Tampa Bay Tech

Have you RSVP'd for our next InnovatHERS & Allies Council event yet?! Join us for our April event: "Building & Backing: The Tech Entrepreneur & VC Perspective" Where #innovation meets #investment in Tampa’s thriving tech scene! Hear from trailblazing founders Rosa S. (CEO, Blockspaces) & Marissa Huggins (President & Founder, Spontivly), alongside VC expert Candice Rezvanian, as they share insights on #entrepreneurship, securing funding, and navigating the tech landscape. ?? Whether you're an aspiring #founder, industry pro, or #techenthusiast, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired! ?? This event is open to TBT members – Secure your spot today! https://lu.ma/lzijhzs8 #InnovatHERS #TechEntrepreneurs #VCInsights #TampaBayTech #RadicallyConnected Meghan O'Keefe Jamie Hess Lucy Bone Angelica Chadwick Ashley Putnam Ashley Hatter Elisa Caro

We had a fantastic time at?#SynapseSummit?this year, an organization that has grown to span it’s impact?across Florida, driving a total impact of?$57 million?and bringing together our state's brightest, most #innovative minds. Synapse is more than just events—it's a key player in shaping Florida's innovation economy. Setting the tone for impactful discussions, former?Tampa Bay Tech Chair?and?ReliaQuest CEO Brian Murphy?sat down with?Raymond James CEO Paul Shoukry?to share insights on scaling innovative companies and why?Tampa Bay is the place to build and grow. These two success stories are proof that our region has everything #founders and #businesses need to thrive. Proud to see our community continuing to push boundaries and make waves,?congrats?to Dr. Andy Hafer and team on a great day bringing our state together here in Tampa Bay! #RadicallyConnected

?? We know some of you were out last week for spring break, so in case you missed our announcement... poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Fest is happening on Wednesday, May 14th at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete! ?? If you haven’t heard, this is THE premier tech event in Tampa Bay, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts for a day of inspiration, networking, and cutting-edge insights. ?? Here’s what you need to know: ? Connect with top tech minds & industry experts ? Explore the latest trends shaping the future of technology ? Network with Tampa Bay’s thriving tech community ? Gain valuable insights to advance your career & business ?? Early-bird tickets are still available—but only until April 14th! ?? Tampa Bay Tech (TBT) members can register for FREE! ?? Don’t wait—secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gqT5-7UH Tampa Bay’s tech scene is growing, and this event is shaping the future of innovation in our community. Tag your colleagues and let’s make this year’s #poweredUPTBTFest the best one yet!? ??? #TampaBayTech #TechFest #Innovation #Networking #RadicallyConnected

Join us for our April InnovatHERS & Allies Council event: "Building & Backing: The Tech Entrepreneur & VC Perspective" Where #innovation meets #investment in Tampa’s thriving tech scene! Hear from trailblazing founders Rosa S. (CEO, Blockspaces) & Marissa Huggins (President & Founder, Spontivly), alongside VC expert Candice Rezvanian, as they share insights on #entrepreneurship, securing funding, and navigating the tech landscape. ?? Whether you're an aspiring #founder, industry pro, or #techenthusiast, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired! ?? This event is open to TBT members – Secure your spot today! #InnovatHERS #TechEntrepreneurs #VCInsights #TampaBayTech #RadicallyConnected Meghan O'Keefe Jamie Hess Lucy Bone Angelica Chadwick Ashley Putnam Ashley Hatter Elisa Caro

?? New Member Spotlight! Please join us in welcoming Gravity IT Resources to our #RadicallyConnected community! At Gravity IT Resources, we leverage our deep expertise and connections to provide clients with the talent and technology capabilities to drive transformation. With focused teams aligned to each practice area and our AI-powered recruiting methodology, we rapidly deliver highly skilled professionals to enable clients to realize results. Our capabilities are designed to provide expert guidance and access to the precise technical talent needed to empower change. Gravity delivers specialized technology talent through three flexible workforce solutions - IT staffing, nearshore staff augmentation and managed team services. Emily Newsome Patrick Spellissy Ali Schrader

?? Big News, Tampa Bay! poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Fest is back and bigger than ever! ?? Join us on Wednesday, May 14th at the iconic Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete for a day of #innovation, #inspiration, and #networking with the brightest minds in tech! ?? Why You Can’t Miss This Event: ? Engage with top industry leaders & visionaries ? Discover cutting-edge tech trends shaping the future ? Network with Tampa Bay’s thriving tech community ? Gain insights that will elevate your career & business ?? Early-bird tickets are ON SALE NOW until April 14th! ?? Tampa Bay Tech members can register for FREE! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gqT5-7UH This event is more than just a conference—it’s a movement driving innovation, collaboration, and growth in Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Tag your tech crew and let’s make this year’s #poweredUPTBTFest the best one yet! ??? #TampaBayTech #RadicallyConnected #TechFest #TechConference Meghan O'Keefe Joe Plant Jamie Hess Amanda Dugger Sable Davis Lisa Crow

?? Big News, Tampa Bay! poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Fest is back and bigger than ever! ?? Join us on Wednesday, May 14th at the iconic Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete for a day of #innovation, #inspiration, and #networking with the brightest minds in tech! ?? Why You Can’t Miss This Event: ? Engage with top industry leaders & visionaries ? Discover cutting-edge tech trends shaping the future ? Network with Tampa Bay’s thriving tech community ? Gain insights that will elevate your career & business ?? Early-bird tickets are ON SALE NOW until April 14th! ?? Tampa Bay Tech members can register for FREE! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gqT5-7UH This event is more than just a conference—it’s a movement driving innovation, collaboration, and growth in Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Tag your tech crew and let’s make this year’s #poweredUPTBTFest the best one yet! ??? #TampaBayTech #RadicallyConnected #TechFest #TechConference Meghan O'Keefe Joe Plant Jamie Hess Amanda Dugger Sable Davis Lisa Crow

?? Driving #Innovation at the Intersection of Health & Technology ?? Elizabeth Lindsay-Wood, MBA, CHCIO, CDH-E’s return to Moffitt Cancer Center as Senior VP & Chief Informatics and Technology Officer marks an exciting chapter for healthcare innovation in our region. With over 30 years of IT leadership, Beth is laser-focused on Moffitt’s 2025 vision, leveraging #AI, #machinelearning, and emerging technologies to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and improve outcomes. What makes this even more impactful? Moffitt’s commitment to agility and innovation, ensuring that cutting-edge advancements don’t just stay in the research lab but translate into real-world improvements for patients. Beth’s role extends beyond a traditional CIO, encompassing #cybersecurity, #clinicalinformatics, and #datastrategy, making Moffitt a leader in #healthtech transformation. This leadership doesn’t just benefit Moffitt—it strengthens Tampa Bay’s growing #techecosystem. By embedding advanced technologies into healthcare workflows and fostering collaboration across industries, Moffitt is helping shape the future of #healthIT and #digitalinnovation in our community. Exciting times ahead for healthcare and technology in Florida! ?? #Leadership #MoffittCancerCenter #TampaBayTech #RadicallyConnected Kathy McKinley

?? New Member Spotlight! Please join us in welcoming Bayforce to our #RadicallyConnected community! Bayforce, established in 1996 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a premier cloud services and enterprise technology consulting and staffing firm specializing in SAP, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, and IT solutions. With additional offices in Chicago, IL, and Milwaukee, WI, Bayforce serves clients across North America, ranging from midmarket to Fortune 100 companies. Our service offerings include contract and direct hire staffing, project management, application development, digital marketing, data analytics, and security expertise. Bayforce is both a SAP certified partner and a registered Salesforce consulting partner, underscoring its commitment to delivering top-tier enterprise technology solutions. Michelle Culp Melanie Whilden

?? New Member Spotlight! Please join us in welcoming Woolpert to our #RadicallyConnected community! Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private, and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm, has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications, and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America’s fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. Woolpert has over 2,600 employees and more than 60 offices on five continents. Carl Lucas Amar Nayegandhi