Find your place in Florida’s
 startup community

Embarc Collective’s programs are where Florida’s startup leaders come together to solve challenges, share strategic insights and build lasting connections. Whether you’re building, scaling, or supporting innovation, there’s a program designed for you.

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Join the founders, investors and thought leaders building Florida’s startup future for
tactical discussions, founder deep dives, growth workshops, and more.

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Embarc Collective & EX3 Labs
Innovator Roundtable: Turning Systemic Obstacles into Shared Strategies
Public Event     FEB 19, 2026    |    8:30 am - 10:00 am     Embarc Collective

​Join a select group of Tampa’s corporate innovators and leaders for an intimate discussion. This is a collaborative series where we dismantle the real-world hurdles.

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TLF/Tampa Bay
TLF Tampa Bay: The State of Venture Capital in 2026
Public Event     FEB 19, 2026    |    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm     Embarc Collective

Join TLF for a candid conversation on the state of venture capital in 2026. This panel will offer on‑the‑ground perspectives on where capital is flowing, how investors are assessing opportunities, and what today’s environment means for founders raising their next round.

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Fidara Legal, PLLC
You Have An Idea..Now What?
Public Event     FEB 20, 2026    |    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm     Embarc Collective

Discussing all things business law, IP, and privacy law. This event is in-person only and is not streamed live or available afterwards.

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Our programs
Programs created by builders,
for builders

You're way past generic startup advice. At Embarc Collective, you'll find programs that deliver the strategic depth that serious builders, investors, and industry leaders need to make meaningful impact.

Builder Series

Get exclusive access to the leadership insights most founders never hear. These intimate quarterly sessions connect you directly to the CEOs, innovators, and executives shaping Florida’s business landscape.

  • Learn scaling fundamentals through conversations with founders who’ve navigated hypergrowth successfully
  • Get honest perspectives on what it takes to delight customers and build high performing teams
  • Connect with fellow builders who are as serious about growth and leadership as you are
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Tampa Bay Healthtech Meetup

Tampa Bay is becoming a healthtech powerhouse. Join quarterly conversations with the startup founders, investors, innovators, and leaders shaping the region’s $2.4 billion healthcare economy, powered by Embarc Collective and TGH Ventures.

  • Learn proven strategies for selling into healthcare systems, hiring specialized talent, and securing funding
  • Get industry-specific insights from operators who’ve navigated complex industry dynamics
  • Build your professional network with the founders, investors, and executives driving healthcare innovation forward
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Investor Summits

The complete capital journey for Florida’s most ambitious founders. Two distinct summits designed to match breakthrough companies with the right investors at exactly the right stage of growth.

Angel Investing Summit

Where early-stage startups meet angels who believe in breakthrough ideas before anyone else can see them.

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Venture Capital and Growth Equity Summit

Where proven founders connect with VCs and growth equity partners fueling the Southeast's next category leaders.

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Glaring Gap Summit

Where Florida’s women learn startup investing. Six years running, this intensive investor education event has trained 250+ women across the state, creating a powerful network of female leaders influencing where capital flows in our tech ecosystem.

  • Learn tactical skills in due diligence, valuations, and venture math from proven female operators
  • Get hands-on practice analyzing real startup pitches and writing investment memos
  • Build lasting relationships with women committed to advancing in startup investing and ecosystem building
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Partner with us to create events that attract the builders, funders, and industry leaders shaping Tampa Bay's tech ecosystem. From tactical workshops to exclusive networking experiences, we help you build strategic relationships with the companies worth knowing.

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Featured Founder: Rafael Fernandes

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 Rafael Fernandes of Compass Health, a patient-centric care coordination and navigation service. Compass Health helps individuals and families access high-quality specialists, manage appointments, with […]

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Embarc Collective Teams Up with Spontivly

Embarc Collective has helped shape the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem since launching in 2019, creating a founder community where ambitious builders can start, grow, and scale in Florida. Over the years, Embarc Collective member-companies have achieved a 96% survival rate, created 1,200+ high-paying tech and tech-enabled jobs, and raised more than $600M in angel, venture, […]

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Featured Founder: Travis Weathers

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 Travis Weathers of VTEM Labs, a service-disabled veteran-owned company that provides software and logistics support for continuous threat exposure management, penetration testing, incident response, […]

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