"That said, if the product is ready to be launched, remember that viral consumer product launches don’t just happen by accident. Instead, it’s the combination of exclusivity + platform (in many of these cases, Twitter) that can skyrocket a concept from zero to hero with the right approach."
Thoughts: Building a business is a team and family sport. Stay grounded and don't neglect the most important people in your life. At the end of the day, your partner and your family will be there for you no matter the outcome.
How to Be Anti-Racist in Your Design Process Virtual Panel on How to Be More Inclusive Within Your Innovation Process Presented by humble ventures Thursday, August 20 at 7:30PM ET (Today)
36|86 Festival Virtual Conference to Connect and Shape the Business Community of the Future Presented by Launch Tennessee Through Friday, August 28 Use 3686FEST2020 for 20% Off
Podcasts Made Personal: Artifact Makes Telling Loved One's Stories Easy Tampa Bay Inno • Artifact, a startup with ties to Tampa Bay, is turning personal stories into podcast episodes so that friends and family can capture stories and memories of their loved ones. The company has raised $500K from local and national investors including Tiger Investment Partners and Y Combinator.
Tampa Bay College Launches Program to Help Veteran-Owned Startups TBBJ • State College of Florida has launched its Veterans Business Incubator, which is open to veterans, active military, and spouses. The in-person program will kick off October 6th and will support early-stage startups.
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You've toiled over your product and are ready to finally share it publicly. How can you make sure your product launch announcement lands with the right audience, especially when you're on a bootstrapped budget? This week we focus on resources to help you make a (relevant) splash when sharing your product launch news.
📣 How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Your Product Launch - this set of tips developed by our friends at BAM is specifically tailored to the nuances of sharing your product launch story when the world for your target audience, media partners and communication channels are still in flux because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
🔎 How to Launch on Product Hunt - Product Hunt is one of the best ways for early-stage startups to get on the radar of both users and investors. The team at Casual.PM put together this guide to maximize your exposure on that platform. Go check out Pocket, Embarc Collective member company, live on Product Hunt!
PR Playbook Podcast: Writing an Effective Press Release PR expert Ronjini Joshua talks about the evolution of the press release and breaks down each component of an effective press release that will boost visibility and reinforce your key performance indicators associated with the announcement.
500 Startups Growth Program - Sales Acceleration Method
500 Startups has expanded its Growth Program with two additional Sales Acceleration Method workshops. Founders of post-launch tech-enabled startups that have not yet found Product-Market Fit are encouraged to apply.
Minority Business Accelerator 2022 Cohort Application
The Minority Business Accelerator is seeking high-growth potential Black or Hispanic-owned and operated (>51%) companies to join its upcoming cohort. Companies headquartered in Tampa Bay with a current business plan, well-defined growth strategy and an annual gross revenue of $500K+ are encouraged to apply.
The Florida Venture Forum is calling for startups to apply to present at the 2020 Early Stage Capital Conference. Selected companies will be eligible to compete for the Accelerating Innovation (AI) Award, offered by Space Florida, for cash prizes totaling $100,000 to eligible Florida companies.