<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Chris Heivly on Feld Thoughts</title><link>https://feld.com/tags/chris-heivly/</link><description>Recent content in Chris Heivly on Feld Thoughts</description><image><title>Feld Thoughts</title><url>https://feld.com/og-default.png</url><link>https://feld.com/og-default.png</link></image><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:59:25 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://feld.com/tags/chris-heivly/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>New(ish) Podcast for Startup Community Builders</title><link>https://feld.com/archives/2025/09/newish-podcast-for-startup-community-builders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:59:25 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://feld.com/archives/2025/09/newish-podcast-for-startup-community-builders/</guid><description>Back when the pandemic hit, Chris Heivly spearheaded a podcast with Ian Hathaway and me in support of our upcoming two books, The Startup Community Way:  Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Back when the pandemic hit, Chris Heivly spearheaded a podcast with Ian Hathaway and me in support of our upcoming two books, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Community-Way-Entrepreneurial-Ecosystem/dp/1119613604" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Startup Community Way:</em>  <em>Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem</em></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Build-Fort-Startup-Community-Builders/dp/1544542607" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Build The Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide</em></a>.</p>
<p>We did eight episodes of a solid but complicated-to-produce series.</p>
<p>Chris is now spearheading a Season 2 podcast series with Techstars, mirroring a format pioneered by Seth Godin, who was a <a href="https://www.techstars.com/blog/podcasts/leadership-ego-and-saying-no-with-seth-godin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recent guest</a> on our GiveFirst podcast.</p>
<p>Chris has designed a very simple, concise way for those of us who continue to learn how to effectively build our startup communities. At around 15 minutes per episode, they are an easy listen for even the busiest of leaders, instigators, and feeders.</p>
<p>Every other week, Chris will do a deep dive on a specific topic. I saw his topic list, which numbers over 100+ draft episode titles, so we are covered for the next few years. This list is based on his continued leadership in this area and the countless conversations he continues to have with community and ecosystem enthusiasts all over the world.</p>
<p>You can find the podcast on all the typical platforms including:</p>
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<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7J5HLxrtMG7EmFrUw5sYu7?si=4FW1qfIxRN2Ojl2M4bV0ow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theres-no-shortcut-to-building-a-startup-community/id1573982895?i=1000725012187" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/iYX8B0d-44o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.techstars.com/blog/podcasts/theres-no-shortcut-to-building-a-startup-community" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Techstars Podcast Website</a></li>
</ul>
<p>You can also read a <a href="https://www.techstars.com/blog/pov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">weekly blog post</a> from Chris and published by Techstars for thought leadership around startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems.</p>
<p>If this topic is important or interesting to you, subscribe to your favorite channel.</p>
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