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The Entrepreneur EthosThe Entrepreneur EthosBuilding Thriving Startup Communities Through Peer Networks with Chris HeivlySubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | OvercastSupport the Show. Get the AudioBook!AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | AppleIntroductionEntrepreneurship is often seen as a solitary pursuit, however, building a thriving startup ecosystem requires more than just individual grit—it needs community, trust, and a deep understanding of complex systems. Many entrepreneurs struggle to find the right support network, and too often, local communities fail to create the conditions for entrepreneurial success. So, how do we move from isolated efforts to a collaborative, vi...2024-10-1443 minFounder SharesFounder SharesEmbracing Change & Community: The Keys To Startup Success With Chris HeivlyHow can a founder transition from a successful entrepreneur, to empowering other entrepreneurs by becoming a key figure in building startup communities? Join host Trevor Schmidt as he talks to Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of MapQuest and The Startup Factory and author of the book “Build the Fort”, about the importance of self-awareness, curiosity, and customer understanding for startup success--and how that success can, in turn, lead to building successful communities. What are some of the many ways that these startup communities can be beneficial? Find out on today's episode, as Trevor and Chris discuss the value of entrepreneurial communities, ment...2024-06-2846 minThe Friday NoonerThe Friday NoonerArchie O’Connor Talks Raleigh-Durham Startup WeekThis week’s Friday Nooner—sponsored by Whitley Recruiting—provided a look into the near future, at least once the GrepBeat Godfather finished talking about his chickens. (A new chick was allegedly eaten by a hawk.) Joe and Pete welcomed guest Archie O’Connor, the Co-Founder (with Chris Heivly) of Raleigh-Durham Startup Week. RDSW returns for Year Three next week as a four-day, all-free event from Tuesday-Friday, April 9-12. The first two days are in Durham before shifting to Raleigh for the last two days. Archie recommends checking out the RDSW site and then downloading the event’s W...2024-04-0541 minVenture In The SouthVenture In The SouthE104: How Startup Ecosystems Think About ExitsEntrepreneurship Ecosystems are critical to the success of startups. As the startup ethos has spread beyond Silicon Valley, more communities are seeing the economic and social value of supporting and promoting local entrepreneurship ecosystems. Paul interviews Eric Weissmann, director of NEXT, and Bryan Davis, director of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University, about the ecosystem in Upstate South Carolina and how they see their role in supporting startups and promoting exits now and into the future. For more on building startup communities, check out Startup Communities by  by Brad Feld and B...2024-02-0546 minThe Startup Junkies PodcastThe Startup Junkies Podcast369: Factors that Play into Entrepreneurial Success with Chris HeivlySummary On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Victoria Dickerson are joined by Chris Heivly, co-founder of MapQuest and managing director of Build the Fort. Based out of Durham, North Carolina, Chris is the author of Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide, a book which simplifies entrepreneurship and outlines five basic elements that are common to both startups and startup communities. Chris is passionate about sharing his expertise in helping other entrepreneurs find success, and as a frequent blogger and public speaker, Chris advocates the importance for communities to...2024-01-2933 minSmartMoney Ventures PodcastSmartMoney Ventures PodcastSMV10: Chris Heivly’s entrepreneurial journey from Mapquest to ecosystem builder.In this episode, you will learn:How MapQuest became a Unicorn in 1999.Channeling your inner 10 year old: The 5 Principles of Building a Fort.The one mistake that all 1st time founders make.  Why community & collaboration are essential for innovation.Systems theory for building startups & innovation.Why not all mentorship & advice is created equal.Did you ever build a fort when you were a kid?  Chris Heivly has been building successful startups & communities with that same mindset for decades and he shares his story in this episode and his latest book called “Build the Fort”.  Lo...2024-01-1555 minAuxano: Causes of Growth PodcastAuxano: Causes of Growth PodcastChris Heivly: Mapquest Aquisition 1.1 Billion Dollars, Venture Capital, Tech Stars.On this episode,  we get to hear from serial entrepreneur from the old guard; Chris Heivly. He gives advice and speaks about his experiences once MapQuest was acquisitioned by AOL back in 2000. Nestled in Raleigh North Carolina, Chris Heivly continues to help the startup community as a guide to the oncoming round of entrepreneurs in the new generation. PS. Guys I get to interview a living legend. And we are on episode 8. Never did I think this day was going to come to where I get to speak with a stalwart in entrepreneurship. Yet here we stand at...2023-12-151h 03INspired INsider PodcastINspired INsider PodcastTracing Startup Evolution and Success With Chris Heivly of Heivly.com and MapQuestChris Heivly is the Co-founder of MapQuest, a pioneering online mapping service that has refashioned how we experience navigation and geographic information systems. He has rich experience in entrepreneurship, including company-building experience, startup expertise, and venture capital investment as an early-stage investor. Chris is a best-selling author of the Build the Fort series — a renowned guide for startup community builders. He is also a prolific blogger on his website — www.heivly.com, a contributing writer for INC.com, and a sought-after public speaker on startups, startup communities, corporate innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystem development. In this epis...2023-10-3148 minInnovations and BreakthroughsInnovations and BreakthroughsA Supportive Community for EntrepreneursChris Heivly is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and the Managing Director at Build The Fort, an umbrella entity that serves entrepreneurs, and startup companies. He is one of the nation's leading experts on launching startups and has been dubbed The Startup Whisperer.  Chris co-founded MapQuest, which was sold to AOL for $1.2 billion. He is also a public speaker and the author of Build The Fort: Why 5 Simple Lessons You Learned as a 10 year-old Can Set You Up for Startup Success as well as Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder's Field Guide. In this e...2023-10-1930 minThe Orbit Marketing PodcastThe Orbit Marketing PodcastMatthew Jaeh: ProctorU Co-Founder on Building Companies and Startup Life in Birmingham, AlabamaMatthew Jaeh co-founded ProctorU, an EdTech company that grew to over $1 Billion. Now, Matt is the Managing Director of Techstars in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, Matt is an avid triathlete and musician. This conversation covers lessons from building ProctorU, the Alabama startup ecosystem, the power of short form video, Matt's favorite restaurants, the power of music, and much more. Chapters:00:00:00 - The Connection Between Music and Focus00:04:21 - Prioritizing Health and Business00:09:19 - The Birth of Proctor U00:13:53 - Scaling a Company: From 10 In...2023-09-1356 minEcosystems For ChangeEcosystems For ChangeBuild the Fort: Simplifying Startup Community Building with Chris HeivlyOn today’s bonus episode, I’m speaking with Chris Heivly. Chris has over 40 years of experience working as, for, and with entrepreneurs and I was delighted to talk with him about why he wants to see more ecosystem and community builders come together and build a fort.Chris Heivly is a life-long entrepreneur and multifaceted investor who spent forty years working as, for, and with entrepreneurs. Prior to becoming a successful startup community builder and consultant, Chris co-founded MapQuest—which sold to AOL for $1.2 billion. He currently serves as a ma...2023-09-1251 minSharkPreneurSharkPreneurBuild the FortBuild the FortChris Heivly, BuildTheFort.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 964 Chris HeivlyChris Heivly is one of the nation’s leading experts on launching startups and has been dubbed the “Startup Whisperer.” He co-founded MapQuest, is an angel investor, ran a corporate venture fund and 2 micro venture funds (directed over $75M) and was recently SVP Innovation with Techstars. Chris just released his new book, The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide for founders, investors, and economic development leaders to better accelerate their ecosystem. Listen to this...2023-09-0120 minThe Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show420 Christopher Heivly: Author of Build The Fort & Co-Founder of MapquestChristopher Heivly, Author of Build the Fort and Co-Founder of MapQuest, shares the 1,2,3 and 4 of startups and on this episode provides a compass to moving ideas forward more successfully. Chris has been dubbed “The Startup Whisperer” by startup community enthusiasts and I definitely know why. So much great to listen to on this episode. I think you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com ht...2023-07-3133 minStartup HustleStartup HustleChicken or Egg: Founders vs EcosystemsJoin Matt Watson and Chris Heivly, Managing Director of Chris Heivly, for a discussion about founders versus ecosystems and which comes first. Listen to them dig into why startup ecosystems are so important in and for communities. Matt and Chris also talk about Chris’s latest book, Build the Fort, the role of corporations in building startup ecosystems, and what founders need the most.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn...2023-07-2443 minUnleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent ProfessionalUnleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional525. Chris Heivly, Author of Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder's Field GuideShow Notes: Chris Heivly and Will Bachman discuss the concept of startup communities and the importance of building them. Chris is the co-founder of MapQuest, which was sold to AOL for $1.2 billion, and the author of the Build the Fort. His second book, The Startup Community Builder's Field Guide, focuses on how five simple lessons learned as a 10-year-old can set entrepreneurs up for startup success. Chris defines a startup community as a set of people involved in innovative activities in a particular geography. He explains that startup communities can be incredibly powerful in helping entrepreneurs to...2023-07-2446 minThe Sports BackdropThe Sports BackdropHockey Goes SouthIn this episode of The Sports Backdrop podcast, we chat with Chris Heivly, a successful entrepreneur (co-founder of MapQuest), and an ardent lover of hockey. Chris resides in the Raleigh, North Carolina area — after spending 10 years in the bustling city of Chicago (and before that, the northeast). This hockey goes south episode is about growing up with hockey, the impact of hockey on family, and hockey culture. We also discuss cities, moving, and life decisions. Cities mentioned: Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Boulder, Chicago, Buffalo, Lancaster, PA. Key Discussion Points in This Episode Life Decisions and Mo...2023-07-1308 minThe Sports BackdropThe Sports BackdropHockey Goes SouthIn this episode of The Sports Backdrop podcast, we chat with Chris Heivly, a successful entrepreneur (co-founder of MapQuest), and an ardent lover of hockey. Chris resides in the Raleigh, North Carolina area — after spending 10 years in the bustling city of Chicago (and before that, the northeast). This hockey goes south episode is about growing up with hockey, the impact of hockey on family, and hockey culture. We also discuss cities, moving, and life decisions. Cities mentioned: Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Boulder, Chicago, Buffalo, Lancaster, PA. Key Discussion Points in This Episode Life Decisions and Mo...2023-07-1308 minMichael Covel\'s Trend FollowingMichael Covel's Trend FollowingEp. 1196: Chris Heivly Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following RadioMy guest today is Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of MapQuest and a Venture Partner at Atrium Capital. He serves as Managing Partner at The Startup Factory. He is the founder of the Big Top Job Fair. Previously, he was Executive Vice President of Ultimus Software. He served as a Board Member at Momentum. Prior to Ultimus, he was Chairman of Agular Systems after serving as its Chief Executive Officer and President. Before Agular, he served Rand McNally as President and led Andersen Consulting (Accenture). Earlier in his career, he was Vice President of 77 Capital Corporation.  The topic is h...2023-07-1049 minThe Cyber Business PodcastThe Cyber Business PodcastRefusing To Let Your Mindset Hold You Back With Chris HeivlySerial entrepreneur Chris Heivly is the Managing Director at Build The Fort, an umbrella entity helping develop entrepreneurs and startups through books, speaking, workshops, and consulting. Chris began his entrepreneurial journey in 1988 as the Founder of MapQuest. After selling the company to AOL for $1.2 billion, he was given the opportunity to become a venture capitalist. Chris is the best-selling author of the Build The Fort series, a field guide for startup community builders. In this episode... Entrepreneurs often envision the end product of their idea, but not the first steps needed to take them there. Th...2023-07-0741 minContent MatterzContent MatterzWriting Is CatharticIn this episode of Content Matterz, guest speaker Chris Heivly, and host Eric Kasimov provide insights into writing books, the creative process behind content development, and sharing your story through any medium.What if you wrote the book for your family? What if you produce a podcast for your team? What if you created a blog for your kids? Or what if you did it for yourself? Here's what to remember or learn from this episode: writing is cathartic.Or as Chris Heivly says, "Share your damn stories".Key points from Writing Is...2023-07-0612 minMultifamily Investing with Multifamily Attorney Charles DobensMultifamily Investing with Multifamily Attorney Charles Dobens#221: Unleashing the Power of Startup Communities with Chris HeivlyIn this episode, we dive into the world of startup communities and explore why founders should actively engage with their local ecosystem. Our guest, Chris Heivly, the renowned "Startup Whisperer" and co-founder of MapQuest, shares his insights on launching startups, angel investing, and his latest book, "Build The Fort - The Startup Community Builder's Field Guide." Join us as we unravel the secrets to being a more effective entrepreneur by harnessing the collective power of your startup community. For more information or to get started in multifamily investing, please visit: https://www.multifamilyinvestingacademy.com/. 2023-07-0547 minThe Orbit Marketing PodcastThe Orbit Marketing PodcastChris Heivly: Build The Fort - Fostering Startup Communities In Unexpected PlacesChris Heivly is co-founder of MapQuest and a prominent figure in the research triangle entrepreneurial ecosystem. Recently Chris published his new book, Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder's Field Guide.Chapters:00:00:00 - Spreading Entrepreneurship to Non-Hub Locations00:02:41 - Building Entrepreneurial Communities00:05:37 - Overcoming Rejection and Moving Forward in Entrepreneurship00:06:23 - The Value of Startup Communities in Fostering Economic Growth00:08:38 - Creating a Collaborative Entrepreneurship Community00:11:31 - Importance of Collaborative Work00:12:00 - Creating a Great Community for Startups and Entrepreneurs00:13:17...2023-07-0348 minEntrepreneur Perspectives Podcast Archives - KazSourceEntrepreneur Perspectives Podcast Archives - KazSourceEP155 | Share Your Damn Stories, Take Risks, Be Curious | Chris Heivly, MapQuest Co-FounderCan you imagine combining geography and computer science in 1980? Well, that’s exactly what Chris Heivly did and he’s here to share his story for anyone wondering how they, like Seth Godin says, can create a ruckus. In this episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives, we discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship and family, explore the untapped ROI ... Read more The post EP155 | Share Your Damn Stories, Take Risks, Be Curious | Chris Heivly, MapQuest Co-Founder appeared first on KazSource.2023-06-2237 minEntrepreneur PerspectivesEntrepreneur PerspectivesEP155 | Share Your Damn Stories, Take Risks, Be Curious | Chris Heivly, MapQuest Co-FounderCan you imagine combining geography and computer science in 1980? Well, that’s exactly what Chris Heivly did and he’s here to share his story for anyone wondering how they, like Seth Godin says, can create a ruckus. In this episode of Entrepreneur Perspectives, we discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship and family, explore the untapped ROI ... Read more The post EP155 | Share Your Damn Stories, Take Risks, Be Curious | Chris Heivly, MapQuest Co-Founder appeared first on KazSource.2023-06-2237 minScaling Up Business with Bill GallagherScaling Up Business with Bill GallagherBuild the Fort — Chris HeivlyBuild the fort! Ideas that seemed simple when you were a kid may seem insurmountable as an adult, but scaling up and building out your dreams really doesn’t have to be that hard.   Dubbed “The Startup Whisperer” by startup community enthusiasts, Christopher Heivly is a life-long entrepreneur and multifaceted investor who spent forty years working as, for, and with entrepreneurs. Prior to becoming a successful startup community builder and consultant, Chris co-founded MapQuest — which sold to AOL for $1.2 billion. He currently serves as a managing director of The Startup Factory and is a highly sought-af...2023-06-1443 minWinners Wallets and WorldviewsWinners Wallets and WorldviewsEpisode 165 -Unlocking Venture Capital Success: Insights from Chris Heivly, Co-founder of MapQuest!2023-06-091h 01Startup MindsetsStartup MindsetsMaking 🗺️ Mapquest: Chris Heivly on Building the Fort 🏰Our guest, Chris Heivly, talks about his experience starting MapQuest and compares starting a company as an adult to building a fort in the woods as a kid. He also shares lessons he has learned as he has become a mentor for many other start up companies. Chris Heivly is an accomplished executive in the information-technology sector with proven experience in marketing, sales, business development, investment finance, and operations. He was a co-founder of MapQuest (sold to AOL for $1.2B), a managing director of 77 Capital (a $25 million venture fund) and has been an executive at five other companies. Key Takeaways ...2023-06-0848 minBreaking Down BarriersBreaking Down BarriersEntrepreneurship Communities and Ecosystem Building Strategies with Chris HeivlyIn this special and intriguing episode, guest host Jodi McLean, Director of Sales and Marketing at EIC, is joined by Chris Heivly, Managing Director of Build the Fort, an umbrella entity that helps Chris serve entrepreneurs, startup companies and startup community champions through books, speaking, in-person workshops, and consulting. Chris is one of the nation’s leading experts on launching startups and has been dubbed the “Startup Whisperer.”  He co-founded MapQuest, is an angel investor, ran a corporate venture fund and 2 micro venture funds (directed over $75M) and was recently SVP Innovation with Techstars. Heivly discusses the complexi...2023-05-2439 minShift by Alberta InnovatesShift by Alberta InnovatesWhy building great ecosystems is even more important today with Chris HeivlySend us a textThere's no one playbook that defines the path to startup success. For Chris Heivly, it's a mindset. My conversation with Chris touches on his new book, Building the Fort, what people can expect to take away from his talk at Inventures, and he gives listeners some great insight how to pitch.Welcome to Shift!Inventures sessionsStartup Pitch Event – The Metaverse – June 01, 9:15 amWhy Building Great Ecosystems Is Even More Important Today – June 02, 10:15 amBioChris Heivly...2023-05-0817 minGive FirstGive FirstStartup Community Builder Chris Heivly and his Newest “Build the Fort” BookDescribed as the foremost expert on how to build startup communities, Chris Heivly has written “Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder's Field Guide.” Listen in as Chris and David talk about what Heivly discovered while writing and practical steps to take for anyone who wants to launch a startup community.From building a pipeline of founders to feeding that funnel continuously and storytelling, Heivly reminds listeners the first step is culture. “Connections are the lifeblood of a healthy community” said Heivly. “If the founders don’t have access to the frictionl...2023-04-2528 minThe Friday NoonerThe Friday NoonerRaleigh-Durham Startup Week’s Chris Heivly Recaps EventPete, Joe, and Chantal talk CNN+ shutdown and Pete's parody Twitter account before welcoming featured guest Chris Heivly. You may know him best for co-founding MapQuest, his current venture Build The Fort, or of course, one of the organizers for Raleigh-Durham Startup Week.2022-04-2244 minThe Lean Law Firm PodcastThe Lean Law Firm PodcastEp 80 – Chris Heivly and Build the FortDave and Larry chat with Chris Heivly, author of ‘Build a Fort’. Rekindling the spark of confidence we had as children can be difficult, but is necessary in order to execute your goals. Tap into your inner ten year old and go out and do the thing that you know you want to. Take risks, Read more about Ep 80 – Chris Heivly and Build the Fort[…]2022-03-1822 minTHE LEAN LAW FIRMTHE LEAN LAW FIRMEp 80 – Chris Heivly and Build the FortDave and Larry chat with Chris Heivly, author of ‘Build a Fort’. Rekindling the spark of confidence we had as children can be difficult, but is necessary in order to execute your goals. Tap into your inner ten year old and go out and do the thing that you know you want to. Take risks, Read more about Ep 80 – Chris Heivly and Build the Fort[…]2022-03-1822 minThe Exit - Presented By FlippaThe Exit - Presented By FlippaHelping Entrepreneurs with Chris HeivlyToday we are talking with Chris Heivly, current Managing Director of Build The Fort, and former Co-Founder of MapQuest. Co-founding the first commercial web mapping service was Chris’s first real foray into entrepreneurship. As the Managing Director of Build The Fort, Chris helps other entrepreneurs through his books, speaking, workshops, and consulting. Fast-forward 20+ years, Chris has a lot of knowledge to share with others in the startup space. Technology Is The Wave Of The Future Chris has both a bachelors and a masters in geography, and he can still picture his dad’s face when he told him what he w...2022-01-3124 minNext Matters MostNext Matters MostBecoming A Lifelong Instigator with Chris HeivlyIn this discussion with Chris Heivly about his ever evolving journey in the entrepreneurship space. Heivly is what he describes as a Lifelong Instigator, going from Entrepreneur to VC, to running an accelerator, to ecosystem building as a living, to current state as an author living full time on a lake. We also did a deep dive into Chris Heivly's first book, Built the Fort...the need for us to start small and simple, the future of his writing, and his experience as a first time author in an ever changing world of publishing.  Adults tend to over complicate a...2021-06-151h 08The Founder InitiativeThe Founder InitiativeTechstars, SVP Ecosystem Development, Chris HeivlyTechstars, SVP Ecosystem Development, Chris Heivly - 'in 3-10 years, there will be 2x more venture capital outside of the Valley than inside...' Shoutout From Chris Heivly: "David Shaner, Founder of Offline is one of my favorite CEOs..."2021-02-2204 minWeb MastersWeb MastersChris Heivly @ MapQuest: The Map Geek Who Gave Everyone Better DirectionsIn 1995, a mapping company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that had been developing CD-ROMS for point-to-point navigation decided to see if it could provide the same service for consumers in real-time using a new technology called the World Wide Web. They contacted the owners of their nearest Internet node -- a local college -- and were given a tie-in to the network.With access to the Web established, they launched their new website: MapQuest.com. It was an instant hit. MapQuest quickly became one of the most popular websites in the world while completely changing the way the world...2020-09-2836 minStartup Knox PodcastStartup Knox PodcastMeet the judges for Startup Day 2020Meet the 3 judges who will award $7,500 at Startup Day in Knoxville on September 29, 2020. Karen LeVert is Venture Partner with Pappas Capital. Sue Malone is founder and owner of Strategies for Small Business. Chris Heivly is Senior Vice President for Ecosystem Development for TechStars. The judges provide invaluable advice for the 6 founders who will be pitching at Startup Day and for any founder who is seeking capital.2020-09-1529 minFounder Feedback by FounderCoFounder Feedback by FounderCoChris Heivly: Co-founder of Mapquest & VP of Innovation at TechstarsIn this Founder Feedback episode, we spoke with Chris Heivly, one of the co-founders of Mapquest and currently the VP of Innovation at Techstars. In this episode, we spoke to Chris about balancing your time working on your startup versus being in the startup ecosystem, what #givefirst means, and what it looks like to be acquired. To learn more about FounderCo, please visit founderco.org. To send in a question to be in used in a future episode, email us at podcast@founderco.org.2020-05-0440 minSpeaking of StartupsSpeaking of StartupsCharlotte Angel Connection Episode 089: Continuing to Build the Charlotte Startup Ecosystem with Evan Rozantes and Chris HeivlyToday our guests are Evan Rozantes and Chris Heivly.   By the end of the podcast, you will clearly understand their passion and the importance of building a strong innovation ecosystem in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas. Chris Heivly began his career in DC, then Lancaster, PA then Chicago and moved to the Raleigh/Durham area in 2005. Chris is an entrepreneur (MapQuest Co-Founder), early-stage investor and now serial startup community builder. He’s spent time building up the ecosystem in Raleigh/Durham as well as other cities and joined up with Techstars in 2017 to continue that mission on a global basis. In that ro...2019-08-011h 08Charlotte Angel ConnectionCharlotte Angel ConnectionCharlotte Angel Connection Episode 089: Continuing to Build the Charlotte Startup Ecosystem with Evan Rozantes and Chris HeivlyToday our guests are Evan Rozantes and Chris Heivly.   By the end of the podcast, you will clearly understand their passion and the importance of building a strong innovation ecosystem in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas. Chris Heivly began his career in DC, then Lancaster, PA then Chicago and moved to the Raleigh/Durham area in 2005. Chris is an entrepreneur (MapQuest Co-Founder), early-stage investor and now serial startup community builder. He’s spent time building up the ecosystem in Raleigh/Durham as well as other cities and joined up with Techstars in 2017 to continue that mission on a global basis. In that ro...2019-08-011h 08The Global Startup Movement - Startup Ecosystem Leaders, Global Entrepreneurship, and Emerging Market InnovationThe Global Startup Movement - Startup Ecosystem Leaders, Global Entrepreneurship, and Emerging Market InnovationTechstars EIR Chris Heivly on the Raleigh-Durham Startup EcosystemChris Heivly is one of the nation’s leading experts in how to turn startups into multimillion-dollar companies. Chris founded MapQuest in 1988 and served in leadership positions for global brands such as Rand McNally and Accenture. His latest book Build the Fort provides insight into getting through the earliest micro-steps of starting your own business through the lense of Chris’s 30 years of experiences in startups, investments, big-company entrepreneurship and community development. On this episode you'll learn: What it means to Chris to be an ecosystem builder? What have been the most important institutions and initiatives in the ecosystem that have...2018-08-2800 minTechVibe RadioTechVibe RadioChris Heivly Tech Stars2018-05-0100 minTechVibe RadioTechVibe RadioChris Heivly Tech Stars2018-05-0100 minHASHTAG di Giovanni MaieliHASHTAG di Giovanni Maieli#Episodio 67 - 3 Elementi Chiave per Realizzare un Buon PitchHai una STARTUP o un'IMPRESA?Allora saprai sicuramente quanto sia FONDAMENTALE saper realizzare una buona PRESENTAZIONE o un buon PITCH! Come fare?Ecco 3 consigli che Chris Heivly, fondatore di The Startup Factory ha svelato durante una recente intervista.2018-03-0302 minUnthinkable with Jay AcunzoUnthinkable with Jay AcunzoBrilliance in Plain Sight [Intuition Series #3]Content marketers put creativity up on a pedestal. But when you actually create for a living, you know something far simpler, and you see something hidden in plain sight: brilliance. SUBSCRIBE at http://unthinkable.fm   FEEDBACK ON THE SHOW? Email jay@unthinkable.fm Tweet http://twitter.com/jayacunzo Snap http://snapchat.com/add/jayacunzo   LINKS TO KNOW: Joe Lazauskas: https://twitter.com/JoeLazauskas Cara Hogan: https://twitter.com/CaraHogan27 Chris Heivly: https://twitter.com/chrisheivly   ...2017-02-1310 minBusiness Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-KelchnerBusiness Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-KelchnerThe Key to Cracking the Entrepreneurship CodeDo you fantasize about entrepreneurship? About starting your own business? But stop short of taking the leap? What if you could crack the entrepreneurship code and increase your chances of a safe landing? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcome serial entrepreneur Chris Heivly who shares the key to entrepreneurial success.WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP: How Mapquest went from startup to a $1.2 billion exit. The role of fear in entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurship CEO trap. The single most important key to cracking the entrepreneurship code. Why short-term thinking is a startup’s best friend. Where mo...2016-09-0835 minBusiness Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-KelchnerBusiness Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-KelchnerThe Key to Cracking the Entrepreneurship CodeDo you fantasize about entrepreneurship? About starting your own business? But stop short of taking the leap? What if you could crack the entrepreneurship code and increase your chances of a safe landing? Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcome serial entrepreneur Chris Heivly who shares the key to entrepreneurial success.DISCOVER: * How Mapquest went from startup to a $1.2 billion exit. * The role of fear in entrepreneurship. * The entrepreneurship CEO trap. * The single most important key to cracking the entrepreneurship code. * Why short-term thinking is a...2016-09-0835 minThe Scott Barstow ShowThe Scott Barstow ShowChris Heivly of The Startup Factory and MapQuestChris Heivly was the founder of MapQuest, the company that brought mapping into the modern era in the 1990s. He's the co-founder of a startup incubator in Raleigh-Durham, NC called The Startup Factory, and he's the author of the book Build the Fort, which explores the journey of building a startup through the lens of how we built forts as kids. In this episode Chris and I cover: The founding of MapQuest and how they built the company using Lean Startup stuff before that was a thing What it's like to start a company inside another...2016-06-251h 09