Technology

By Jim Stinson
February 29, 2024

Noted investor Cathie Wood dishes on power of AI, Tesla

St. Pete investor Cathie Wood says if you're interested in artificial intelligence, be very interested in Tesla.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
February 29, 2024

Financial app company with big presence in St. Pete to go public

Webull Corp.'s investment application business will merge with a special purpose acquisition company and become a publicly traded company later this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
February 27, 2024

Three-day tech startup weekend program headed to region

Techstars Startup Weekend Tampa Bay, an event for aspiring regional entrepreneurs, will return in partnership with the University of South Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
February 26, 2024

Tampa company shifts directions, invests millions to find and sell bitcoin

LM Funding has invested, and so far made, millions in mining for bitcoin. It has its sights set on much bigger dividends.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
February 23, 2024

Global tech, Wi-Fi conference to make Florida debut in Sarasota

A global technology conference, the Wi-Fi World Congress and Expo, is being held in Florida for the first time ever later this spring.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
February 8, 2024

Southwest Florida cannabis company helping banks posts robust 2023

Green Check, a Bonita Springs fintech company focused on the cannabis industry, had 131% growth in 2023.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
January 28, 2024

Synapse Summit announces speakers, themes for 2024 event

Synapse Summit, a highly anticipated annual event designed to “connect, catalyze and celebrate Florida’s innovation leaders,” has announced its main schedule and themes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
January 25, 2024

Startup accelerator program aims to transform climate technology

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is launching its next startup accelerator, which will focus on innovations in climate technology, sustainability and resilience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 22, 2024

Cable giant invests $22M in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch projects

Cable giant Comcast has completed a three-year, $22 million infrastructure upgrade project in Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
January 10, 2024

Canadian biometrics firm buys Tampa software ID company

Toronto-based biometrics security company BioConnect has acquired Silent Partner Technologies Inc., a Tampa-based software company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 4, 2024

Area tech startup using AI for better accounting raises $120K

Pezzi, a tech startup in Tampa and Sarasota that uses AI to create accounting software for small businesses, has raised $120,000 from undisclosed investors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
December 5, 2023

Tampa software firm, with eye on AI, rebrands a subsidiary

Tampa-based software company Accusoft has rebranded its subsidiary OnTask to Docubee.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
December 1, 2023

Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?

Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.