The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Podcast

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Podcast

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents dynamic conversations with the most influential business and community leaders in South Florida. https://www.gflalliance.org

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October 20, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, new NSU president Dr. Harry Moon talks about his plans to advance the university beyond the success of his predecessors, NSU's relationship with the Alliance and what he'd like his legacy to be.

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In our latest episode, George Sklivanitis of the FAU Center for Connected Autonomy and AI, discusses the current state of AI and its many uses, where Florida ranks as a technology hub, and whether AI can supercede human intelligence in the years to come (the answer may surprise you!).
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Derek Koger of the Seminole Tribe of Florida discusses the inner workings of the Seminole Tribe, their economic impact in Florida, the Tribe's vision for the future and the dynamics of their relationship with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
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Anita Fain Taylor, Director of Economic Development & Housing for the City of Miramar discusses the history of the budding City of Miramar, it's programs to benefit small business owners, new housing developments, and the city's relationship with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
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Bryce Hollweg, Chief Operating Officer for the Florida Panthers, talks about the "inside" workings of what a season of NHL hockey is like, the Panthers' journey to becoming the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions, and the team's relationship with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
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A candid conversation with the 2024 Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance 'World Class Faculty Award' winner Dr. Bernhard Riegl, director of the National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI) and professor at the Nova Southeastern University Halmos College of Arts and Sciences (HCAS).
Dr. Riegl sheds light on the state of coral reefs and their economic impact on South Florida's economy, as well as realizing his love of diving ...

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Maribel Feliciano, AICP and Assistant Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, demystifies the process of certification for small businesses as well as minority-owned businesses - and their benefits. She also details new 2023 job creation programs and access to capital that can benefit small businesses and the best places for Puerto Rican food in Broward County. 
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Broward County President and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Chairman Gregory Haile, sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President & CEO Raphael Bostic to discuss the Fed's outlook on economic mobility, housing, employment and inflation.
Recorded live at the Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale.
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2023 World Class Faculty Award winner Arvind Agarwal, discusses the cutting-edge technology going on at  Florida International University's College of Engineering and Computing, and the current state of technology in South Florida.
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On December, 9, 2022 at the annual Tech Hub South Florida TECHpalooza event, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Senior VP of  Business Development David Coddington hosted a keynote conversation with Rony Abovitz, founder of Mako Surgical and Magic Leap.
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Valerie Vitale, Executive Director of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation in Broward, sheds light on hospice care and the type of people that choose it as a career.  Moreover, she talks about her new role as the incoming Chair of the Alliance's Entrepreneur Council and the power of connections.
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November 1, 2022 55 mins

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Miami Marlins GM Kim Ng, MLB's first female GM, hosted by Marc Cannon, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer for AutoNation.
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Douglas Cumming, DeSantis Distinguished Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business, was the recipient of the 2022 “World Class Faculty Award” by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Education Award Committee.
His research on equity crowdfunding was the first of its kind in the world and his research on board gender diversity and securities fraud was one of the main papers cite...

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May 27, 2022 18 mins

Recorded live at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Mid-Year Meeting
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL
Friday, May 20, 2022
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In today’s world, investors, consumers and business are racing into the world of crypto currency and digital assets. Join us for a panel discussion on steering through the complications of a free market and international monetary regulations.
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A candid discussion with Mark Gale,  CEO/Director of Aviation at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Gale breaks down the dynamics of airport operations, talks about the upcoming improvements (the "Master Plan"), surviving the Coronavirus pandemic as well as the airport's economic impact on the community. 
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January 26, 2022 18 mins

Imran Siddiqui​, Associate Vice President, BC Eduventures & BCEx, Broward College, discusses Broward College's unique BCEx entrepreneurship program. BCEx helps BC students, faculty and staff turn their ideas into reality. The program features an Accelerator, Innovation Hub and even offers a venture fund. Siddiqui, a native South Floridian and an attorney by trade, opens up about his inspiration in leading the program and h...

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A candid discussion with Rufus James, Director of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and the 2021 Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Leadership Award Winner in the Governor Council. In this episode, Rufus outlines the economic impact of the "other" major airport in Fort Lauderdale. He also talks about his humble upbringing in the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia and his remarkable journey to becoming Director of FXE.
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"The Greater Fort Lauderdale Tech Movement: Trends, Challenges, Opportunities, Strategies" was held at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation on November 29, 2021. The featured panelists were David Coddington, SVP Business Development for the GFLAlliance, John Machado, Chief Technology Officer, UKG, and Christa Petros, Vice President of Product Development, Sirius XM. The discussion was moderated by John Wen...

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Dr. George L. Hanbury II is the sixth president of Nova Southeastern University, the largest, not-for-profit, private university in Florida. Hanbury, who grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, was not only the first in his family to finish college but high school as well. His desire to be a lawyer was altered by a few famous words from President John F. Kennedy, redirecting him into a career in public service. Learn more about one of South ...

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