Florida Funders, the venture capital fund and angel investor network, has teamed up with Florida Polytechnic University, the Lakeland-based STEM university, to further grow the talent pipeline in the region.
“Our partnership with the Florida Polytechnic University is vital for realizing our goal to evolve from the Sunshine State to the startup state,” Tom Wallace, managing partner of Florida Funders, said in a statement. “Discovering exceptional talent is an essential piece of the puzzle that allows local startups to go on to become successful, driving economic growth in the region.”
