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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups Tampa 2025
DESCRIPTION:Developed by the Kauffman Foundation\, 1 Million Cups is a free national event designed to educate\, engage\, and connect entrepreneurs
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LOCATION:Entrepreneur Collaborative Center\, 2101 East Palm Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
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SUMMARY:EXTRA JOLT! Unlock  the Hidden Powers of Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Marketing as a Growth Engine and Opportunity Builder for Business Owners\n\n\nFREE PARKING is located across Palm Ave! \nYou know marketing brings in customers. But what if it could also open doors to funding\, attract top talent\, and give you leverage in negotiations? \nJoin us at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center in Tampa for a high-impact workshop designed for both new and long-term business owners. \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll discover how to turn marketing into a true growth engine that powers every part of your business. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nHow marketing builds credibility that investors and lenders look for\nThe secret to using your brand as a talent magnet to hire top people\nWhy the best marketing goes beyond the sale creating long-term momentum\nA roadmap to transform your marketing into a tool for growth\, not just sales\n\nSeats are limited. Reserve yours now and walk away with tools you can use immediately. \nWhether you’re just starting out or scaling an established business\, this workshop will give you fresh strategies and the clarity to position your business for its next big opportunity. \n \n\n\n\nRoxana Colorado is a visionary leader with extensive global experience\, having lived in seven countries. \nAs the Chief Hydration Officer of an upcoming water brand\, she combines her passion for innovation\, sustainability\, and empowerment to redefine hydration as a tool for personal and community growth. \n \nAs CEO of Business Transformation at Kandula International\, Roxana leverages her extensive \ncorporate strategy expertise and global market experience to help businesses navigate change\, \ninnovate\, and scale. She is also the Founder of Dare2B\, Inc.\, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering homeless youth with the resources and mentorship they need to become successful adults. \n \nFocused on creating economic opportunities and long-term impact\, Roxana brings people together to develop practical solutions that break barriers\, inspire action\, and create real\, lasting opportunities in every community she works with. \n \nPlease note: If this event reflects sold out\, we will still accept walk-in attendees.
URL:https://synapsefl.com/communitycalendar/extra-jolt-unlock-the-hidden-powers-of-marketing-3/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Collaborative Center\, 2101 East Palm Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Investing at the intersection of gaming\, sportstech and fintech.
DESCRIPTION:Special guest Eric Minnick the General Partner of Versus Ventures.\n\n\nBlack Dog Venture Partners and the Emerging Managers Podcast present\, “Investing at the intersection of gaming\, sportstech and fintech.” with special guest Eric Minnick the General Partner of Versus Ventures. \nVersus Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups in gaming\, financial technology\, and sports technology. The goal for the fund is to invest in 30 companies with a target ownership of 2.5%. Additionally\, all follow on investments made by the fund will be available to LPs to co-invest in. Currently Versus has raised over $6m of a target $10m and is actively investing\, already having 21 portfolio companies across those industries. Notable portfolio companies include Every.io (fintech)\, Legion (gaming)\, Fantasy Life (sports tech)\, Firmly (fintech)\, SIQ (SportsTech)\, and Crater Studios (gaming). \nGeneral Partner\, Eric Minnick built a successful investment track record since 2017\, building on prior experience as a software engineer and entrepreneur. Highlights from my investment portfolio include AlphaPoint\, Cerus Endovascular (exited at 8.3x)\, Rail (acquired by Ripple at 6.5x) Dorian\, Future\, and Oura. In addition to my work in finance\, I’m active in the wrestling community\, where I’m on the board of the USA Wrestling Foundation. I have a BS in Computer Science from Stanford University and an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. \nWhenOct 29\, 2025 at 1pm eastern time via zoom \nAgenda \n\nIntroduction to Versus Ventures\nWhy invest in gaming\, sportstech and fintech\nCompanies leading the way in gaming\, sportstech and fintech\nQ&A\n\nYour host: Scott Kelly \nScott Kelly\, CEO of business accelerator Black Dog Venture Partners and founder of VC Fast Pitch. He has been working on both sides\, with entrepreneurs and investors alike\, for more than three decades. Harnessing his innovative skills\, vast experience training thousands of salespeople\, and tapping into his vast network of investors\, Scott helps founders and investors sustain and scale innovation. He is well known as the organizer and MC of monthly investor-founder matchmaking events. \nScott recently launched the Emerging Managers Podcast – the show exploring why new-to-you VC funds might be your next great investment. \nCan’t make the webinar? Questions? Send an email to scott@blackdogvp.com
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