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title: 'Insights from startup ecosystem builders around the world'
date: '2020-04-27T08:09:37-07:00'
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  - Community
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  - ecosystem
  - 'ecosystem builders'
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  - Startup
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# Insights from startup ecosystem builders around the world

Near the beginning of the shelter in place order — what seems like years ago at this point — one of the first virtual events in which I had the honor of participating was the [Skoll World Forum](https://skoll.org/skoll-world-forum/), an annual global gathering that had pivoted into a virtual event. During our panel, I had the opportunity to learn from startup ecosystem builders around the world. [Here are some of the insights on how startup communities were dealing with COVID-19 at the time](https://skoll.org/2020/04/21/global-ecosystem-builders-how-were-responding-to-covid-19/).





> COVID19 has hit social entrepreneurs hard. Their chances of recovering from the negative effects on their revenue, value chain, and talent will largely depend on whether they have access to a community of support, mentorship, and well-being. This is where ecosystems – nascent and established – will face the ultimate test of their purpose.

For more information and the highlights from the panel, visit “[Global Ecosystem Builders: How We’re Responding to COVID-19](https://skoll.org/2020/04/21/global-ecosystem-builders-how-were-responding-to-covid-19/).”