Event Recap: 2026 Glaring Gap Summit
The 2026 Glaring Gap Summit brought together current and future women investors at Embarc Collective for two days of candid conversations, practical investing education, founder presentations, and relationship-building designed to help more women confidently participate in startup investing. Throughout the Summit, attendees heard from experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders about building wealth, developing an […]
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Builder Series Recap: Moez Limayem on Leadership, AI, and USF’s Role in Tampa Bay’s Future
At Embarc Collective’s Q3 Builder Series sponsored by Clark Nuber, founders, operators, and community leaders gathered for a fireside chat with University of South Florida President Moez Limayem. Moderated by former USF President Rhea Law, the conversation explored leadership, the future of higher education, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and USF’s growing role in Tampa Bay’s innovation […]
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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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Embarc Collective Welcomes Cogent Bank as Preferred Commercial Banking Partner to Support Florida’s Fastest-Growing Startups
TAMPA, FLORIDA, AUGUST 12, 2026— Embarc Collective today announces a new partnership with Cogent Bank, which joins the organization as a preferred commercial banking partner and newest Shared Services Partner. Embarc Collective’s Shared Services Partner Program gives early-stage technology companies access to best-in-class banking, accounting, tax, legal, cybersecurity, and other strategic service providers that help […]
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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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Florida High Tech Corridor and Embarc Collective Partner to Expand Access to Startup Growth Program Across Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — July 21, 2026 — Embarc Collective today announced a new partnership withthe Florida High Tech Corridor to expand long-term support for founders building and scaling venture-backable companies in Florida. Through the partnership, participating founders will gain access to Embarc Collective’scomprehensive support platform, including executive coaching and strategic resources, as wellas The Corridor’s […]
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Embarc Collective is the Statewide Platform Partner for Ambition Accelerated
Founders building in HealthTech, FinTech, Dual-Use & Defense Tech or Resilience: applications are now open for Ambition Accelerated. As a Statewide Platform Partner, Embarc Collective is supporting founders across each accelerator track through coaching and programming, while also anchoring the Tampa Bay HealthTech Accelerator. Selected founders will gain access to experienced coaches, trusted advisors, market […]
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Collaboration in Action: Compass Health and MediMotos Co Partner to Improve the Patient Care Journey
One of the greatest advantages of being part of a thriving startup ecosystem is the opportunity to build alongside other founders who understand the challenges (and opportunities) of scaling a company. That spirit of collaboration is on full display through a new partnership between Embarc Collective member company Compass Health, co-founded by Rafael Fernandes, and […]
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Joe Naylor Joins Embarc Collective as Digital Media & Platform Strategist
Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Joe Naylor, an Advisor at 19Y Advisors, as a Digital Media & Platform Strategist, expanding the expertise available to founders building and scaling digital products, media platforms, creator-economy businesses, and AI-enabled technologies. Joe brings more than 20 years of experience as a senior product and innovation leader across media, technology, and emerging […]
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