July Webinar: Stop Talking, Start Collaborating


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Join Us Virtually
Discover how collaboration can fuel program inclusivity and sustainability and drive  thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems.

This interactive webinar spotlights successful strategies and real-world case studies from leading academic, nonprofit, and community-driven support organizations. Attendees will explore

  • Innovative models for engaging diverse entrepreneurs,
  • Strategies to ensure sustained funding,
  • Methods for scaling impact from local to global,
  • And more.

Using case studies from the Tampa Bay ecosystem, the panelists will address some of the specific challenges they and others face in building healthy, inclusive ecosystems and will workshop solutions with the audience.  

Attendees will walk away with practical tools, adaptable frameworks, and fresh inspiration to strengthen your own entrepreneurial community.

Presenter(s), Speaker(s), Panelists:

Shannon Pastizzo, Director, USF CONNECT

Alison Barlow, Executive Director, St. Pete Innovation District

Linda Olson, CEO & Founder, Tampa Bay Wave

For More Information:

Molly Mordocco

Molly Mordocco

Training Manager, International Business Innovation Association