MassChallenge Virtual Startup Showcase Meet 200+ Startups From Around the World Including Tampa-Based COI Energy Services Presented by MassChallenge Thursday, July 16 through Friday, July 17
Tampa-Based Cybersecurity Startup Receives Investment from Lakeland Investment Group JustProtect • Lakeland Venture Investments has made an undisclosed six-figure investment in Tampa-based cybersecurity company JustProtect.The Embarc Collective member company will use the recent investment to continue focusing on customer acquisition and expansion.
Elevator Pitch: A platform that combines peer support and positive psychology to help improve mental and emotional health.
Position: Independent Sales Representative
Position Highlights: Cope Notes is searching for skilled sales representatives who are passionate about making the world a better place by improving the mental and emotional health of youth and adults worldwide. This role will be responsible for prospecting and qualifying leads, closing deals to meet and exceed sales quotas, developing strong relationships with customers, and maintaining a pipeline of prospects.
This week we've compiled resources to help you think about all things related to product development. From managing risk as you make product decisions to how you should spell out the value proposition your product offers to customers.
📈 Managing Risk with NASA's Risk Matrix - a great framework to help with decision making in complex situations, when determining how to add new features or when starting a new project
How to Start Product-Led Growth with Wes Bush In a recent episode of BUILD, a podcast by OpenView Venture Partners, Founder of the Product-Led Institute Wes Bush shares how startups can begin to build a model of product-led growth including lowering customer acquisition costs and ensuring you're targeting the right customer.
Product Club Applications The Product Club is a product mentorship program for early-stage startups. Participants will receive mentorship from renowned product leaders in the industry who've supported the teams at Uber, Google, Twitter, Facebook, Snap, Slack, Adobe and more. Founders are also able to collaborate with top product designers for free.
TechWomen Rising Accelerator Tampa Bay Wave has opened applications for its TechWomen Rising accelerator, a 90-day program designed for women-led startups enabled by technology. Powered by JPMorgan Chase, the accelerator led by Tampa Bay Wave will provide business development training and intensive mentorship from leaders in the startup industry. Program members will also leverage Embarc Collective coaches to identify and measure key business milestones, while also gaining access to both organizations’ large network of investors. Deadline: July 21 Apply Here
Reshaping Health Access Challenge Florida Blue and parent company GuideWell have launched the Reshaping Health Access Challenge and are now accepting submissions. The Reshaping Health Access Challenge is a four-month competition that seeks organizations with novel approaches to enabling access to quality, affordable health care and health education to populations and communities in Florida experiencing high levels of health inequity. Applicants showing the most potential will be selected to compete in one of four regional pitch competitions taking place in Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami this Fall. Due to social distancing restrictions in response to COVID-19, the regional pitch competitions will be hosted virtually. Awards range from $5,000 to $40,000. Deadline: July 24 Apply Here
Fueled by Purpose Micro Grant Application Fueled by Purpose micro grant is seeking women business owners to apply for a $500 grant. Every Monday beginning April 20, 2020, one $500 grant winner will be randomly selected from grant applications submitted the week prior. Grant winners will be contacted via email and announced on My Founder Story’s website and social media. Applications are limited to one entry per week per business and business owner. Deadline: Rolling Apply Here
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