How to Build a Successful Startup Without Moving to Silicon Valley w/ Stefanie Monge

Seed Money

A couple decades ago, being a startup founder meant packing up and moving to Silicon Valley. It was the only way to easily access customers, investors and advisors.

Today, you can build a business from just about anywhere without sacrificing the vital resources you need to validate your idea and get funded. As a result, many entrepreneurship communities have sprouted and developed in different cities, and that includes Nebraska!

The state has become reputable in the startup space, and entrepreneurs there have made meaningful inroads and gained a ton of traction.

Why has there been such an uptick in people going after entrepreneurship? What are some of the key trends emerging out of Nebraska’s entrepreneurship community? How do we build businesses that don’t set us up for burnout later?

In this episode, I’m joined by startup veteran, strategist and community builder and editor at Silicon Prairie News, Stefanie Monge. She talks about Nebraska’s startup boom and why more early-stage entrepreneurs are recognizing the value of staying there.

Topics Covered;

• What are early stage companies doing to get funding?

• The advantage of building your startup in Nebraska

• Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate wealth-building opportunity

• How to prevent entrepreneur burnout

• The danger of a “growth at all costs” mentality

Guest Bio

Stefanie Monge is the editor at Silicon Prairie News. She is an Omaha native and startup veteran, strategist and community builder whose background includes 15 years collaborating with founders and startups across the globe, 12 years working for equity and access in STEM fields, 6 years as a startup advisor and board member. Stefanie is also the founder and executive producer of international leadership development retreats and conferences, including GETconf (Gender Equity in Tech Conference), Think Start Do Women’s Entrepreneurship Series and Welcor Retreats. To learn more or work with Stefanie, connect with her on LinkedIn.

About Your Host

Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!

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