We're working on expanding Gravitate to Ames!

You’re invited to First Friday at Gravitate! Open coworking, office hours with community experts and the Community Happy Hour.

A handy guide on several terms that have come up a lot in the local tech press lately.

A few weeks ago Mark Suster, startup founder and venture capitalist based in Los Angeles, wrote about a post about the components of an entrepreneurial community: How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene. It made the rounds in my social circles in particular for a shoutout to our friends at Dwolla.

I think and write a lot about this topic and was encouraged by Mark’s take. A few of the components he pointed out are particularly apropos as we’re working to establish Gravitate — an entrepreneurial center of gravity — here in the core of downtown Des Moines.

New sponsors, more offices added, demolition continues and more!

The past week has been filled with coffee meetings with potential sponsors, tours with potential members and lots and lots of excitement about the space overall.