By the FL Innovation News editorial team · Entrepreneurship
From Tampa to London, Chloe Smart bridges startups, investors, and policymakers as Florida’s voice in global innovation.
When people talk about the rising generation shaping Florida’s innovation economy, one name keeps surfacing: Chloe Smart. At just 24 years old, she’s already become one of the most trusted public relations strategists for startups, universities, and global organizations building the future of tech.
Smart, Director of Public Relations at Omni Public, has built a career at the intersection of media, policy, and technology, amplifying voices that are shaping everything from AI to space exploration. Her work stretches across borders and industries, and her reputation as a “connector” between founders, policymakers, and journalists is quickly making her one of the new faces of the global innovation scene.
From Tampa to London and Beyond
Smart’s influence spans far beyond Florida. In 2024, she represented Endeavor Global’s London hub launch, coordinating high-profile coverage and connecting entrepreneurs with international investors. Back home, she’s been a critical part of Endeavor Miami’s programming, supporting multiple cohorts of founders who are scaling some of the most innovative companies in the region.
Her university partnerships are equally notable. Smart represents Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering, one of the largest engineering programs in the country, where she has not only managed national press but also organized a congressional panel in Washington, D.C. that brought lawmakers and university leaders together to discuss the role of AI and defense innovation.
Beyond media, Smart is also a registered lobbyist, a role that underscores her ability to navigate the policy landscape as effectively as she manages press strategy. While traditional PR often stops at shaping headlines, Smart’s approach extends into the halls of government, where she works to connect her clients’ priorities with legislative conversations. This dual perspective, understanding how narratives play out both in the public eye and in policymaking, gives her an edge in helping founders and organizations position themselves for long-term influence. It’s a rare skill set that allows her to weave media, policy, and business together into a single, strategic story.
Taking Entrepreneurs to the National Stage
Smart’s impact is perhaps most visible in New York City, where she has orchestrated multiple Nasdaq TradeTalks panels with host Jill Malandrino. These panels bring together founders, academics, investors, and even members of Congress for conversations on AI, healthcare, national security, etc.
She has also worked closely with Metallicus, guiding its communications around the future of digital assets and compliance, a space where regulations shift constantly and public trust is fragile. Crafting the right message in that environment requires not only technical fluency but also the ability to anticipate political, financial, and cultural sensitivities, a skill set that has distinguished Smart as a rare communicator who can make complex industries understandable and credible on the global stage.
A New Voice in Innovation Storytelling
What makes Smart’s trajectory stand out is not just her résumé but her vision. She sees innovation as a global conversation, where regional ecosystems like Tampa, Miami, and beyond are becoming critical players in shaping what comes next. By mixing policy insight, media savvy, and startup hustle, she’s helping draw the narrative that today’s tech hubs aren’t defined by geography, they’re defined by the people building them.
“I’ve always been inspired by the way big ideas can ripple out and change the world,” Smart says. “My job is to make sure those ideas are heard and understood by the right audiences, whether that’s in Washington, London, or New York. It’s difficult work. Translating complex technologies and policies into stories that matter to both decision-makers and the public is never simple, but it’s worth it when you see the impact those stories can have.”
As the startup ecosystem continues to expand, Chloe Smart is proving that the next chapter of innovation needs more than engineers and founders, it needs storytellers who can bridge the worlds of business, media, and government. And in that role, she’s not just part of the story. She’s helping write it.
“At Omni Public, we work at the intersection of media, policy, and technology. Chloe embodies that mission. She’s not just a rising tech PR talent in Florida, she’s quickly becoming a trusted voice for founders and institutions shaping tomorrow’s economy” said Cesar R. Hernandez, CEO of Omni Public.
