Community Management in Innovation Ecosystems: Leveraging Startup Success through Collaboration 

This article explores the vital role of community management in innovation ecosystems and its impact on startup success. Amid rapid digital transformation, innovation communities act as key catalysts for emerging companies. Effective community management fosters collaboration, facilitates access to resources and knowledge, and creates a supportive environment for testing and validating ideas. It also accelerates startup growth through mentoring and networking. The article outlines essential principles such as strategic leadership, member engagement, a clear identity, and appropriate technologies. It highlights common challenges, including sustaining engagement, measuring impact, and securing financial viability. Supportive networks—especially mentors and partners—are emphasized as critical for development. Finally, it presents future trends and insights into the evolving practice of community management within innovation ecosystems.  

Keywords: Community management; Innovation ecosystems; Startups; Collaboration; Technological entrepreneurship.