Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50
The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.
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Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida
Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.
Why founders struggle to sell at the peak of success
Founders often resist selling when performance peaks, even though that moment is when buyers place the highest value on the business.
Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with continuity and trust
How Nelson Castellano leads Trenam with steadiness, trust and long-term focus.
Tampa Bay’s Top Companies No. 5: First Watch Restaurant Group
Part of TBBW’s ongoing Tampa Bay Top Companies series, spotlighting major employers across the region without ranking or order.
Why Eskuad sees field operations as tech’s next frontier
Tampa-based Eskuad is building technology for the world where work actually happens, far from Wi-Fi, dashboards and boardrooms.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s expands beyond Florida with 8 new restaurants
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is expanding beyond Florida with 8 new restaurant openings as the 40-year-old brand continues steady national growth.
20 Questions with Joe Handy
Joe Handy has more than 20 years of experience in leading cultural institutions. He joined CMA, in 2022, from the National Black MBA Association, where he served as president and chief executive officer. In 2005, Handy joined the Georgia Aquarium’s founding team as director of visitor services and went on to serve as the Aquarium’s … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: CEO Council of Tampa Bay’s new chair shares her mission to ‘embrace the whole CEO’
Amy Martinez-Monfort is looking to make 2023 an “unforgettable” year for members of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay. As the newest chair for the CEO-centric membership organization, she says with the board she has, she’s confident the year will produce valuable resources and events that members will find tremendous value in. She also credits … Read more
20 Questions with Mike Sutton
Mike Sutton has served at Habitat for Humanity since March 2014. As CEO of a $25 million nonprofit organization, he provides leadership and oversees the continued delivery of Habitat for Humanity’s mission of partnering with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing in Pinellas and west Pasco counties. His passion for serving … Read more