Metrics MatterMARIA MEYERS

NETWORK BUILDER

Network MeasuresNetwork Reach

• event attendees

• social media connections

Network Access

• connections

Network Strength

• satisfaction

Program Measures

• 200+ companies assisted

• 37 proof of concept projects

• 22 new companies

• 125 area jobs

• 19 companies collectively raised $7m

Business Starts

Jobs

Debt/Equity Infusion

Revenue

Data Collection

Data

26%

19%

27%

11%

11%3% 3%

What do companies do with the information?

Decided to go into business Solved a specific operational problem

Made a change in the business Improved regular operations

Actually started a business Decided not to expand

Increased sales/employees

KC Entrepreneurial

Ecosystem

Strong

Resources

Emerging

Pipeline

Talent

Awareness

Weak

Networked Capital

Corporate Engagement

Are we there yet?

Kansas City’s Proposed Entrepreneurial Dashboard

Entrepreneurial Density

Deals/Available Financing

Network Interconnectedness/Use

STEM Workforce

Inc. 500/5000 Companies

Maria Meyersmeyersm@ussourcelink.com