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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum - St. Pete Catalyst
Mark Ferguson discussed the creation of the establishment and its expansion over time at the Conversation with a Founder event.
November 11, 2026Entrepreneurship
USF students invent smart water bottle sleeve to take guesswork out of hydration - Fox 13
The device functions as a miniature scale, syncing with a mobile app and any popular wearables to adjust daily water intake goals based on workouts and outdoor temperatures.
October 29, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF Soccer teammates launch syp, a sleeve that turns any water bottle into a hydration tracker - Fitt Insider
The Tampa startup’s sensor weighs your bottle each time you set it down, so athletes and everyday drinkers can see how much they actually drank without logging anything.
October 27, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF-founded startup tests personalized hydration tracker with student-athletes - USF News
USF-founded startup Syp is piloting its hydration-monitoring technology with student-athletes. Developed by USF students, the system combines a smart sleeve and a mobile app to deliver personalized hydration insights.
October 20, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Spotlights
Nault Center celebrates entrepreneurship and community impact - St. Pete Catalyst
Andy Hafer, who is an adjunct instructor and the advisory board chair of the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship, received the Vanguard Leadership Award.
October 7, 2026Entrepreneurship
USF Nault Center celebrates the entrepreneurial journey at inaugural awards event
The event drew over 300 attendees to the USF St. Petersburg campus, bringing together faculty, alumni, donors, advisory board members and business leaders from across Tampa Bay.
October 7, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Honors and Awards
Tampa Bay Wave brings 13 fintech startups from the US and UK to Tampa - Hypepotamus
The new Fintech X Accelerator cohort includes 13 companies from across the U.S. and the UK. The accelerator will provide the start ups with mentorship, industry expertise, and investor relationships.
October 6, 2026Entrepreneurship
Hispanic-owned businesses continue growing in Tampa Bay - Spectrum News 13
Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters owner Roberto Torres is using his experience growing a business to mentor other Hispanic entrepreneurs working to turn their ideas into businesses.
September 15, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
SharkMakers youth accelerator to launch collegiate program - St. Pete Catalyst
SharkMakers is expanding its youth entrepreneurship accelerator to the college level through a new partnership with USF’s Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. Learn how the program will help Tampa Bay students turn innovative ideas into real-world ventures.
September 9, 2026Entrepreneurship
USF grad launches 9Yaps app to link students with local business deals - Q105
A University of South Florida graduate built a mobile app that links students with discount deals from shops around campus.
August 24, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals - aol.com
A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.
August 20, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals - FOX13 Tampa Bay
A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.
August 20, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation