"A big part of startup life is getting things turned around quickly, and freelancers are well-suited to this."

—Connor Bilboe on why hiring freelancers helps your startup grow

Founder: Will Sitton

Company: SlipSeat

Thoughts: We’re opening up shop in Tampa because the business climate is excellent for what we do, the local talent is outstanding, the cost is comparatively low, and the community at large is very supportive. Not to mention, it’s just a terrific place to be if you like beaches, seafood, or professional sports!

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CMO Peer Panel

How to Stretch Every Marketing Dollar When You’re the Only Marketing Lead

Presented by BAM

Wednesday, September 1 at 3PM ET (TODAY)

2021 Early Stage Capital Conference

Meet and Engage with the Angel Investor Community in Florida

Presented by Florida Venture Forum

October 7-8, 2021

Synapse Orlando

Annual Gathering for Doers, Creators, Innovators, Thought Leaders in Orlando

Presented by Synapse Florida

Friday, October 15, 2021

Council Post: Emerging Tech Cities In The U.S.

Forbes • Tampa has been named the top emerging tech city, supported by the efforts of Water Street Tampa, Florida Funders, Embarc Collective, among others.

This Is Why Companies Like Xero Are Hiring Heads Of Well-Being

Forbes • Embarc Collective has been profiled for its focus on supporting startup founders in keeping their mental wellness a priority as they build their ventures.

Tampa Real Estate Tech Company Kicks Off Eight-Figure Deal

TBBJ • Ideal Agent, an Embarc Collective alumni member, announced that they have secured Incenter LLC as its lead investor for its Series A round. 

Company: Pocket

Elevator Pitch: Pocket Network is the leading decentralized blockchain infrastructure protocol designed to connect DApps to a distributed network of full-node operators who are incentivized to maintain uptime and correctness of data.

Position: Marketing Director

Position Highlights: We are looking for an experienced Marketing Director to supercharge growth across the network.

Apply Here

This week Embarc Collective is launching its inaugural Freelancer program, which helps Tampa Bay-based freelance talent learn the best ways to engage with startups across the world. Accordingly, today we are sharing resources to ensure startups and freelancers know how to best work together.

❓ Should a Startup Use Freelancers? - tips and watch-outs on how to best leverage freelance talent.

📌 Do You Need Freelancers or Co-founders for Technology Startups? - we don't go a week without addressing this question.

🔎 A Startup’s Guide to Hiring Talent: Freelancers vs Agency - there is a multitude of ways to bring talent to your team, this guide explores how to think through freelancer v. agency.

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

Apply Here

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

Apply Here

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