How did Jake Kurtz build Brick Media? Brick by brick
How Jake Kurtz turned a $500 side hustle into one of Tampa’s fastest-growing social media agencies.
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Meet Dieumerci Christel, whose journey from a refugee camp is reshaping student-teacher connections
Born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, Dieumerci Christel is building Enlightapp to help schools strengthen connection and student engagement.
For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand
For the Bay Clothing has grown from a kitchen table idea into one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable family built brands.
Tampa startup using AI to build custom curricula for schools
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 returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.
How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care
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 talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.
Why Tampa founders need to get out of their bubbles
The DOMINATE Summit revealed why Tampa founders must break out of isolation to stay sharp in mindset and strategy.
Meet the Tampa Army vet powering new startups
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 helps Tampa Bay entrepreneurs turn years of work into generational wealth through strategic exits and expert planning.