Ecosystem Highlight: Vanja Todorovic
Welcome to our Ecosystem Highlight series, where you’ll meet the innovators in our vast ecosystem of startup builders from across Florida, who are actively solving some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Vanja Todorovic, Founder & CEO of MelMat, which helps financial services firms automate complex workflows, take control of their data, and accelerate […]
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Florida High Tech Corridor and Embarc Collective Partner to Expand Access to Startup Growth Program Across Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — July 21, 2026 — Embarc Collective today announced a new partnership withthe Florida High Tech Corridor to expand long-term support for founders building and scaling venture-backable companies in Florida. Through the partnership, participating founders will gain access to Embarc Collective’scomprehensive support platform, including executive coaching and strategic resources, as wellas The Corridor’s […]
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Ecosystem Highlight: Eric Pinto
Welcome to our Ecosystem Highlight series, where you’ll meet the innovators in our vast ecosystem of startup builders from across Florida, who are actively solving some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Eric Pinto, Founder & CEO of Brookwell, which helps financial services firms automate complex workflows, take control of their data, and accelerate […]
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Embarc Collective is the Statewide Platform Partner for Ambition Accelerated
Founders building in HealthTech, FinTech, Dual-Use & Defense Tech or Resilience: applications are now open for Ambition Accelerated. As a Statewide Platform Partner, Embarc Collective is supporting founders across each accelerator track through coaching and programming, while also anchoring the Tampa Bay HealthTech Accelerator. Selected founders will gain access to experienced coaches, trusted advisors, market […]
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Ecosystem Highlight: Paul Evans
Welcome to our Ecosystem Highlight series, where you’ll meet the innovators in our vast ecosystem of startup builders from across Florida, who are actively solving some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Paul Evans, Founder & CEO of Pathi Health, a bilingual, AI-powered cancer navigation platform that helps underserved patients understand their records and […]
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Ecosystem Highlight: Laura Garrison
Welcome to our Ecosystem Highlight series, where you’ll meet the innovators in our vast ecosystem of startup builders from across Florida who are actively solving some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Laura Garrison, Founder & CEO of Hello World Solutions, which offers PorchLink. PorchLink is a digital phenotyping platform that uses passive signals […]
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Collaboration in Action: Compass Health and MediMotos Co Partner to Improve the Patient Care Journey
One of the greatest advantages of being part of a thriving startup ecosystem is the opportunity to build alongside other founders who understand the challenges (and opportunities) of scaling a company. That spirit of collaboration is on full display through a new partnership between Embarc Collective member company Compass Health, co-founded by Rafael Fernandes, and […]
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Ecosystem Highlight: Thomas Weld
Welcome to our Ecosystem Highlight series, where you’ll meet the innovators in our vast ecosystem of startup builders from across Florida, who are actively solving some of the world’s greatest challenges. We interviewed Thomas Weld, Founder & CEO of TICKETWIN, an AI-first ticketing platform for live music where organizers can run shows end-to-end and keep […]
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Joe Naylor Joins Embarc Collective as Digital Media & Platform Strategist
Embarc Collective is excited to welcome Joe Naylor, an Advisor at 19Y Advisors, as a Digital Media & Platform Strategist, expanding the expertise available to founders building and scaling digital products, media platforms, creator-economy businesses, and AI-enabled technologies. Joe brings more than 20 years of experience as a senior product and innovation leader across media, technology, and emerging […]
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Rachel Feinman Joins Embarc Collective’s Board of Directors
Embarc Collective is proud to welcome Rachel Feinman, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Ventures, and Digital Solutions at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), to its Board of Directors. Rachel brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, innovation, and venture development. In her current role at Tampa General Hospital, she leads […]
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