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Episode Notes
Amanda sits down with Melissa Medina, co-founder and CEO of eMerge Americas and partner at Medina Ventures, for a conversation on the rise of Miami as a global tech and entrepreneurial hub. Drawing on her experience building companies and convening leaders across industries, Melissa shares how frustration with leaving South Florida—and a deep commitment to the region—led her to help shape its growing innovation ecosystem.
Together, they explore the forces driving Miami’s transformation, from talent migration and capital flows to the role of community and convening in building momentum. The conversation also touches on the challenges of rapid growth, the importance of supporting entrepreneurs, and how values like integrity and long-term commitment are shaping the city’s future as a destination for business and innovation.
Melissa Medina
Melissa Medina is co-founder and CEO of eMerge Americas and a partner at Medina Ventures. A South Florida native, she has helped build Miami into a global hub for technology and entrepreneurship.