Helping Communities Compete in the Innovation Economy
Momenteum Strategies specializes in helping cities work with local entrepreneurs to build thriving innovation ecosystems.
250+ entrepreneurial ventures supported
100,000 sq ft entrepreneur workspaces created & filled
4 metropolitan areas impacted
Thousands of new high-wage jobs created
ABOUT US
We enrich communities and advance local economies by building dynamic ecosystems where entrepreneurs and innovators can thrive.
Meet John Moore
The Ecosystem Builder
It was never about creating any one thing in particular. From day one, John’s pursuits have been grounded in community. It started with a commitment to boost the economy of his hometown, Greenville, SC, by generating high-quality jobs and community wealth through a new economic development focus - high-impact entrepreneurship. Since then, John has supported over 250 innovative ventures across the U.S. He has earned a reputation for delivering sustainable, game-changing results including new facilities, mentoring programs, venture conferences, and more. With Momenteum Strategies, John is putting his experience and passion to work building prosperous innovation hubs across the globe.
Testimonials
"John Moore's visionary leadership put Greenville on the map as a hotspot for high-impact startups with his creation and scaling of NEXT. With over 100 active ventures, three state-of-the-art facilities, and the engagement of top venture capital firms and MIT, he led the building of a thriving startup ecosystem here that elevated our community as a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship."
Knox White
Mayer, City of Greenville, SC
"John Moore's guidance was paramount in the launch of GrowCo in Columbia. He helped us with benchmarking and identifying what was most important to the founders in our community prior to launching. Once we began oeprations, he was a critical extension of our team as an advisor and sounding board to our Executive Director. We leveraged his deep experience launching and scaling entrepreneur ecosystems/organizations to help get the Columbia effort rolling. I would highly recommend partnering with John. He is an absolute pro and knows ecosystem development."
Matt Vaadi
GrowCo Founding Entrepreneur & Board Chair
"I've had the privilege of collaborating with John Moore for over 14 years, and in the past two years, John's work with the City of Shakopee's Economic Development Authority has been nothing short of remarkable. A true ecosystem builder for entrepreneurs, he assessed the local landscape and orchestrated the growth of this community from four to twenty-five companies today. John's visionary approach promotes collaboration, nurtures innovation, and prioritizes diversity for the community's growth and benefit.
Michael Kerksi
Director of Planning & Development, City of Shakopee MN
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
Helping Communities Compete in the Innovative Economy
Connect
We uncover the entrepreneurs in your area and engage them for building business and community momentum.
Educate
We identify gaps in entrepreneur support efforts and build sustainable solutions that grow your economy.
Promote
We help you celebrate local successes and spread the word that your city is synonymous with entrepreneur opportunity.