Newsletter 5.23.2024

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Masterminds Tampa Bay
May 23, 2024

Happy Thursday! This is Masterminds Tampa Bay, your treasure chest of local business and tech news. Aye aye, captain!

Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

  • Are you feeling PoweredUP?

  • Immersive virtual experiences for hospital patients

  • Danish drone tech firm opens St. Pete HQ

  • Local fintech startup secures deal with Visa

FEATURED

The PoweredUP Event by Tampa Bay Tech

Executive Director, Meghan O’Keefe pictured on far right.

Yesterday, Tampa Bay Tech hosted the poweredUP event, which was a tremendous success. With a primary focus on AI, this annual event brought together tech enthusiasts, business leaders, and innovators from across the region to discuss the latest trends and developments in the tech industry.

Attendees enjoyed insightful panels, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall showcasing cutting-edge technologies and startups​. Big shout out to Meghan O’Keefe and the Tampa Bay Tech team for putting this amazing event together.

TICKLE YOUR BRAIN

The Hangover 2009

I transform transactions into clear insight,

With algorithms and data, I shed new light.

Tracking trends and patterns, both near and far,

Guiding decisions with precision like a star.

What am I?

(Pause for some deep thinking...)

VIRTUAL REALITY

A Splash of Joy for Pediatric Patients

Tampa General Hospital has partnered with the Florida Aquarium to offer pediatric patients an immersive VR experience, bringing the wonders of marine life directly to their hospital rooms.

This innovative initiative aims to provide a fun and educational distraction, transforming the hospital stay into an underwater adventure. What an amazing way to improve the hospital stay experience for kids.

RELOCATION

St. Pete Welcomes Danish Drone Tech Company

Sky-Watch

Sky-Watch, a Danish drone technology firm, has opened its U.S. headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. This strategic move aims to bring the company closer to its U.S. customers and partners, enhancing its ability to serve the North American market. Specializing in advanced drone technologies for various applications, Sky-Watch's presence further solidifies Tampa Bay's reputation as a growing hub for tech innovation.

FINTECH

SkuX, Visa and Hedera Partnership for Seamless Digital Payments

SkuX has teamed up with Visa and Hedera to revolutionize digital payments for merchants and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Their new platform aims to make payments faster and more secure by using Hedera’s advanced ledger technology.

This partnership promises near real-time digital payments, significantly cutting down on fraud and inefficiencies associated with traditional methods. It’s a game-changer for the industry, enhancing customer experiences and streamlining operations

MEME STREET

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