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Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    South Florida: The Research Park at FAU Fuels the Region's Growing Tech Scene

    Founded almost 40 years ago, The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University has served as the incubator for numerous technology startups and as a real-time learning experience for everyone from students to entrepreneurs. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez invites President Andrew Duffell to share the impact on the region's growing tech scene.

    18 min

  2. 10 SEPT

    Tampa Bay: The Next Generation Steps Up to Stage Disney On Ice and Other Favorites

    For over 50 years, Palmetto-based and family owned and operated Feld Entertainment has produced and presented the biggest traveling shows in the world: Disney On Ice, Monster Jam, and now the return of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, among others. In this fun-filled episode, Tampa Bay Business Journal Editor Alexis Muellner reminisces about the past, present and future of the business with third generation CEO Juliette Feld Grossman.

    27 min

  3. 3 SEPT

    Jacksonville: The Future is Now in Jax as Tony Cho's Vision Becomes a Reality

    Know for weaving social innovation, arts & culture and impact investing into commercial real estate development, Tony Cho is transforming northern Springfield with the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District, or PHX-JAX. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon connects with the founder and CEO of Future of Cities to learn more about his vision.

    28 min

  4. 27 AUG

    Orlando: ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins Explains the Mysterious World of Cybersecurity

    The threat of a cyber attack alone is enough to keep business owners up at night. The confusing and often contradictory advice offered by IT and cybersecurity consultants is just as perplexing. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Danny Jenkins, CEO of the fast-growing Orlando-based ThreatLocker to share simple "hygiene tips" to help keep your business data safe.

    24 min

  5. 20 AUG

    South Florida: With Worldwide Interest in the Region, Are We Immune to a Slowdown?

    If you'd like to read the tea leaves on South Florida's economic future, just call on the people who are shaping it. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez takes the temperature with Peter Dyga, President & CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors, who has a pulse on the region.

    15 min

  6. 13 AUG

    Tampa Bay: Oscar Horton Among Our Inaugural 10 Most Admired CEO's

    He grew up in rural Arkansas and his first big break was selling farm equipment in the south during the 1970's. As Oscar Horton explains, "In 1974, a 5-9 African American that weighed about 130 pounds with an afro selling cotton pickers was a tough job". But Oscar pulled it off and climbed the corporate ladder before moving to Tampa Bay in 2000 to take over as owner and CEO of Sun State International Trucks. In this episode, he shares his story and reflects on Tampa Bay's growth with TBBJ Edi...

    26 min

  7. 6 AUG

    Jacksonville: Eddie Farah - Home Grown and Heavily Invested in the Success of River City

    Well known as a personal injury attorney across Florida and the Southeast, Eddie Farah is also a big fan of his hometown Jacksonville. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon joins Farah to learn why family and friends are so important, and to get his outlook on downtown JAX.

    20 min

  8. 30 JULY

    South Florida: Heathcare Entrepreneur Dr. Alejandro Badia Disrupts Urgent Care

    Patients often lose time and waste money awaiting referrals for orthopedic issues. Dr. Alejandro Badia aims to change that with OrthoNOW. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez invites Dr. Badia to share his vision, and discuss other timely issues impacting healthcare.

    16 min
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Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.

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  • Creator
    The Florida Business Journals
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Florida Business Minds
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