What is LINK'D UP
Networking that actually works
LINK'D UP is a monthly gathering built by DRYP Digital for Tampa Bay's business community. No fluff. No awkward name-badge mixers. Just intentional people in the same room, building real relationships.
We bring together business owners, content creators, entrepreneurs, marketers, and media professionals — the people who are actually building things — and give them space to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
The Venue
The Ring Workspace
600 Cleveland St, Clearwater
Who Shows Up
Builders & Makers
Owners, creators, operators
Frequency
Monthly
Every third Wednesday
The Vibe
Real Conversations
No pitch decks required
Who attends
Built for people who are actually building
Business Owners
Service providers, retail, local operators — people running real businesses.
Creators & Media Pros
Content creators, podcasters, and media professionals who shape local culture.
Entrepreneurs
Founders, startup builders, and side-project runners in the Tampa Bay area.
Marketers & Strategists
Marketing professionals, brand consultants, and growth-focused operators.
Collaborators
People looking for partners, vendors, clients, and co-founders.
Community Leaders
Anyone invested in growing Tampa Bay's creative and business community.
Why it's different
Not your average networking event
01
Intentional curation
We don't cap attendance at 500. We keep it tight — the right people, the right size, the right energy.
02
No pitch vibe
Conversations over pitches. Relationships over transactions. Come to meet people, not to sell them.
03
DRYP-backed
Hosted and organized by the DRYP Digital team — the same people building digital growth systems for Tampa Bay businesses.