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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.

08
DEC
Tampa Java User Group
Identifying and Fixing Issues in Code Using AI Based Tools
Public Event     DEC 08, 2025    |    5:30 pm - 8:45 pm     Embarc Collective

In this presentation, Tampa Java User Group will use AI based tools to detect issues in code, using multiple examples, and apply automated fixes and will reason about our approach and the change.

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09
DEC
Computer Coach Training Center
5th Annual End of Year Tech Extravaganza Meetup
Public Event     DEC 09, 2025    |    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm     Embarc Collective

Join us for the 5th Annual End of Year Tech Meetup, where local Meetup groups from across Tampa Bay will gather to celebrate the year’s achievements, connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, and support our community.

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10
DEC
Tampa General Hospital’s TGH Ventures
Q4 HealthTech Meetup: Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Public Event     DEC 10, 2025    |    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm     Embarc Collective

Join us as we bring our community together to hear from top healthcare thought leaders on Cybersecurity in Healthcare

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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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Embarc Collective and EX3 Labs Partner to Expand Corporate Access to Innovation, Emerging Technology and Talent in Florida

Embarc Collective, Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub with a peer community of 300 founders and cofounders of 135+ early-stage tech startups and growth companies, has partnered with EX3 Labs, a leading-edge, multi-disciplinary professional services firm at the intersection of strategy, design and technology. Together, they are unveiling The Digital Suite Tampa, a new state-of-the-art space for […]

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Featured Founder: Khylir Patton

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 Khylir Patton of IYA Inc., a company that transforms how businesses interact with their customers through AI chatbots and voice assistants, built with enterprise-grade […]

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2025 Southeast Capital Landscape Report

Southeast Capital Landscape Report 2025 Introduction The Southeast Capital Landscape is a database first launched in 2019 to bring visibility and clarity to the venture ecosystem across the Southeastern United States. By cataloging the region’s active venture firms and pairing that database with analysis of major trends, our reports help investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders […]

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