"Did you know that almost a quarter of startups go under because they do not have the right team? If you want to attract the best candidates for the job and improve your reach and outcomes, then you need to have a strong and appealing employer brand."

—Kewal Kapoor on the importance of employer branding for startups

Founder: Matt Redler

Company: Panther

Thoughts: I get to live and work wherever I want in the world. Tampa Bay is my home because of its beauty, community, and growth.

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AWS Startup Workshops

Get Answers on Infrastructure and Engineering from an AWS Solutions Architect

Presented by AWS

Thursday, August 26th at 12PM ET

UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE Tampa Bay Conference

Illuminating, Educating, and Inspiring You to Reach Your Fullest Potential

Presented by Unlock Your Future

Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29

SVB x Floodgate Incubator Workshop Series

Workshop for Underrepresented Founders Building Scalable Businesses

Presented by Silicon Valley Bank and Floodgate Fund

Starts September 14

Commissioner, Startup Community Share Thoughts on New Legislation to Increase Access to Capital

St. Pete Catalyst • TiE Tampa Bay hosted a conversation at Embarc Collective with Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Russell Weigel about proposed legislation to increase avenues for startup capital in Florida.

Cope Notes: The Pocket Tool for Post-Covid Re-Entry Anxiety

Yahoo! Finance • Embarc Collective member Johnny Crowder outlined the impact of his company Cope Notes, which combines peer-generated support and positive psychology to train the brain to think healthier thoughts.

Tampa Bay Companies Raised Nearly $50M in July

Tampa Bay Inno • Embarc Collective member company ProCredEx was among the local companies that closed funding in July. ProCredEx raised $4.6M in a round led by Spectrum Health Ventures and Martin Ventures.

Company: Talinity

Elevator Pitch: We're changing the way everyone finds a job and hires with a pay-it-forward philosophy. Join an incredible team: smart, collaborative and fun.

Position: Senior React Native Software Engineer

Position Highlights: We are looking for a Senior React Native software engineer and are open to salary discussions based on expertise and range of skills (technical and soft skills) and contract versus an employee.

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This week at Embarc Collective we are hosting a member workshop on building a strong employer brand, which is a critical need for startups regardless of where they are in the recruitment process.

📌 How to Boost Employer Branding for Startups - this guide outlines why employer branding is necessary and outlines tactics for startups to implement within their own companies.

🗂️ 5 Do’s and Don'ts When Building a Successful Employer Branding Strategy -

🚀 Embarc Collective Jobs Page - learn about open opportunities at Embarc Collective member companies.

Minority Business Accelerator Application

The Tampa Bay Chamber's Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) is seeking high-growth potential Black and Hispanic businesses with gross revenue of $500K+ to participate in their 2023 Cohort.

Deadline: September 15

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Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Virtual Pitch Competition

Are you currently enrolled as a University or College student? Do you have a business idea—or—are you the founder of a business with revenues? If you answered yes, you qualify to compete in the nation’s largest, long-standing pitch competition, now in its 38th year.

Deadline: September 17

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2021 Startup of the Year® Community

This is an opportunity for early-stage startups and founding teams from across all verticals to join the 2021 Startup of the Year worldwide community. If you've raised less than $5M in funding and have a functional prototype, consider applying.

Deadline: September 31

Apply Here