Entrepreneurs gather to discuss strategies for building a culture of innovation

TAMPA, FL. (February 2, 2015) – Absolute Marketing Solutions president Alfred Goldberg will be part of a panel of entrepreneurs and technology leaders who will gather to discuss how to create a successful startup and innovation culture locally at Tampa Bay Startup Week 2015 (February 2-6). The panel discussion will take place on Wednesday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Chase Basecamp (1930 East 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605.) Tampa Bay Startup Week is a five-day celebration designed to further cultivate an entrepreneurial culture in the Tampa Bay area. Workshops and panel discussions in various locations provide entrepreneurs with resources necessary to achieve success at their chosen endeavors. Many of the Tampa Bay Startup Week events are free to the public.

Goldberg will sit on the panel “Fostering a Successful Startup and Innovation Ecosystem” along with other notable entrepreneurs and technology leaders. The panel will discuss why certain communities have become breeding grounds for successful startups and what the ingredients are for fostering the culture locally.

“Over the years, the Tampa Bay area has become a hot spot for startups. It’s now up to us as a community to create a culture that not only allows these startups to sustain but serves as an example for the next generation of entrepreneurs. It’s the next generation that will determine if we are truly building something in Tampa Bay,” said Goldberg.

“A special thanks to Alfred and all the members of our panel. This particular panel is important because it’s at the heart of what we desire to accomplish with Tampa Bay Startup Week. It’s all about building an ecosystem for which startups can thrive. Experts like Alfred serve as an example of what can be accomplished in the Bay area,” said Ryan Sullivan, Lead Organizer of Tampa Bay Startup Week 2015.