In this TEDx talk, Victor W. Hwang, the Founder & CEO of Right to Start, argues that real economic prosperity comes when communities foster what he calls an “innovation ecosystem”, a social environment where ideas, talent, and capital flow freely, and where everyone has a fair shot at building something new.

For those of us working in innovation, commercialization, or community development, Hwang’s message is a powerful reminder that the “right ecosystem” is not just the technology or the funding, but may be the single biggest determinant of long-term success.

I’m proud to support Right to Start in making entrepreneurial opportunity a true civic priority in North Carolina, and to lead that mission as the Starters Coalition Manager.

Let’s build ecosystems that work for everyone.