Builder Series Recap: Scaling with Discipline — Lessons from A-LIGN Founder + CEO, Scott Price
At our latest Builder Series, Scott Price, Founder & CEO of A-LIGN, joined Tim Holcomb, CEO of Embarc Collective, for a candid conversation on scaling a cybersecurity firm from startup to global leader — and the leadership, capital discipline, and culture required to do it right. From launching his first IT audit firm post-Enron to […]
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Embarc Collective Partners with Cybersecurity & Compliance Firm A-LIGN
Embarc Collective is excited to announce a new partnership with A-LIGN , a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm, to drive innovation and tackle key technology and cybersecurity challenges facing startups and enterprises across Florida. This innovative collaboration will unite leaders from corporates, startups, and academia through a design thinking engagement focused on developing actionable solutions […]
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Fueling What’s Next at Embarc Collective: A Look at Our Refreshed Brand
At Embarc Collective, we’ve always believed in Florida’s potential—not just as a place where startups exist, but where they thrive. Since launching our platform in 2019, we’ve supported a generation of ambitious founders who are proving that world-class companies can start—and scale—right here. And the results speak for themselves: These numbers aren’t just milestones. They’re […]
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Launching a Successful Funding Round: How Heave Raised $7M with PR Power
As startup builders, we all know raising capital isn’t just about getting the wire transfer, it’s about building momentum. A strong PR and communications strategy can shape how investors see you, attract the right talent, and set your company up for growth long after the announcement. One great example of this is Heave, a startup […]
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Lessons Learned From An Early-Stage Tech Community
I was fresh out of my first year of graduate school when I applied to Embarc Collective a little over a year ago. Like many, remote learning left me craving community, especially after years of working closely with community issues alongside passionate people looking for a challenge and solutions. My desire for community-centered work is […]
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Lessons Learned Coaching Early-Stage Tech Startups
Over the last year, I’ve had the chance to shape Tampa Bay’s newest startup hub, Embarc Collective and how it supports Tampa Bay’s startup talent. Working directly with our startup community gave me the chance to support passionate entrepreneurs at all stages across various industries (44 companies at the time of writing). Each week I […]
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Building in the Bay
I remember visiting Tampa for baseball tournaments when I was younger, but I never thought that it would be the place I called home. I was close to finishing my undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama and decided to take a trip down to Tampa to spend time with my dad. He invited me […]
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