A Note on Notes, from Hill Ward Henderson
Due to their apparent simplicity, convertible notes are an attractive option for both founders and early investors. However, when it comes time to convert them in equity financing, notes can have unforeseen complexity for founders and investors alike. Here we touch on just a couple of these complications. Pre-Money ConversionWhen notes convert at the financing, […]
Event Recap: Think Like An Entrepreneur with WITI Tampa
On Thursday, March 28, 2019 the Wave participated with the Women’s Forum at Microsoft with WITI (Women In Technology International) Tampa Network to engage with local women entrepreneurs that are interested in learning more about how to become successful in business. WITI offers this forum for women to network with each other, build relationships and […]
Why SXSW Matters for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
By Accelerator Manager Basha Holloway Where can you find a multi-day, hyper interactive experience that attracts some of the best talent and leaders in the tech and innovation space? SXSW. This year I had the pleasure to represent the Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator Team in Austin at the SXSW Conference. It was a great experience […]
Wave partners with FBDC to support Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Development Program
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. (Wave) a nonprofit dedicated to building, launching, and growing tech companies in Tampa Bay, has been awarded a $25,000 grant to continue fostering the growth and development of diverse tech startups in Tampa Bay and beyond. Florida Business Development Corporation (FBDC) is a private, non-profit Certified Development Company that administers the Small Business Association (SBA) […]
Driving Success in Real Estate using Progressive Web Applications with SavvyCard
In 2012, SavvyCard® – a technology startup and member of our very first Accelerator cohort – predicted that a multi-billion-dollar shift in the mobile app space would take place within 5-10 years. Their CEO, David Etheredge, believed there would be a major platform transition away from the use of traditional mobile apps (also called “native” […]
Little Global Citizens Partners With the Glazer Children's Museum on Interactive Cultural Programming for Kids
Little Global Citizens, the monthly subscription box that introduces children to the world through exploration of other countries, has announced a partnership with the Glazer Children’s Museum.
St. Pete Catalyst's The Hustle: Amanda Cole with eTeki
Amanda Cole is the head of operations at eTeki, the interview-as-a-service company revolutionizing the IT recruitment and hiring processes.
Featured on VentureBeat: ProjectMQ wants to help you find indie games
Twin brothers Marcus and Malcolm Howard have spent the last five years working on ProjectMQ, a multimedia hub to help people find upcoming indie games.
Listen: Running "Mental Marathons" with Shuchi Vyas of Guestbox
Listen to how Shuchi created her subscription box startup called GuestBox, how she is promoting inclusion for both women and minorities, her advice on how to get “unstuck” with business ideas, and more!
Priatek expands its mall-based gaming kiosks to the Northeast with $6M in new capital
A St. Petersburg advertising technology company is on the cusp of a major expansion, fueled by $6 million in fresh capital. In September, Priatek will launch its gaming kiosks, featuring digital ads for retailers, in 20 malls in New York and New Jersey and in 50 hotels in Manhattan, said Milind Bharvirkar, president.
