Interviews

Interviews

Frank Sheppard, Managing Partner, RumbergerKirk

Frank Sheppard, managing partner of RumbergerKirk, sat down with Invest: to discuss integrating artificial intelligence into the law firm, the importance of company culture in...
Jesse Martinez, Former General Manager, The Alfond Inn
In an interview with Invest:, Jesse Martinez, former general manager at the Alfond Inn, discussed the hotel's expansion, technological advancements, and strategies for staff retention....
Robert Agrusa, President & CEO, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
Invest: spoke with Robert Agrusa, president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, about its Heart of...
Anil Menon, Dean, Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College
Invest: spoke with Anil Menon, Dean of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, about the school’s new...
Jason Albu, Co-Chairman, Albu & Associates, Inc.
Jason Albu, Co-Chairman of Albu & Associates, Inc., sat down with Invest: to discuss the state of the design/build sector...
Maria Triscari, President & CEO, International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce
The International Drive corridor is a major economic force, with over $4 billion of new development and a 100,000-plus workforce...
Buddy Dyer, Mayor, City of Orlando
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer talked to Invest: about the city’s work toward promoting its business clusters. He noted how the...
Simone Kuska-Villanueva, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing, The Florida Hotel
In an interview with Invest:, Simone Kuska-Villanueva, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing at The Florida Hotel, shared how they...
Jarrod Dillon, President of Business Operations, Orlando City Soccer Club/Orlando Pride/INTER&CO Stadium
Jarrod Dillon, president of business operations at Orlando City Soccer Club, Orlando Pride, and INTER&CO Stadium caught up with Invest:...
Thomas LoBasso, President, Daytona State College
Invest: spoke with Thomas LoBasso, president of Daytona State College, to discuss how the school attains student achievement through engagement...
DeAnna Thomas, Executive Director, Lake Technical College
In an interview with Invest:, DeAnna Thomas, executive director of Lake Technical College, discussed the differences between Lake Tech's model...
Steve Whitaker, Head of School, The First Academy
In an interview with Invest:, Steve Whitaker, Head of School at The First Academy, discussed the institution's approach to learning...
John Nicklow, President, Florida Institute of Technology
In an interview with Invest:, John Nicklow, President of the Florida Institute of Technology, discussed Florida Tech’s contribution to regional...
Grant Cornwell, President, Rollins College
President of Rollins College Grant Cornwell sat down with Invest: to discuss the high levels of demand for enrollment, what...
Andrew Cole, President & CEO, East Orlando Chamber of Commerce
In an interview with Invest:, Andrew Cole, president and CEO of the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, shared what the...
Christopher Roellke, President, Stetson University DeLand/Greater Orlando
Stetson University DeLand/Greater Orlando is focused on providing an education for the future, President Christopher Roellke told Invest: in an interview....
Patrick Mahoney, CEO & Partner, NAI Realvest
Invest: spoke with Patrick Mahoney, CEO of NAI Realvest, to discuss how the commercial real estate firm has thrived in...
Megan Sladek, Mayor, City of Oviedo
In an interview with Invest:, Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek talked about maintaining the rural charm of Oviedo and discussed the...
Norton Bonaparte, City Manager, City of Sanford
Invest: spoke with Norton Bonaparte, city manager of the city of Sanford, about affordable housing and the significant increases in...
Pedro Turushina, President & CEO, Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando
Invest: spoke with Pedro Turushina, President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando, about how the chamber is...
Rebekah Arthur, President & CEO, Seminole County Chamber
In an interview with Invest:, Rebekah Arthur, president and CEO of Seminole County Chamber, talked about the advantages that the...
Dr. Alejandro Badia, Founder & Surgeon, BADIA Hand to Shoulder Center
Alejandro Badia is an orthopedic hand and upper limb  surgeon at BADIA Hand to Shoulder Center and the founder of...

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