Making the Leap from Entrepreneur to Ecosystem Builder
Cecilia Wessinger is an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder and supports the Kauffman Foundation as an ESHIP Community Activator. At the 2019 ESHIP Summit, she shared her experience transitioning from an entrepreneur to an ecosystem builder to community activator, and supporting and cultivating a sense of belonging in the ESHIP community.​​
Podcasts
Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Community (Ecosystem Builder Podcast Season 1, Episode 3) A video-length podcast episode via the Ecosystem Builder Podcast. Cecilia discusses building inclusive and equitable communities, sharing insights from her work as an ecosystem builder.
Dissent, Trust and Conflict (SocialVenturers Podcast- Season 4, Episode 4) This episode explores the complex dynamics of conflict and trust when convening ecosystem builders. Cecilia delves into navigating dissent, maintaining transparency, and fostering trust in collaborative spaces.
Finding Purpose in Pitfalls (NU Voices Podcast -Season 1, Episode 2) In a more personal conversation, Cecilia reflects on her life journey, covering significant milestones—from identity formation to navigating entrepreneurship, career pivots, and the emotional weight of personal transitions like divorce.
Building a Real Ecosystem (BeAtento Podcast -Season 2, Episode 3) Published in January 2021, this episode features Cecilia talking about what it really means to build a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem. She discusses the power of saying "no," what makes a community thrive, and why she chooses to work from Tulsa.