Fueling Florida’s Innovation: Honoree Sponsors Partner at the 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards [Gainesville, FL] The 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is officially sold out, with 500 of Florida’s top business leaders gathering February 26 at Hard Rock Live to celebrate this year’s class of high-performing second-stage companies. At the heart of this milestone celebration are the 2025 Honoree Sponsors, leaders who understand the [...]

Xgenex: Reinventing Food Safety from the Ground Up “Always be true to yourself. Do not just accept success, find your special talent, and build your success around that.” — Jim Byron, Founder & CEO, Xgenex Jim Byron Founder and CEO Hillsborough County Year Founded: 2017 Industry: Food Safety Technology & Production Systems Visit our Website! When Jim [...]

Face It Botox Bar: Building a Practice Around the Patient “You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to care deeply about what you’re building and be willing to learn as you go.” — Ryann Lavenia, Founder and CEO, Face It Botox Bar  Ryann Lavenia Founder and CEO Lee County Year Founded: 2018 Industry: Medical Aesthetics, Wellness, Cosmetic Injectables [...]

Workscapes: Building a Legacy of Innovation and Heart “Build a culture where your people feel as valued as your best customer. When you invest in the growth of your team, they will take care of your clients in ways you never could alone.” — Elizabeth Dvorak, CEO and Founder, Workscapes Elizabeth DvorakCEO and FounderHillsborough CountyYear Founded: 1988Industry: Commercial Interiors, Space planning and Design, Interior [...]

Urban SDK: Empowering Smart Cities and Public Safety “Our mission has always been to equip the government teams serving our communities with the intelligence they need to protect lives and steward public resources responsibly”  — Drew Messer, CEO, Urban SDK Drew MesserCo-Founder and CEOJustin DennisCo-Founder and COODuval CountyYear Founded: 2018Industry: Geospatial AI, Smart City Infrastructure, Traffic Safety Analytics, Government Technology (GovTech), Public Safety Operations [...]

GrowFL Expert Resource Hub: Strategies for Second-Stage Growth Welcome to the GrowFL Expert Resource Hub, a premier library of specialized knowledge designed specifically for second-stage entrepreneurs. Navigating the transition from a small business to a large-scale enterprise requires more than just hard work; it demands access to strategic insights and high-level expertise. To support your journey, we have partnered with Florida’s leading business advisors to provide [...]

EOLA Power: Protecting the Pulse of Infrastructure "Success isn't found in a shortcut; it's built in the daily discipline of doing the hard things well. Focus on being the most reliable partner your customer has ever had and empower your team to take ownership of every challenge. When you build a culture of accountability and purpose, the growth won't just follow, it will last." [...]

Insight Assurance: Cybersecurity Through a Compliance Lens “Growth really accelerates when you stop trying to do everything yourself and start trusting other people with real responsibility.” — Jesus Jimenez, Founder & CEO and Felipe Saboya, Founder & CFO, Insight Assurance Jesus JimenezFounder & CEOFelipe SaboyaFounder & CFOHillsborough CountyYear Founded: 2020Industry: Cybersecurity Compliance, Risk & Assurance, Regulatory Services Visit our Website! [...]