TAMPA, Fla. – Aug. 29, 2024 – Embarc Collective announced Dr. Tim R. Holcomb as its new CEO, succeeding Lakshmi Shenoy. Holcomb, an entrepreneur and educator with over 35 years of experience, will take the helm on January 1, 2025, to further expand Embarc Collective's impact as a leading startup incubator in the Southeast U.S.
Holcomb comes from Miami University, where he served as Professor, Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship, and Director of the Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship. He has advised companies like ReliaQuest and previously led the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at Florida State University. Holcomb is also a co-founder of Telcom Global Solutions, which was acquired by Flex in 2001.
Under Shenoy’s leadership, Embarc Collective grew into one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in Florida, supporting over 230 startups, creating nearly 1,000 jobs, and raising over $200 million. Shenoy will remain involved as a board member and coach.
“Tim’s experience supporting entrepreneurs makes him uniquely qualified to lead Embarc into its next phase,” said Brian Murphy, Chair of Embarc’s Board of Directors. “We’re excited to build on the foundation Lakshmi laid, expanding our reach and impact.”
Holcomb expressed his commitment to supporting Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and building on Embarc’s success to create a national model for startup ecosystems.
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