Krosslink FAQs
Q. What is Krosslink?
A. Krosslink.org is a volunteer-driven community program, in collaboration with public libraries, created to help develop, nurture, and foster entrepreneurship by connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to local business leaders, mentors and civic leaders who can help them achieve their goals.
Q.When did Krosslink start?
A. In September 2014 but the idea has been in the founder’s mind for more than a decade
when he started his entrepreneurial journey. We are now in 7 public libraries in Massachusetts.
Q.How did Krosslink start?
A. Here is a link to our story.
Q.What does krosslink try accomplish?
A. Krosslink collaborate with local libraries empowering them to evolve into “Entrepreneur Greenhouses” to create a vibrant eco-system where people with ideas can come connect with others for feedback and support . This includes free networking events, expert speakers, pitch sessions, SCORE mentoring as well as collaborative work space
Q.How does Krosslink work?
A. Krosslink operates by the following four tenets:
Q.How much do I need to pay to attend Krosslink events?
A. Nothing. Our programs are FREE.
Q.How can I start a Krosslink chapter at my local public library?
A. FIRST, contact your local library administration and pitch the program to them using this slide deck.
Q. How much does it cost me to start a Krosslink chapter?
A. Nothing but you need the time and the commitment.
Q. Where can I find the instructions to start my local library Krosslink chapter?
A. On this link: http://www.krosslink.org/start.html
Q. How can Krosslink help me jumpstart a local krosslink chapter at my library?
A. Krosslink provides the tools and resources you need to be successful in setting up your Krosslink local chapter, including the following:
A. To ensure that all new participants will be recognized as Krosslink Chapters and will know what to expect. Our conditions are:
Q. Who to contact if I have further inquiry?
A. Contact us at email or phone.
A. Krosslink.org is a volunteer-driven community program, in collaboration with public libraries, created to help develop, nurture, and foster entrepreneurship by connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to local business leaders, mentors and civic leaders who can help them achieve their goals.
Q.When did Krosslink start?
A. In September 2014 but the idea has been in the founder’s mind for more than a decade
when he started his entrepreneurial journey. We are now in 7 public libraries in Massachusetts.
Q.How did Krosslink start?
A. Here is a link to our story.
Q.What does krosslink try accomplish?
A. Krosslink collaborate with local libraries empowering them to evolve into “Entrepreneur Greenhouses” to create a vibrant eco-system where people with ideas can come connect with others for feedback and support . This includes free networking events, expert speakers, pitch sessions, SCORE mentoring as well as collaborative work space
Q.How does Krosslink work?
A. Krosslink operates by the following four tenets:
- Krosslink is a FREE PROGRAM. Always accessible to all aspiring entrepreneurs in any of our served communities.
- Krosslink chapters are hosted only by PUBLIC LIBRARIES. The program is run by the community. For the community. Built on a model which can scale across thousands of libraries.
- Krosslink chapters rely on LOCAL LEADERSHIP. A model based on a central governing authority will not scale. Local leadership buying into the vision and making it a reality.
- Krosslink partners with LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT GROUPS like SCORE for mentorship, Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Councils for administrative support.
Q.How much do I need to pay to attend Krosslink events?
A. Nothing. Our programs are FREE.
Q.How can I start a Krosslink chapter at my local public library?
A. FIRST, contact your local library administration and pitch the program to them using this slide deck.
Q. How much does it cost me to start a Krosslink chapter?
A. Nothing but you need the time and the commitment.
Q. Where can I find the instructions to start my local library Krosslink chapter?
A. On this link: http://www.krosslink.org/start.html
Q. How can Krosslink help me jumpstart a local krosslink chapter at my library?
A. Krosslink provides the tools and resources you need to be successful in setting up your Krosslink local chapter, including the following:
- Training sessions with everything you need to know to start your own local Krosslink chapter at your library. This will guide you through all the different stages of setting up your own Krosslink chapter: running monthly events, entrepreneur pitch sessions, group discussions, case studies and expert consulting sessions etc.
- Our logo to use in all communications about your local Krosslink chapter.
- Templates for announcement posters and flyers.
- Templates for collecting emails and running email newsletters.
- Feature your library chapter on our website.
- Provide access to your own section on the website.
- Create publicity for your initiative via our network.
- Feature and promote your events and announcements on our social channels and newsletters.
- We will put you in contact with other resources & groups in your area, such as Chamber of Commerce, local SCORE.Org mentors etc.
A. To ensure that all new participants will be recognized as Krosslink Chapters and will know what to expect. Our conditions are:
- The library must commit to hosting and running at least one monthly event.
- Must be run on a voluntary and non-commercial basis and must be called Krosslink Chapters (and not Entrepreneur incubators, workplaces, SMB cafes or any other such name).
- The Krosslink logo must always be used for publicity and any communications. The Krosslink logo is copyrighted and cannot be modified.
- Publicity and communications will, for additional information, always refer to the website Krosslink.org.
Q. Who to contact if I have further inquiry?
A. Contact us at email or phone.