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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.
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.