Technology

By Brian Hartz
March 10, 2022

Split decision: New app aims to ease group travel planning, payments

A new app created by a Tampa, Florida, entrepreneur aims to ease group travel planning and payments.

Entrepreneurs

By Business Observer Staff
March 2, 2022

Video production firm lands $17M investment, expands to Las Vegas

Tampa-based video production firm Vu Technologies lands $17M investment, expands to Las Vegas.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
February 24, 2022

On-the-rise St. Pete tech firm rebrands, launches new products

St. Petersburg-based Marxent, which specializes in 3D graphics for online retailers, will now be known as 3D Cloud by Marxent.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
January 20, 2022

Tech firm tackles pain points of presentation management

Shufflrr, a software platform firm with some supersize global clients, aims to build on its momentum — by ditching New York for Tampa, Florida.

Technology

By Brian Hartz
January 6, 2022

Tampa Bay Innovation Center

Booming tech sector keeps an eye on inflation, which could curb investment dollars, as it celebrates huge wins.

Technology

By Brian Hartz
December 23, 2021

Problem solver: Tech entrepreneur excels through adaptation

For The Mad Botter, a company that relies heavily on in-person trade shows to sell its unique products and services, 2020-21 could have been disastrous. But true to form, it evolved on the fly.

Technology

By Amanda Postma
November 18, 2021

Boston startup relocates to Sarasota for growing tech scene

Veteran tech founder believes his latest startup will create a vigorous community of seekers and helpers. He recently brought on a not-so-secret weapon.

Technology

By Brian Hartz
October 28, 2021

Lofty ambitions: Drone-based businesses navigate their way to success

Using the devices for commercial purposes can be a turbulent ride. Some innovators in the region lead the way to clear skies.

Technology

By Louis Llovio
September 9, 2021

Tampa firm looks to simplify critical insurance barrier through tech

Behind $20 million in new capital, a high-tech firm targets an unheralded niche in insurance.

Technology

By Louis Llovio
June 17, 2021

Who says you can't come home again?

Tech entrepreneur comes back to Tampa to rebuild company he found two decades ago, and to spur the next generation of local innovators.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
March 12, 2021

Players jockey for position in booming esports sector

Forget the old-fashioned arcade. Gaming and esports is now a big business, and a combination of established companies and upstarts are using some proven business tactics to gain a foothold.