - 20-year game. The corporate tie-in is key, as well as collaborating with other cities. Figure out what you do well and focus on those industries.

For More Information

For more information about Jen Bonnett or Savannah and the Creative Coast, check out thecreativecoast.org or email jen@thecreativecoast.org. Find her on Twitter @Jen_bonnett For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Show Notes

Savannah Economic Development's Jen Bonnett - VP of Innovation/Entrepreneurship & ED of The Creative Coast talks with Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation founder about Startup Ecosystem Building. Jen recently moved from Atlanta, where she founded Startup Chicks, led the state of Georgia's technology incubator, and helped the ATL startup community. She ranks ALT in the top startup ecosystems in the country. Highlights from their Conversation: - Savanah has three University assets. Similar to Boulder.  - Why the Creative Coast? Savanah has a thriving arts community. How do you teach artists to thrive online?  - Digital technology a significant focus. Also, healthcare tech and logistics.   - E-commerce - creative meets the port.  - Jen knew community and leaders. Began by building Ecosystem map — missing investor community.  - Savannah is a significant port. - Startups don't know each other or their peer groups.  We are creating peer group and revenue meetups. - "Slowvannah" - Blog post - Savannah has high net-worth individuals, but they don't know how to invest in startups.  ATL has involved ecosystems.   - Jen was active in ATL in recruiting corporations to be involved in the startup ecosystem.  - She's talked with all major Savannah corporations. They want help in how to engage.  - Trends in ecosystems - 20-year game. The corporate tie-in is key, as well as collaborating with other cities. Figure out what you do well and focus on those industries. For More Information For more information about Jen Bonnett or Savannah and the Creative Coast, check out thecreativecoast.org or email jen@thecreativecoast.org. Find her on Twitter @Jen_bonnett For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

What is Inside Outside Innovation?

Inside Outside Innovation explores the ins and outs of innovation with raw stories, real insights, and tactical advice from the best and brightest in startups & corporate innovation.

Each week we bring you the latest thinking on talent, technology, and the future of innovation. Join our community of movers, shakers, makers, founders, builders, and creators to help speed up your knowledge, skills, and network.

Previous guests include thought leaders such as Brad Feld, Arlan Hamilton, Jason Calacanis, David Bland, Janice Fraser, and Diana Kander, plus insights from amazing companies including Nike, Cisco, ExxonMobil, Gatorade, Orlando Magic, GE, Samsung, and others.

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