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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.
Expect thought leadership, data-driven opinions, and long-form features that deepen understanding of where tech is headed next.
Lamatic AI: The Fort Lauderdale Startup Simplifying AI for the Next Generation of Builders
Fort Lauderdale-based Lamatic.ai is making it easier than ever to build with AI—no full engineering team required.
Founded by Charles Whiteman and Aman Sharma, this Broward startup is helping developers and businesses integrate generative AI faster, smarter, and more efficiently. From streamlining workflows to cutting loan approvals from days to minutes, Lamatic.ai is proving that the future of AI is accessible—and it’s being built right here in South Florida.
CAST AI Becomes a $1B Unicorn, Powering South Florida’s Tech Rise
CAST AI has officially joined the unicorn club with a valuation exceeding $1 billion following the launch of its new GPU marketplace. Beyond the milestone, this moment signals growing momentum for AI infrastructure innovation and a major win for South Florida’s tech ecosystem.
How AI Startups Are Redefining Palm Beach County’s Economy
AI startups are redefining Palm Beach County’s economy. Billions in capital, six-figure tech salaries, and major corporate moves are turning the region into a fast-rising AI hub competing on a national stage.
PayOnward: A Palm Beach Fintech Startup Modernizing Community Banking in the U.S.
PayOnward is a Boca Raton fintech modernizing community banks and credit unions with cloud-native payments, instant transfers, and scalable infrastructure—helping local institutions compete without losing their community-first identity.

