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NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center's New Research Reveals America's Hidden Innovation Leaders
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- The Angel Next Door
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- Nov 20, 2025
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- 2259
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Summary
What makes some cities flourish with entrepreneurial activity while others struggle to get started? This episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast dives deep into that question, as host Marcia Dawood welcomes back Nicola Corzine, CEO & Executive Director of the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center, to reveal powerful new research on the factors that drive innovation economies forward. Nicola Corzine is a leader in helping entrepreneurs worldwide, with a decade of experience in building communities, designing free programs, and rallying support from top foundations. In this episode, she shares the Center’s latest findings from a five-year research journey, spotlighting the data and stories behind the top-performing U.S. regions for high-growth entrepreneurship. Listeners will hear the real ingredients for building a thriving innovation ecosystem—from angel investor networks and supportive policy makers to the vital role of education and industry diversity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about entrepreneurial success, economic development, and creating communities where everyone has the chance to rise. Listen until the end to see if your city made the list!