Your Source for Venture Capital, Technology, and Startup News Across South Florida
ABOUT
South Florida Venture Tech Chronicle is the region’s dedicated business journal for innovation, startups, and venture capital. We shine a light on the people, capital, and ideas driving the region’s digital economy - from Palm Beach, across Broward, and into Miami - and connect local stories across the entire region to the global stage.
VTC provide trustworthy, researched reporting that captures the momentum, challenges, and opportunities shaping one of the country’s fastest-growing innovation corridors. By elevating the voices of founders, investors, corporate leaders, researchers, and policy makers, we aim to inform, inspire, and strengthen the broader ecosystem.
Our Mission
To deliver accurate, timely, and compelling coverage that informs business leaders, empowers entrepreneurs, and attracts capital to South Florida’s growing innovation ecosystem. We aim to bring clarity, context, and truth to the news shaping tomorrow’s economy. Informed communities build stronger, more resilient economic futures, and credible journalism is foundational to that progress.
What We Cover
Tracking the capital shaping tomorrow’s market leaders.
Venture rounds, M&A, fund launches, investor spotlights, and valuations.
Funding & Deal Flow
Your pulse on regional momentum, talent, and community building.
Local ecosystem news, talent moves, accelerators, incubators, events, and new innovation hubs.
Ecosystem Insights
Stories of grit, growth, and breakthrough ideas from emerging founders.
Founder profiles, new product releases, traction news, and rising startups.
Startup Spotlights
How enterprises are evolving—and what it means for the future of tech.
Corporate R&D, strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and sector-wide disruption.
Corporate Innovation
The laws, incentives, and macro trends guiding innovation’s next stage.
Federal, state, and global policy updates; regulatory shifts; and economic indicators impacting VC, markets, and technology.
Policy, Regulation & Economy
Exploring the frontier where science, engineering, and invention meet.
AI advancements, biotech breakthroughs, climate tech, robotics, quantum technology, and research insights.
Emerging Technology
EDITORIAL INTEGRITY | BUSINESS INSIGHT | LOCAL EXPERTISE
Meet Our Leadership
Behind South Florida Venture Tech Chronicle is a team of journalists, analysts, investors, and business leaders passionate about spotlighting South Florida’s innovators and changemakers.
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Ray Monteleone
Executive Publisher
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Bo Megginson
Chief Editorial Officer (CEO)
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Derek Assaf
Co-Editor, Content Managing Lead
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Tara McGinn
Co-Editor, Operations Editorial Lead
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Nikki Cabús
Marketing & Communications Lead
Paladin Publications
POWERED BY
Venture Tech Chronicle is published by Paladin Publications, a media company based in Ft. Lauderdale specializing in business, innovation, and community storytelling.
At Paladin Publications, we build trusted media platforms that connect industries, amplify thought leadership, and fuel growth. Our work bridges journalism and engagement — delivering editorial integrity with modern reach.
Paladin Publications is committed to elevating regional voices and creating meaningful connections across industries through:
Chronicling the pulse of innovation
Bridging stories of digital transformation
Amplifying South Florida's tech narrative
Frequently Asked Questions
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We publish stories weekly, with breaking news updates as they happen. Make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to ensure you stay on top of all the latest news stories. Subscribe Today!
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No. Just sign up for the FREE membership and gain access to weekly stories and breaking news, our monthly newsletter, and invites to exclusive member-only content.
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Yes - absolutely! Send tips to our editorial team via our Contact page. Anonymous submissions are also welcome. We’d love to know what you are hearing out in the community.
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Yes. We provide display ads, sponsored content, and newsletter placements. Contact our sales team for a media kit. team@vtchronicle.com
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Yes. We accept guest contributors selectively and welcome pitches from founders, investors, and industry experts. We focus on business, tech, innovation, startups, policy, and regional economic trends. Send your compelling narratives to our editorial team for review at team@vtchronicle.com
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Yes. Members receive exclusive access to our community events, partner-led programs, and special invitations throughout the year. We’re also expanding our media offerings, with our podcast and video channels launching soon. Stay tuned!
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Yes. While our core focus is South Florida, we regularly cover national and global tech trends, especially when they shape, influence, or contextualize what’s happening in our region. Our reporting connects local innovation to the broader technology, venture, and business landscape.
Still have questions?
Our team is ready to provide additional insights and information