Mindset Mondays!
2026-05-18 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-04-20 08:15 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
Kickstart your week with a burst of inspiration and practical insights in a dedicated space for solopreneurs, side hustlers & digital nomads

Doing Business with Hillsborough County BOCC Procurement Services
2026-05-13 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-11 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-16 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-14 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC), 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
A hands on (in-person) workshop on How to Do Business with Hillsborough County BOCC to partipcate in Procurement opportunities.

1 Million Cups Tampa 2026
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
Developed by the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is a free national event designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs

1 Million Cups Tampa 2025
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States

Content Creation Marketing Class
2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
Learn how to use Instagram and Facebook to boost your SEO and attract more customers!

How to Sell When You Hate to Sell!
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
Learn the basics of the sales process and how to approach the task of selling in a way that is even agreeable to you!

Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - New Member Orientation
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join us online every first Tuesday for a WTE New Member Orientation — learn about our community, resources, and how to thrive here!

Non-Profit Leadership Round Table
2026-04-28 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
The Nonprofit Leadership Roundtable is the premier monthly meeting for nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area.

Dallas VC Fast Pitch. Pitch, Connect, Fund!
2026-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park, 5805 Granite Parkway, Plano, TX, 75024, United States
Pitch and network with venture capitalists, angels and accredited investors from throughout the country in Dallas!

Black Dog Venture Partners and Changing Life & Destiny Conference present the Dallas VC Fast Pitch
Pitch and network with venture capitalists, angels and accredited investors from Florida and throughout the country at the Dallas VC Fast Pitch on Thursday April 23, 2026 at 9am to 5pm.
Over the last 12 years we have hosted 60 plus VC Fast Pitch events around the country raising over $100 million for entrepreneurs.
*Register to attend and get a FREE start-up tool kit!
*Register to present and get pitch coaching, a pitch deck review, a vendor table a five minute pitch and promotion to over 10,000 investors!
*Register as a sponsor and present at our event and reach 30,000 plus potential customers!
Your Hosts
Black Dog Venture Partners is a business accelerator that provides access to funding though our network of 13,000 investors, business development though our network of 40,000 business partners, sales/marketing and executive coaching services for disruptive companies. We also host our VC Fast Pitch Events that connect startups with the nations top investors. https://blackdogventurepartners.com
Changing Life & Destiny 2026 is more than a conference — it’s a movement. We bring together 1500+ holistic-minded practitioners, health professionals, wellness industry leaders, health-conscious consumers, and forward-thinking investors for three days of learning, connection, and transformation. https://changelifedestiny.com
We’d love to offer investors who attend Thursday’s pitch event a special pass to experience the full weekend — not just to evaluate companies, but to learn more about their technologies, witness management in action, see end users’ interest, connect with industry leaders, and experience the technologies and models reshaping healthcare.
Our Friday night Red Carpet, Black-tie Dinner Gala, is a by-invitation only event, and is meant for the “movers and shakers” in our industry to meet and network. We can make attendance at this Friday night available to your investor network also.
Agenda

Opening remarks from Scott Kelly, Al and Roxy Pirnia
Investor introductions
5 minute company presentations followed by 5 minutes of questions from investor panel
Special guest presentations
1 minute fast pitches.
Fireside chat and Q&A with investor panel
Closing remarks
Networking Happy Hour

Recommendations from past events:
I had the pleasure of attending a VC Fast Pitch Event in St. Petersburg and what an incredible event it was! Scott does a phenomenal job of bringing together high-caliber investors, sponsors, and companies to share an incredible amount of business knowledge, leadership, and resources. I’m looking forward to the next event and many more to come! Thanks, Scott!! Matt Deaton, EMBA Chief Growth Officer at Devsu
I would highly recommend Scott Kelly as an exceptional individual in the venture capital industry. He goes the extra mile by organizing events to help bring together entrepreneurs and investors. His events not only provide an opportunity for businesses to secure capital, but also allow for local businesses to connect and grow. Additionally, Scott takes pride in giving back to his community by promoting local businesses and contributing to their success. His commitment to both the financial growth of companies and the well-being of his community sets him apart from others in his field. Yesenia Legorreta Entrepreneur
Scott is a top-notch dealmaker, always up to put his network to work. From Blackdog’s expert consulting to the whirlwind of VC Fast Pitch, Scott’s business advice and events are a welcome addition to the Central Florida tech scene. Adam Ben-Evi Cofounder & CEO at Spot
I recently attended an event Scott Kelly sponsored called Tampa Bay VC Fast Pitch! The event was very well organized and executed with precision. There was a nice balance of VC firms and entrepreneurs looking for investment. On top of that, the venue at the University of Tampa provided a perfect backdrop for Entrepreneurs to thrive. I left the event inspired by the cross section of ideas capital flowing in the room! Great job, Scott! Sokoni Scott, Lincoln James Capital

Get PAID for What You KNOW
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
Package your skills into online courses and memberships.

Local Stories Live! Carts and Clicks – The Retail Roller Coaster
2026-04-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
Local Stories Live Monthly Series
