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Drew Graham reposted thisDrew Graham reposted thisAuto insurance costs are climbing, and many drivers are feeling the impact. I spoke with Rachel Rabkin Peachman of Forbes about what is fueling these increases. One finding from our research at The Zebra is that 33% of Americans are considering letting their policy lapse. That creates real risks for drivers and insurers alike. Glad to see Forbes spotlighting companies (including some of our partners!) that are finding ways to meet people where they are and are committed to evolving with the needs of customers. 🔗 Read the complete list: https://lnkd.in/eFwTdzgJ #Forbes #AutoInsurance #Insurance #CustomerExperienceForbes 2026 World's Best Auto Insurance Companies ListForbes 2026 World's Best Auto Insurance Companies List
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Drew Graham shared thisNew CEO looks to build 'dominant quantum company' with Boulder startup - Denver Business JournalNew CEO looks to build 'dominant quantum company' with Boulder startup - Denver Business Journal
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Drew Graham liked thisI’m very excited to share that Abacode Cybersecurity & Compliance has been acquired by Thrive! Reaching this incredible milestone required so much effort from so many people, and we wouldn’t have made it without each and every one of them. There are too many to name them all, but I’ll shoutout a special few… Thank you to Michael Ferris and Rolando Torres, our fearless founders, who gave me a chance 5 years ago, and taught me so much along the way. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity you’ve given me. Thank you to Ballast Point Ventures, specifically Drew Graham, Sean Barkman, and Drew Obeck, for your partnership and faith in Abacode along the way. A special thank you to Mallory Tai Taylor, who gave me the opportunity to lead long before I knew I was ready. You challenged me to be better every step of the way, and I can’t thank you enough. We are so thrilled to join the Thrive team. Bill McLaughlin, Ben Reich, CPA, Ananta Hejeebu, and the entire leadership team have been first-class the entire way, I can’t wait to see what Abacode and Thrive are able to do together!Drew Graham liked this[PRESS RELEASE] – Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services, today announced the acquisition of Abacode Cybersecurity & Compliance, a leading Managed Cybersecurity & Compliance Provider (MCCP) based in Tampa, Florida. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZzbJDMq #thrive #pressrelease #msp #compliance #acquisition
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Drew Graham liked thisDrew Graham liked thisAuto insurance costs are climbing, and many drivers are feeling the impact. I spoke with Rachel Rabkin Peachman of Forbes about what is fueling these increases. One finding from our research at The Zebra is that 33% of Americans are considering letting their policy lapse. That creates real risks for drivers and insurers alike. Glad to see Forbes spotlighting companies (including some of our partners!) that are finding ways to meet people where they are and are committed to evolving with the needs of customers. 🔗 Read the complete list: https://lnkd.in/eFwTdzgJ #Forbes #AutoInsurance #Insurance #CustomerExperienceForbes 2026 World's Best Auto Insurance Companies ListForbes 2026 World's Best Auto Insurance Companies List
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Drew Graham liked thisDrew Graham liked thisWe work hard and play hard in the City of Tallahassee for #WeAreTGHDay! Bringing patient experiences and perspectives to our lawmakers to illustrate the important work of Tampa General Hospital fills my proverbial cup every year. Thank you patients, family members, leaders and support staff for making this important and memorable work possible. #weareTGH 💙 #FlaPol #patientvoice #patientadvocacy
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Drew Graham liked thisDrew Graham liked thisHappy New Year! Our President & CEO, John D. Couris, and Drew Graham, chair of the TGH Board of Directors, along with their families, kicked off 2025 by spreading cheer and spending time with our incredible team members. In addition, treat bags, thoughtfully prepared by dedicated TGH Volunteers on behalf of John and our leaders, were distributed to thank team members for their unwavering commitment to our patients. Here’s to a new year filled with innovation, collaboration, and world-class care for our community! 🎉 #WeAreTGH #HappyNewYear
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📈 2026 Prediction: Florida To Remain Top-10 Hub For VC & PE Deal Activity I'm optimistic about 2026 and I expect Florida VC and PE deal activity to remain active and increasingly competitive. I'm happy to share that my optimism is shared by investment banks as well as the speakers and attendees at recent South Florida events. At the South Florida Business Journal's 2026 Economic Outlook yesterday, the prevailing theme was clear: the economic outlook remains positive with Florida remaining a leading state for business and investment supported by population growth, business formation, capital activity, low tax rate environment and other business friendly factors. That sentiment was reinforced the day before at the MIT Alumni Club of South Florida's Angel Investing event at The LAB Miami where Sonja Markova, Executive Director of the University of Miami Cane Angel Network joined other speakers to discuss startup and early-stage activity and share their insights. 📊 PitchBook data supports this optimism: - Florida remains a top-10 U.S. VC hub and PE destination - South Florida VC deal activity was resilient in 2025 with companies raising ~$2.8B (same for 2024) across ~340 deals (~360 deals in 2024) When 2025 data is published, we can expect the story for statewide VC deal activity to be similar to 2024 ($4B+ raised across almost 600 deals). 🤝 From investment banks: a common theme is that 2026 M&A activity is expected to be robust, with competition for quality assets remaining high across both strategic buyers and financial sponsors. Takeaway: Capital is active, startups are being built, and deals are getting done. While markets remain selective, the tone heading into 2026 is best described as measured confidence with sustained momentum across VC, PE, and M&A. #FloridaVC #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #AngelInvesting #SouthFlorida #MiamiTech #StartupEcosystem #2026Outlook #EconomicOutlook
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