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The New “Cool Kids” of South Florida
By Fabiola Fleuranvil
There’s an intense new energy emerging in
and around Miami, and a lot of it has to do
with the people. More specifically, there’s
a crop of vibrant, new leaders, change
makers, and innovators who are disrupting
the norm in their own right and creating a
permanent footprint in this burgeoning city.
For a community where talent retention is
critical, this rising energy plays a significant
role in creating long term economic
impact and enhancing the fabric of this
community.
South Florida is on the cusp of something
big: Miami is transforming, it’s becoming
more progressive, and now more than
ever is the time to be here especially while
the transformation is underway. This also
implies that those who are forward-thinking
enough to be a part of the new movements
being created are also the ones who will
reap the long term benefits. While some
may see opportunity elsewhere, those who
choose to roll up their sleeves and lay the
groundwork should be recognized and fully
supported.
These are the “Cool Kids” of South
Florida’s emerging ecosystem in tech,
entrepreneurship, and civic leadership.
They are actively engaged in being a part
of the solutions, they’re creative and
entrepreneurial, and they are passionate
about championing causes that matter
to them. By no means is t