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PS27’s Christine Caven Receives 2024 Fierce Award for Community Leadership
Congratulations to PS27's Director of Business Development and Communications, Christine Caven, on receiving a Fierce Award. Her dedication, vision, and leadership set an example for Northeast Florida community builders. This honor is well-deserved and a testament to...
Get to know Craig Chambers
A little about Craig Chambers: I was one of those kids who loved math and science, read Scientific American from cover to cover, and knew the names of every Apollo astronaut. My first full-time job was as a reactor control officer on a nuclear attack submarine, where...
PS27 Ventures Announces Investment in Quickcode AI
By James Cannon - Managing Editor, Jacksonville Business Journal Jacksonville venture capital fund PS27 announced Tuesday it has made an undisclosed investment in QuickCode AI, a trade compliance and management systems developer. With a marketplace worth trillions,...
The University of Florida and Tech City: Awe-inspiring Spaces for the Next Generation of Startup Founders
Last week, PS27 team members and PS27 Foundation board members visited Gainesville and Alachua to meet with organizations that support entrepreneurs. PS27 Tour's the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology Malachowsky Hall for Data Science &...
PS27’s Top 5 Highlights from eMerge Americas
Entrepreneurs from across the globe come together each year to Miami Beach, Florida, at eMerge Americas. PS27 is a proud sponsor of eMerge, supporting startups, investors, and the innovation community. Enjoy our top 5 highlights from eMerge Americas below. Melissa...
PS27 Announces Investment in SaaS Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaV4y4KUsVI Story by James Cannon - Managing Editor Jacksonville Business Journal Jacksonville venture capital fund PS27 recently announced it had invested in Boston-based software developer OnRamp with its newest fund, named Titan....
PS27 Sponsors Project Venture a Shark Tank for High School Students with Disabilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Tj0yJtLhA PS27 is a proud sponsor of The Able Trust and its mission to support students with disabilities as they explore career opportunities for the future. Story via News4Jax Project Venture is a competition for high school...
PS27 Portfolio Company SkillCycle named one of the fastest-growing companies in America
SkillCycle’s Leadership in Innovation and Growth Acknowledged in Prestigious Lists NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 — In a remarkable acknowledgment of entrepreneurial spirit and corporate growth, Rebecca Taylor, Chief Customer Officer and Co-founder of SkillCycle, has been...
Navigating the Future: Florida’s Startup Ecosystem as a Vanguard of Venture Capital Innovation
Florida's startup ecosystem is not just thriving; it's pioneering the frontiers of technology and innovation, with companies across the state leading the charge in groundbreaking advancements. In the digital health sector, NeuroSpa is making waves with its...
Get to know Christine Caven
A little about Christine: My name is Christine Caven, and I am the Director of Business Development and Communications at PS27. I’m originally from Boynton Beach, Florida. I moved to Jacksonville in 2011 and graduated with a Public Relations degree and a Community...
Empowerment, Innovation, and the Unyielding Spirit of Women: A Chronicle of the Female Founders Forum
In the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, the Female Founders Forum unfolded as a symphony of voices on March 8, a day that now stands as a beacon of inspiration for women venturing into the realm of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Emmy-award-winning News4Jax...
PS27’s Top Five Highlights from Synapse Summit 2024
1. Seeing PS27 Ventures CEO Jim Stallings speak on the “Why Florida” Panel Participating in the Tampa Bay Synapse Summit provided a wealth of insights, especially when witnessing Jim Stallings, CEO of PS27 Ventures, share valuable perspectives during the "Why Florida...
SkillCycle, The First Talent Development Company to Fully Integrate 1:1 Coaching and Performance Management, To Leverage AI Across its Platform
Recent developments in AI fuel how SkillCycle is evolving and optimizing everything on the platform to make work more human. New York, New York, February 20th, 2024 — SkillCycle Inc. is leveraging AI in its first-of-its-kind platform to help employees, managers, and...
PS27 Female Founders Forum Presented by VyStar Credit Union Announces Care.com Founder as Keynote Speaker
PS27 is pleased to announce Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Co-founder of Ohai.ai and founder and former CEO of Care.com, as the keynote speaker at the PS27 Female Founders Forum. Marcelo is one of fewer than 30 women ever to lead a startup company to an IPO. The event takes...
Get to Know Steve Sahd
A little about Steve Sahd: I've always been a problem solver and someone who builds strong relationships with the people I work with. Stephen Covey emphasized the importance of building trust in all his works, especially "The 7 Habits" and "The Speed of Trust." I've...
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