{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60d3a6034fea16001989ee68/68e6b5b6d798804c9e5b27cd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Four Stages of Startup Community Maturity","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60d3a6034fea16001989ee68/1759950237690-82937d53-6752-4541-8fa0-46fc9bd7a24e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Your Startup Community</em>, Chris Heivly unpacks one of the most common questions ecosystem leaders ask: <em>“Where are we in our startup community journey?”</em></p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from over 15 years of experience working with founders and city builders around the world, Chris introduces a simple four-stage framework for understanding ecosystem maturity: nascent, developing, emerging, and sustaining.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how to recognize the stage your community is in, why so many ecosystems get stuck in “developing,” and what it takes to build trust, momentum, and resilience over time.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re just starting out or leading a thriving network, this episode will help you see the bigger picture, avoid common traps, and take the next step toward a truly self-sustaining startup community.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Techstars"}