Designing Ecosystems for Rural Entrepreneurs

Mar 13, 2019

11:00am – 12:00pm CT

According to experts, rural communities are more entrepreneurial and rural startups have longer survival rates than their urban counterparts. From agricultural-technology to advanced manufacturing, rural entrepreneurial ecosystems offer unique start-up opportunities, which can help bridge gaps between urban and rural areas. This panel of experts provide practical insights into designing and building prosperous and dynamic entrepreneurial rural communities, as told by main-street and online startup ecosystem builders. Discover how new and emerging technologies can help increase entrepreneurial activities regardless of geographic location.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Chris Harris

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

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Joseph Kapp

National Center For Resource Development

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Tina Metzer

National Center For Resource Development

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Eric Smith

US Commercial Service, US Department of Commerce

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