Keystone Innovation Collaborative

⚙ KIC dxecutive director and White Rose Ventures managing partner Martin Fedorko explains how to make an enduring piece of —read HERE→ https://keystoneinnovate.com/blog/building-the-foundation-for-success

Originally published in October via BizNewsPA, he writes, " has built real strength in the 'first mile' of . Founders can find pitch competitions, small grants, incubators, accelerators and university programs to help get an idea off the ground. That’s important. It’s how the spark of a good idea starts to catch fire.

"But the real test comes in the 'second mile,' when companies need to prove repeatable sales, attract outside to invest in their operations and scale up beyond their first customers. This is where too many still stumble. Without the right regional support systems — capital, infrastructure, talent density and visibility — companies hit a wall. Some move away. Some stall. Too few make the leap to becoming durable, growing companies that remain headquartered here.

"If wants to be known not just for starting companies, but for scaling them here, then the second mile is where our innovation must focus."

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Building the Foundation for Success — Keystone Innovation Collaborative Central Pennsylvania has built real strength in the “first mile” of entrepreneurship. Founders can find pitch competitions, small grants, incubators, accelerators and university programs to help get an idea off the ground. That’s important. It’s how the spark of a good idea starts to catch f...