Andy Stoll

Andy Stoll · 2026-05-29T20:12:06.729Z

I can count on one hand the number of people I know who have interviewed more than 100 ecosystem builders—and even fewer who have the skill to share those stories in a meaningful, honest way, drawing out lessons, insights, and wisdom from a community of her peers. That’s why I’m excited to back Anika Horn’s new book, It Takes a Valley, on Kickstarter. Anika is an ecosystem builder’s ecosystem builder, a storyteller’s storyteller, and a curious, kind human who genuinely cares about all those around her. And now she’s writing all her wisdom down in a book. It Takes a Valley tells ecosystem building practitioners' stories and documents the patterns underneath them. It's written for people who are already doing the work; by centering over 50 stories of individual ecosystem builders, it's also written by practitioners in a way - not as an outsider's analysis of what ecosystem builders should do differently, but as a grassroots perspective from those who have been building ecosystems for years - from Puerto Rico to Nebraska, from Ecuador to Australia. The books is for ecosystem builders, economic developers, funders, community leaders, and anyone who works at the intersection of entrepreneurship and place. Anika is not only my colleague on the ESHIP Alliance Core Team, she’s also one of the field’s leading champions of storytelling. For years, she has documented, elevated, and connected the experiences of ecosystem builders around the world, giving voice to work that is essential yet largely invisible. This project reflects her deep commitment to learning from people doing the work and ensuring their stories help strengthen the path for those who follow. I got a sneak peek at a draft, and its great! The Kickstarter campaign is now live. If you’ve ever benefited from an entrepreneurial community, believe in the importance of ecosystem building, or want to help your community better support the makers, doers, and dreamers who drive it forward --- I hope you’ll consider joining me in supporting this project and helping bring this important book to life. Learn more and support the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/gQeaknDk #Entrepreneurship #EcosystemBuilding #CommunityBuilding #EconomicDevelopment #ESHIP

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Andy Stoll is a serial social entrepreneur, producer, and professional speaker. He has…

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Thesis: “Ok Go: Viral Videos and Innovation in The Emerging Media Convergence Culture”
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