Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
S7 Ep. 322 Building the Future of Startups and Smart Cities with Spencer Elliott
In this episode of The Intern Whisperer Podcast, host Isabella Johnston welcomes Spencer Elliott, the Director of Smart Cities at Plug and Play Tech Center. Spencer, an experienced CEO and investor, shares his journey from startup founder to venture partner and discusses how he’s helping shape the future of startups in Orlando and beyond.
Learn about the innovative ecosystem Plug and Play is building for startups, especially within the smart cities space, and how Spencer is connecting companies to valuable resources, partners, and funding opportunities.
Spencer also dives into the future of entrepreneurship, including trends like AI, smart cities, and how central Florida’s startup scene is evolving.
Reasons to Listen:
1. Gain insights on how Plug and Play helps accelerate startup growth and build impactful partnerships.
2. Discover how Spencer’s experience as a mentor and investor influences his approach to supporting entrepreneurs.
3. Learn about the concept of smart cities and its role in shaping future tech and infrastructure.
4. Hear Spencer’s advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding and how they can avoid common pitfalls.
5. Explore the future of AI, smart cities, and tech entrepreneurship, with a glimpse into Spencer’s predictions for 2030.
Links:
Website: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/orlando-fl Website: https://www.futurefunders.vc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerelliott1/
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22 days ago
I really enjoyed this episode and hearing Spencer talk about smart cities, AI, and startup growth. It made the future of tech feel more real and exciting, especially for someone interested in innovation. I also loved that he’s investing in companies here in Central Florida since local support can be hard to find. It’s inspiring to see someone helping build opportunities in our own community, and it’s so cool that he’s connected with Cat 5.
26 days ago
Such a valuable episode! Hearing Spencer talk about startup growth, smart cities, and the evolving role of technology was especially helpful as someone interested in the future of tech and innovation. I also appreciated his initiative to fund tech companies in Central Florida, especially since finding local investors in the area can be challenging.
5 months ago
The advice that Elliot Spencer gave is very interesting and resourceful, especially for new entrepreneurs that want to start and build a business using the idea of smart cities, AI, and new trends that are going on within the industry, which was a great episode to hear.
5 months ago
Great episode! I enjoyed hearing Spencer Elliott’s insights on smart cities, AI, and how the Orlando startup ecosystem is evolving. Very inspiring for aspiring entrepreneurs!