Creating a hub means putting egos aside
In order for people to collaborate, goals need to be established and egos put aside. Trey Bowles, founder of the Dallas Entrepreneur Center, explained that a major part of building Dallas’s startup community was dealing with large egos and finding commonalities. Members who want to be part of the entrepreneurial community need to be willing to participate and understand their roles in creating a sustainable ecosystem. “To be part of this community, you need to be willing to give back to members,” explained Donna Harris, cofounder of 1776 in DC. In addition, the most helpful community members are not only willing to contribute to the community’s growth but also willing to learn – humble.
