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For the milestone 100th episode of Presentation Hell, we are thrilled to feature Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, where Presentation Hell was brought to life. Under her leadership, Embarc Collective has become a dynamic hub for startups, driving Tampa's growth as a key entrepreneurial ecosystem. Prior to this, Lakshmi made waves in Chicago as Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at 1871, the world's #1 university-affiliated business incubator.With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a background that spans Procter & Gamble, Time Inc., and Prophet Brand Strategy, Lakshmi is a recognized expert in growth strategy. Join us as she shares her journey, insights, and vision for the future of startups and innovation.This Podcast is Sponsored by Shufflrr, Shufflrr is AI for Presentations

Episode #90 Featuring Greg Jones and his wife, Laura, the founders of CUP (Coffee Uniting People), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization formed to provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They currently employ approximately 40 individuals with some form of intellectual or developmental disability, with over 30 who have applied for employment across both of their Tampa locations at 802 E. Whiting St. and 3408 S. Dale Mabry.Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra speaking with the founders, Greg and Laura, about their involvement within the disability community in Tampa dating back to their origin with the Palma Ceia Challenger Baseball program. Additionally, their location at 802 E. Whiting Street is within Embarc Collective, alongside our sponsor company, Shufflrr, and many other companies owned by previous guests who have appeared on our show throughout the years.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management.

LifeBlood: We talked about the startup community, the challenges of creating a startup for startups, the critical elements for creating a healthy ecosystem, the value of mentorship, and how to get started, with Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, Florida's fastest growing startup hub.        Listen to learn the necessary mindset for startup success! You can learn more about Lakshmi at EmbarcCollective.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

Episode #58 featuring John Lynch, CEO of Kush.com. John's Kush.com is known for being the fastest growing and most reliable marketplace of safe, predictable, and consistently available cannabis products. John has a 25-year record of driving market growth in consumer packaged goods for major brands such as Coca-Cola, Boston Beer Company, The Gallo Winery, and Zico. Known within the cannabis industry as well, Lynch led the global expansion of prominent Pax Labs, the most recognized global brand in cannabis.Listen to James Ontra and John Lynch talk about the expansion of the cannabis industry and learn how to get your foot in the door. Also, hear why they both decided to bring their companies to Embarc Collective located in Tampa, Florida. This podcast is Sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Steph & Ash talk live at Synapse Summit about the Growth & Partnerships in Florida's Innovative Ecosystem with some of Florida's most influential tech leaders. Lakshmi Shenoy (CEO at Embarc Collective), Meghan O'Keefe (Executive Director at Tampa Bay Tech), and Lauren Prager (Chief Strategy Officer at Synapse) share some excellent insight and knowledge on what […] The post Live Bold & Boss Up: Growth & Partnerships in Florida's Innovative Ecosystem – Live at Synapse Summit appeared first on Radio Influence.

Steph & Ash talk live at Synapse Summit about the Growth & Partnerships in Florida's Innovative Ecosystem with some of Florida's most influential tech leaders. Lakshmi Shenoy (CEO at Embarc Collective), Meghan O'Keefe (Executive Director at Tampa Bay Tech), and Lauren Prager (Chief Strategy Officer at Synapse) share some excellent insight and knowledge on what […] The post Live Bold & Boss Up: Growth & Partnerships in Florida's Innovative Ecosystem – Live at Synapse Summit appeared first on Radio Influence.

In today's episode, Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, joins us to discuss the critical areas early-stage startups must pay attention to for success. Lakshmi makes a strong case for listening to data and why starting a company is similar to a scientific experiment. Lakshmi also shares how founders are tapping into Florida's economy to start and grow their companies and how Embarc Collective helps startups in their unique journey. Join us as we discuss:Critical priorities for early-stage startupsHow to identify blind spots as foundersFlorida and Tampa's startup scene and the opportunities thereEmbarc Collective - how they work with startups and why their model is so successfulIf you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts.If you don't use Apple Podcasts, you can find every episode here.Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Startup Success in your favorite podcast player.

Lakshmi Shenoy is the CEO of Embarc Collective in Tampa, Florida. Tom Wallace discusses her story and how she ended up helping to build and lead the fastest-growing startup hub in Florida. Subscribe to our podcast and visit our website: https://blog.floridafunders.com/tag/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode, Logan arranged an interview with a key player in Tampa's tech community during his visit during CommerceLex's Leadership Visit. Forbes recently named Tampa the #1 Emerging Tech Ecosystem and we wanted to dig into why that is. Lakshmi Shenoy is the CEO of Embarc Collective, a Tampa-based organization that supports the city's entrepreneurs by curating the experiences, resources, and environment that helps forward-thinking founders and their teams thrive. Embarc believes that each company is different and measures success in different ways, and therefore works with companies to provide individualized support based on their defined milestones. Prior to leading Embarc, Lakshmi attended University of Chicago and Harvard Business School, and worked to build Chicago's startup ecosystem through her role at 1871. Our conversation covers the approach that Embarc takes to support Tampa's entrepreneurs, the catalysts that have allowed their ecosystem to thrive, and their areas of focus as they look to establish Tampa as a major player in America's tech scene. Learn more about Embarc Collective at EmbarcCollective.com Visit us at MiddleTech.com Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Evan's Twitter Logan's Twitter Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: Our presenting sponsor, KY Innovation Bolt Marketing The Johnson Law Group Render Capital

The shift of founders building startups in other regions outside of Silicon Valley is an interesting trend that has been taking shape especially since the pandemic hit and working with remote employees really hit its stride. So, what does it take to build a thriving tech ecosystem in a city or region? Well, it takes a lot of different components plus you need the people who can execute on a vision. Lakshmi is a builder of these ecosystems from her time in Chicago to what she is doing now in terms of building up a robust startup scene in Tampa Bay, Florida. As CEO of Embarc Collective, she has helped to build out the vision of Jeff Vinik, who is the owner of the Tampa Bay Lighting. Today, Embarc Collective is thriving with a 32,000 sq ft facility and over 100 startups. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Detailed advice on how to build out a successful tech ecosystem. * Lakshmi's background story and the foundational years of her career. * Her experience at 1871 which is Chicago's technology hub for over 450 startups. * How she landed her current position at Embarc Collective and what they have accomplished over the past 4+ years. * A deep dive into the tech scene in Tampa Bay. * Three tips on how founders should leverage their own local startup community. * And so much more. If you like the show, please remember to subscribe and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play.

In this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a conversation between NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks and Lakshmi Shenoy, the CEO of Embarc Collective, the two will chat about grit, passion, leadership, and legacy at the 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit. Derrick played 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He is also now the EVP of Corporate and Community Business Development for the Vinik Sports Group. Also, we are continuing our new segment where we highlight one startup from our community during every episode, and in this episode the company is interviewIA, a company that is committed to systematically building an Inclusive Future of Work in a world where organizations can be objective and inclusive in hiring to create thriving, diverse, engaged cultures of high-performing employees. interviewIA is redefining the actual practice of interviewing by creating the first solution to bring human calibration, structure, and data-driven interview outcomes into one, fully integrated, easy-to-use cloud application. interviewIA uses deep learning Intelligence Amplification technology and human-centered design to redefine the method of interviewing. Go to: www.interviewia.com to learn more! We live streamed our Summit, so if you were not able to attend in-person, make sure to watch it on our YouTube channel at: soty.link/ESTYouTube  Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

In this episode you're going to hear a conversation that I had with Anna Mason from the Rise of the Rest Fund and Revolution about investing between the coasts and investment themes. The conversation took place during our 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit presented by ReliaQuest, hosted by Embarc Collective, and powered by Established. We also want to again mention that we live streamed the event, so if you were not able to attend in-person, make sure to watch it on our Youtube channel at: soty.link/ESTYouTube Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

My guest today is my friend, Chris Pizzo, Co-Founder and General Partner of Druid Ventures. Druid Ventures is a boutique investment firm focused on Blockchain and Crypto. Druid's team consists of Crypto and Web3 OGs including myself and Scott Melker and LPs ranging from prominent high net worth individuals and family offices. Chris has a background in investing in and working with companies to shape their goals and success. Prior to Druid Ventures, Chris was a Vice President for SCP & CO, a mid-market investment firm. Before his work at SCP and CO, Chris developed and managed the coaching and corporate partnership programs at Embarc Collective, a Tampa-based innovation hub spearheaded by Jeff Vinik. Previously, Chris held the position of Associate at the investment firm Murray-Bertron, LLC. While there, Chris divided his time between working with portfolio companies on operational improvements and sourcing/executing new transactions. Prior to his position with Murray-Bertron, Chris co-founded VitalStream Networks, a remote patient monitoring company seeking to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve the quadruple aim. We discuss a variety of important topics including Druid Ventures, talent acquisition, crypto sectors to watch, early-stage investing, and much more. We begin our conversation by discussing Tampa's burgeoning crypto scene. We also discuss how COVID is decentralizing talent and how Tampa is at the forefront of attracting this new wave of builders. We also touch on how crypto is dominating the mindshare of the youth and attracting them to the space in unprecedented numbers. Our conversation pivots to discuss how crypto has changed the culture around work and the importance of working for a company you believe in. The next major topic we discussed was the possible impact of Biden's Executive Order on Cryptocurrency. Chris discusses how the executive order will lead to more regulatory clarity to open the doors for further investment into the crypto space. We follow our discussion about the Executive Order opening further investment into crypto by discussing the role of venture capital in crypto. Chris discusses why venture investing is vital to help progress the space forward. We also discuss why investing in bear markets is the best time to invest and frameworks for investing during volatile periods. Chris does an excellent job at explaining the market dynamics that exist within venture and how the current inflationary macro landscape is driving valuations artificially higher. Our conversations shift to discuss the future of DAOs. Chris discusses the possible pitfalls for DAOs but also discusses why DAOs are the future. Our next major discussion topic centered around where the next big opportunities could be within crypto. Chris breaks down possible sectors that could be disrupted by blockchain technology and crypto. Our final topic centered around the future of the metaverse and the real-world impact the metaverse is having. Please enjoy my conversation with Chris Pizzo. -- ParaSwap: If you want to make a swap at the best price across the DeFi market, check out https://untoldstories.link/paraswap. ParaSwap's state-of-the-art algorithm beats the market price across all major DEXs and brings you the most optimized swaps with the best prices, and lowest slippage. -- This podcast is powered by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at https://blockworks.co

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview that our Team did with author-extraordinaire, Mert Iseri, at our 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit, which we hosted with Embarc Collective in Tampa, Florida. Mert is from MATH Venture Partners and he talks about how a startup can “Exit Right,” which is also the name of his new book that came out on February 15, 2022. The book helps founders learn the aspects that go into selling their startups and “delivers the hard-earned lessons that lead to successful exits.” You can buy it today at: www.exitrightbook.com. Some of our Team is also headed back to Austin Texas this year for the 13th time for SXSW Interactive! We wanted to highlight one session that will take place on Saturday, March 12th, geared toward startups and investors titled "Startups and Government: Unlocking $4B in Funding." It is a great group talking about America's Seed Fund and how it can be an important part of a startups overall funding strategy. Find more info at the following link: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2022/events/PP116465 We also want to again mention that we live streamed the event, so if you were not able to attend in-person, make sure to watch it on our Youtube channel at: soty.link/ESTYouTube Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an interview that Frank Gruber did with Blake Hall, the Founder and CEO of ID.me, at our 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit, which we hosted with Embarc Collective in Tampa, Florida. Over the last decade, Blake and his team turned their startup into a unicorn business, while developing a way to simplify and share your identity online securely. We also want to again mention that we live streamed the event, so if you were not able to attend in-person, make sure to watch it on our Youtube channel at: soty.link/ESTYouTube Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear a fireside chat that Frank Gruber did with Jeff Vinik at our 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit, which we hosted with Embarc Collective in Tampa, Florida. Aside from standing up Embarc Collective, Jeff is the owner of the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion, Tampa Bay Lightning. He is also an incredibly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. His efforts are transforming the Tampa Bay region as it was recently listed by Forbes as a top emerging tech city. Read the article: www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/08/24/emerging-tech-cities-in-the-us/?sh=6533935fa917 We also want to mention that we will be livestreaming the event, so if you cannot attend in-person, make sure to watch it on our Youtube channel at: soty.link/ESTYouTube Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Established and Co-Founder of Established Ventures, talks with Brian Murphy, who is the Founder and CEO of ReliaQuest. ReliaQuest is the leader in Open XDR-as-a-Service and they are known for being the force multiplier for security operations teams. Frank also again talks about the upcoming Startup of the Year Summit, which will take place in-person down in warm Tampa Florida from January 25th - 27, 2022 with our partner Embarc Collective and title sponsor, ReliaQuest. Find more information at: https://summit.startupofyear.com Attendees can expect to spend some time with some of the most amazing notable characters in the startup world. We just announced our first group of keynote speakers which include Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Jeff Vinink of owner of the back to back Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, Mac Conwell of RareBreed VC, Blake Hall, ID.me, Jenn Lim, Delivering Happiness, Erica Duignan Minnihan from Reign Ventures, Jesse Middleton from The Community Fund / Flybridge, Shila Nieves Burney from Zane Venture Fund, Paul Sohl from the Florida High Tech Corridor, Anna Mason of Rise of the Rest Fund, Howard Tullman from G2T3V, many more. During the Summit, 100 startups that are changing their industries, pitching a group of investors and mentors, and expanding their global recognition. The startups will compete for up to $50K in potential investment, the championship title, the People's Choice Award presented by ReliaQuest, and more. Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Established and Co-Founder of Established Ventures, talks with Rohit Bhargava about his new book “Beyond Diversity: 12 Non-Obvious Ways To Build A More Inclusive World.” Rohit is an innovation and marketing expert and the founder of the Non-Obvious Company. He is also a Wall Street Journal best selling author of six business books and also teaches marketing and innovation at Georgetown University. We are excited to announce to all of our listeners that the book is now available for $.99 on Kindle for a limited time, which is a pretty amazing deal, so please make sure to head to Amazon and grab a copy and leave a review. Here is the link: Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Diversity-Experts-Actually-Inclusive/dp/1646870514/ Frank also again talks about the upcoming Startup of the Year Summit, which will take place in-person down in warm Tampa Florida from January 25th - 27, 2022 with our partner Embarc Collective and title sponsor, ReliaQuest. Find more information at: https://summit.startupofyear.com Attendees can expect to spend some time with some of the most amazing notable characters in the startup world. We just announced our first group of keynote speakers which include Jeff Vinink of owner of the back to back Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, Mac Conwell of RareBreed VC, Blake Hall, ID.me, Jenn Lim, Delivering Happiness, Amy Beckley, of MDF Fertility which makes a product for Proov. During the Summit, 100 startups that are changing their industries, pitching a group of investors and mentors, and expanding their global recognition. The startups will compete for up to $50K in potential investment, the championship title, the People's Choice Award presented by ReliaQuest, and more. We also want to thank UBS Financial Services for supporting the Summit as a ScaleUp Level, Lunch, and Session sponsorship. UBS is a global wealth management group with operations in Tampa, where they are well-known in the Florida family office community and working with early-stage startups on family office investor strategies. We value their participation. Thank you UBS Financial Services. We also once again talk about Finmark, which is financial planning software for startups for revenue forecasting, cash projections, and runway. It is one of those few products that we truly believe in and I think that it will help a lot of our community members, so please go check out Finmark and signing up for 30-day free trial at est.us/finmark Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Established and Co-Founder of Established Ventures, talks with Jenn Lim during the Beyond Happypalooza event, which featured tons of amazing and inspirational speakers including Adam Grant, Dr. Peter Diamandis, and many others. Jenn is the co-founder and CEO of Delivering Happiness and wrote the new book “Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact.” Grab a copy today on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Happiness-Authentic-Leaders-Prioritize/dp/1538736888/ Frank also talks about the upcoming Startup of the Year Summit, which will take place in-person down in warm Tampa Florida from January 25th - 27, 2022 with our partner Embarc Collective and title sponsor, ReliaQuest. Attendees can expect to spend some time with some of the most amazing notable characters in the startup world. We just announced our first group of keynote speakers which include Sarah Kunst, of Cleo Capital, Jeff Vinink of owner of the back to back Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, Mac Conwell of RareBreed VC, Blake Hall, ID.me, Jenn Lim, Delivering Happiness, Amy Beckley, of MDF Fertility which makes a product for Proov. During the Summit, 100 startups that are changing their industries, pitching a group of investors and mentors, and expanding their global recognition. The startups will compete for up to $50K in potential investment, the championship title, the People's Choice Award presented by ReliaQuest, and more. We also once again talk about OpenGrants, which is a platform with a search engine and expert marketplace that unlocks non-dilutive U.S. funding for organizations around the world. They empower startups, nonprofits, grant writers, foundations, and government agencies to participate in a new paradigm of funding. Sign up for today for free and search grants at www.opengrants.io/established/ Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

What happens when a brand new tech startup finds itself in the middle of one of the worst financial crises the country has ever seen? With a little luck, some intuitiveness, and a lot of hard work, a pivot in the right direction can not only save a company, it can create major success, too. Brian Murphy founded ReliaQuest in 2007, just as the US was plunging into the Great Recession. While he didn't know it yet, a DoD contract would come to be instrumental in the company's pivot from IT to cybersecurity. In the years following, Murphy was able again to lead the company with flexibility to a market that better suited them. Murphy is the CEO and founder of ReliaQuest, a cybersecurity company serving enterprises globally. ReliaQuest, the leader in Open XDR-as-a-Service, is known for being the force multiplier for security operations teams. He also serves on the board of Embarc Collective, a Tampa Bay-area startup incubator, and is an official member of the Forbes Technology Council. On today's episode of Investing in Florida Technology, Murphy speaks about the evolution of ReliaQuest, his advice to founders that are just starting out, and how he still finds time to serve as a chairman on the board of Embarc Collective. He also discusses the big pivot that brought ReliaQuest to where it is today and what he sees happening in the industry looking ahead. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsSome Questions Asked: Can you tell us a little about your background? (01:50)How did you make the switch to recurring revenue? (06:20)Have you had any trouble attracting talent in Florida? (08:47)How did COVID affect ReliaQuest? (12:02)Where is most of your hiring taking place? (14:06)Are you being acquisitive? Or are you still just growing organically? (15:58)In this episode, you will learn:What inspired Murphy to start ReliaQuest (2:41)A little about the software team at ReliaQuest (07:50)About the growing cybersecurity industry in Tampa (10:57)Brian's experience with bootstrapping (14:53)Where Brian sees ReliaQuest going in the next 5-10 years (23:04)Connect with Brian:LinkedInReliaquest See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, Frank Gruber, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Established and Co-Founder of Established Ventures, introduces an Alumni Spotlight Panel discussion from our 2020 Summit, hosted by our very own COO, John Guidos. The alumni panel included the CEO and Co-Founder of Aperiomics, Crystal Icenhour. We also hear from Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene from Flat Out of Heels and PopCom. The panel also included Cooper Harris, the Founder and CEO of Klickly, which is also an Established Ventures portfolio company. And finally, we also hear from Samantha Snabes from re:3D, the 2019 winner. BIG NEWS!! Our good friend and the CEO of Embarc Collective, Lakshmi Shenoy, shares exciting info about this year's Summit! You can register today for tickets at: summit.startupofyear.com We also once again talk about TaxTaker, which offers an easy to use tech solution that helps startups claim R&D tax credits and earn back tens of thousands of dollars or more every year. They're on a mission to help startups and founders fuel their growth efforts so they can continue doing what they do best - building awesome companies and changing the world. Get started now for free at TaxTaker.com/SOTY. Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube  *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

Lakshmi Shenoy is the CEO of Embarc Collective, the innovation hub in downtown Tampa that helps Tampa Bay's startup talent build bold, scalable, thriving companies. Before moving to Tampa Bay, Lakshmi was in Chicago and served as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at 1871, the #1 university-affiliated business incubator in the world. Prior to 1871, Lakshmi worked at Prophet Brand Strategy, Time Inc., Procter & Gamble and Leo Burnett. She has a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Lakshmi currently serves on the board for The Florida Aquarium and Junior Achievement Tampa Bay. Recommendations: Leadership: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms Book by Shellye Archambeau The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers and Learn If Your Business is a Good Idea when Everyone is Lying to You Oh Hey, and I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS… “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at info@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support

In this episode of Startup Hustle, join Matt DeCoursey and Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, as they discuss How to Build an Innovation Hub.  Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Gusto: https://gusto.com/startuphustle Get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about Embarc Collective: https://www.embarccollective.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite her years of experience consulting for venerable brands, and her celebrated successes leading business development at 1871 in her native Chicago, Lakshmi Shenoy describes herself as a “Starter CEO,” with a propensity to come to the table with as much acknowledgement of the things she doesn't know, as the things she does. And it's that growth mindset that makes her, and the organization she leads, Embarc Collective, perfect partners for aspiring entrepreneurs in the fast-growing tech hub of Tampa, Florida.In her talk with Jesse, Lakshmi discusses the extraordinarily creative paths she's taken—from her first scrappy campaigns to save the earth's rainforests, to turning a sociology degree into a coveted advertising role at Leo Burnett, to finding ways to keep Chicago's graduating business talent from breezing out of the Windy City. You'll hear why she left Chicago to come to Tampa Bay at the invitation of Jeff Vinik, and learn the unique approaches she's taking now as she helps put Tampa on the map as a rising hub for top entrepreneurs in tech.Guest BioLakshmi Shenoy is the CEO of Embarc Collective, where she leads the mission to make Tampa Bay a prime destination for diverse startup talent. Before moving to Tampa, Lakshmi lived in Chicago and served as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at 1871, the top university-affiliated business incubator in the world. Prior to 1871, Lakshmi focused on growth strategies for a variety of businesses through previous roles at Prophet Brand Strategy, Time Inc., Procter & Gamble, and Leo Burnett. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of Chicago, and a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Lakshmi was recognized in 2017 as one of Chicago's “20 Rising Brand Stars” by Ad Age.Helpful LinksEmbarc Collective websiteLakshmi on St. Pete X podcastArticle: Jeff Vinik's Embarc Collective innovation hub opens in TampaLakshmi on LinkedIn and Twitter

Hey, it's Jesse. Thanks for tuning into Season 3 of Breakthrough Builders!In case you didn't notice, we've made a few changes to the experience of the show - you've probably taken note of some new intro and outro music. That's just one of the many cool things that's happened because of our partnership with StudioPod Media in San Francisco. They've joined up with the team here at Breakthrough Builders to do editing, production, and music. Thanks to TJ, Julian, Katie, and Deanna for partnering up with me and Todd to make the show happen.So, we're now 5 episodes into our 8-episode Season 3. Before we round the bend into the final lap of Season 3 conversations, I wanted to take a minute to tell you about and hype up our next 3 Guests!Our guest on May 26 will be Jeetu Patel, who runs the Security and Collaboration businesses at Cisco. He's got an incredible story about emigrating to the US from India, remaining at one company for 17 years, then going on to product and strategy leadership roles at EMC, Box, and Cisco. He's a great leader and an even better human being, he's accomplished, he's humble, he's reflective, and he's got an incredibly human story to tell.We're off the week of the Memorial Day Holiday in the US. Then, on June 9th, you'll hear my conversation with Lakshmi Shenoy, the CEO of Embarc Collective, a Tampa-Florida based organization founded in 2018 at the nexus of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Lakshmi moved to Tampa from Chicago, where she led strategy at innovation incubator 1871, after meeting and being persuaded by the vision of Jeff Vinink for the future growth of Tampa. Lakshmi talked to me about how she brings together creative energy from her days at Leo Burnett, brand acumen from her time at P&G, Time, and Prophet Brand Strategy, and the startup gusto she honed working with the community at 1871. And she explained how exciting it is to be a CEO and an entrepreneur for and with entrepreneurs in a region that's experiencing the early waves of transformative growth.And, for our last episode of Season 3, on June 16th, I talk to Alex Hood, the Chief Product Officer at team-based work management platform Asana. We haven't recorded that conversation yet but Alex is someone I've known for a while and you can trust me that it'll be a great one. Alex has been a product person his entire career - at Nasdaq, Intuit, TubeMogul, and now Asana - and if there's anybody who can tell the story of what it's like to build and thrive in a career in product management, it's Alex.Keep sharing your input on the show, your reactions to the episodes, and of course, any suggestions for Guests you want to hear on the show! Contact us through our website, over at breakthrough-builders.com, that's breakthrough-hyphen-builders-dot-com.Again, thanks so much for taking the time to follow or subscribe to the show, and if you're on Apple Podcasts, to leave a rating and a review. If you've already done it, thank you! And if you like the show, please, tell your friends!Looking forward to having you again next week, on Breakthrough Builders. 

Building a business isn't easy, and a great idea is not enough! It takes discipline, accountability, and a solid network of support behind the scenes. Lakshmi Shenoy is the CEO of Embarc Collective and in this episode, host Andy Sokolovich engages Lakshmi to discuss what it takes to ensure entrepreneurs succeed. The staff of executive advisors and function-specific experts at Embarc Collective deliver individualized support to startups inside the agency's state of the art 32,000 square foot collaboration facility in the Greater Tampa Bay Region. Embarc Collective's innovation hub brings together startups, venture capitalists, academic resources, and startup-focused partners in a central physical location to build, learn and collaborate. Connect with Lakshmi Shenoy

We all have the opportunity to take what life throws us and make the most out of it by seeing obstacles as a stepping stone and a growth opportunity.To capitalize on this opportunity, we have to know deep down that que sera, sera, which means whatever will be, will be.Allie Felix has used the mantra, que sera, sera to fuel growth throughout her entire life.Allie is Embarc Collective’s VP of Platform, forging connections across startup founders, partner organizations, and investors between Tampa Bay and the broader tech ecosystem. Before boomeranging back to Tampa Bay, Allie led community for enterprise tech venture capital firm Work-Bench and DD bdusiness development for women's angel investing network 37 Angels in New York City. She CC started her career in marketing and partnerships for Tim Draper’s pre-accelerator program in San Francisco, Draper University. She is a graduate of Smith College and currently serves as a Venture Partner for Republic and Scout for bloom equity.In this episode, Allie teaches us valuable life lessons by digging deep into her past using gratitude.Listen to this episode and learn about:Allie giving credit and thanks to Brown University (2:42)Overcoming rejection (6:24)Developing the discipline to maintain a positive perspective (10:14)How impactful que sera, sera is (12:37)Managing the balance between success and struggle (19:27)Using gratitude to narrow the gap between a traumatic event and overcoming it (22:39)What's next for Allie (24:31)Allie's message to Brown University (26:27)Links:Connect with Allie on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliefelix/Embarc Collective - https://www.embarccollective.com

This week on the StartupBlink podcast, we welcome Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, an education nonprofit that helps Tampa Bay's startup talent build bold, scalable, thriving companies. Lakshmi discusses the Tampa Bay Startup Ecosystem and her belief that you can't plan to grow any one industry and instead ecosystem developers must work together to make a city welcoming to all types of startups, resulting in natural concentrations of innovation.  StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, working with more than 50 municipalities and governments worldwide. Its global startup ecosystem map has tens of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and accelerators, creating a robust sample of innovation globally. In order to help our partners further their brand recognition and generate leads in the tech industry of their choice, StartupBlink builds vertical maps. Helping them to position their company as a thought-leader at the forefront of their industry. Find out more here! Listen in Itunes Listen in Stitcher (Android)  Listen in Spotify

Interview begins: 5:29Elias Torres is the co-founder and CTO of Drift.Jay recently had the chance to talk to with Elias Torres at Embarc Collective in Tampa Bay. Having worked in software all his life, Elias has been a part of impressive businesses, including IBM and Hubspot, and has founded two software based companies.A Nicaraguan native, Elias discusses his story of immigrating to America and the opportunity he commits to in other LatinX founders and in his home town, Tampa Bay. With his extensive experience, he leaves us with valuable tips in starting effective and strong teams.We discuss: Ad: Business calling and texting anytime, anywhere with Tresta (4:30) Immigrating to America (6:05) Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneur (8:43) Mentorship (12:00) Starting companies in Boston (13:34) Tampa vs. Boston (19:17, 34:37) Multi-city office organization (23:40) Bringing opportunity to LatinX founders (24:35)0 How to bring speed to a startup (29:01) Hiring at Drift (32:08) Tips for successful fundraising (32:58) Learn more about Drift: https://www.drift.com/Learn more about Embarc Collective: https://www.embarccollective.com/Follow Elias on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eliastFollow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm--This episode of Upside is sponsored by Tresta. Tresta is a mobile app that lets you do business calling and texting from anywhere. With Tresta, you can set up your business phone number, download the app, and start calling and texting UNLIMITED right away. Tresta is the best business phone app on the market, whether you're a founder or freelancer / just starting your business, or you're already established. Growing your network and your business is all about communication. You've got to be available, no matter where you are. Tresta offers the call management features that empower you to communicate smarter and more efficiently, like auto attendants, call recording, user groups, and more. And you don't need any special equipment – just the smartphone you're already using. Tresta is easy to configure, so you can set everything up yourself – all online. It's just $15 per user per month, with no contract, so start your free 30-day trial today at https://tresta.com/upside

Allie Felix is the Director of Programming & Partnerships at Embarc Collective.Embarc Collective is a physical innovation hub in Tampa Bay, Florida. They are a startup collective - curators of experiences, resources, and environment. //Allie's experience spans venture capital, business development, and community. Having spent time with Draper University in Silicon Valley and Work-Bench in New York, Allie has worked closely with innovators from students to top entrepreneurial leaders on special programming and content, high-impact events, and curated partnershipslearn more about Embarc Collective: https://www.embarccollective.com/follow Allie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alliemfelixfollow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm