About the Series
Where TBBW’s cover story comes alive.
CEO Connect is Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s monthly executive conversation series, built around the leader featured on the cover of that month’s magazine.
Each event brings the cover subject into a live fireside chat with Tampa Bay’s business community, giving attendees a closer look at the decisions, setbacks, growth stories and leadership lessons behind the printed profile.
The cover leader
Each month centers on the executive, founder or business leader profiled on TBBW’s magazine cover.
The conversation
A live fireside discussion focused on leadership, growth, risk, legacy and the story behind the company.
The room
An audience of CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, investors and decision-makers across Tampa Bay.
CEO Connect Archive
More conversations from the series
Scenes from CEO Connect with Larry and Brett Morgan (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its June CEO Connect with Brett and Larry Morgan, of Morgan Auto…
CEO Connect Recap: Shirl Penney takes the stage
Shirl Penney’s story is the kind of American Dream narrative that feels almost too remarkable to be real.…
Scenes from CEO Connect with Cindy Hesterman (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its May CEO Connect with Cindy Hesterman, chief executive officer of Vistage Florida. M.E.…
CEO Connect Recap: Chon Nguyen reveals his approach to balancing tech, hospitality and family life, along with lessons from setbacks
Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Chon Nguyen has crafted a legacy that’s as dynamic as…
Scenes from CEO Connect with Shirl Penney (PHOTOS)
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its April CEO Connect with Shirl Penney, chief executive officer of Dynasty Financial…
CEO Connect Recap: The Story Behind 3 Daughters Brewing
Mike and Lee Harding have built a St. Petersburg-based beer empire. Three Daughters Brewing now does nearly $14…