"…if the product is ready to be launched, remember that viral consumer product launches don’t just happen by accident. Instead, it’s the combination of exclusivity + platform (in many of these cases, Twitter) that can skyrocket a concept from zero to hero with the right approach."

—Gaby Goldberg and Jordan Odinsky on the effects of hype and exclusivity on launch strategies

Founder: Joe Wilson

Company: PRx

Thoughts: Regularly remind yourself of the reasons you are pursuing this venture in the first place.

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Life Ignited: Accelerating Your Business

Tips, Tech, and Strategies to Improve Your Business

Presented by Life Ignited

Thursday, August 4 at 6:30PM at Embarc Collective

KushCon

Learn about the Emerging Hemp Industry

Presented by Kush (an Embarc Collective member company)

Saturday, August 6 - Sunday, August 7

Global Pitch Competition for Women

Local Pitch Competition for Global Accelerator

Presented by TiE Tampa Bay

Wednesday, August 17 at 5PM at Embarc Collective

Interested in hosting an event at Embarc Collective? Reach out here.

Tech Company with MLB, Google, and Jeff Vinik as Investors Taps Tampa as HQ

Tampa Bay Inno • Embarc Collective member company, Satisfi Labs, has moved its headquarters to Tampa.

CROOW Named Top 10 Collaboration Technology Solutions Providers for 2022

EIN News • CROOW, an Embarc Collective member company, was recently recognized by CIO Applications.

Final Ranking of This Year's Fast 50

TBBJ • Congrats to Embarc Collective alumni member, Ideal Agent, for topping the Fast 50 list with almost 3,000% revenue growth from 2019-2021.

Company: Embarc Collective

Elevator Pitch: As Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub, we help Tampa Bay’s startup talent build bold, scalable, thriving companies.

Position: Operations Associate (Entry Level)

Highlights: As our team’s Operations Associate, you will serve in a newly-defined, critical role providing support for the financial, operational, and administrative functions of our organization. You will aid us in building out and fortifying our infrastructure in support of our mission, helping us to drive efficiency, identify and address organizational needs, and ensure fiscal and administrative compliance.

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Learn more about all open jobs from startups at Embarc Collective here.

You've toiled over your product and are ready to finally share it publicly. How can you make sure your product launch announcement lands with the right audience, especially when you're on a bootstrapped budget? This week we focus on resources to help you make a (relevant) splash when sharing your product launch news.

🌊 How to Make a Splash with Your Next Launch Announcement - follow these guidelines to break through the noise with your announcement.

📣 15 Inspiring Product Launch Announcement Email Examples - generate ideas for your product announcement with this set of email examples.

🔎 How to Launch on Product Hunt - Product Hunt is one of the best ways for early-stage startups to get on the radar of both users and investors. The team at Casual.PM put together this guide to maximize your exposure on that platform.

Inno Under 25

Tampa Bay Inno is seeking honorees for its 25 Under 25 awards. Any local startup founder, innovator, or leader that is 25 years old or younger is eligible.

Deadline: August 7

Apply Here

Venture Atlanta Application

Startups can apply to present at Venture Atlanta in October, which is the region’s largest venture conference gathering together more than 1,200 entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and students for a high-caliber, 2-day conference.

Deadline: August 12

Apply Here