Celebrating the 2026 Foundations Series Cohort at Embarc Collective
This spring, the 2026 Foundations Series Cohort completed a 12-week founder development program designed specifically for tech startups from the idea stage to the MVP stage. For entrepreneurs testing assumptions, refining business models, and working toward their first meaningful traction, the program combines expert-led education, tactical workshops, office hours, and peer collaboration to help founders […]
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Builder Series Recap: Ken Babby on Leadership, Community Stewardship, and Building for the Long Term
At Embarc Collective’s Q2 Builder Series, founders, operators, and community leaders gathered for an insightful conversation with Ken Babby, CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays. Moderated by Jason Aughey, SVP of Sports Tourism at the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, the discussion offered a behind-the-scenes look at how Babby is leading one of the region’s most visible […]
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Recap: Q2 Tampa Bay HealthTech Meetup on Data Management & Privacy in Healthcare
The latest Tampa Bay HealthTech Meetup brought together healthcare, cybersecurity, and technology leaders for a timely discussion on one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: how healthcare organizations can responsibly innovate with AI and data while maintaining patient trust. Hosted by Embarc Collective, the conversation featured insights from Shreesh Bhattarai, Director of HITRUST at A-LIGN; […]
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FORGE Coalition Launches to Position Tampa Bay As Southeast Hub for Radiopharmaceutical Innovation Training & Production
TAMPA, FL (May 27, 2026) — A new regional coalition, the Florida Oncology and Radiopharmaceutical Growth Engine, or “FORGE,” today announced its launch with a bold vision: to transform Tampa Bay into one of the United States’ leading centers for radiopharmaceutical development, manufacturing and precision oncology. The coalition projects that over the next 10 years, […]
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Embarc Collective Expands Talent Efforts, Connecting 1,000+ Students and 135+ Startups Across Tampa Bay
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MAY 19, 2026 – Embarc Collective today announced the expansion of its efforts to develop and connect the next generation of startup talent across the Tampa Bay region, broadening support across universities, founders, and ecosystem partners. As demand for skilled workers rises alongside the region’s growth as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in […]
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Event Recap: 2026 Early-Stage Venture Summit, Powered by FLF
The 2026 Early-Stage Venture Summit, Powered by Florida Funders, brought together more than 80 founders and 45 investors for two days of high-impact conversations designed to strengthen connections between the entrepreneurs building the future and the investors helping fund it. Hosted at Embarc Collective in Tampa, the summit created a space for early-stage founders to […]
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FC100 Launches New Healthcare & Life Sciences Accelerator Track at Embarc Collective
Embarc Collective and Florida’s Leading CEO’s Team Up to Build the Next Generation of Companies and Compete for Tampa Bay’s Economic Future Embarc Collective is proud to partner with the Florida Council of 100 (FC100), a premier network of the state’s most influential CEOs and business leaders, on the expansion of its Ambition Accelerated platform. […]
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Dr. Tinashe Chandauka Joins Embarc Collective as New Healthcare and Life Sciences Coach
Full Press Release Here. Embarc Collective is expanding its bench of coaches with the addition of Dr. Tinashe Chandauka as our new Healthcare and Life Sciences Coach. Before joining Embarc Collective’s roster of expert coaches, Dr. Chandauka was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Texas Medical Center Innovation’s Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics (ACT) and was selected as a […]
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Recap: Q1 Tampa Bay HealthTech Meetup on Healthy Communities & Technology
At our Q1 Tampa Bay HealthTech Meetup Powered by Embarc Collective & TGH Ventures, founders, operators, and healthcare leaders explored how technology can help build healthier communities—without compromising trust, access, or human connection. Moderated by Rafael Fernandes, CEO & Co-Founder of Compass Health, the discussion featured Kim Christine of Tampa General Hospital and Joseph Kiefer […]
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Embarc Collective’s 2025 Impact Report: Supporting Founders, Strengthening Florida’s Startup Ecosystem
Our newly released 2025 Impact Report highlights the continued growth of Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem and the founders building the region’s next generation of companies. Since launching in 2019, Embarc Collective has focused on helping early-stage tech founders scale their companies through coaching, programming, and a collaborative community designed specifically for startup builders. A Growing […]
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