Joe Maruschak :: RAIN Eugene :: 066
The Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) is an Oregon consortium of government, higher education, and the business community. In coordination with the cities of Corvallis and Eugene, as well as communities throughout the region, RAIN is partnered with two accelerators to create a collaborative environment to assist entrepreneurs in establishing viable companies that generate jobs, wealth and opportunities for the region. RAIN Corvallis is served by the Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator. The RAIN Eugene Accelerator is a partnership between the University of Oregon and the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. http://raineugene.org/ In this episode: What is useful for a startup ecosystem or business community What demographics should a business look for in a target customer Ensure that people are in the correct pathway If you are a entrepreneurial support system you must not be clinical and stale To fix the diversity issue in business you must be proactive Welcome to the 1000 Four Show, where Zack Miller gets to the heart of what really makes successful entrepreneurs and business community leaders tick. Hang on for this non-scripted, deep dive on how people succeed. Whether you're a company starter or community builder, learn from the best on the 1000 Four Show and get results. http://www.startwithhatch.com/1000-four-show/