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From Assumption to Evidence: How Customer Discovery Creates Investment-Worthy Startups

At Embarc Collective's inaugural Angel Investor Summit, Kate Heath (Brand and Marketing Strategist Coach and SVP of Marketing at Certus Core) and Jason Putorti (Product Strategist Coach and Executive Director & Founder of ResistBot) delivered a compelling presentation on one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of startup success: customer discovery.

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Strengthening Our Foundation: Welcoming Three Exceptional Leaders to the Embarc Collective Board

We’re thrilled to announce that Embarc Collective is deepening its roots in the Tampa Bay community with the addition of three outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors: Drew Weatherford of Weatherford Capital, Dr. Rhea Law, President of the University of South Florida, and Kim Hill, Chief of Staff at ReliaQuest. These strategic additions reflect […]

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Sales & Marketing Alignment with Rissa Redan and Laura Baker

At a recent Embarc Collective session, members joined a fireside chat with two accomplished growth leaders: Rissa Reddan, 3x CMO and growth-stage strategist at Embarc Collective, & Laura Baker, founder of Vista Growth Solutions with experience as a CEO & CRO. Together, they explored the creative tension, strategic alignment, and cross-functional collaboration required to scale customer […]

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Sales & Marketing Alignment with Rissa Redan and Laura Baker

At a recent Embarc Collective session, members joined a fireside chat with two accomplished growth leaders: Rissa Reddan, 3x CMO and growth-stage strategist at Embarc Collective, & Laura Baker, founder of Vista Growth Solutions with experience as a CEO & CRO. Together, they explored the creative tension, strategic alignment, and cross-functional collaboration required to scale customer […]

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Building Success in Uncharted Territory: Leadership Lessons from Christina Unkel

In a recent Embarc Collective Builder Series, Tampa Bay Sun FC's Christina Unkel shares actionable leadership lessons from building a professional sports franchise from scratch, including strategies for rapid team scaling, purpose-driven hiring, and redefining work-life balance.

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From Zero to Revenue: Building Your First Marketing Strategy That Actually Converts

Embarc Collective Growth Strategist Coach Tyana Daley breaks down how early-stage companies can build a systematic marketing strategy that transforms prospects into paying customers.

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Jeremy Fritzhand Joins Embarc Collective as Vice President of Platform & Member Engagement

Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Jeremy Fritzhand as our new Vice President of Platform & Member Engagement, bringing more than two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, founder support, startup acceleration, and ecosystem building to our team. Jeremy joins Embarc Collective after serving as CEO of VentureStudio at Ahmedabad University in India, the university’s innovation […]

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Alla Adam Joins Embarc Collective as Fundraising Strategist

Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Alla Adam as our new Fundraising Strategist, bringing founders an experienced investor, three-time founder, negotiator, and global advisor who knows what it takes to navigate the moments that matter most when raising capital. Since 2003, Alla has worked with leaders and teams around the world, including Tesla, Amazon, Google, […]

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Elizabeth Nelson Joins Embarc Collective as SBIR/STTR & Federal Grant Programs Strategist

Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Elizabeth Nelson, Director of the Florida High Tech Corridor at the University of South Florida, as our new SBIR/STTR & Federal Grant Programs Strategist. While in her full-time role with the Florida High Tech Corridor at the University of South Florida, Elizabeth will also serve as an expert coach […]

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Tampa Bay HealthTech Meetup Q2 Recap: Funding for HealthTech Startups

Tampa General Hospital's TGH Ventures and Embarc Collective brought together healthcare industry professionals, startup talent, investors, and community members for an insightful discussion on funding strategies for healthtech startups.

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Enhancing Mental Health Support With Digital Solutions: Reflections From the Q3 Tampa Bay Healthtech Meetup

TGH Ventures and Embarc Collective partnered to create the Tampa Bay Healthtech Meetup with a mission to gather seasoned industry leaders, startup builders, investors, and community members for in-depth conversations on major healthtech trends. Our Q3 Healthtech Meetup was focused on advancements in mental and behavioral healthcare, featuring Johnny Crowder, Founder & CEO of Cope […]

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The Mind of a Builder: Ryan Serhant at Embarc Collective

Embarc Collective kicked off the week with a dynamic discussion, bringing together Florida entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and real estate professionals at our Builder Series, supported by Hillsborough County EDi2. Ryan Serhant, Founder and CEO of SERHANT., and Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, took center stage to talk about the rise of tech in real […]

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Meet the 2025 Tech Meetup Group Scholarship Recipients

Embarc Collective, in partnership with Bank of America, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Tech Meetup Group Scholarships.

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Embarc Collective Launch Corporate Partnership Program, Starting with Reliaquest

Today marks an exciting milestone for our Tampa tech ecosystem as we launch Embarc Collective’s Corporate Partnership Program with ReliaQuest as our inaugural partner. This program represents the next chapter in our evolution – creating powerful connections between our 135+ innovative startups and established industry leaders. By bringing these worlds together, we’re building an ecosystem […]

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Embarc Collective and Bank of America Foundation Partner to Support Tech Talent

Tampa Bay is home to a thriving tech community, presenting a remarkable opportunity to strengthen support for our region’s tech talent. Acknowledging this potential, Embarc Collective and Bank of America have joined forces to expand technical programming and support local technical meetup groups—key resources for knowledge-sharing and networking in our community. “Our goal is to […]

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Jeremy Fritzhand Joins Embarc Collective as Vice President of Platform & Member Engagement

Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Jeremy Fritzhand as our new Vice President of Platform & Member Engagement, bringing more than two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, founder support, startup acceleration, and ecosystem building to our team. Jeremy joins Embarc Collective after serving as CEO of VentureStudio at Ahmedabad University in India, the university’s innovation […]

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Alla Adam Joins Embarc Collective as Fundraising Strategist

Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Alla Adam as our new Fundraising Strategist, bringing founders an experienced investor, three-time founder, negotiator, and global advisor who knows what it takes to navigate the moments that matter most when raising capital. Since 2003, Alla has worked with leaders and teams around the world, including Tesla, Amazon, Google, […]

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Elizabeth Nelson Joins Embarc Collective as SBIR/STTR & Federal Grant Programs Strategist

Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Elizabeth Nelson, Director of the Florida High Tech Corridor at the University of South Florida, as our new SBIR/STTR & Federal Grant Programs Strategist. While in her full-time role with the Florida High Tech Corridor at the University of South Florida, Elizabeth will also serve as an expert coach […]

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