Summer suggestions for incubator facilitators

Curated suggestions for those facilitating startup incubation 2019 planning or summer reading.

Make a cup of tea and enjoy perusing. Let us know what you appreciate or make your own suggestions in the comments or by email: incubataus@wearearising.org

Reading

If you missed any of the 14 editions of the incubation facilitation newsletter you can read the archives. 14 relevant blogs were posted in 2018 including guides for local government, commentary on national startup statistics and international studies on incubator effectiveness. The blogs by Second Muse and Frontier Incubators are also excellent.

For a longer read, StartupAus Crossroads report is essential for Australian startup supporters: https://startupaus.org/document/crossroads-v/

Listening

If you like listening more than reading you can use features in iOS/Android or apps (e.g. Instapaper, Pocket) to listen to blog content. Or use a podcast service to listen to This Week in Startups (Australia), StartupWest, Innovation Bay or search for other great content.

Developing

Invest in your professional development:

Apply for a Westpac, Churchill, CSI or fellowship and scholarships
Join the Meshpoints Practitioner Network, Facilitator Forums or fortnightly action-learning calls
Sign up for the Frontier Incubator Masterclass Seminar Series with the Convenors
Check out PeakPersona or other virtual networks and programs
Join Global Entrepreneurship Network for international best practice and collaborations