Meghan O’Keeffe, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Tech, sits down with host Owen LaFave to imagine what the regional tech scene will look like in the next 5-10 years. Tampa Bay is attracting more startups, especially those seeking an affordable alternative to Silicon Valley, Austin, or New York. But while access to venture capital has improved–causing unprecedented growth in the local tech ecosystem–the region still faces challenges. A lack of visibility, wage gaps compared to other markets, and the need to strengthen connections between companies and local talent are obstacles Tampa Bay Tech exists to overcome. It does so by functioning as a tech-focused chamber of commerce that provides support, career development, and networking opportunities. Meghan shares how universities and community colleges, such as USF and St. Pete College, are actively working to align their curricula with industry needs, offering specialized training and certification programs to bridge skill gaps. With CEO peer groups that foster partnerships and events like the poweredUp Tampa Bay Tech Festival, Tampa Bay Tech is strengthening regional talent while encouraging the conditions that bring innovative companies to a more business-friendly state like Florida. Will the Tampa to Orlando corridor soon be lined with thriving tech companies that grow and diversify our economy? This exciting conversation covers the many opportunities ahead.
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