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I help entrepreneurship practitioners become holistic ecosystem builders.
A rising tide lifts all boats. We can only drive meaningful, lasting change if we take a systems approach and facilitate the flow of information and resources within these systems.
At Social Venturers, you’ll find the insights, resources and a global network of peers to build your mindset and skills as an effective ecosystem builder (professional excellence) without losing sight of yourself (personal mastery).
This is a martyr-free zone.

My latest insights and conversations
S07E02: Solving Global Water Challenges from the Great Lakes Region featuring Alaina Harkness
I’m talking to Alaina Harkness of Great Lakes ReNEW about how this ecosystem is leading efforts across the region to transition to a circular water economy, and protect and steward the Great Lakes for generations to come.
Read MoreS07E01: Innovation Ecosystems: Inside the NSF Regional Innovation Engines
This season, I’m going to introduce you to the Regional Innovation Engines Program, funded by the US National Science Foundation. In partnership with the Builder Platform I will highlight nine Engines and their place-based strategies for solving wicked problems.
Read MoreEcosystems For Change: Logbook #7
This logbook is a fun way for me to let you in on my thought processes and an invitation for you to contribute your own thoughts and experiences that make this show what it is.
Read MoreWhat People Say About Me
The secret sauce Anika brings to every project, event and opportunity is that she is exceptional at blending theory and practice. She can explain and speak to the highest levels of systems change, community-driven impact and the importance of relational approaches.
But she has also spent time in community doing the work. She has lived experience as an entrepreneur who is supporting entrepreneurs and in building entrepreneurial ecosystems in some of the most interesting places.
Andy Stoll
Ecosystem Building Leadership Network