celebrateGNV Returns in 2025!

Gainesville, FL – January 14, 2025 –  celebrateGNV returns on February 6, 2025, as startGNV brings back their night of recognition and celebration at the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention.  What is celebrateGNV? celebrateGNV is a reflection of the past year’s achievements and a celebration of the individuals and companies who are making an […]

startGNV honors thriving startup community

Join us for the Annual CelebrateGNV Cox Innovation Ecosystem Award. Gainesville has many local entrepreneurs and innovators to celebrate, and CelebrateGNV is precisely that: an event honoring local startup founders, inventors, and leaders. Gainesville has many local entrepreneurs and innovators to celebrate, and CelebrateGNV is precisely that: an event honoring local startup founders, inventors, and […]

Cox Business Innovation Awards

Nominate local companies and peers for the 2024 Cox Business Awards presented at startGNV’s annual celebrateGNV event. Click below to view the nomination forms. Individual Awards: Cox Startup Mentor of the Year Nomination Form Cox Professional Mentor of the Year Nomination Form Cox Ecosystem Hidden Gem Nomination Form Company Awards Cox “Rising Star” Startup Application […]

startGNV Kicks off 2024 with the Cox Business Innovation Awards at celebrateGNV!

In collaboration with Cox Business, this year’s celebrateGNV affair promises to be even more exciting with the continuance of the Cox Innovation Ecosystem Awards. startGNV is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its renowned annual event, celebrateGNV! The event is set to take place at the Cade Museum on February 8, 2024. Secure […]

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: PS27 Rhea Fund Celebrates Female Leadership

StartGNV’s partner and sponsor, PS27 Ventures, is making a groundbreaking announcement: 50% of the PS27 Rhea Fund is now led by women founders and co-founders. This milestone is not just a celebration of gender diversity; it’s a testament to female entrepreneurs’ talent, innovation, and resilience. In a world where innovation knows no boundaries, the entrepreneurial landscape is […]

Battle of The Bands to End Homelessness

With last year’s event generating over $25,000 in donations, this year’s goal was bumped up to $50,000 to make an even bigger impact on homelessness in the Gainesville community. Local tech companies have formed bands to put on an epic concert and will battle it out to see who can raise the biggest round to […]

Embracing Change, Leading with Innovation at Infotech

One of the rare certainties in life is, of course, uncertainty. There are very few times that we feel entirely certain about something – perhaps the certainty that your team’s next season is going to be the one (Gator fans, you know what we mean). One of the rare certainties in life is, of course, […]

Local Leader Appointed as Synapse Florida Regional Ambassador to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Gainesville, FL

StartGNV’s Christine Caven appointed as Synapse Florida Regional Ambassador. Gainesville, FL – We’re excited to announce that Christine Caven, StartGNV’s Board Vice-president, has joined Synapse Florida as the new Regional Ambassador for Gainesville, FL as a community leader. Synapse Florida is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and driving positive change across the state. In this role, […]

Gainesville’s Quottly is Acquired by Parchment

James Gibson, startGNV’s former Board President, recently shared the exciting news about Quottly, the Gainesville EdTech company he co-founded. Parchment’s Acquisition of Quottly Will Accelerate the Exchange of Credits and Courses to Smooth Student Pathways SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today Parchment, the industry leader in academic credentials management, announced the acquisition of Quottly, the […]

Sponsor Spotlight: Hutchison PLLC’s Blog

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re sharing content from a blog of startGNV sponsor Hutchison PLLC. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are reposting this blog from sponsor Hutchison PLLC Like a Phoenix from the Ashes: The Rise of The Women’s Social Club Networking and community are essential for many new businesses, especially small […]