Newsletter 6.13.2024

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Happy Thursday! This is Masterminds Tampa Bay, we’re here to make digesting startup news in Tampa bay as easy as baking a pie - minus the burnt crust!

Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

• This startup is bringing back house calls

• AI division launches at the Tampa Bay recruiting business

• Which six startups got $300K at Florida Venture Forum

• $50M goes to this Tampa-based processing startup

FEATURED

Local Startup Revives Medical House Calls in Tampa Bay

A Tampa-based entrepreneur, Anil “AK” Kottoor, launched RevDoc, a mobile app bringing back the convenience of medical house calls. Functioning like a ride-share service, users can select vetted doctors for home visits anytime, eliminating insurance hassles.

RevDoc offers over 100 services in Tampa and St. Petersburg, including urgent care, primary care, and aesthetic treatments. The app, free for both patients and providers, aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable by cutting out insurance middlemen and allowing doctors to set their prices and schedules.

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A.I.

NextPath in Tampa Launches AI Recruiting Division

NextPath Career Partners in Tampa has launched a new AI division via NextPathAI.com. With AI and machine learning on the rise, NextPath aims to support high-growth companies and job seekers by integrating advanced AI tools. Launched in May, the division focuses on placing professionals in data science, software development, and more. CEO Gina Curry emphasized their commitment to leveraging AI for better insights and opportunities, while co-founder James Hawley highlighted their robust network of 20,000 AI professionals.

STARTUPS

Florida Venture Forum Awards $300K to Six Innovative Startups

Six innovative companies received a total of $300,000 from the Florida Venture Forum during the Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando.

Merritt Island-based X-Lumin, a communications technology firm, secured the largest share with $200,000 from DeepWork Capital and Space Florida. Boca Raton's HelixVM, likened to "the Uber of healthcare," won $50,000 from Florida Power & Light. Other winners include Algas Organics, Lonestar Data Holdings, Unbound Disability Claims, and NanoSense. The event highlighted Florida’s thriving startup ecosystem and the quality of its emerging companies.

The secret to growing on LinkedIn in 2024

The secret to growing on LinkedIn in 2024

There's a rising demand for high-quality video content on LinkedIn. This presents a major opportunity for brands (and thought leaders) ready to step in.

Here’s how you can capitalize:

1. Grab your company's existing video assets, like interviews or webinars

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3. Schedule your whole month’s worth of video clips on LI using our new Calendar feature

4. Reply to comments on your videos to foster your new connections

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MONEY

Tampa's Mad Mobile Secures $50M Investment

Tampa-based Mad Mobile recently secured $50 million in funding from Morgan Stanley to enhance its mobile commerce platform. This strategic investment aims to bolster Mad Mobile's technology and expand its market reach. Known for its mobile solutions that integrate with existing point-of-sale systems, Mad Mobile helps retailers and restaurants provide seamless customer experiences both online and in-store. This funding will enable the company to continue innovating and supporting its growing customer base.

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WORTHY MENTIONS: UPDATES, TOOLS, RESOURCES

• 📉 Inflation cools off in to 3.3% year over year in May

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• 💸 Ether ETF’s approved by end of summer?

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