Elements of Successful Startup Ecosystems

Published: Sept. 1, 2020, 1 p.m.

b'Mark Rucci, Senior Fellow with the Recover Delaware initiative at the University of Delaware\'s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), speaks with Troy Mix, IPA Associate Director. Mark defines venture capital, outlines seven elements of successful startup ecosystems, and speaks to the role of physical space in nurturing regional innovation and entrepreneurship. \\n\\nThis episode is part two of an interview recorded on August 17, 2020. Part one, "Inclusive Economic Development for Recovery," is available at soundcloud.com/first-state-insights/inclusive-recovery.\\n\\nFor more information on Mark and his work on IPA\\u2019s Recover Delaware initiative, review his professional profile (www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa/people/mrucci) and navigate to the Recover Delaware page (www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa/serving-delaware/recovery). To access the referenced playbook for startup ecosystems, visit revolution.com/playbook.\\n\\nOpening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License.'