Skills Development for founders is essential. We think because they have a great idea that somehow they know how to run a business to achieve it, but as Debbie Irwin points out, many times they are lost and drowning in the business part of things. They have not been prepared to tackle HR, Finance, Sales, etc… they need our help to transform from knowledgeable domain experts to business owners.
Can rural startup communities thrive? That’s the question we seek to answer in our latest episode touring Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Learn about the struggles and successes of entrepreneurs in small towns and find out how the Shenandoah Valley is transforming itself through: - Community-driven growth - Innovative new funding models - Focusing on startup founders as people vs commodities Watch the full episode here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFsbr6FH Read the blog 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfwpha_b Be sure to like and follow so you can join us on our journey across America. Would you like us to add your city to the tour? Sign up here and tell us your story: https://lnkd.in/e24kry7E... Debbie Irwin Danielle Unique McEwen Dan Layman Eric Parker, AIA Grace Anne Belangia Manufactory Collective Unique VZSN Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge #startup #entrepreneurship #ruraldevelopment #ShenandoahValley #MakeStartups
