Boston startup relocates to Sarasota for growing tech scene

Veteran tech founder believes his latest startup will create a vigorous community of seekers and helpers. He recently brought on a not-so-secret weapon.

  • By Amanda Postma
  • | 12:00 p.m. November 18, 2021
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Sax. With Social Media Specialist Karissa Leist onboard at KnaQ, CEO Stephen Catanzano says the future couldn't be brighter.
Sax. With Social Media Specialist Karissa Leist onboard at KnaQ, CEO Stephen Catanzano says the future couldn't be brighter.
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For some, the move to Florida is a natural one. The stars align and it just happens. 

That’s the story behind Boston startup KnaQ. The decision to move to Sarasota was an easy one after KnaQ CEO Stephen Catanzano’s son chose to go to school at University of Florida in Gainesville. The family also had friends already living in Sarasota. 

 

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