A Sincere Thank You Through a Semi-Brief History of Embarc Collective
As I wrap nearly seven years leading Embarc Collective, I want to express my gratitude to all who helped turn this from an idea into a globally recognized startup hub where the most focused, driven tech founders in Florida build bold, scalable, thriving companies. In September 2017, Jeff Vinik reached out to gauge my interest […]
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Featured Founder: John Licato of Actualization.AI
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 John Licato of Actualization.AI, which makes AI follow the rules by developing cutting-edge tools that ensure artificial intelligence systems align with human ethics, rules, and regulations. […]
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Embarc Collective Welcomes Dan Holahan to the Coaching Team
We are excited to share our recent interview with Dan Holahan, our Goal Setting & Accountability Coach. In this conversation, Dan shares strategies for enhancing planning and decision-making, helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges and foster a culture of accountability within their teams. What sparked your passion for becoming an Embarc Collective Coach? I spent the last […]
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Featured Founder: Dena Lewis of Running Mate
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 Dena Lewis of Running Mate, a real-time, on-demand app designed to make running safer for all. What inspired you to launch your company? As a runner […]
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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, a multi-hazard platform that fuses sensor data, AI, and physics models to deliver real-time intelligence, helping decision-makers act faster and safer […]
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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, an application that helps banks and credit unions reach Gen Z through games and financial education through a plug-and-play platform that makes […]
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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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