"This is really a shot in the arm when the community needs it most...Every community in the country would love to be hosting this Super Bowl right now with how their tourism and hospitality industries have been impacted by the pandemic. That we’re the ones who get it is really important."

—Rob Higgins on a how Tampa Bay is juggling a Super Bowl and a pandemic

Founder: Chris Krimitsos

Company: Podfest Expo

Thoughts: The lack of resources is not your greatest weakness. It's in that lack that you find out how resourceful you can be to get to where you need to go.

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Slicing the Pie

Learn about How to Track Ownership with the Slicing the Pie Methodology

Presented by InLabs@HCC and Operation Startup

Monday, February 8 at 4PM ET

The Future of Women and Girls in Science

A Conversation with Dr. Talithia Williams

Presented by Women’s Conference of Florida

Thursday, February 11 at 4PM ET

The M&A Exit: Preparing for and Understanding the Sale of a Business

Hear an Overview of the Types and Features of an M&A Transaction

Presented by USF CONNECT

Thursday, February 18 at 11AM ET

Tampa Startup Accepted to Prestigious Techstars Boulder Accelerator

Tampa Bay Inno • Embarc Collective member Defynance has been accepted to Techstars Boulder. Defynance is redefining the student loan repayment process through its refinancing marketplace that uses machine learning & artificial intelligence to deliver innovative income share agreements.

'Intern from Home,' Created by Brown Graduates, Sees Growth During Pandemic

The Brown Daily Herald • Intern from Home, an Embarc Collective partner, has helped member companies source talent for internships from around the world. Last summer, Intern from Home helped Embarc Collective members fill 40% of open internship opportunities.

Meet the Inaugural Embarc Collective Young Professionals Board

Embarc Collective • We are excited to announce the 21 members of the Embarc Collective inaugural Young Professionals Board. This is a group of high-potential professionals from across Tampa Bay with diverse backgrounds and industry experience. This group will engage more deeply with the future of Tampa Bay and the growing startup community, with a specific focus on creating a vibrant network of opportunities for top talent for Embarc Collective member companies and leaders in the business community.

Company: Leasecake

Elevator Pitch: Leasecake is the Operating System for lease and location management. We’re a global award-winning solution to easily track every time-sensitive, business-critical event in a SaaS platform helping business owners get ahead of the hundreds of location-related events impacting their operations. 

Position: Customer Success Manager

Position Highlights: Your primary focus as our Customer Success Manager will be working directly with customers to ensure their success while using our platform.

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We're very excited for Tampa to host Super Bowl LV this Sunday! This game will make history as the first team to play Super Bowl in their home stadium and as the first Super Bowl with a woman chosen to officiate. This week, we're focused on all things Tampa Bay, Tech and Super Bowl. Go Bucs!

🏝️ Guide: Super Bowl x Tech - For startups, investors and other builders coming to Tampa Bay for Super Bowl LV, Embarc Collective put together this Super Bowl x Tech Guide to help you feel at home as you visit this region we all love.

🏈 Behind the Scenes at the Super Bowl: Tech Edition - Learn about the new technologies, both on and off the field, that will be a part of Super Bowl LV.

📱A First Look Inside the Super Bowl Experience in Tampa - If you're in the Tampa Bay Area, visit the NFL's Super Bowl Experience, including its Technology Village.

Smart Footballs to Contact Tracing: Preparing for the Big Game

This clip by NFL Player Clay Matthews and CNET Reporter Kara Tsuboi outlines the new technologies that players employ to optimize their game.

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Synapse Innovation Awards

The inaugural Synapse Innovation Awards will recognize leaders driving innovation, promoting our community’s values of equity and inclusivity, and making a positive impact for their community. Innovation showcases will give visibility to those working hard and making an impact. Industry experts, leaders, and the Synapse community will select the winners.

Deadline: February 5

Nominate Here

Google for Startups Founders Academy

This is a virtual immersive six-month program for promising Black, Latinx, and veteran-led tech startups based in the U.S. Selected founders will participate in a series of cohort-based workshops and receive customized hands-on support across a wide range of topics including sales, strategy, hiring, and fundraising.

Deadline: February 9

Apply Here

5508 Business Accelerator Application

A collaboration between THAPGroup and the City of Tampa, this virtual program will guide founders through operations planning, government procurement, branding and marketing, and how to pitch to financial and banking professionals.

Deadline: March 31

Apply Here

Growing our region's startup community takes all of us. Here are quick ways you can help Embarc Collective member startups:

• 💲Grifin allows you to buy stock where you shop. You can now download Grifin for iOS.
• ✈️ Wanderseat's Mistake Fare Tool helps you find the best deals on flights. You can download for iOS or Android.