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Forum Spotlight: Beau Bennett & Cogent Bank
Tell us about your company or firm: Cogent Bank is a bank built for entrepreneurs. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives innovation at Cogent Bank What is one “must do” (or must not do!) piece of advice you have for founders growing a startup?: Focus on...![MAJOR MILESTONE!!! CAPITAL RAISED BY FORUM ALUMNI CATAPULTS TO $30B](https://flventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/30-Billion-In-Capital-1080x675.jpg)
MAJOR MILESTONE!!! CAPITAL RAISED BY FORUM ALUMNI CATAPULTS TO $30B
TAMPA and MIAMI, Fla. – November 21, 2024 – Florida Venture Forum, the leading statewide support and member organization for venture capital and private equity professionals and entrepreneurs, announced today that companies presenting at its conferences and events...![Forum Spotlight: Jennifer Whelihan and Hillsborough County Economic Development Innovation Initiative (EDi2)](https://flventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_6589-1080x675.jpeg)
Forum Spotlight: Jennifer Whelihan and Hillsborough County Economic Development Innovation Initiative (EDi2)
Tell us about your company or firm: Local government is a valuable partner in the innovation economy, and we continue to support programs, events, and opportunities to grow technology and innovation startups, jobs, and private investment. In Hillsborough County,...![Florida Venture Forum, Space Florida, DeepWork Capital, and FPL Announce Winners of $300,000 in 2024 Early Stage Venture Conference Investment](https://flventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TB3_3978-edit-small-1080x675.jpg)
Florida Venture Forum, Space Florida, DeepWork Capital, and FPL Announce Winners of $300,000 in 2024 Early Stage Venture Conference Investment
MIAMI AND TAMPA, Fla.—June 5, 2024—Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, announced today the recipients of $300,000 in award dollars and investment during its 16th annual Early Stage Venture...![Forum Spotlight: Adam DiNicola and RevTek Capital](https://flventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_5269-1080x675.jpg)