More Than Paint: How Brothers Colors Painting Founder Patrick Eby Is Using Business as a Platform for Community Impact
Brothers Colors Painting founder Patrick Eby and his team donated their time and services to refresh the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s EMT Training Room, creating a brighter space for the staff and first responders who serve the community.
How One Mother’s Lesson in Gratitude Sparked a National Movement to Honor America’s Heroes
On July 4, 2007, Deb Benson set out to teach her sons the value of thanking military service members. That simple lesson led to Grateful American Coin, a national nonprofit that has distributed nearly 100,000 coins and donated more than $130,000 to veteran-focused organizations.
From Amenities to Community Vision: How Chris Souza Is Building the Next Chapter of Florida Development
As Florida’s residential market grows more competitive, Chris Souza is helping developers move beyond standard amenity packages. Through Souza Development, Oasis Amenities, and Alda Strategic, he is building communities where planning, branding, public spaces, amenities, and resident experience support one clear long-term vision.
From Military Cyber Operations to AI Systems: How Joel Yi Is Building Companies That Run Themselves
DeployAIBots founder Joel Yi is helping companies move beyond AI tools by building systems that take over repetitive work. Drawing from his background in military cyber operations, computer science, and sales, Yi is focused on helping businesses run more efficiently, scale with smaller teams, and rethink how work gets done.
Alicia Tulsee Is on a Mission to Make Sure Nurses Feel Seen, Supported, and Celebrated
Alicia Tulsee, Founder and CEO of Moxie Scrubs, is working to make sure nurses feel seen, supported, and valued. Through the national #LookForTheGood campaign, she is giving healthcare professionals a space to share the moments of kindness, hope, and connection that remind them why their work matters.
Raising the Standard: Why Mitch Bunkowske Believes Roofing Should Be Built to Last, Not Just Pass Inspection
Most homeowners only think about their roof when something goes wrong. Mitch Bunkowske is working to change that. Through RoofElite, he is building a company focused on long-term performance, consistent installation, and accountability in an industry often driven by quick fixes.
The Power of the Right Room: How Bridgette Bello Is Redefining Leadership Through Strategic Access and Executive Clarity
In a business world driven by speed and visibility, Bridgette Bello focuses on what truly shapes strong leadership: clarity and environment. Drawing on decades of experience working with CEOs and founders, she explains why the right rooms, not just more connections, lead to better decisions and long-term growth.
From Reaction to Prevention: Why Dr. Severence MacLaughlin Believes Healthcare Must Predict, Not Respond
For Dr. Severence MacLaughlin, the future of medicine is not reactive. It is anticipatory. And the difference between the two may be measured not in revenue or innovation headlines, but in years of life quietly preserved.
In South Florida, where capital meets community, Erick Gavin is reshaping how venture is built
In the region’s rapidly evolving innovation economy, where public policy, startup growth, and private capital increasingly intersect, Gavin has emerged as one of the area’s most consequential venture leaders. As a co-founder and General Partner at Edin Capital, he is helping design an investment model that prioritizes regional alignment, predictable growth, and long-term value creation […]
Rick Nelson: Transforming E-commerce Fulfillment for Growing Brands
In Tampa Bay, where technology and logistics intersect, Rick Nelson has quietly become one of the region’s most influential founders. As the CEO of The Fulfillment Lab, he turned a simple idea into a national fulfillment network trusted by ecommerce brands around the world. His journey shows that success rarely comes from shortcuts. It comes […]