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Commissioner @MarkSharpeFL hosted this week’s webcast on startups and technology-based economic development in the Tampa Bay area. The usual list of guests discussed what it takes to nurture and attract talent and what tech jobs are in demand. We also had a guest highlight some of the activities planned for the centennial celebration of the first commercial airline flight which originated in Tampa Bay in January of 1914.
The webcast crowd this week included:
@MarkSharpeFL – Commissioner & Chariman of the Hillsborough County Commission @Fritz_HotSpaces – Fritz Eichelberger, Founder HotSpaces.net Executive Recruiting @HillsboroughFL – Stephanie Cvetetic Mgr EDI2 Program – hillsboroughcounty.org/edi2 @Joy_Randels – CEO of NewMarketPartners & local startup ecosystem expert @StartupMonkey – Product & strategy guru – economic development rabble-rouser
Startup Weekend is back in Tampa Bay, Nov 22-24, 2013! If you’re not familiar, Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event where developers, designers and business development folks come together to pitch an idea and launch a business, all in one weekend. It is a great opportunity to test startup ideas, meet potential co-founders, build the community in Tampa Bay and launch your next startup! Our upcoming event is unique because it falls during Global Entrepreneurship Week and is part of Global Startup Battle. This alignment gives our attendees an amazing opportunity to not only participate at the local level, but to gain exposure and make connections on a national level. For more information and to register for the event visit: tampabay.startupweekend.org
Register now and use discount code “STARTUP” to get $25 off.
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Details:
Friday Nov. 22nd – Sunday Nov. 24th EpiCenter @ St. Pete College 13805 58th Street North Clearwater, FL 33760 Kauffman’s annual Global Entrepreneurship Week has been part of the Tampa Tech Ecosystem since 2008. Locally this event consists of a week filled with startup focused workshops like @TBInnovates IdeaCamp, guest speakers at events like StartupGrind, and much more to help mentor and motivate Tampa Bay’s grass roots startup business community.
Derived from a much longer workshop on startup strategy and messaging, this compressed session dubbed “Stupid Shit Startups Say” always draws a fun crowd at BarCamp.
This year’s rant blended in a bit on the state of the tech ecosystem and how the regional economic development leadership in Tampa Bay is or isn’t coming around to the realities of our evolving market place. The Hillsborough County EDI2 program is a good example of how government can help without becoming too involved or too invasive in the ecosystem building process.
Last year in mid-October 850+ software developers, marketers, product managers, startup founders and other passionate techies gathered to participate in a day of learning, sharing and community building. On Saturday September 28th the 6th annual Tampa Bay BarCamp will once again be hosted by the grass roots Tampa Bay startup community.
Event details:
• Sept 28th at USF College of Business – Map • Free Parking in Sun Dome lot – follow the signs • Doors open at 7:30 – Register to speak • Sessions start at 9:00 • After party @ 6PM – ? • The event is FREE, but advanced registration is appreciated.We get great visibility for this event in the media (Tampa Bay Business Journal), so please consider helping us host this endeavor by becoming a sponsor. Contact me @startupmonkey.com or on Twitter @StartupMonkey .
Event volunteers are always welcome and are encouraged to sign up in advance at – https://barcamptampa.launchtrack.com/
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Events in more than 50 cities and 15 countries feature successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Starting in September, Tampa Bay will host our own Startup Grind. Monthly fireside chat interviews will provide opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead.
Event Details:
Thursday, September 26 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Oxford Exchange – Commerce Club Entry from Kennedy ONLY, left of the Main Entrance $10 w/ preregistration $20 at the door
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