Tampa Bay Wave

Congratulations to the two Wave companies that were selected as finalists for the?Tampa Bay Tech Awards!?Maya AI (2022 TechDiversity Cohort) is a finalist in the "Emerging Tech Company of the Year"?category and and?GuardianSat LLC (2024 CyberTech) is a finalist in the "Tech Project of the Year"?category!? ? Maya AI?is a generative AI platform that provides actionable insights from internal and new data in real-time. GuardianSat LLC?has a patented solution to add to high Earth-orbiting satellites – a proprietary subsystem that detects orbital debris, tracks the orbital debris which could strike the satellite, and autonomously maneuvers the satellite seamlessly so that collision with that debris does not occur. Congratulations to the teams at Maya AI?and Guardian Sat! We are routing for you! To read more about the Tampa Bay Tech Awards, see the article below!? https://lnkd.in/eBUV6UuQ

Tomorrow, the Wave office space will be open to anyone who needs a place to work or charge up devices. Coffee and donuts will be provided! Join us between 9 and 5 as we help each other return to daily life.

The Tampa Bay Wave team extends our heartfelt thoughts to those impacted by Hurricane Milton. The storm has brought significant disruption and hardship to our community, and we will all need to come together to rebuild stronger. Wave is committed to supporting? our entrepreneurs, innovators, local businesses, neighbors, and community members during this difficult time. Below are some resources and information to aid those in the process of recovery and rebuilding. For Immediate Assistance: ? Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA is providing individual assistance to those in declared disaster areas. You can apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). ? American Red Cross: The Red Cross is offering shelter and support to those displaced by the storm. Find a shelter near you by visiting redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767). ? The Salvation Army Army: The Salvation Army is providing food, water, and other essential supplies to those in need. Visit salvationarmyusa.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) to find your local branch. ? 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a local specialist who can provide information and referrals to various resources, including housing, food, and healthcare. For Businesses: ? U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The SBA offers disaster assistance loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters. Learn more at SBA.gov/disaster. ? Florida SBDC Network: The Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides free consulting and resources to help businesses recover from disasters. Visit floridasbdc.org to find your local center. Please reach out to us if Wave can offer support in any way. Our office is open, and we are making efforts to return to regular operations. If you know of other resources that could help someone in need, please leave them below. Linda Olson Demelza DePalma Genest Dolores (Dee) Garcia Richard Munassi MD MBA Amit Agrawal Jonathan Truong Mariah R. Gregory Pierce Matthew Ymiolek Jennifer Ptack Laura Davenport Prathyusha Pappi Reddy

While hurricane preparations are underway in Tampa Bay, two 2024 TechDiversity companies are shining bright at the Venture Atlanta Conference, and Wave could not be more excited to share the news!? Huge congratulations to 360 Direct Video for making it to the final four companies in the Startup Showcase competition, and to Ovum Health for making it to the final three companies in the Early Stage Companies competition. These achievements are exemplary of the incredible work done at both 360 Direct Video and Ovum Health, and will help them both continue to fulfill their individual missions. The Wave Community is cheering on these wonderful companies, and this update has been a bright spot for us all! Best of luck to 360 Direct Video and Ovum Health with the rest of their time at Venture Atlanta.?

In order to ensure the safety of our staff and community with the oncoming Hurricane Milton, our office will be closed today and remain closed through Wednesday, October 9th. We hope that everyone in the Tampa Bay community and surrounding areas prioritize safety and follow local guidelines. For those in need of shelter, please refer to the following link: https://lnkd.in/ej2EhURP We will provide updates on our office reopening as soon as possible.

?? Drumroll please... ?? Wave, in partnership with the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, is thrilled to unleash a cohort of fintech disruptors in the 2024 FinTech|X Accelerator! These innovators are set to redefine the future of finance. Over the next 90 days, they'll dive deep into expert mentorship, leverage curated resources, and forge strategic connections to catapult their ventures forward. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6z6WxbR Meet the future of fintech: Finotta finvix Identifee IM Financial KuliPay Muse Tax (Techstars '22) NOTICENINJA Revio Insight Stello Technologies Linda Olson Richard Munassi MD MBA Amit Agrawal Jonathan Truong Matthew Ymiolek Gregory Pierce Dolores (Dee) Garcia Demelza DePalma Genest Mariah R. Prathyusha Pappi Reddy Jennifer Ptack Laura Davenport Michael Wiemer, MBA Kassandra Patatanes Taylor Tegarden

The impact of Hurricane Helene is being felt throughout the Southeast, and our hearts go out to all those affected by this devastating storm. We?know many in our extended community are facing significant challenges. Wave is committed to supporting our entrepreneurs, innovators, neighbors, and community members during this difficult time. Below are some resources and information to aid those in the process of recovery and rebuilding.? For Immediate Assistance: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA is providing individual assistance to those in declared disaster areas. You can apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). American Red Cross: The Red Cross is offering shelter and support to those displaced by the storm. Find a shelter near you by visiting redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767). The Salvation Army Army: The Salvation Army is providing food, water, and other essential supplies to those in need. Visit salvationarmyusa.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) to find your local branch. 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a local specialist who can provide information and referrals to various resources, including housing, food, and healthcare. For Businesses: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The SBA offers disaster assistance loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters. Learn more at SBA.gov/disaster. Florida SBDC Network: The Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides free consulting and resources to help businesses recover from disasters. Visit floridasbdc.org to find your local center. Please reach out to us if Wave can offer support in any way. If you know of other resources that could aid someone in need, please leave them below. Linda Olson Demelza DePalma Genest Dolores (Dee) Garcia Richard Munassi MD MBA Amit Agrawal Jonathan Truong Mariah R. Gregory Pierce Amit Agrawal Matthew Ymiolek Jennifer Ptack Laura Davenport Prathyusha Pappi Reddy

Our office will be closed from Wednesday, September 25th to Monday, September 30th to ensure the safety of our team and community during the oncoming storm. We encourage everyone to prioritize their safety and follow local guidelines. For those in need of shelter, please refer to the following link: https://lnkd.in/eG5iFbhm We will provide updates on our office reopening as soon as possible.

Tampa Bay Wave was honored by a visit from Riyan Heraz Sarsour of L3GACY Motors today thanks to the introduction made by Vanessa Maternowski. Linda Olson and the Wave team loved hearing about Riyan's father and about starting their exotic car rental company, plus the other businesses the family owns. Entrepreneurs, just like our tech startup founders. Amit Agrawal, Jonathan Truong, Prathyusha Pappi Reddy and Gregory Pierce all loved checking out this beautiful, powerful sports car, with an engine that purrs so loud you could make the windows shake. Lots of car aficionados at Wave! Thank you, Riyan, for investing the time to get to know more about Wave. #startstaygrow