"...there’s no better argument for early-stage startups’ ability to navigate the media field on their own — at least at first. When a product, message, and strategy align with a founder who can deliver it all clearly and persuasively, there’s no telling how powerful that can be."
Black Enterprise • The Minority Entrepreneurship Institute, founded by football Pro Bowler Jaylon Smith, is a seed-stage impact investing fund that hosts annual pitch competitions for Black, LatinX, and Female Founders. The 2021 Florida Showcase and Pitch Competition will be hosted on July 9 at Embarc Collective with judges Jaylon Smith, Calano Managing Partner Aaron Solano, NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks, and Embarc Collective's Allie Felix.
TBBJ • Embarc Collective member BlockSpaces, in partnership with the University of South Florida, has submitted a house bill in the Florida Senate to address food insecurity in St. Petersburg. If approved, USF will be able to launch a pilot program with blockchain technology from BlockSpaces.
Embarc Collective • Member company Ideal Agent has been a part of the Embarc Collective community since the very beginning—March 2019, to be exact. This interview highlights their team growth and transition to Embarc Collective alumni company status at the end of the month.
Elevator Pitch: We are a high-growth, venture-backed B2B SaaS company that reduces friction and builds trust between businesses. We allow users to automate the verification of insurance, licenses, and compliance docs of their business partners (e.g., vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, borrowers, tenants).
Position: Senior JavaScript Developer
Position Highlights: As a senior engineer, you will play an integral role in designing and implementing our platform from the ground up. As one of the early hires, you will have a direct influence on the culture and direction of the engineering team.
Startup founders have to be ready to be their team's spokesperson 24/7. This week at Embarc Collective, we are working on media training. Need to improve your soundbites? Consider applying for membership to Embarc Collective here.
Startup Showdown offers early-stage startups the chance to pitch investors and increase their visibility among an expanded investor network. Five finalists are selected to compete on stage in front of a panel of guest judges to win $120K.
Tampa Bay Inno's Fire Awards showcase recognizes, spotlights, and celebrates the companies, startups, organizations, executives, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders that have had a banner year within the local ecosystem.
Growing our region's startup community takes all of us. Here are quick ways you can help Embarc Collective member startups:
🌴Wellness & active travel startup Vacayou has launched a giveaway for a 3-night stay for two at Palmaïa, The House of AïA Wellness Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Enter here.
💲SpendCapital offers practical tools to help understand and improve your financial choices, save and spend smarter, and ultimately live better. Download here.
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