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Florida Business Minds

The Florida Business Journals
Florida
Jacksonville
Artificial Intelligence
Tampa Bay
South Florida
Jacksonville, United States
Workforce Development
Healthcare
Miami
Community Engagement
Central Florida
Entrepreneurship
Fort Lauderdale
Mergers and Acquisitions
Orlando
Affordable Housing
Public Relations
Covid-19
Cybersecurity
St. Augustine

Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.

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Florida's growth continues to stretch infrastructure capacity across the state. At Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, parking is at a premium and the biggest challenge facing President & CEO Paul Hoback Jr. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis ... more

Few industries have faced disruption as much as the paper industry. But over the past 61 years, MAC Papers + Packaging has steadily evolved, diversified and delivered for customers across the region and nation. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief Ja... more

As we hit the mid-point of 2026, investors continue to be cautious. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao checks in with Michael "Q" Quatrini, Founder, CEO and CIO of Capital Q Ventures for a market update. Q offers a different perspect... more

It's no secret, land is at a premium across the Sunshine State, particularly in South Florida. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez calls on one of the industry leaders, Basis Industrial President and Managing Partner Anthony Scavo for ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Quatrini
Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Capital Q Ventures
Capital Q Ventures
Episode: OBJ: Investment Insider Michael Quatrini Offers Alternative Advice in a Manic Market
Anthony Scavo
President and Managing Partner of Basis Industrial
Basis Industrial
Episode: SFBJ: Navigating the Challenges of Industrial Real Estate with Basis President Anthony Scavo
Cathie Wood
Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest
ARK Invest
Episode: Tampa Bay: Special Edition - Power Breakfast Podcast with Cathie Wood, Ark Invest
Stephen Hutson
Entrepreneur and restaurateur, involved with Catch 27 and 17 King
Catch 27; 17 King American Bistro
Episode: Jacksonville: Stephen Hutson Keeps the St. Augustine Food Scene Fresh
Beth Hobart
Real estate agent at Mainframe Real Estate
Mainframe Real Estate
Episode: Orlando: OBJ Businesswoman of the Year Beth Hobart Shares Her Career Journey
Terri-Ann Brown
Senior Director of Miami Tech Works
Miami Tech Works
Episode: South Florida: Miami Tech Works Powers Tech Talent Growth Across Industries
Stacy Howell
Partner and Senior Vice President at FKQ Advertising
FKQ Advertising
Episode: Tampa Bay: What Would Bob Do? FKQ Advertising Celebrates 65 Creative Years
Tony Allegretti
Co-founder, Sporting JAX
Sporting JAX
Episode: Jacksonville: Sporting JAX Aims to Parlay World Cup Soccer Frenzy Among Fans
JJ Keitzer
Executive/Partner, Sporting JAX
Sporting JAX
Episode: Jacksonville: Sporting JAX Aims to Parlay World Cup Soccer Frenzy Among Fans

Hosts

Alexis Muellner
Host of Florida Business Minds with extensive coverage across Florida markets; editor at the Business Journals of Florida.
Richard Bilbao
Host with deep involvement across Orlando and Jacksonville segments; editor/anchor for regional business coverage.
Mel Melendez
Host of Florida Business Minds; leads conversations with Florida business leaders across markets.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • GOOD INTERVIEW BUT NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION

    Good interview with former University of Tampa Ron Vaughn but disappointed that he seemed to evade the question about implications stemming from the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. Sounded like he offered a “safe” response but as an outgoing college president, I would have appreciated something more insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Want NPR 2 Succeed
    United States3 years ago

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Strong emphasis on regional impact and business ecosystem; sponsorships feel relevant to the audience.
Listeners appreciate the practical leadership takeaways and industry variety.
Guests are well-prepared and stories feel actionable for Florida professionals.
Production quality and interview pacing are generally strong.
Some episodes could probe deeper on controversial topics or current policy implications.

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#214
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OBJ: Investment Insider Michael Quatrini Offers Alternative Advice in a Manic Market
Q: What advice would you give to an entrepreneur seeking capital for the first time?
Know your numbers inside out: have a credible market, realistic projections, a solid business model, and contingencies if market conditions change; be prepared to explain how you monetize data and how you'll pivot to protect investor value.
OBJ: Investment Insider Michael Quatrini Offers Alternative Advice in a Manic Market
Q: What are some of the qualities you look for in companies that come to you seeking the partner?
We look for leadership you can trust, good governance, and a team that can scale; it's essential that founders are honest and that the company demonstrates strong execution and a clear path to growth, not just a flashy product or brand.
Tampa Bay: Special Edition - Power Breakfast Podcast with Cathie Wood, Ark Invest
Q: If someone shadowed your morning meeting at ARK Invest, what would surprise them most about how you pressure test ideas?
She describes a rigorous, long-duration routine including a daily meeting to assess news, quantitative metrics, and qualitative signals, with a methodical approach to sizing markets and scoring companies on multiple dimensions such as management, moat, execution, and product leadership.
Tampa Bay: Special Edition - Power Breakfast Podcast with Cathie Wood, Ark Invest
Q: But where I want to start, Cathie, is what's something that you believe about the future right now, that if you're correct, will make most people rethink their business in the next five years?
Her answer centers on convergence across robotics, energy storage, and artificial intelligence, with AI as the central driver; she emphasizes bottom-up experimentation and the need for a broad, long-term perspective on how these technologies will reshape industries.
Orlando: OBJ Businesswoman of the Year Beth Hobart Shares Her Career Journey
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring real estate professionals or entrepreneurs entering the market?
Create a plan, seek guidance from seasoned mentors, establish systems, manage finances, and invest in support roles to sustain growth, with a emphasis on not letting noise derail you.

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What is Florida Business Minds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Florida Business Minds highlights top Florida business leaders across major markets, with in-depth conversations about growth, strategy, and community impact. Recent episodes span topics like sports entrepreneurship, regional banking, AI adoption in enterprises, family-owned construction, health technology, and tourism-driven hospitality and nightlife branding. The show often centers on leadership transitions, regional economic development, and the role of partnerships and sponsorships in scaling local businesses. Guests typically bring a mix of public company and founder-level experience, offering practical takeaways on strategy, operations, and workforce culture that are valuable to executives, investors, and service providers operating i... more

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Recent guests on Florida Business Minds include:

1. Michael Quatrini
2. Anthony Scavo
3. Cathie Wood
4. Stephen Hutson
5. Beth Hobart
6. Terri-Ann Brown
7. Stacy Howell
8. Tony Allegretti

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