Investing in Florida Technology, a series of monthly podcasts from Florida Funders and hosted by Tom Wallace, provide an in-depth look into successful investors and entrepreneurs.
The podcast will highlight current investors and discuss the opportunity for new investors to engage in early stage technology investment. Florida Funders, a hybrid of a venture capital fund and crowd-funding platform that invests in emerging trends, has a passion for growing the next generation of Florida tech companies.
With an experienced team of serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experienced angel investors, Florida Funders has a proven track record for finding strong investment opportunities in early stage companies.
Alex Sink, former Chief Financial Officer for the State of Florida and a Democratic nominee for the Governor of Florida, sits down with Tom Wallace, Managing Partner for Florida Funders, in the first episode of Investing in Florida Technology, titled “To Risk, or Not to Risk?”. Sink’s experience in finance, including her role as the former President of Florida Operations for Bank of America, coupled with her politics, provides her with a well-rounded understanding of the opportunities available in Florida for startups.
In “To Risk, or Not to Risk?”, Sink will share details on her transition into investing, how she selects companies to invest in, and spark the conversation on the growing need for women to become investors.
Interested in learning more? For more details, visit www.floridafunders.com.
