This document outlines key factors for building a thriving tech ecosystem in Bangladesh. It discusses developing the coworking space, embracing inclusiveness, gaining support from government and sponsors, providing education through various means like internships and meetups, bringing in experts from abroad, hosting conferences, and celebrating both winners and failures. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of inspiration, education, connections, active investors and mentors, role models, publicity, and constant improvement to attract new people and add value to the ecosystem.

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Building a City Ecosystem

2. - Bangladeshi American Ecosystem Geek
- Building Dhaka Tech Ecosystem
- B.S & M.S Comp Sci Degree in America
- Early employee in a valley startup
- Worked at big tech companies
- Startup failed
- Invest in Bangladeshi Startups
- Mentor
- Coworking Space
- Wanderluster
Who Am I?
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3. Bangladesh : Work in Progress
- Developing country
- In N-11 Emerging Market
- Amongst the Frontier 5
- GDP 6% growth
- 160+ millions
- High unemployment
- Median age 24yrs
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5. Space
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6. Inclusive : Embrace Everyone
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7. Government
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8. Imposters!
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9. Sponsor Support Other Initiatives
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Education: Everyone learns differently

11. Internship
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12. Experts from abroad
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13. Community Meetups
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14. Networking Events
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15. Conferences
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16. Celebrate Winners
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17. Must Celebrate Failures
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18. Cheerleaders / Publicity
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19. Investor : Education & Network
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20. Commitment!
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21. Have Fun!
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22. Key Takeaway
- Inspire : How are you attracting & inspiring new people?
- Educate : Many forms of education. Try new things.
- Connect : Are you connecting people?
- Invest : Do you have active investors & are they connected?
- Mentor : Is your mentor network growing?
- Role Models / Stars: Who are the stars of your system?
- Publicity : How easy is it to get PR?
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23. Parting thoughts
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- Change is constant
- Check ego at the door
- Learn from mistakes
- Take feedback seriously
- Take action quickly
- Focus on customer experience
- Don’t get too comfortable
- Always add value
- Don’t judge

24. THANK YOU
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