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  • October 12, 2023
Erin Cigich, 38

A hard-charging tech CEO leans on her mentor for perspective.

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Chelly Conley, 32

KnowBe4's director was hired to install a diversity and inclusion program.

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Michelle Grunsted, 34

Highpoint at Cape Coral's executive director is in the business of people service.

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Josh Marzucco, 36

From flea markets to a multimillion-dollar real estate agency, Josh Marzucco learned his ethic from father.

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Max Spiegel, 34

A coin-collecting president learns by doing early in his career.

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Katie Kominos, 39

A construction professional finds her footing in the industry as a project manager of a $200 million building.

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Nevar Campbell, 34

A hospitality industry director learned early on that work doesn't have to feel like work.

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Caroline Rusher, 39

A chief yacht stewardess had an idea to start a business when she tried kava.

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Melissa McLin, 35

A third-generational printer breaks from the family business to start her own company.

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Andrew Neal, 34

Even before Andrew Neal had a degree, leadership ran in his veins.

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Matt Live, 37

An entrepreneur learns how a comic book is more than just funny (spelled out) sounds and pictures.

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Rast Bryant, 37

The general manager of Lloyd Roofing learned his work ethic not from a carpenter but from a planter and landscaper.

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Zach Rogers, 29

The CEO of Rogers Well Drilling Inc. cites his father as his mentor, the person who taught him his work ethic.

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Wyatt Krapf, 33

Curiosity drove an aspiring engineer to a career in finance.

  • October 12, 2023
Sam DeBellis, 28

The owner of Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli credits the mentorship of his father for much of the success that has come his way.

  • October 12, 2023
Alietys Pineiro, 38

From teller to Bank of America market executive, Alietys Pineiro rarely strays far from Cuban roots.

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Ben Wagner, 39

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Stephen Tracy, 35

An IT executive focuses on growing stable of fellow leaders.

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Buddy Hornbeck Jr., 35

An insurance executive uses the "bust your butt" mantra to build a successful career.

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An entrepreneur finds that work its own reward.

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