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Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools
 |  Chuck Merlis

A Tampa ed-tech startup is using AI to help schools build custom curricula that fit every learner.

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A three-panel collage showing the ryco logo, founder Riley Walker speaking on stage at a student pitch event and the company’s virtual campus where team members work as avatars.
How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores
 |  Chuck Merlis

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose
 |  Chuck Merlis

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Guests gather at Aqua at Westshore Yacht Club during TBBW’s CEO Connect event with Ashley Butler.
Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles
 |  David Bell

The DOMINATE Summit revealed why Tampa founders must break out of isolation to stay sharp in mindset and strategy.

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A Tampa Bay entrepreneur sits at a desk in a suit, thinking deeply as a cloud of symbols floats above him. The thought bubble shows icons for technology, innovation, cities, global challenges, gears and arrows symbolizing growth and change. The scene illustrates big ideas and the future of business.
Meet the Tampa Army vet powering new startups
 |  Michael Connor

Army veteran Valerie Lavin is helping Tampa Bay’s veterans and first responders turn service into successful startups.

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Action Zone staff and volunteers connect with veterans, first responders and aspiring entrepreneurs across Tampa Bay.
Florida Trust helps Tampa Bay business owners build generational wealth
 |  Contributed Content

Florida Trust Wealth Management helps Tampa Bay entrepreneurs turn years of work into generational wealth through strategic exits and expert planning.

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Florida Trust Wealth Management logo displayed on a sandy background with seashells and a starfish, symbolizing financial stability and coastal prosperity in Tampa Bay.
Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods racks up 36,000 orders after GMA feature
 |  Chuck Merlis

Clearwater’s Yo Mama’s Foods turned a GMA spotlight into 36,000 orders and now heads to ABC’s “View Your Deal.”

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David Habib, CEO of Yo Mama’s Foods, appears on “Good Morning America” with hosts as the brand’s sauces and condiments are featured on air.
Bunker Labs to host Veterans in Residence Showcase on June 1
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Bunker Labs is hosting a live Veterans in Residence Showcase, featuring over 400 entrepreneurs across 23 cities. The biannual event celebrates military-affiliated entrepreneurs launching startups, or growing their businesses, after

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Action Zone names executive director
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Action Zone, an entrepreneur support organization that serves military community members in establishing, or growing, their businesses, has named Kishima Garcia as its new executive director. Garcia is an entrepreneur,

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Kerry Szymanski: Director, comedian and entrepreneur
 |  Amy Hammond

Tay area entrepreneurs: Whether you’re struggling to navigate a marketplace affected by COVID-19 or need help making a business dream profitable, the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre is here for

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Hands on, up in the air and remaining grounded. Harry Hedaya does it all.
 |  Jo-Lynn Brown

Harry Hedaya won’t invest in a company unless he has a role in the operations of it. He’s learned the hard way, if he’s not involved it doesn’t work. It’s

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Should starting a business be your next career move?
 |  Contributed Content

If your career feels stagnant, these signs can help you decide if now’s the time to start a new business.

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