After unexpectedly losing a government-backed role, one ecosystem builder reflects on how the same instincts used to strengthen communities can also future-proof careers. Diversifying income through portfolio work, investing deeply in relationships, and staying curious through experimentation, including storytelling and AI, are emerging strategies for navigating an unstable job market. In a field still defining its value, intentionally designing for resilience may be essential for sustaining both impact and livelihood.

Most entrepreneurial ecosystems don’t fail from a lack of activity—they stall from a lack of coherence. In this new white paper on her ecosystem building model, Andrea Mazariegos explores ecosystem building as systems work: how to reduce friction, align incentives, and unlock collaboration in complex, real-world environments.

Youth Entrepreneurship Day is not only a feel-good moment to celebrate, it’s an urgent call to action. As education systems evolve, job growth plateaus, and technology rapidly advances, the question becomes clear: How can young people from all walks of life be prepared for an uncertain future?

Mari Hicks found the secret to building thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in a rural Spanish town in the heart of the Ribera del Duero region, where she attended the DEEP Ecosystems Conference focused on nature-based solutions for entrepreneurial ecosystem building. 

In a rapidly evolving world of entrepreneurship, few voices ring as clearly or compassionately as Anika Horns’. A tireless advocate for the often unseen and essential work of local ecosystem builders, she blends lived experience, global insights, and a deep commitment to community-driven growth.

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2009, bringing the entrepreneurship world to Indiana on June 2-5, 2025.

As the 2025 conference season gets underway, here’s a guide to 20+ entrepreneurial ecosystem-oriented conferences—from a guy who has been to (most of) them.