Two articles this week on why St. Pete is a great place for entrepreneurs.The Unexpected Haven for Entrepreneurs by Inc.comWith a remarkable focus on business development, St. Pete, Florida is becoming a hotspot for startups and small businesses.https://www.inc.com/stpetersburg/the-unexpected-haven-for-entrepreneurs.html
The Best Cities for Women to Start a Business in 2018 by business.orgAmerica is home to more than 11.6 million women-owned businesses. From employment rates to equal pay, see which American cities rank the best for women entrepreneurs.https://www.business.org/business/startup/best-cities-for-women-to-start-a-business/
What's next for launching rockets into space? Launching rockets from the sea. With limited land availability and significant costs, companies like Seagate Space see a game-changing solution in developing offshore launchpads. There is also a sense of urgency as other countries have included offshore infrastructure as part of their space strategy. Seagate Space and The Spaceport Company are positioned to lead the way for Florida in this new frontier.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is more than just helicopters or planes; it’s the future of transportation. St. Petersburg is looking ahead into electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can perform tasks beyond the capabilities of traditional aviation. Think faster disaster relief response, private air taxis, and much more.
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center has graduated their tenth accelerator program. This program consisted of eight tech-based companies that all presented at TBIC’s Innovation Showcase held in early June. Initiated in late 2019, the program, which consists of weekly workshops focusing on product and go-to-market strategy, has worked with 70+ B2B tech startups. We are excited to see how these companies shape the future.