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40 Under 40

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  • Brian Hartz
  • October 7, 2021
Sean Altice, 31

Leaving behind the bright lights of Hollywood, entrepreneur Sean Altice returned home to Sarasota, Florida, and started a travel company with his mother.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 7, 2021
David Ponraj, 38

Dunedin, Florida, entrepreneur David Ponraj left a comfortable corporate job to launch his own company focused on helping other startups.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 7, 2021
Nelson Taylor, 34

Real estate guru Nelson Taylor's exhaustive research has become invaluable to colleagues at his firm, LSI Companies Inc.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 7, 2021
Saya Heathco, 39

Moving to Florida "for a guy," marketing expert Saya Heathco's career took off despite Chicago colleagues' doubts.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 7, 2021
Aakash Patel, 37

Tampa, Florida, business consulting expert Aakash Patel needed a big push to launch his own company, but the reward has been more than worth the risk.

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 7, 2021
Amanda Tullidge, 33

Real estate attorney, Blalock Walters

    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 7, 2021
Jennifer Zimmerman, 37

Heel Hoodie, Owner/Creator

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2021
Rick Hume, 38

Pro-Tec Plumbing & Air, president and founder

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2021
Alina Dolan, 39

Designer/Project Leader, Collins DuPont Design Group

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2021
Thomas O'Riordan, 34

Collier Capital Club, founder and president

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2021
Ryan Boland, 39

Chief Business Officer, Mercola

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2021
William Diaz-Garcia II, 35

Narrative Coffee Roasters, co-owner

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2021
Melissa Mitchell, 37

Director of Marketing & Business Development, Priority Marketing

    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2021
Brennan Whitley, 33

Senior Manager, Florida Business Operations for the Boston Red Sox

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 7, 2021
Lindsay Smith, 39

Vibe Yoga, Owner and Instructor

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