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From Hustling College Kid To Faith-Driven VC Building Florida's Future ft. Spencer Elliott

From Hustling College Kid To Faith-Driven VC Building Florida's Future ft. Spencer Elliott

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What drives a man to build startups, fund innovation, and still keep faith and family at the center of it all?

Gavin sits down with Spencer Elliott - venture capitalist, founder, and Director at Plug and Play Tech Center - to explore purpose, perseverance, and the power of gratitude.

From humble beginnings in Orlando to leading one of the world's most active VC networks, Spencer opens up about the childhood experiences that forged his character, the faith that grounds him, and the family that fuels his ambition.

Together, they dive deep into entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and Florida's emerging role as the "Silicon Swamp."

This is more than a success story. It's a masterclass in purpose-driven living.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

0:41 Success at a young age

2:20 New projects

11:20 What drives Spencer

16:34 Raising kids who are still hungry even if life has been "easy"

19:00 Appreciate everything

22:54 Marriage blessings

25:23 Faith

35:55 UCF experience

40:17 Entrepreneurship

46:02 Investment in Florida

56:10 US Tech

58:36 Huge challenges

1:00:56 Legacy

Resources:

Spencer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerelliott1/

Plug and Play Tech Center: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/orlando-fl

Future Funders VC: https://futurefunders.framer.website/

ViewStub: https://viewstub.com/

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