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How Jessica Wentworth Helped Build One of Tampa Bay's Most Recognizable Luxury Lifestyle Brands
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How Jessica Wentworth Helped Build One of Tampa Bay’s Most Recognizable Luxury Lifestyle Brands

Jessica Wentworth, co-founder of Energetic Exotics, helped turn a single Mercedes Maybach into one of Tampa Bay’s fastest-growing lifestyle companies. Through strong client relationships, hands-on leadership, and a focus on memorable experiences, she has helped expand the brand across luxury transportation, concierge services, events, and entertainment.

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July 3, 2026 No Comments
Beyond the Unicorn Chase: Erick Gavin, General Partner at Edin Capital, on Rethinking South Florida’s Startup Economy
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Beyond the Unicorn Chase: Erick Gavin, General Partner at Edin Capital, on Rethinking South Florida’s Startup Economy

South Florida’s startup ecosystem is growing fast, but Erick Gavin, General Partner at Edin Capital, believes success should not be measured only by unicorn outcomes. This article examines how alternative capital structures, profitable businesses, and a more flexible investment model could create a stronger, more resilient innovation economy across South Florida.

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May 29, 2026 No Comments
Miami’s Misfit Labs Emerges from Stealth to Build the Next Generation of AI Native Startups
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Miami’s Misfit Labs Emerges from Stealth to Build the Next Generation of AI Native Startups

Miami-based Misfit Labs has emerged from stealth as an AI native venture studio focused on building and scaling startups through hands-on execution. With an active portfolio and institutional partnerships already in place, the firm is working alongside founders and organizations to design companies where artificial intelligence is core from day one, not an afterthought.

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April 23, 2026 No Comments
Go-to-Market Strategy Without Intelligence Is Just Expensive Guessing
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Go-to-Market Strategy Without Intelligence Is Just Expensive Guessing

Market intelligence provides insights that help businesses identify gaps in the market. It allows companies to spot trends before they become mainstream, giving them a first-mover advantage. This foresight can be the difference between a product that flops and one that becomes a household name. In a world where consumer preferences shift rapidly, having a finger on the pulse of the market is not just smart; it is necessary.

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April 20, 2026 No Comments
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Beyond the Unicorn Chase: Erick Gavin, General Partner at Edin Capital, on Rethinking South Florida’s Startup Economy

Beyond the Unicorn Chase: Erick Gavin, General Partner at Edin Capital, on Rethinking South Florida’s Startup Economy

May 29, 2026 No Comments

South Florida’s startup ecosystem is growing fast, but Erick Gavin, General Partner at Edin Capital, believes success should not be measured only by unicorn outcomes. This article examines how alternative capital structures, profitable businesses, and a more flexible investment model could create a stronger, more resilient innovation economy across South Florida.

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Miami’s Misfit Labs Emerges from Stealth to Build the Next Generation of AI Native Startups

Miami’s Misfit Labs Emerges from Stealth to Build the Next Generation of AI Native Startups

April 23, 2026 No Comments

Miami-based Misfit Labs has emerged from stealth as an AI native venture studio focused on building and scaling startups through hands-on execution. With an active portfolio and institutional partnerships already in place, the firm is working alongside founders and organizations to design companies where artificial intelligence is core from day one, not an afterthought.

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Go-to-Market Strategy Without Intelligence Is Just Expensive Guessing

Go-to-Market Strategy Without Intelligence Is Just Expensive Guessing

April 20, 2026 No Comments

Market intelligence provides insights that help businesses identify gaps in the market. It allows companies to spot trends before they become mainstream, giving them a first-mover advantage. This foresight can be the difference between a product that flops and one that becomes a household name. In a world where consumer preferences shift rapidly, having a finger on the pulse of the market is not just smart; it is necessary.

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