Episode 18

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12th Jul 2021

Evan Fay explains why building an inclusive ecosystem requires "getting proximal"

Evan Fay leads the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's holistic strategy to serve entrepreneurs through creation of, and investment in, programs and infrastructure. He joins host David Ponraj to talk about pioneering the ecosystem builder role within a traditional chamber of commerce setting. Evan explains how the motto, "get proximal," informs their work and why building a more inclusive business ecosystem means focusing not only on the diversity of the region's entrepreneurs but on the diversity of resources and providers serving them.

Learn more about Evan's work: www.okcchamber.com

Check out the Launch OKC Metro platform: www.launchokcmetro.com

To learn more about Startup Space visit: https://startupspace.us

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Breaking Down Barriers
A Podcast About Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
This podcast explores the opportunity to build wealth in local, regional, and national economies through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Episodes feature changemakers with innovative approaches to empowering people to start businesses that create wealth for their families and improve outcomes for their communities. Conversations highlight work being done in communities across the US to break down barriers to entrepreneurial opportunity in underserved and underrepresented communities. In this series, we share authentic stories about the impact that entrepreneurship-led economic development has on the local economy and connect a global network of passionate economic developers. Find out more at economicimpactcatalyst.com/impact