How did I come up with my online pseudonym? Many years ago at a weekly pub night in Seattle hosted by my Microsoft friends, I was introduced to the Monkey Theory - Every day, you will see a picture or reference to a monkey. Once you know, you can't escape it. You're Welcome!

So many great lessons in this episode by ⁦a16z⁩. Top down ecosystem development is often a tone deaf exercise loaded with market studies and busy work that make local gov’t and academia feel good but push the tech founders to the side. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16…

It would be great if the folks at Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Police Department provided a safe drop off zone at #ComicCon as intended by the venue designers.

Whether you call it an accelerator, an incubator, or an incucelerator, programs like these help #startup founders refine strategies, make connections, find product-marketing fit, and mostly importantly, chase the right customer. Interested? - Apply now! #HPRC

Startups pushing press releases over products are often 'jazz hands' - via Tampa Bay Business Journal bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/… via @tbbjnewsroom #tampabay #startups (may require subscription)

Is it rude to say “thank you for your obviously ai-generated email response” or am I being petty?

Don't be fooled by what seems harmless, be prepared.

One of my startup founders is hosting a Tailgate at the Army Navy game to promote veteran mental health & suicide prevention. 100% of the monies pay for alternative treatments that are not covered by VA or Tricare. #ARMYNAVY #PTSD #SOF #mentalhealth givebutter.com/Army-vs-Navy-S…

It's been a couple of years since our last Ignite Tampa Bay, but one of our alumni is hosting an event with a similar vibe. Save the date Jan 7th for Ideas on Tap at New World Brewery near USF. RSVP at ticketweb.com/event/ideas-on… #ignitetb #ignitetpa #barcamptpa #ignite #tampabay

RSVP now for tomorrow's showcase event featuring the eight B2B startups from current accelerator plus a fireside chat moderated by Cathie Wood of ARK Invest. #TampaBay #startups eventbrite.com/e/tampa-bay-in…?

Start off the new year with a community event that will inspire and engage. Join us on January 7th at New World Brewery in Uptown Tampa. RSVP at - ideasontaptb.com #tampabay #ignitetb

I just bought tickets to "Ideas on Tap" @ New World Music Hall @ New World Mu... ticketweb.com/event/ideas-on… via TicketWeb US

Tech #Startup founders in Tampa, St. Pete, or Sarasota area; TBIC is here to help. Apply for the Spring accelerator program to help validate your strategy, define product-market fit, and put your new venture on a path to revenue. Apply at: bit.ly/TBIC_Q1_25

Success isn’t about where you start—it’s about how you use your time. Privilege, talent, and circumstances all vary, but time is the one resource that’s truly equal. The difference? How you choose to leverage it. While some dwell on disadvantages, others maximize every

Is it just me or is the new #crunchbase 100% less useful? A picture heavy doom scroll and highly questionable search results makes me think that they needed a bit more user feedback before launch.

Join us next Tuesday (4/8) at the New World Brewery for another installment of # Ideas on Tap. Seating is limited, please RSVP at - ideasontaptb.com

See this Instagram post by Tampa Bay Innovation Center instagram.com/p/DH_hgaguunY/…

Join Tampa Bay Innovation Center on Monday, June 9th as they recognize the latest batch of #startup companies from their #B2B #Accelerator program. Following the pitches, stay for a fireside chat with ARK Invest analysts on emerging tech trends. RSVP now at: bit.ly/TBIC_SPRING25 #tampabay