The Launchpad: Redefining How Businesses Connect with Technology “Challenges will come, but if you stay focused on your North Star, you’ll know what to prioritize and what to let go.” Tonya Turrell Founder and CEO Orange County Year Founded: 2020 Industry: Information Technology Revenue Growth: 11% Learn more! For Tonya Turrell, technology isn’t [...]

GoTu: Transforming and Solving Dental Staffing Complications “Success is simple: figure out what you want, determine what it costs, and pay the price. No shortcuts, no discounts — just commitment.” Edward Thomas & Cary Gahm Co-founders Miami-Dade Year Founded: 2019 Industry: Medical Staffing Revenue Growth: 70% Learn more! When Cary Gahm and Edward [...]

ConnexPay: Redefining Payment Solutions Through Innovation and Resilience “Expect the unexpected. The one certainty about a business plan is that it’s wrong, but the process of planning is invaluable.” Robert Kaufman Founder and Chairman Lee County Year Founded: 2017 Industry: Finance and Insurance Revenue Growth: 66% Learn more! When Robert Kaufman launched ConnexPay [...]

Blue Frontier: Redefining Comfort and Sustainability “Most companies fail, so focus on something you love and that creates goodness in the world. Even if it doesn’t work out, you’ll grow and make a positive impact.” Daniel Betts CEO Palm Beach County Year Founded: 2017 Industry: Scientific Research and Development Revenue Growth: 11% Learn more! [...]

Shark Coatings: Revolutionizing Concrete Coatings with Speed, Durability, and Innovation "Open a business, hire great people, treat them well, and help them succeed. Good things will happen as a result." Jay & Rick Mariano Co-founders Duval County Year Founded: 2020 Industry: Industrial Concrete Coatings Revenue Growth: 60% Learn more! Shark Coatings was born [...]

Pangolin Laser Systems: The Florida-Based Leader in Laser Technology “Understand the importance of organization, learn from others, and always be ready to adapt.” William R. Benner, Jr. President & CTO Seminole County Year Founded: 1986 Industry: Manufacturing Revenue Growth: 12% Learn more! For nearly four decades, Pangolin Laser Systems has dazzled audiences, powered [...]

Kabinets by Kinsey: Crafting Excellence and Building Trust “Delivering a high-quality product creates a positive experience that clients will share with others.” Chuck Kinsey President Hillsborough County Year Founded: 1984 Industry: Manufacturing Revenue Growth: 15% Learn more! What began as a one-man operation in a carport over 40 years ago has grown into [...]

TSS Solutions: Driving Innovation in Defense Technology “Success comes from tenacity and finding unique ways to solve problems. If your solution provides more value to your customer than the cost, you’re on the right track.” Don DiFrisco President and CEO Brevard County Year Founded: 1991 Industry: Telecommunications Revenue Growth: 11% Learn more! Founded [...]

Semplastics: Innovating Materials for a Sustainable Future “Understand your strengths and weaknesses, and hire or partner to fill the gaps.” William Easter CEO Seminole County Year Founded: 2012 Industry: Scientific Research and Development Revenue Growth: 18% Learn more! Semplastics is not your average materials company. Founded with the mission of empowering customers to [...]

Protean BioDiagnostics: Redefining Cancer Care with Innovation and Precision "Be absolutely sure you want to take this journey, and build a strong foundation with the right team and mentors." Dr. Anthony Magliocco Present and CEO Orange County Year Founded: 2017 Industry: Research and Development Revenue Growth: 213% Learn more! Protean BioDiagnostics emerged from [...]