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The South Florida Venture Tech Chronicle Blog goes beyond the headlines.
Here, founders, investors, and industry experts share their perspectives on emerging technologies, investment strategies, and the challenges shaping our innovation ecosystem.
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The Cost of Homestead Tax Exemptions
Florida's property tax burden depends on two key factors: local government budgets and the property values on which they're assessed. Florida's proposed HJR 201 (see line 30) would eliminate non-school property taxes for homestead properties, which represent 56% of parcels in both Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Strategic Alliance Sets New Standard for Economic Intelligence and Venture Growth in South Florida
In a move poised to reshape the region’s economic and investment landscape, Paladin Global Partners has announced a strategic alliance with Gold Coast Angel Investors and Regional Economic Consulting (REC).
The Quantum Coast: Palm Beach County’s Bid to Lead the Next Tech Revolution
Palm Beach County isn’t waiting for the quantum era, it’s actively trying to shape it. In early October, more than 350 investors, researchers, public officials, and university leaders gathered at the Kravis Center for Quantum Beach 2025, a one-day summit that marked the region’s biggest public signal yet:
Inside Palm Beach's AI Strategy: How 'Ask Poli' is Modernizing Local Government Operations
What if your customer service team could cut voicemails by 90%, support residents in more than 70 languages, and deliver instant answers at 3 a.m.- all while reducing operational costs?
The Power of Video Marketing: How Palm Beach Brands Connect with Customers Using Video Technology
Have you noticed how many Palm Beach businesses are now using videos to reach customers? From Instagram reels to behind-the-scenes TikTok clips, videos are everywhere… and for good reason!
Videos feel real, personal, and easy to connect with. They show your story instead of just telling it. Let us show you how Palm Beach brands are using video marketing to build trust, attract customers, and stand out both locally and online.
Driving South Florida’s Defense Boom: APEX Accelerator Unlocks Millions in Federal Contracting
South Florida’s defense industrial base is accelerating at record speed, with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) anchoring Palm Beach and Broward counties within a rapidly expanding federal contracting ecosystem. In 2024 alone, this ecosystem helped secure an impressive $596.1 million in government contracts, positioning the region as a strategic gateway into the nation’s $96.6 billion defense economy.
Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking to Palm Beach & Broward’s Blockchain Scene: 5 Companies To Watch in 2026
As blockchain adoption accelerates across industries, young entrepreneurs in Palm Beach and Broward counties are uniquely positioned to ride the next wave of decentralized innovation. From Web3 and DeFi to smart contracts and NFT ecosystems, South Florida has quickly become one of the country’s most promising blockchain centers.
Why South Florida Is Becoming the Next Big Crypto Startup Launchpad
When most people think of geographic tech hubs, Silicon Valley tops the list. But South Florida is steadily carving out a powerful identity of its own in the crypto and blockchain world.
Palm Beach County’s Tech Surge: How Emerging Industries Are Rebuilding the Region’s Economic Identity
Palm Beach County has long been known as a destination for beaches, leisure, and retirement. But over the past few years, the county has undergone a dramatic shift. A surge of new residents, rising relocations of major companies, and coordinated institutional investment have helped transform the region into one of Florida’s fastest-growing tech-powered economies.
From IBM’s PC to AI Startups: The Rise of Palm Beach as a U.S. Innovation Hub
When Philip "Don" Estridge and his IBM team introduced the world's first personal computer in 1981 from a Marcel Breuer–designed campus in Boca Raton, they embedded a technological legacy into Palm Beach County’s identity. For decades, that legacy rested dormant - until recently.
5 South Florida Tech Startups to Watch in 2026
As Silicon Valley continues to dominate the innovation narrative, investors are steering increasing amounts of capital toward early-stage firms in Palm Beach and Broward counties, drawn by a mix of tax advantages, founder migration and expanding research partnerships with local universities.
Dono.ai: The West Palm Beach Startup Using AI to Redefine Homeownership Clarity
Have you heard of Dono.ai? This West Palm Beach-based startup is quietly transforming the real estate industry (and beyond) by harnessing artificial intelligence to tackle one of the most overlooked pain points in property: ownership verification. From title companies to lenders, Dono is bringing clarity, speed, and trust to a process that has historically been slow, expensive, and prone to errors.
ADT’s Next Chapter: From Home Security Leader to Intelligent Living Platform
As one of the largest residential security providers in the U.S., Boca Raton–based ADT commands nearly 25% user-based market share. But the company isn’t content to rely on legacy strength. ADT is actively repositioning its brand for an era defined by connected devices, integrated platforms, and AI-driven home servicees.
Betting on the Sunshine State: ClearSky’s Bold Strategy to Bring Technology Innovation to South Florida
As venture capital dollars poured into San Francisco and New York City during the tech boom of the 2010s, Alex Weiss and James Huff set their sights on a different kind of opportunity: bringing high-impact technology investment to South Florida. Leaving their leadership roles at NextEra, the pair founded ClearSky, a technology-focused venture capital firm.
Broward County Is Emerging As Florida’s Cybersecurity Powerhouse
Broward County isn’t easing into cybersecurity - it’s sprinting. From a military-grade training range in Davie to countywide adoption of NIST-aligned standards, the region has assembled the core ingredients of a true cyber cluster: infrastructure, policy, talent, and demand. The result is an ecosystem that not only protects South Florida’s digital backbone, but also creates high-wage jobs, attracts investment, and strengthens statewide resilience.
Broward County’s New Boom: Finance, Real Estate and the New Gold Coast
Stand anywhere along Las Olas and look up. The skyline is dotted with cranes, new towers, and construction crews working through the heat. Broward County has moved beyond the pandemic “bounce” and what’s taking shape now is a durable, diversified expansion across finance, real estate, industry, aviation, and tourism.
How Talent, Policy, Real Estate, and Enterprise Anchors Are Fueling a Startup Boom in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has quietly become one of Florida’s most compelling, and steadily de-risking, places to start and scale a company. Founders today step into a tight and fast-moving loop of industry buyers (finance, healthcare, logistics), university-fed talent, and ready-to-use commercial space. Combined with pragmatic public policy and founder-centric support organizations, the region is shifting from a side-hustle outpost to a true growth-market innovation hub.