From Chasing Capital to Owning It: Why Tampa Bay Needs to Invest in Itself
by gazelle | July 23, 2026 | Gazelle Ventures | 0 Comments
There’s a question that has quietly organized economic development strategy for decades: “How do we attract investment?” It’s a reasonable question. But I think it’s the one worth replacing. The right question is harder, and it’s the one that changes outcomes: “How do…
Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset: The Gardener’s Approach
by Ashby Green | June 8, 2026 | Gazelle Ventures | 0 Comments
We usually describe ambition with the story of the bricklayer who, asked what he’s doing, says he isn’t laying bricks , he’s building a cathedral. It’s a good story about vision. But it’s the wrong story for most founders, because a…
SBIR and STTR Are Back: What That Means for Your Business
by Ashby Green | June 1, 2026 | Gazelle Ventures | 0 Comments
After a five-month lapse, two of the most underutilized federal funding programs just got reauthorized and extended through 2031. If you’re building a technology-driven business and haven’t explored SBIR or STTR, now is a good time to look. The Small Business…
Venture Capital Works. Here’s How We’re Making It Work Differently.
by Ashby Green | May 27, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
The mythology around venture capital is seductive. The bold investor. The visionary founder. The billion-dollar exit. It’s a great story, and like most great stories, it’s only partially true. After nearly three decades in accounting and finance, including time at…