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THE FOUNDER FIELD GUIDE
Start closer to home.
A practical starting point for finding your region’s startup community. Choose your state, explore the original source, and arrive with a specific question.
Make a useful ask.
A customer introduction, technical adviser or relevant program may be the immediate need. Say what you are trying to learn or achieve.
Build the relationship.
Follow through, share what changed, and offer something useful in return. An introduction is the beginning of the work.
Ohio
Start with Rev1 Ventures for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit Rev1 Ventures ↗Illinois
Start with 1871 for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit 1871 ↗Michigan
Start with Ann Arbor SPARK for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit Ann Arbor SPARK ↗Kentucky
Start with KY Innovation for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit KY Innovation ↗Pennsylvania
Start with Ben Franklin Technology Partners for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit Ben Franklin Technology Partners ↗Nebraska
Start with Invest Nebraska for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit Invest Nebraska ↗Oklahoma
Start with i2E for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit i2E ↗Minnesota
Start with Minnesota DEED for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit Minnesota DEED ↗Wisconsin
Start with WEDC for current regional information and links to its work.
Visit WEDC ↗Put the next step on your calendar.
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An editorial starting list, not an exhaustive directory or an investment recommendation. Listings do not imply a partnership, endorsement, available funding or eligibility. Consult each organization directly for current details.