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Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.

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Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.

    Jacksonville: NLP Logix CEO Ted Willich on Florida's Future in AI and Machine Learning

    Jacksonville: NLP Logix CEO Ted Willich on Florida's Future in AI and Machine Learning

    Long before AI became the buzzword, NLP Logix was applying machine learning to increase productivity, revenues and efficiencies in business. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief Tim Gibbons visits with CEO Ted Willich, who shares how artificial intelligence is quickly changing the landscape of business, and what the future holds.

    • 21 min
    Orlando: Port Canaveral CEO Captain John Murray Prepares for Cruise Passenger Growth

    Orlando: Port Canaveral CEO Captain John Murray Prepares for Cruise Passenger Growth

    Tourism drives Florida's economy and cruise passengers are a big part of that economic impact. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Carolyn Guniss invites Port Canaveral CEO Captain John Murray to share how he and his team are preparing for an expanded cruise ship lineup, more passengers, and continued growth.

    • 14 min
    South Florida: Coworking on a Yacht? It's the Future According to Quest Workspaces CEO

    South Florida: Coworking on a Yacht? It's the Future According to Quest Workspaces CEO

    The pandemic killed coworking spaces in other parts of the country, but in Florida the influx of talent and open businesses fueled growth. Now the question is, what's the future of coworking? In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez welcomes Quest Workspaces CEO Laura Kozelouzek who shares what separates Quest from the rest. Plus, why the future of coworking includes yachts and luxurious locales.

    • 13 min
    Tampa Bay: Holland & Knight's CEO Reveals How AI is Transforming the Legal Profession

    Tampa Bay: Holland & Knight's CEO Reveals How AI is Transforming the Legal Profession

    Artificial Intelligence is a game changer, particularly in the legal profession. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner welcomes Holland & Knight Chair and CEO Bob Grammig to discuss how his firm is quickly adapting to the new world of AI and what it means for clients. Plus, Grammig  shares potential growth opportunities for his firm.

    • 28 min
    Jacksonville: Malone Air Charter CEO Christine Kirk Prepares to Level Off in the Year Ahead

    Jacksonville: Malone Air Charter CEO Christine Kirk Prepares to Level Off in the Year Ahead

    The pandemic, an infusion of stimulus and record low interest rates fueled the economy, and the private aviation industry. But what's the outlook as the economy cools off? In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief Tim Gibbons calls on Malone Air Charter CEO Christine Kirk for an update.

    • 18 min
    Orlando: Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten Drives Toward $100 Million Goal

    Orlando: Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten Drives Toward $100 Million Goal

    Orlando is the nation's epicenter of theme park entertainment. Brevard Zoo aims to take advantage of that, attracting visitors who seek an experience while they enjoy the thrills of neighboring attractions. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Carolyn Guniss welcomes Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten to share his vision, and how a major project is progressing.

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Want NPR 2 Succeed ,

GOOD INTERVIEW BUT NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION

Good interview with former University of Tampa Ron Vaughn but disappointed that he seemed to evade the question about implications stemming from the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. Sounded like he offered a “safe” response but as an outgoing college president, I would have appreciated something more insightful.

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