WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its ninth
year, Startup of the Year Summit celebrates and recognizes the
achievements of early-stage entrepreneurs from all verticals,
across the United States and
internationally.
The event emphasizes inclusivity and connection, providing
programming and opportunity for both emerging and established
startups, investors, corporate innovators, government agencies, and
ecosystem builders to cultivate relationships, leverage one
another, and ultimately, grow their businesses.
Startup of the Year is a community, a resource, and competition
that culminates each year at Summit. This year, 100 startups
changing their industries will pitch, engage with investors and
mentors, and expand their global recognition from the innovation
center of Tampa, FL. The companies
will compete for up to $50K in
potential investment, the championship title, the People's Choice
Award presented by ReliaQuest, and more.
"By bringing the Startup of the Year Summit to Tampa, we have opportunity to showcase the
growing traction of Tampa Bay's
tech community to the most promising startup ventures and
early-stage investors from around the country," says Lakshmi
Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, which just surpassed 100 member
companies, making it the fastest growing startup hub in
Florida.
Tampa's fast-growing startup
ecosystem has put them on the national map. Forbes magazine
recently named Tampa the country's
top emerging tech city, while TechCrunch and Axios highlighted the
region for its burgeoning Blockchain startup community. Prior to
2020's virtual event, Startup of the Year brought startups and
investors to Downtown Las Vegas,
San Jose, San Francisco, Boston, and Memphis.
"We know how difficult it is to turn a startup with an idea into
a successful company," added Brian
Murphy, CEO and Founder of ReliaQuest, title sponsor of
Startup of the Year Summit 2021. "We're excited to support the
Startup of the Year Summit and welcome these rising innovators to
Tampa to help the next generation
of entrepreneurs build successful companies."
"Every year, over the past six years, I've found myself in
Tampa for a startup event.
Tampa is a city that is
structuring its growth for its thriving innovation economy. We are
thrilled to partner with Embarc Collective as we return to gather
again with an incredible group of rising companies, early-stage
investors, and thought leaders," commented Frank Gruber, Co-CEO of Established. "We're
especially excited to bring people back together after the pandemic
and two years of hosting only online events and programs."
Startup of the Year Summit complements the other startup-focused
conferences that are highlighting Tampa,
Florida in early 2022, including Synapse Summit and the
Florida Venture Capital Conference.
Mark Jan 25 -27, 2022 on your
calendar:
- Visit the Summit site.
- Head here to get your name on the waiting list.
Media Contact
Jessica Boone, Established,
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