Andy Stoll Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Ne, Us

EBLN is a newly forming national network collectively designed to advance entrepreneurship ecosystem building as a valued practice, a trusted profession, and as a model for economic health and community wellbeing in the United States.EBLN is a fiscally-sponsored project of Community Initiatives and is the outcome of the collaborative design efforts of 300+ people as part of the Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (2022-2024) and the groundwork laid by the 2,500+ participants of the Kauffman Foundation hosted ESHIP Summits (2017-2020).Learn more at www.ebln.us.

Andy is a sought after speaker on leadership, creativity, cities, community-building, social entrepreneurship and travel and has been a featured speaker at over 100 American colleges and universities, The University of West Kazakhstan, The United States Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia, multiple TEDx events, The Leadershape Institute, Rotary International, The Startup America Partnership and SXSW. Andy often speaks with high school and college audiences to encourage young people to pursue travel, adventure and exploration, as a way to uncover the multitude of opportunities the world offers. More info at www.andystoll.net/speaking

Developing and producing events, programs, and media projects, including conferences, concerts, festivals, small-scale video and photography work, television concepts, feature films, and web properties.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Co-led the Ecosystem Development Strategy at one of the world’s largest foundations supporting entrepreneurship. Designed, executed, and managed a $39 million dollar program and grant portfolio intended to accelerate the practice of entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a key approach in economic and community development in the United States by helping develop the networks, principles, culture, tools, and metrics needed to build successful entrepreneurial communities.

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) accelerates world-changing ideas, from Iowa.This 501(c)(3) nonprofit is an innovation ecosystem building organization, working to make Iowa known, around the world, for making big things happen:- Impactful startup businesses that grow here- World-class technical and creative talent, sought out by everyone- Thriving, innovative companies developing new products and attracting the best talent- Outstanding social impact, making the world a better place

A “not-just-for-profit” community-building agency specializing in building entrepreneurial ecosystems in unexpected places. Much of Seed Here Studio’s knowledge came from its direct experience in catalyzing and building the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the "laboratory" of Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, Iowa, a region hit by massive floods in 2008. Among many projects, Seed Here Studio was a producing partner of Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest Tour and The Ebola Innovation Summit for the Paul Allen Family Foundation.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Designed and launched The Startup Champions Network (SCN), the first non-profit professional association for full-time entrepreneurship ecosystem builders in the United States. Served as the Founding Board Co-Chair from 2014-2016. As of 2024, SCN has more than 150 members from nearly every U.S. state.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

The Iowa Startup Accelerator is a mentor-driven startup accelerator affiliated with the Global Accelerator Network (GAN), specializing in education, health, and agriculture tech.

Opened and co-operated the first coworking spaces in Cedar Rapid, Iowa, aimed at building community and providing a shared workspace for entrepreneurs, creatives and startups. Vault was acquired by NewBoCo in 2014.

Startup Iowa was a standout region in the Startup America Partnership, a White House-initiated, private-sector led effort funded by the Case Foundation and Kauffman Foundation (2011-2013) to advance a movement by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs to help inspire and celebrate entrepreneurs, their firms and the people that join them.

Planned and executed a solo 4 year, independent trip around the world through experiences traveling, working, studying and volunteering in 40 countries in Asia, Africa, Australia, The Middle East, The Americas and Europe. Studied economies, cultures, technology, media industries and people.

Community-building, social entrepreneurial incubator that uses creativity to develop sustainable collaborative projects addressing economic development and community vitality. Named The Iowa City Press-Citizen 2005 Person(s) of The Year. The James Gang celebrated its 21st Birthday in 2023.

Managed an independent art house cinema overseeing daily operations. Facilitated organizational turn around by increasing profits 200% year over year and eliminating significant organizational debt. Named The University of Iowa Organization of The Year 2003.

Iowa City, Iowa, Us

Elected as a freshman (vice-president) and sophomore (president) to lead a governing body of a Big Ten university with a $1 million budget, while representing through speeches and diplomacy.

Masters In Media Cultures | School Of Creative Media

Certificate, Entrepreneurship

Bba With Honors, Management And Organizations

Ba With Honors, Communications: Film And Media Productions