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Co-founder Engaging Florida’s Innovation Ecosystem

Hearpreneur

My side hustle just wasn’t taking off, so that’s when I started to look at the Tampa Bay innovation ecosystem as a reason as to why my business wasn’t flourishing like I expected it to. The other is Andy Hafer, who was running a community-building organization. Cuban Sandwiches are native to Tampa, surprisingly.

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Binary Star Startup Communities

Feld Thoughts

While we’ve been collaborating on Startup Communities 2 (which we are now calling The Startup Community Way), which will come out at the “end-of-the-year-ish,” having dinner was a delight and reminded me how much I like him. There is an increasing number of “ binary star ” startup communities.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Jacob Dayan, Community Tax ! #4- Entrepreneurship makes it easy for me to prioritize my family and my community. Finally, having the ability to employ individuals and provide products that my community needs make me proud to have started this business. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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PitchU Through Online Video With VenCorps And Kauffman Foundation

YoungUpstarts

Contestants basically upload a two-minute elevator pitch video to YouTube – they’ll get feedback from VenCorps ‘ panel of judges , as well as members of the startup community. The best-of-the-best will be invited to the VenCorps community for a chance at winning a further US$25,000 investment.

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The best nonprofit events board members should know about this year

Board Effect

Community engagement ideas: Board members are always looking for ways to engage with their communities, mobilize volunteers, and address their community’s unique needs. Events are a good place to learn more about community engagement initiatives.

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The Best 2 Hours I Spent On My Business

YoungUpstarts

I emailed the local start up community and introduced myself, and the guy who replied simply said “How about we meet for coffee and discuss your idea?” Here is what I have learned since I entered the entrepreneurial community – entrepreneurs like helping other entrepreneurs.

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3 Ways To Brand Your Startup Using Social Media

YoungUpstarts

Acknowledging the good work of other businesses, sharing and commenting on industry news, and asking your fans questions all create a sense of community. DJ Miller is a graduate student at the University of Tampa. Customers want content that benefits them. Good sales worker respond to customer enquiries and complaints promptly.