"If there isn’t a clear problem that you’re aiming to solve, you run the risk of developing a product that’s merely nice to have. When this is the case, it’s harder to persuade people to invest their time using it, nevermind buying it."
Tampa Bay Inno • Embarc Collective member startup Sensie, which uses smartphone sensors to track movement and muscle tension for instant personalized wellness recommendations, will have its public launch in July.
Embarc Collective • Embarc Collective is excited to welcome over 20 new members of its Young Professionals Board, which profiles the relocation of tech talent to the Tampa Bay region and helps member companies access helpful tools, resources, and business connections.
Elevator Pitch: Embarc Collective is Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub. Structured as a 501c3 nonprofit, we help Florida’s startup talent build bold, scalable, thriving companies and currently support over 100 early-stage technology startups. The support from Embarc Collective is hands-on and driven by the specific goals and needs of each startup being supported. Embarc Collective operates from its 32,000 square-foot hub in downtown Tampa at 802 E. Whiting Street.
Position: Events Associate
Position Highlights: We are searching for an Event Associate who will help serve as a central node for Embarc Collective’s community events across the topics of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Events Associate will report to Embarc Collective’s Events Manager and be responsible for liaising with internal facilities staff and partner organizations to assist in the coordination of 100+ annual meetups, events, and conferences in the Embarc Collective facility.
For an early-stage founder, gathering user research can guide you towards achieving product-market fit. Not only can it spare you from costly mistakes in your product build and product roadmap, but user research also helps founders take a step back and learn how to be open to product feedback.
👂 How to Talk to Users - this guide from Y Combinator gives a framework for how to ask users questions to get you the feedback you really need.
Tampa Bay Innovation Center B2B Accelerator
This program is seeking high-impact tech startups from a broad range of industries that serve enterprise and SMB customers. Founders will engage in a rigorous program that includes coaching, design thinking, user research, and insight from industry professionals.