Florida Companies to Watch

Eternal Life Services: Redefining Home Health Care with Compassion and Integrity “Don’t just aim to be self-employed—build a business. Grow a team, create opportunities for others, and make a lasting impact.” Nelson Ferrod Vanessa Ferrod Gustavo Rodriguez Co-founders Miami-Dade County Year Founded: 2019 Industry: Health Care and Social Assistance Revenue Growth: 120% Learn more! [...]

Focus GTS: Revolutionizing Tech Staffing “Your success as an entrepreneur depends on your ability to manage stress. The key to excelling in business is navigating the ups and downs with resilience and focus, without getting stuck in your head.” Dave & Brittany Fox Co-founders Miami-Dade Year Founded: 2018 Industry: technology staffing Revenue Growth: 86% Learn more! [...]

Drake Ready Mix: Pioneering Service and Reliability in Concrete Solutions "Trust yourself. Sometimes you just have to believe in your ability to swim, even if the water is choppy. Take the leap, and you’ll find your way through the challenges." Terry A. Drake President Lee County Year Founded: 2006 Industry: Manufacturing Revenue Growth: 12% Learn more! [...]

Signature Athletics: Empowering Youth Through Sports and Innovation "Find a problem in a community you care deeply about and solve it." Dan Sovier CEO Maddie Soviero Director of Sports Camps Hillsborough County Year Founded: 2016 Industry: Manufacturing Revenue Growth: 65% Learn more! Signature Athletics, founded by CEO Dan Soviero, is revolutionizing youth sports [...]

OnDefend: Empowering Organizations with Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions "Never settle for good enough—excellence comes from constant growth and innovation.” Chris Freedman CEO Duval County Year Founded: 2016 Industry: Information Technology Revenue Growth: 476% Learn more! Founded in 2016, OnDefend is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida but is a leader in preventative cybersecurity testing and advisory [...]

Golden Boat Lifts: Redefining Standards in the Marine Industry "Listen to your customers, solve their problems, and never compromise on quality—that’s the foundation for long-term success." Bill Golden CEO Lee County Year Founded: 1999 Industry: Manufacturing Revenue Growth: 9% Learn more! From humble beginnings as a welder in 1981, Bill Golden transformed his [...]

Brooks Building Solutions: Four Decades of Innovation and Growth “Don’t think you have to have everything figured out before you start. You are better off not knowing it all, and just get going.” Neff Jenkins President/Owner Duval County Year Founded: 1984 Industry: Construction Revenue Growth: 18% Learn more! Founded in 1984 by Wayne [...]

BFARR Contracting: Building a Legacy of Excellence in Central Florida “One of the best decisions we made was to define our core values and hire based on those principles. Skills can be taught, but aligning on values creates a cohesive and motivated team that will drive your success.” Brian Farr & Brian Walton Co-founders Orange County Year Founded: 2016 Industry: Construction [...]

Stark Enterprises: Redefining Gifting in the Premium Incentive Market “Embrace failure as a learning experience. It’s part of the process. And don’t be afraid to count on yourself.” Rachel Stark-Cappelli & Andrea Cappelli Co-founders Sarasota County Year Founded: 2005 Industry: Wholesale Trade Revenue Growth: 23% Learn more! Since its founding in 2006, Stark [...]

Payzli: The Journey of Building a Payments Powerhouse "Focus on your mission, innovate relentlessly, and deliver tools that create true value for your partners and customers." Naim Hamdar Arash Izadpanah Kapil Pershad Co-founders Hillsborough County Year Founded: 2007 Industry: Finance and Insurance Revenue Growth: 18% Learn more! In 2019, a shared vision among [...]