This week: Supporting Black entrepreneurship, Tampa's SiteZeus partners with Checkers & Rally's, Tampa-based startup platform now on SAP® App Center
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Open Opportunities: We believe entrepreneurship is a great equalizer. We strive to open doors for our entrepreneurs by fostering an inclusive and collaborative community where founders with high-impact ideas, discipline and drive are supported in transforming their vision into reality.
"Open Opportunities" is one of four core organizational values for Embarc Collective. What connects the individuals of our team is that we are all passionate that entrepreneurship gives us the opportunity to solve the world's most pressing issues.
With systemic inequities in society becoming increasingly apparent following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbrey and Breonna Taylor, our resolution to address these issues is even more pronounced.
Here is our commitment:
We commit to listen and learn and then amplify the voices driving change for the better.
We commit to championing solutions that support change and continually assess that we are doing enough.
We commit that we will turn our organization's core value - Open Opportunities - into measurable actions in our community because #BlackLivesMatter.
We all have a responsibility and an opportunity—how you run and build your company is a strong reflection of how you are helping to create an equitable world. Entrepreneurs have incredible power and influence to drive positive change. From how they hire teams, to how they present their business to the world, to how they treat stakeholders are all reflections of the future world they want to create.
Your role in pushing progress will be highly individual. We encourage you to take this time to learn, support and reflect on the individual ways you can make positive change.
The Embarc Collective Team
In this issue, we've curated a list of resources to help you take action in fighting for equality. Consider shopping, connecting with and supporting these incredible businesses, founders and causes. Your buying power and support can truly make a difference.
Business Directories
🔎 Green Book of Tampa Bay - a directory of Black-owned businesses in Tampa Bay and information on African-American cultural sites, Black artists and Black-owned businesses in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties
📰 People of Color in Tech - an online publication telling the stories and thoughts of people of color in tech
👩🏿💻 👨🏿💻 Black Founder List - a list of US-based, venture-backed Black founders you can connect with
🏢 5508 Business Incubator - a Tampa-based small business incubator that offers a professional environment, affordable commercial space and networking opportunities for minority business owners
⚖️ Tech Dollars Matching for Justice - highlighting some of the active “will match your contributions” efforts from the tech community
TBBW Virtual Connect: Listen to Learn and Lead A Virtual Discussion with Tampa Bay African American Leaders on Inclusive Leadership Presented by TBBW Magazine Thursday June 4 at 4:30PM ET (Today)
Virtual Fireside Chat with Inbal Arieli Discussion about the Wild Success of Israel's Startup Ecosystem Presented by Further Faster Tuesday, June 8 at 12PM ET
Synapse Converge A Digital Interactive Conference with Programming, Networking and Other Resources Presented by Synapse Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11
LMHQ x Womxn Owning It: Inside Red Antler A Virtual Coffee Break Highlighting Brooklyn-Based Branding Studio Red Antler Presented by LMHQ and Womxn Owning It Thursday, June 11 at AM ET
'Tsunami of Interest": Immertec Wants to Lead the Change in Telehealth During Coronavirus TBBJ • At the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, Immertec received a wave of interest for its real-time 3D virtual reality communications platform that allows professionals to seamlessly train, consult and observe anytime, anywhere. In this piece, reporter Lauren Coffey profiles Immertec CEO Erik Maltais' journey during that time.
COI Energy Optimizer Platform Is Now Available on SAP® App Center Business Wire • Earlier this week, COI Energy announced that the COI Energy Optimizer platform is now available on SAP® App Center, the digital marketplace for SAP partner offerings. The energy optimization software and insights platform integrates with SAP Cloud Platform to deliver an energy on-demand marketplace that enables utilities, grid operators and businesses to trade and gift energy capacity to improve efficiency in buildings.
Checkers & Rally's Taps SiteZeus for Nationwide Expansions QSR Magazine • Tampa-based SiteZeus, a leading location intelligence platform that provides multi-unit brands the confidence they need to make accurate, location-based decisions, announced earlier this week a partnership with Checkers & Rally's drive-thru restaurant chains. Checkers & Rally's will leverage SiteZeus' A.I. powered, subscription-based platform to further expand its thriving portfolio, while making critical market planning decisions.
Tech-Loaded Accelerators Support Startup Companies’ Success CDW • Embarc Collective partner CDW, the leading provider of technology products and services for business, government and education, recently highlighted the technology outfitted in the Tampa Bay startup hub.
Elevator Pitch: An online notarization company that allows you to sign and notarize your documents online, anytime, anywhere.
Position: Human Resources Manager
Position Highlights: eNotaryLog is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join its growing team. This role will be responsible for managing the on-boarding process, recruiting process and assure the company is compliant with HR policies and procedures. The Human Resources Manager will also maintain accuracy of employee records, work with payroll and assist the management team.
When building inclusive and diverse companies, it is important to create a fair and just culture where all members of the team feel welcomed, appreciated and are in a position to grow, both personally and professionally. Here are a few resources to help you think about the way you're building your company culture and carrying out inclusive practices.
💸 Andreessen Horowitz Talent x Opportunity Fund (TxO) - a new fund that seeks to identify uniquely talented entrepreneurs who are under resourced and provide them with training and network connections to succeed; first cohort 2020
Analytics in the Age of Coronavirus with Mark Engelen of RxLive In this episode, host Jason Grinstead, CEO of Metasense, interviews Embarc Collective member company RxLive on the impact of its network of telehealth pharmacists and the behavioral insights that drive enhanced health outcomes and cost savings.
Black Founder Startup Grant SoGal Foundation and Winky Lux have teamed up to make a small step towards progress by providing at least (2) $10K cash grants to Black women and non-binary entrepreneurs. Awardees will also receive tactical help navigating the fundraising environment at large so that they will have a more equitable opportunity at scaling the next billion-dollar idea. They will also receive lifetime “ask-me-anything” access to the SoGal Foundation and SoGal Ventures teams. Deadline: Rolling Applications Apply Here
Mozilla's Fix-The-Internet Incubator Mozilla is offering three incubator programs to help builders create technologies that shape the internet. All three programs offered this summer are backed with Mozilla mentorship, provide access to their mentorship network and offers weekly cadences and resources. Deadline: June 8 Apply Here
Target Takeoff Accelerator Target Takeoff is an abbreviated accelerator with a product-centric focus. Takeoff is an opportunity for founders to deepen their retail know-how without having to make the 3- to 4-month commitment of a traditional accelerator. With both virtual and face-to-face workshops and mentoring, Target will work with you on launching and scaling to help your brand accelerate its market readiness. Deadline: June 8 Apply Here
Go-To-Market Bootcamp for Founders Bowery Capital and Silicon Valley Bank have launched applications for their free virtual go-to-market bootcamp Accelerate. Accelerate covers sales, marketing, hiring and fundraising in a weekly workshop environment. B2B founders and leaders who are currently focused on their go-to-market strategy and are excited to both learn and share learnings with their peers in a workshop environment are encouraged to apply. Deadline: June 10 Apply Here
USF Connect Student Innovation Incubator The USF Connect Student Innovation Incubator helps turn current USF students' business ideas into reality by providing top-notch resources. Student ventures with scalable, commercial potential are given access to high-tech, collaborative office space and are paired with industry mentors, subject matter experts and community corporate partners to develop business plans and market-testable products and services. University of South Florida students with a startup idea are encouraged to apply. Deadline: September 25 Apply Here
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