Endeavor’s Research Division

How do entrepreneurship networks help local businesses scale?

Network mapping projects evaluate how entrepreneurs are connected to one another and the local assets in a community such as investors, support organizations, and universities. The results inform decision-makers on how to align available support with the needs of the most promising entrepreneurs who are contributing to job creation and economic productivity.

Which national and local entrepreneurship policies are most effective?

Evaluations of local and national entrepreneurship support programs provide decision makers with the evidence to inform policies. This benchmarking research compares the performance of local programs and achievements to other national entrepreneurship policies, as well as global best practices in private startup support initiatives.

Which types of companies are most associated with thriving economies?

This research studies an entire city or region to identify the types of local entrepreneurial businesses that have the capacity to generate large numbers of jobs, drive local productivity, and raise average incomes. The results help decision makers demonstrate the local community’s competitive edge compared to the rest of the country or other peer cities.

How can decision makers foster more inclusive entrepreneurship communities?

This research informs decision makers who wish to address systemic underrepresentation of founders of color, women founders, and other groups in entrepreneurship. The studies examine founder pathways to scale, the inherent biases within entrepreneurial systems, and the strategies that successful entrepreneurs in these groups have used to overcome barriers.