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/    We hope you enjoy this week's episode of The Intern Whisperer. The Intern Whisperer Podcast is brought to you by Employers 4 Change - Increasing #Skills #DiversityEquityInclusion #recruitment and #management for #interns and #employees alike.  Apply today to be an #Employer4Change that invests in #intern #talent and #employees. Want a break? Play Intern Pursuit Game on Steam.    Thank you to our sponsor Cat 5 Studios. Podbean: https://internwhisperer.podbean.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8c_T19-pyfghVuAEbOMmHg     Follow us on our social channels  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/employers4change     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/employers4change     X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/employer4change     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employers4change #iHeartRadio #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #Podbean #YouTube #Employers4Change #E4C #internships #radio #podcast #innovation #employers #smallbusiness #business #FutureOfWork #ValenciaCollegeRadio