Episode 1: Supporting Communities of Starters with Jose Alfaro

In our first episode of Start Dakota, Brienne Maner, Executive Director of Startup Sioux Falls and Jose Alfaro, CEO of CO.STARTERS discuss the impact that CO.STARTERS has on supporting communities of founders and how it can be a strategy that complements traditional forms of economic development. Tune in for an inspiring conversation between two leaders who are passionate about helping people start building.

Show Notes:

• Submit an interest form for CO.STARTERS: www.startupsiouxfalls.com/accelerator/ 
• CO.STARTERS Canvas: 
  • Download the canvas for free at www.costarters.co/canvas. 
  • Complete your “fieldwork” before the next episode; fill out your canvas.
  • This exercise will show you where you’re strong and where you’re stuck.
• Learn more about the SD CEO East Women’s Business Center at www.bhsu.edu/SDCEO/East/.