{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Connecting the Tech Community with Alex Allen of Two39 Work","description":"One of the reasons I started this podcast is to tell the story about how our area was becoming more than just a gorgeous vacation or retirement community. I had started to see how many interesting and different businesses were thriving here, and I wanted to go behind the scenes to tell more of those stories. My next guest and I share this goal of wanting to spread the word about the tech and entrepreneurial opportunities in Southwest Florida--and don't let the current economic environment fool you--there WILL be opportunities. He\u2019s Alex Allen, who\u2019s the co-founder of the Two39 Group, a tech startup hub that owns Two39 Work, a co-working and connection space for tech companies and entrepreneurs. At the time of this interview, the coworking space just celebrated its first year, home to several tech professionals and entire entrepreneurial companies. As you\u2019ll hear, Alex has an entrepreneur\u2019s passion with a heart for our local community\u2014after all, the company\u2019s called 2-3-9\u2014ring a bell? But beyond the coworking space, he\u2019s focused on creating opportunities to connect, engage support and even fund the sometimes hidden tech talent we have here in Southwest Florida \u2013and there\u2019s a lot more of that than you might think. I know you\u2019ll enjoy my interview with Alex. But first, would you help me thank our sponsor, &amp;nbsp;the Spotlight News Magazine. It\u2019s local news that shines a light on the people of Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero. Read the Spotlight at swspotlight.com. Also, we\u2019re grateful for the support of Audible, which offers our listeners a free audiobook when you sign up for a new 30-day trial membership. Just go to AudibleTrial.com\/CoachDarcy, and you\u2019ll get started today. ","author_name":"Bonita Business Podcast with Coach Darcy","author_url":"https:\/\/redcaperevolution.com\/bonita-business-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/13853588\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/69078611"}