Tampa Bay Freelancers

Become Well-Versed
In Startup Speak

Want to specialize your freelance business to support high-growth startups? Want to build a playbook for scoping typical projects, pricing your work, and prospecting new customers in the startup community?

Tampa Bay Freelancers: take your business to the next level with the Freelancer Program—a curated 4-week workshop-style course from the startup operators of Embarc Collective.

Topics We’ll Cover

Startup Optimization

Learn how to position yourself for startup freelance work and build a playbook for scoping typical startup projects.

Effective Project Communication

Become well-versed in “startup speak” to effectively win over clients and deliver on your projects.

Getting Paid

Startups have limited budgets, and creative payment plans can maximize your ROI (equity, anyone?). Learn how to get paid and evolve your pricing as your startup clients evolve, too.

Planning for Future Growth

Learn how to prospect new startup clients and build a talent roadmap that helps you scale.

Freelancer Talent Directory

Become a part of our exclusive Freelancer Talent Directory to promote your work among our national network of investors, startup support organizations, and a community of 125+ member companies hungry to leverage vetted freelance talent 
like you.

Freelance Directory

What Our Freelancers Think

Imani Lee

Founder, Imani Lee Creative

Micro creative agency providing high-quality videography and photography services

“Embarc Collective’s freelancer program opened my eyes to ways that I could improve my efficiencies, systems, and processes to better support startups. The program was fun, engaging, and informational. As a Black freelancer, I felt welcomed by Embarc Collective’s diverse knowledgeable team. They felt like family and I’ll forever be appreciative.”

Khadijah Khan

Cofounder, Resovere

Learn how we can solve your web challenges with seamless and sophisticated solutions.

“Embarc Collective’s freelancer program was an invaluable experience that significantly improved my understanding of business operations within the startup ecosystem.  I honed my efficiency, streamlined my processes, and gained crucial insights. The diverse and knowledgeable team at Embarc Collective made me feel like an integral part of their community, providing mentorship and support. This journey with startups has been a catalyst for my professional growth and played a pivotal role in my development.”

Who Is This Course For?

Currently a Freelancer

You currently own a freelance or sole proprietor business that is currently a team of 1-3 based in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

Clear Priorities

You come to the table with a clear understanding of your current challenges and goals to bring your freelance business to the next level.

Desire to Work With Startups

You are interested in growing your business to work with tech and tech-enabled startups, but have had little experience working with them to date.

Join Us

Be a part of Tampa Bay’s freelancer community supporting early-stage startups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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