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Inaugural Ganay Thompson Community Award Honors Melissa Glossup, Founder and CEO of Safety Biometrics

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1 min read · Jun 18

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Elina Omarova

Since its inception, Embarc Collective has been dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive startup community. What began with 25 member companies in 2019, has now flourished to over 100+ thriving startup companies.

At the Summer Party 2024, Embarc Collective members and their closest supporters came together to celebrate milestones of startup builders of our community. Recognizing the crucial role that community plays in every startup journey, we inaugurated a new tradition in honor of Ganay Thompson, our beloved Membership Associate. Ganay fostered a resilient and supportive environment at Embarc Collective, inspiring every startup team with her strong belief in their potential. In December 2023, our community lost Ganay Thompson to cancer. Inspired by her memory and commitment to serving our community, we aim to honor individuals who exemplify Ganay’s spirit through their passion, drive, support, and impact on the Embarc Collective startup community.

This year, we proudly present the inaugural Ganay Thompson Community Building Award to Melissa Glossup, Founder and CEO of Safety Biometrics and a member of Embarc Collective. Melissa’s continuous effort in connection-building exemplifies the spirit of this award, and we celebrate her outsized individual impact on our startup community.

“Melissa is an incredibly dedicated and inspiring entrepreneur. She’s always the first person at Embarc Collective in the mornings, eager to connect and support everyone around her. Melissa’s commitment to excellence inspires those around her to strive for their best, making her a true leader.” —Paulette Beaudoin and Scott Minniear, members of Embarc Collective.

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