Florida Companies to Watch

CLN of South Florida: Revitalizing American Manufacturing with Innovation and Purpose For almost 30 years, CLN of South Florida has been a leading manufacturer of industrial machinery for the sign-making industry, specializing in channel letter bending machines, CNC router tables, and plasma cutting systems. But in May 2023, the company entered a bold new chapter when McKenzie and Christina Reed acquired the business, bringing a [...]

Fire Neural Network (FNN): Harnessing AI to Stop Wildfires Before They Spread Wildfires are among the most destructive natural disasters, consuming millions of acres of land each year, devastating communities, and costing billions in damages. FNN, co-founded by Tamas Kereszy, is tackling this crisis with cutting-edge AI-driven wildfire detection technology that identifies HighRisk-Lightning® strikes in real time. “Our original slogan was ‘Finding fires lightning fast,’” [...]

VerdeGo Aero: Powering the Future of Aviation with Hybrid-Electric Innovation The aerospace industry is on the verge of its next great transformation. While hybrid-electric and battery-electric technology has reshaped ground transportation, aviation has been slower to adapt due to one key limitation: batteries are too heavy for flight, and are holding back the use of electric motors which enable revolutionary new aircraft designs that are [...]

HADDY: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with 3D Printing and AI For decades, furniture manufacturing has remained largely unchanged, relying on traditional methods that are labor-intensive, slow, and constrained by high costs. Haddy, Inc., founded by Jay Rogers, is breaking the mold—literally. With a cutting-edge micro​-​​ ​factory in St. Petersburg, Florida, Haddy is ushering in a new era of digitally manufactured furniture that is faster, more sustainable, and [...]

From Italian Dreams to American Success: The Story of Husband and Wife Entrepreneurs Simona Faroni and Guido Tremolini, Founders of G.S Gelato In 1996, Simona Faroni and Guido Tremolini embarked on a daring adventure, bringing the authentic taste of Italian gelato to the United States. Their journey, however, was far from smooth. Moving from Italy without speaking English and facing significant regulatory hurdles for their [...]

Tap N Go™: Revolutionizing Events with Digital Innovation Tap N Go™ traces its origins to 1997 when the Sooknarine family (Shara’s parents) established Price Chopper, a manufacturing company producing ID wristbands for entertainment venues. Shara Pathak joined the business while pursuing her degree at the University of Central Florida and quickly demonstrated her capacity for leadership and strategic innovation. Recognizing the industry’s transition toward digital [...]

SemiPack Services Inc.: Innovating Manufacturing with Family and Forward Thinking Founded in 2002 by Ted Watson, SemiPack Services Inc. began as a family venture in Jacksonville, Florida, providing top-tier component modification services to the electronic manufacturing industry. Under the leadership of Ted’s daughter, Mary Bloyd, the company relocated to Melbourne in 2007 and embarked on a significant growth trajectory. Today, SemiPack is a trusted partner [...]

Eternal Life Services: Redefining Home Health Care with Compassion and Integrity When Nelson Ferrod co-founded Eternal Life Services, a home health care agency, in 2019, his vision was deeply personal. Inspired by the experiences of his mother, a home health aide who often faced poor treatment and undervalued efforts in the industry, Nelson, his brother Gustavo Rodriguez, and his wife Vanessa Ferrod set out to create [...]

Focus GTS: Revolutionizing Tech Staffing Focus Global Talent Solutions (Focus GTS) is a leading tech staffing agency specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and MarTech. Since its founding in 2018 by Dave and Brittany Fox, the company has become synonymous with speed and expertise, connecting top tech talent with companies within 48 hours. Guided by a mission to transform how recruitment is done, Focus GTS has [...]