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As a native Miamian & the Co-Founder & CEO of one of Miami's fastest growing and most environmentally impactful companies, I have some things to say about this current moment @FrancisSuarez @MayorDaniella. Many of our startup CEOs feel the same.
First the good. Our support ecosystems have grown tremendously thanks to the work of so many. Personally, I've been supported by @EndeavorMIA @LocalLeadersCo @RadicalPartners @refreshmiami and countless individuals in my journey. My story is not unique.
The local leaders of our cornerstone foundations @rflipsey at @MiamiFoundation and @rmoas at @knightfdn really seem to get it. We have so many great entrepreneurs @JoMikkola @JMikkola @Cam_Murphy_ @JustinCLeto @sethcassel @EddyArriola @ajnahmad @AlexNucci (am missing a ton!!)
My parents moved here in the 80s and as I've grown, so has this city. My brother and I HQ'd @EcoSystems_ here because of how much we love and believe in Miami. You can't beat our quality of life, if you can afford it. And that is where I think we need to focus.
Because if this is not a fad (and we in Miami are great at fads), and newcomers are truly going to join us, they need to know the whole story and be part of our solutions, NOT a continuation of our problems. @shervin @rabois et all. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article235758107.html
@MoisheMana I appreciated reading about your story. I have one disagreement with you. In my lifetime, our leaders have NOT tackled our difficult problems head on (until now?) We've known about many of our issues for decades but we ignore the solutions. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article245306740.html
Newcomers - Miami's diversity can be best described as a salad rather than a soup. We are diverse, but we are separated by neighborhood. Newcomers - get out of your comfort zone and try some establishments not on Resy. @MileykaBurgos can give you a tour around the real Allapattah
We are one of the most unequal cities in the country. The most important indicator of success we have is the zip code and school district that we live in. Now is the time to improve our schools. Prioritize both tech and vocational skills @MiamiSup. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article229441144.html
For a world class city, we have a decidedly third class transit system. The Metrorail covers an absurdly small part of the population that needs it and the Metromover only serves Downtown. @TransitMIA has done a great job with the issue.
I highlight all these issues and present you with some stakeholders because, with the country's eyes on Miami, now is the time to use this moment to benefit ALL of Miami. This city has so much potential - our talent is everywhere but the opportunities are not. Let's change that.
I challenge all of us to be part of the solution. Old timers, get out of your silos. Newcomers, welcome - we can use the help. Leaders - the ball is in your court. When we look back years from now, let this moment have been an inflection point, not a wasted opportunity.
