Leadership transition at Embarc Collective ushers in a new phase of growth
Globally recognized startup incubator will build on its successful foundation to become the leading organization for entrepreneurship in the Southeast U.S. TAMPA, Fla. – Aug. 29, 2024– Embarc Collective today announced the appointment of its next CEO, Dr. Tim R. Holcomb, an experienced entrepreneur and educator with over 35 years spent building and supporting high-growth […]
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Featured Founder: Ethan Reistad of Boats and Buyers
Welcome to our Featured Founder series, where you’ll meet startup founders from Tampa-St. Petersburg who are building and scaling their ventures to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Ethan Reistad of Boats and Buyers, the first auction-style marketplace for boats. What were you doing previously, and what inspired you to launch your company? Growing up […]
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Embarc Collective Welcomes Kristen Koenig to the Coaching Team
For startup builders, navigating strategic partnerships and optimizing go-to-market strategies can significantly accelerate growth and market impact. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Kristen Koenig, B2B Sales Strategist, to the Embarc Collective coaching team—here to deliver customized, consistent, and high-quality guidance to our members in this critical area of growth. Read on to discover Kristen’s […]
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Featured Founder: Rocio Frej Vitalle of SkyTL
Welcome to our Featured Founder series, where you’ll meet startup founders from Tampa-St. Petersburg who are building and scaling their ventures to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Rocio Frej Vitalle of SkyTL (formerly Improving Aviation), a disruptive tactical intelligence platform enabling fast decision-making and autonomous response against the world’s biggest threats. What inspired […]
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Featured Founder: Mart Vainu of Cashy
Welcome to our Featured Founder series, where you’ll meet startup founders from Tampa-St. Petersburg who are building and scaling their ventures to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Mart Vainu of Cashy, a gaming application to help banks and credit unions get more Gen Z customers with gaming and education. What inspired you to […]
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Embarc Collective Welcomes Marsha Prospere to the Coaching Team
With the Florida Blue Foundation’s support, we are excited to welcome our new Wellness & Development Coach, Marsha Prospere, to help startup builders win the endurance game. Read on to learn more about Marsha’s unique background and perspective on startup building. What fostered your passion for executive coaching? My reflective nature, experience with work-related stress and […]
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Embarc Collective welcomes the 2024-2026 Young Professionals Board class
Partnership is at the core of creating better conditions for startup success. Since 2021, young professionals in Tampa Bay’s corporate community have played a crucial role in supporting Embarc Collective’s member companies through the Young Professionals Board. Embarc Collective is excited to welcome the 2024-2026 Young Professionals Board class who will serve as advocates for […]
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Celebrating Excellence
The Embarc Collective team’s standards are high. Our team executes with excellence across all facets of the organization. As we start 2024, I am excited to share that two of our team members are being recognized for their growth throughout their tenure at Embarc Collective and their impact on our organization’s mission to help the […]
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Embarc Collective Welcomes Kathy Osborne to Coaching Team
We’re excited to welcome Kathy Osborne, PR Strategist, to the Embarc Collective coaching team—here to deliver customized, consistent, and high-quality strategic guidance to our members. Read on to learn more about Kathy’s unique background and perspective on startup building. What fostered your passion for public relations? Passion has been my guiding force throughout my non-traditional path […]
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International Women’s Day @ Embarc Collective: Living a Life Beyond Likes
Embarc Collective celebrated International Women’s Day with Isa Watson, co-founder and CEO of Squad and author of the recently released book, Life Beyond Likes, and Danielle Jackson, host of the Friend Forward podcast and owner of TELL Public Relations. Life Beyond Likes digs into how to place less importance on what we see on social media and […]
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