Fueling What’s Next at Embarc Collective: A Look at Our Refreshed Brand
At Embarc Collective, we’ve always believed in Florida’s potential—not just as a place where startups exist, but where they thrive. Since launching our platform in 2019, we’ve supported a generation of ambitious founders who are proving that world-class companies can start—and scale—right here. And the results speak for themselves: These numbers aren’t just milestones. They’re […]
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From Foundation to Scale: A Look at Embarc Collective’s 2024 Impact & What’s Ahead
Embarc Collective CEO Tim Holcomb shares how Tampa Bay startups are achieving a 96% survival rate—double the national average—and outlines his vision for transforming regional success into lasting economic impact through enhanced coaching, community building, and strategic connections.
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Embarc Collective Launch Corporate Partnership Program, Starting with Reliaquest
Today marks an exciting milestone for our Tampa tech ecosystem as we launch Embarc Collective’s Corporate Partnership Program with ReliaQuest as our inaugural partner. This program represents the next chapter in our evolution – creating powerful connections between our 135+ innovative startups and established industry leaders. By bringing these worlds together, we’re building an ecosystem […]
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A Sincere Thank You Through a Semi-Brief History of Embarc Collective
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 […]
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Leadership transition at Embarc Collective ushers in a new phase of growth
Globally recognized startup incubator will build on its successful foundation to become the leading organization for entrepreneurship in the Southeast U.S. TAMPA, Fla. – Aug. 29, 2024– Embarc Collective today announced the appointment of its next CEO, Dr. Tim R. Holcomb, an experienced entrepreneur and educator with over 35 years spent building and supporting high-growth […]
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Embarc Collective Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary of Supporting Florida Entrepreneurs
Startup building is hard. It takes drive, focus, and resilience to endure the ups and downs when a startup entrepreneur. As Embarc Collective’s coaching and support reaches its fifth anniversary, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate the companies that have survived the 5-year milestone along with us. Read in Inc. why entrepreneurs building at […]
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Embarc Collective welcomes the 2024-2026 Young Professionals Board class
Partnership is at the core of creating better conditions for startup success. Since 2021, young professionals in Tampa Bay’s corporate community have played a crucial role in supporting Embarc Collective’s member companies through the Young Professionals Board. Embarc Collective is excited to welcome the 2024-2026 Young Professionals Board class who will serve as advocates for […]
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Celebrating Excellence
The Embarc Collective team’s standards are high. Our team executes with excellence across all facets of the organization. As we start 2024, I am excited to share that two of our team members are being recognized for their growth throughout their tenure at Embarc Collective and their impact on our organization’s mission to help the […]
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International Women’s Day @ Embarc Collective: Living a Life Beyond Likes
Embarc Collective celebrated International Women’s Day with Isa Watson, co-founder and CEO of Squad and author of the recently released book, Life Beyond Likes, and Danielle Jackson, host of the Friend Forward podcast and owner of TELL Public Relations. Life Beyond Likes digs into how to place less importance on what we see on social media and […]
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Welcoming the Incoming Class of the Young Professionals Board
Today, we are excited to announce our 2023 – 2024 class of Young Professionals Board members. These individuals have committed to creating a bridge between the established business world and the emerging startups building at Embarc Collective. The objective of the Young Professionals Board is to create a vibrant network of opportunities for Embarc Collective […]
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