by Head-Banana | Feb 20, 2022 | #EDI2, Startups, Technology-based Economic Development
About 9 years ago this week, marked the start of a unique economic development initiative, Hillsborough County’s #EDI2. Envisioned as a way to facilitate serendipitous collisions and inspire collaboration, this modest investment in tech-driven economic...
by Head-Banana | Nov 17, 2014 | #EDI2, Startups, Tech Rant, Technology-based Economic Development
In his final Startup Tampa Bay video as a @HillsboroughFL Commissioner, @MarkSharpeFL discusses his successful EDI2 program and how it has helped the local tech ecosystem grow in both activity and visibility. A few recurring topics came up in this video that are...
by Head-Banana | Feb 24, 2014 | #EDI2, Technology-based Economic Development
On the heels of the most recent Google Fiber announcement, this week’s Startup Tampa Bay webcast discussed what makes a region attractive to big tech initiatives. Echoing previous webcasts was the notion that if you want to build a more sustainable tech...
by Head-Banana | May 14, 2013 | Startups, Tech Rant, Techonomic Development
This year’s record setting Ignite event left a lot of people energized and asking for more. We walked away with new friends, a new batch of volunteers to help out with future tech community and startup focused events and most importantly a new found respect...
by Head-Banana | Mar 21, 2013 | Startups, Techonomic Development
Hack-a-thons are like a golf driving range for techies. Building a cool new app is just one of the goals for hosting a hack-a-thon, the real benefit to the region is uncovering and engaging the area’s hidden tech talent. Increasing Tampa Bay’s...
