The document provides an overview of the U.S. entrepreneurship ecosystem with a focus on resources in Chicago. It lists goals of understanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the U.S. and how to connect with local entrepreneurs. It then provides links to reports on startup ecosystems, history of Silicon Valley, books on building startup communities, foundations supporting entrepreneurship, tech hubs, and resources specific to Chicago's innovation ecosystem such as accelerators, incubators, and investors. The document suggests connecting with others through LinkedIn, alumni networks, trade organizations, universities, and discussion.
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25. References
Journal of Small Business Strategy (Rural
Entrepreneurship)
https://jsbs.scholasticahq.com/issue/3728
Something Ventured history of venture
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26. Nik Rokop
Coleman Foundation Clinical Associate
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Stuart School of Business
Illinois Institute of Technology
10 W 35th St, 18th Floor
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-567-3030
Cell: 312-404-4454
Email: nrokop@stuart.iit.edu