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News

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 […]

December 17, 2024 • 12 min read

Featured Founders

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. […]

December 10, 2024 • 12 min read

Coaching

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 […]

December 10, 2024 • 12 min read

Featured Founders

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 Mike McIntosh of Hipstr, a marketplace-as-a-service platform disrupting a $2.1 Trillion industry at the intersection of events, media, and experiential marketing with a highly scalable low-cost […]

October 22, 2024 • 12 min read

News

Talent is the most valuable asset in any business. At Embarc Collective, we recognize that developing and nurturing talent is crucial not only for our member startups but for the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. That’s why we’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the Genspiration Foundation, aimed at equipping the next generation of entrepreneurial talent with […]

October 15, 2024 • 12 min read

Featured Founders

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 […]

October 15, 2024 • 12 min read

Event Recaps

Less than 2% of women entrepreneurs secured venture capital investment in 2023. This is not a typo; this is how alarming the disparity in funding for women entrepreneurs is. To address this critical issue, Embarc Collective, with the support of our presenting sponsor, RSM, and program supporter, Hillsborough County EDi2, hosted a special screening of […]

October 1, 2024 • 12 min read

Research

Southeast Capital Landscape Report 2024 The Most Comprehensive Investor Database in the Southeast Build In SE and Embarc Collective are thrilled to present an updated report on investor growth trends in the Southeast. This analysis spans ten states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Since launching the […]

September 24, 2024 • 12 min read

Event RecapsEvents

TGH Ventures and Embarc Collective partnered to create the Tampa Bay Healthtech Meetup with a mission to gather seasoned industry leaders, startup builders, investors, and community members for in-depth conversations on major healthtech trends. Our Q3 Healthtech Meetup was focused on advancements in mental and behavioral healthcare, featuring Johnny Crowder, Founder & CEO of Cope […]

September 10, 2024 • 12 min read

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