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Many of the world’s most challenging problems will be solved by today’s entrepreneurs. Your generous donations to Tampa Bay Wave will not only help ensure those startups succeed but will also foster a thriving Tampa Bay tech ecosystem. Here are ways you can help:
Join our community of business leaders committed to building a robust tech ecosystem in the Tampa Bay region.
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Fund scholarships to provide the resources that diverse founders need to build, launch, and grow successful companies.
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In addition to tax-deductible monetary contributions, we welcome in-kind, stock, and other types of donations. Named recognition in the downtown Tampa, Wave Venture Center is available for larger gifts. Email us at donate@tampabaywave.org for more information.
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What They Say

Trulli

I deeply belive in the mission of Tampa Bay Wave. I fully support growing and nurturing local tech companies as a strategic arm of our economic development impact and strategy for the entire state of Florida. Suporting this ecosystem, working with tech entreprenurs provides me with opportunity to make a valuable contribution. I invite you to be a part of this community by becoming a Friend of Wave!

Alex Sink
Past Chair, Wave Board
Trulli

Hill Ward Henderson is proud to be a long-term supporter of Tampa Bay Wave. Our firm supports collaborative innovation and appreciates the valuable relationships that are fostered through this entrepreneurial community. Tampa Bay Wave’s positive impact across a broad and diverse spectrum of the community reflects our firm’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Cory J. Person
Attorney, Hill Ward Henderson
Trulli

To make Tampa Bay a nationally-recognized hub for cybersecurity, technology and innovation, we must support startups through every stage of their journey. World-class programs such as the CyberTechlX Accelerator attracts entrepreneurs seeking to disrupt a highly-sought-after cybersecurity market and positions them with the resources they need to be successful, such as mentoring, one-on-one feedback from tech founders, pitch coaching, investment readiness programs and strategic introductions to investors.

Scott Price
CEO, A-lign
Trulli

KnowBe4 supports the Tampa Bay Wave because of their efforts to encourage local entrepreneurs to fulfill their goals and realize their business dreams.

Stu Sjouwerman
CEO, KnowBe4
   

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