Australian startup community leaders visit CU Boulder to learn about campus innovation ecosystem
When innovative minds from across the world come together, only great things can happen.
On March 12, 2019, Australian startup community leaders visited CU BoulderÌýto experience theÌýuniversity'sÌývast innovationÌýecosystem and learn about the campus-wideÌýInnovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative.Ìý
The group visited both Boulder and San Francisco as part of a week-long mission hosted byÌý, an Australian organization that "bringsÌýstartups, investors, corporates, tech-savvy youthÌýand innovation leaders to international startup hotspots with a goal of transforming the startup and innovation landscape in Australia."
During their trip, attendees toured startups, accelerators andÌýco-working spaces, gained insightÌýat events and workshops, and networked with fellow local startup leaders.
"The Startup Catalyst groupÌýwasÌýreally impressed to hear how we intentionally engage stakeholders and build partnerships across the community to drive startups. They want to work on building the kinds of relationships and programs that we’ve found to be most successful.ÌýThis is the second year they’ve brought a group to visit us, and we’re turning into one of the highlights and 'must-see'Ìýstops on their tour.ÌýAfterwards, many of them connect with us on LinkedIn, so the international relationships we’re establishing don’t just stop with one visit."
– Sarabeth Berk, Director of CU Boulder's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Objectives for attendees on the mission included:
- ExploringÌýdifferent models and programs that provideÌýstartup support
- Building global awareness
- Discovering international best practices
- Learning about the latest innovation trends
- BuildingÌýstrong global connections to better support the Australian startups
"We're very appreciative to CU BoulderÌýfor investing time in our community leaders during our visit. We had a massive debrief session,Ìýand the university was front and center in terms of strategy, collaboration and beauty," said Baden U'Ren,Ìýleader of the Startup CatalystÌýStartup Community Leaders Mission.