In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred reports from the 2025 Veterans Florida Expo and Battle of the Pitches in Tampa, shining a spotlight on veteran entrepreneurship and the high-energy pitch competition that showcases innovative veteran-led businesses.
Featured in this episode is Michael Carroll, an Air Force veteran and CEO of Tech Driven Consulting, who emerged as one of the competition’s winners. Michael shares his transition from military service to launching a tech-forward business that specializes in cybersecurity assessments, AI automation, and cloud migration. As a Microsoft partner, his firm focuses on supporting professional services with cutting-edge IT solutions.
Michael also discusses his involvement with Veterans Florida and the UCF incubator program, both of which provided essential training and support for his entrepreneurial journey. He reflects on the experience of pitching his business live, the feedback from judges, and what it means to represent veterans in the tech space.
This podcast episode was recorded live at the 2025 Veterans Florida Expo and Battle of the Pitches hosted at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.
Connect with Our Guest: https://techdrivenconsulting.com
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