05/21/2026
Florida’s veteran-led innovation ecosystem was on full display at the Veteran Business Summit last week, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners focused on advancing veteran entrepreneurship and business growth across the state.
Cenfluence and the Florida High Tech Corridor were proud to be part of the conversation through the participation of our Chief Strategy Officer, Andrea Wesser-Brawner, who joined the Veteran Innovation Panel alongside several outstanding Cenfluence cluster members:
• Matthew Hogan, Founder & CEO of M3D Technologies
• Anthony Rivera, CEO & Founder of Vetavize
• Suzanne (Plantec) Short, PMP, COO of Catania Product Development
•John C. Lee, CEO & Founder of AMROK
The discussion highlighted how veteran founders are driving innovation across industries while building companies that create real impact in Florida’s growing high-tech economy.
We were also excited to have our Chief Operating Officer, Jack Henkel, contribute his insights during another panel session at the event, continuing important conversations around innovation, collaboration, and ecosystem growth.
Events like these reinforce the strength of Florida’s veteran entrepreneur community and the importance of building connections between startups, industry, and strategic partners to support long-term growth and commercialization.