Justin Jaffry

The SWFL Regional TechMatch event offered a clear picture of what it looks like to build a stronger regional tech ecosystem in real time. Employers, students, job seekers, educators, and community partners came together in one space with a shared purpose: strengthening Southwest Florida’s tech talent pipeline. It was especially meaningful to see so many […]

On March 4, we welcomed leaders from across Southwest Florida to the Collaboratory for the SWFL Tech Pulse Forum, an invite-only evening designed to bring companies, educators, investors, and regional partners into one room for a focused conversation about where our region goes next.  As we shared in the opening remarks, the purpose of the

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A Year of Connection, Momentum & Shared Purpose

Southwest Florida’s tech momentum is accelerating—and collaboration is driving it forward. Across the region, partners are increasingly aligning around shared goals to strengthen our workforce, celebrate innovation, expand opportunities, and support the employers who call SWFL home.  This month’s newsletter highlights how powerful that alignment can be. From cross-organizational events to regional research and talent-pipeline

In Southwest Florida, the technology sector is still nascent. But the seeds planted today—through deliberate investments in people, partnerships, and culture—will determine whether our region becomes a vibrant innovation hub or risks being left behind as talent and capital flow elsewhere. Recognizing the individuals and organizations working behind the scenes matters more than ever: it

As a new school year begins, classrooms across Southwest Florida are buzzing with possibility. From elementary students discovering technology for the first time to high schoolers earning industry certifications, our K–12 schools are where the region’s future innovators are taking their first steps. These students are more than learners—they are the foundation of the Gulf

Florida’s tech profile is surging nationwide. The University of South Florida is launching the nation’s first college dedicated to both AI and cybersecurity, the state is leading semiconductor workforce development with over $1 billion in investment and thousands of high-wage jobs, and UCF’s expanded Pegasus Partnership with Lockheed Martin is advancing AI, robotics, and advanced