Entrepreneurship Archives - Page 4 of 6 - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick Professional headshot of Jake Kurtz smiling in a navy blazer, placed inside a circular frame on a blue gradient background with the words “Brick By Brick” in bold white text.

How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

How Jake Kurtz turned a $500 side hustle into one of Tampa’s fastest-growing social media agencies.

Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.

Dieumerci Christel sitting in a conference room wearing an NDSU sweatshirt while working on Enlightapp.

Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections

Chuck Merlis December 9, 2025

Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, Dieumerci Christel is building Enlightapp to help schools strengthen connection and...

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat

Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand

Chuck Merlis December 5, 2025

For the Bay Clothing has grown from a kitchen table idea into one of Tampa Bay’s most...

Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools 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.

Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

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

How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.

How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores

Chuck Merlis December 1, 2025

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community...

Dr. Ali sitting in his personal office surrounded by books and artwork.

How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

A Tampa physician’s journey from trauma to leadership shows how empathy can reshape health care.

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.

Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Chuck Merlis December 21, 2025

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

Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles 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.

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.

Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles

David Bell November 17, 2025

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

Meet the Tampa Army vet powering new startups Action Zone staff and volunteers connect with veterans, first responders and aspiring entrepreneurs across Tampa Bay.

Action Zone staff and volunteers connect with veterans, first responders and aspiring entrepreneurs across Tampa Bay.

Meet the Tampa Army vet powering new startups

Michael Connor November 7, 2025

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

Florida Trust helps Tampa Bay business owners build generational wealth Florida Trust Wealth Management logo displayed on a sandy background with seashells and a starfish, symbolizing financial stability and coastal prosperity in Tampa Bay.