Tampa Community Connectors Panel
Welcome to our panel discussion on the vibrant tech community in Tampa Bay, hosted by Suzanne Ritchie from the Tech Success Network. Meet our esteemed panelists Evan Brennar, Joey de Villa, Chris Ayers, Lissette Deza, Charlton Trezevant, Samantha Ramos, and Daniela Diaz as they explore the evolution of the tech scene, collaboration, and the support for startups and entrepreneurs in the region. Learn how Tampa is becoming a major tech hub and the role of community meetups in fostering growth and innovation.
Learn more about Civo Navigate here -►https://www.civo.com/navigate
====================
Get free credit to try the world’s first K3s-powered, managed Kubernetes service.
Sign up to Civo -► https://www.civo.com
Get started with Kubernetes with Civo Academy: https://www.civo.com/academy
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel -► http://civo.io/subscribe
Follow Civo:
• Twitter -► / civocloud
• Github -► https://github.com/civo
• LinkedIn -► / civocloud
• Facebook -► / civocloud
0:00 - Introduction and Welcome
0:32 - Introduction of Panelists
2:02 - Evolution of the Tampa Bay Tech Scene
6:06 - Role of Tampa Devs and Community Growth
8:40 - Impact of COVID-19 on the Tech Community
10:20 - Importance of Collaboration in the Tampa Tech Community
13:50 - Examples of Successful Collaborations
16:17 - In-person vs. Online Meetups
20:00 - Comparison with Other Tech Hubs
25:00 - Aspirations for the Future of the Tampa Bay Tech Scene
27:40 - Evolving to Meet Community Needs
31:50 - Current Partnerships and Initiatives
37:50 - Audience Q&A
