Embarc Collective expands corporate AI access in Tampa

Embarc Collective and EX3 Labs launch The Digital Suite Tampa to help companies move from AI interest to real world application.

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Leaders and team members cut a ribbon during the launch of The Digital Suite Tampa at Embarc Collective.
How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick

How Jake Kurtz turned a $500 side hustle into one of Tampa’s fastest-growing social media agencies.

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Professional headshot of Jake Kurtz smiling in a navy blazer, placed inside a circular frame on a blue gradient background with the words “Brick By Brick” in bold white text.
Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections

Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, Dieumerci Christel is building Enlightapp to help schools strengthen connection and student engagement.

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Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.
For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand

For the Bay Clothing has grown from a kitchen table idea into one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable family built brands.

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Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat
Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools

A Tampa ed-tech startup is using AI to help schools build custom curricula that fit every learner.

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A three-panel collage showing the ryco logo, founder Riley Walker speaking on stage at a student pitch event and the company’s virtual campus where team members work as avatars.
How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Guests gather at Aqua at Westshore Yacht Club during TBBW’s CEO Connect event with Ashley Butler.
Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles

The DOMINATE Summit revealed why Tampa founders must break out of isolation to stay sharp in mindset and strategy.

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A Tampa Bay entrepreneur sits at a desk in a suit, thinking deeply as a cloud of symbols floats above him. The thought bubble shows icons for technology, innovation, cities, global challenges, gears and arrows symbolizing growth and change. The scene illustrates big ideas and the future of business.
Meet the Tampa Army vet powering new startups

Army veteran Valerie Lavin is helping Tampa Bay’s veterans and first responders turn service into successful startups.

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Action Zone staff and volunteers connect with veterans, first responders and aspiring entrepreneurs across Tampa Bay.
Florida Trust helps Tampa Bay business owners build generational wealth

Florida Trust Wealth Management helps Tampa Bay entrepreneurs turn years of work into generational wealth through strategic exits and expert planning.

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Florida Trust Wealth Management logo displayed on a sandy background with seashells and a starfish, symbolizing financial stability and coastal prosperity in Tampa Bay.
Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods racks up 36,000 orders after GMA feature

Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods turned a GMA spotlight into 36,000 orders and now heads to ABC’s “View Your Deal.”

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David Habib, CEO of Yo Mama’s Foods, appears on “Good Morning America” with hosts as the brand’s sauces and condiments are featured on air.
Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow

A quick guide to cash flow for new businesses and how it shapes survival.

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Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow by David Bell