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Outcomes That Matter

76
mentor hours delivered (Spring ’25 venture studio)
12
founders served (>50% from LMI communities)
93%
program completion
100%
alumni that applied got accepted to Embarc Collective

All metrics verified by internal reporting; ask for our impact brief.

Programs Snapshot

MicroSaaS Platform Factory

Co-building MicroSaaS ventures with experienced operators. Bring the problem or the potential—we validate, build, and launch together.

  • Idea to MVP in 3–6 weeks
  • Co-investment with frameworks and GTM
  • 30–50% ownership with revenue focus
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Techstars Tampa — Startup Community Partnership

Bringing Techstars’ global mentor, investor, and program network to help founders start, scale, and stay in Tampa Bay.

  • Founder Catalyst pre‑accelerator
  • Startup Weekend & Startup Week
  • Mentor and investor network access
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Business Accelerator

Sprint from idea to MVP and pitch with expert mentors.

  • Polished deck
  • Clarity on customer
  • Early traction plan
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Venture Studio

Hands‑on build support (branding, pitch, mentor office hours) for Tampa founders.

  • Brand assets
  • Mentor network
  • Investor intro day
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