About GrowFL: Elevating Floridaโs Economic Engine
At GrowFL, we believe that the most powerful growth happens when leaders aren’t leading alone. While many organizations focus on the “spark” of a startup, we are the only organization in Florida exclusively dedicated to second-stage companiesโthose high-potential businesses that have moved beyond the survival phase and are ready to scale.
A Community of Peers
Leading a growing company can be a solitary journey. We bridge that gap by fostering a vibrant, confidential community where CEOs and business owners connect with like-minded peers who truly understand the unique “growing pains” of mid-sized firms. Through our CEO Roundtables and peer-learning programs, we provide a safe harbor for leaders to share insights, solve complex problems, and build lasting professional bonds.
Small but Mighty: The Impact of Second-Stage
Our focus on this specific stage isn’t accidental; itโs driven by the incredible impact these businesses have on our state. In Florida, second-stage companies are a “small but mighty” group that serves as the backbone of our economy:
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10% of Companies: Second-stage businesses make up only about one-tenth of the state’s firms.
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30% of Jobs: Despite their smaller numbers, these companies generate more than 30% of all jobs in Florida.
By providing a strategic roadmap, expert mentorship, and a sense of belonging, GrowFL ensures these “economic engines” have the fuel they need to keep Florida thriving. We donโt just help businesses grow; we help build the community that sustains them.
The Way
GrowFL is dedicated to support and accelerate the growth of second-stage companies throughout Florida, by providing their leaders with focused, efficient, and timely access to resources they deem important. Our programs provide connections with other second-stage company leaders, and to professional organizations whose expertise, experience, and products lead to the second-stage companyโs continued growth and prosperity, resulting in the diversification and growth of Floridaโs economy. Second-stage growth companies have at least 6 employees and $750 thousand in revenue and possess the intent and desire to grow beyond second-stage.
Vision & Mission
Vision: To be the preeminent resource and collaborative organization for Floridaโs second-stage companies and their leaders.
Mission: To provide resources for CEOs of second-stage companies to help them overcome unique challenges and accelerate business growth.
