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Startups are fueling innovation across Tampa Bay as new founders launch companies, raise capital and build the region’s next wave of growth. Here, you’ll find reporting on the people, ideas and trends shaping the local startup ecosystem.

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Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools
 |  Chuck Merlis

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.
Meet the Tampa Army vet powering new startups
 |  Michael Connor

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.
VC Fast Pitch networking event returns to St Pete
 |  Michael Connor

Networking is at the heart of the entrepreneurial spirit. Once entrepreneurs connect with investors who see the potential in their companies, incredible things can happen. Through this collaboration process businesses

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Tampa Bay Wave appoints COO
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Tampa Bay Wave has appointed Jay Powers as chief operating officer. In this newly created position, Powers will spearhead the execution of strategic initiatives, including the HealthTech|X Accelerator and LatinTech

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Tampa Bay Innovation Center opens applications for new startup accelerator focused on AI, data science and machine learning
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center, an early-stage tech incubator located in St. Petersburg, has opened the application process for its next accelerator program, which will focus on startups developing products

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A new café is planned for the ARK Innovation Center
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center, a tech hub for startups, in St. Petersburg, has subleased to Point Chaud Coffee & Crepes. The ARK Innovation Center, at 1101 4th Street South,

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One Liners Pinellas: Chris Ponte, Tampa Bay Wave, Power Design and more
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

► Chef Chris Ponte’s modern Italian restaurant Olivia will open, at 225 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, on the ground floor of the Ascent apartment and hotel tower. (Pictured above) ►

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Tampa Bay Wave adds 15 tech startups to 2023 TechDiversity Accelerator Cohort
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Tampa Bay Wave, a nonprofit technology accelerator for entrepreneurs, has announced the 2023 TechDiversity Accelerator, sponsored by the Nielsen Foundation. This program consists of 15 from across the United States,

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Brian Kornfeld says goodbye to Synapse…sort of
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

The previous CEO talks about the organization’s wins, the growth of the Tampa Bay region and pride for his successor.

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor backs Tampa Bay Wave’s inaugural LatinTech Accelerator with new federal funding
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Tampa Bay Wave, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce, has announced $500,000 in new federal funding to launch the LatinTech Accelerator, a new business accelerator for

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Understanding the Employee Retention Credit for Recovery Start-Up Businesses
 |  Contributed Content

By Dawn Morgan, CPA and Kathleen Martin, CPA Many entrepreneurs in Tampa Bay entered 2020 with new business ventures in motion or expansions of existing business—opening new locations, new entities

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Synapse Summit prepares to take over Amalie Arena Thursday
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Thursday, February 17, might as well be known as Synapse Day in Tampa Bay. With more than 150 speakers lined up, Amalie Arena will be packed with more than 300

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