Equiturn Holdings Inc., a global financial advisory and capital‑markets platform, has earned the No. 1 spot on the 2026 Seminole 100 list as the fastest‑growing business owned or led by Florida State University alumni.

Led by FSU alumnus Joshua Orlinsky (B.S. ’13), the company was recognized Saturday, Feb. 21, during the ninth annual Seminole 100 celebration at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.

Founded in 2017, Equiturn Holdings guides leaders and organizations through complex mergers and acquisitions, capital markets strategy and private capital solutions. The firm was also the top-ranked company on the 2025 Seminole 100 and continues to expand its footprint in the financial services sector.

“Equiturn’s success reflects the remarkable drive and creativity of Florida State alumni,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “Their ability to build, innovate and lead in competitive industries is a powerful example of what our graduates can accomplish. We are incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they are making across Florida and beyond.”

Each year, FSU honors its top 100 alumni entrepreneurs through Seminole 100, where honorees learn their individual rankings and receive their awards while connecting with fellow business leaders.

Seminole 100 companies were ranked by the global financial services firm EY, which verified the information submitted by each company and calculated rankings based on their compound annual growth rate over the past three years.

The celebration featured keynote speaker FSU Trustee Brian Murphy, founder and CEO of ReliaQuest, a global leader in AI‑driven cybersecurity. Under Murphy’s leadership, ReliaQuest has grown from a startup into an enterprise valued at more than $3.4 billion, serving more than 1,000 customers across six international operations centers. Murphy, who earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance from Florida State in 2000, also serves on the FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business Board of Governors.

The Seminole 100 honorees represent a wide range of industries, including technology, financial services, law, marketing, construction, health care and retail. Of the 100 businesses recognized, 64 are based in Florida, with companies from 12 additional states represented. This year’s list includes 44 companies making their first appearance on Seminole 100.

Nominations for the 2027 Seminole 100 list are now open at seminole100.fsu.edu.

Rounding out the Seminole 100 Top 10 are:

• Equiturn Holdings Inc.
• Southern Spear Properties
• Glauser Roofing Services
• Game Changing Fuel
• OVID Solutions
• Don’t Tell Comedy
• Arris General Contractors Inc.
• Jets MRO
• DSF Promos
• Cayside Partners

To view the complete list of 2026 Seminole 100 businesses, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

About the Division of University Advancement

The Division of University Advancement works to enhance Florida State University’s leadership, reputation and private financial support in academics, research, service and athletics. The division oversees the FSU Alumni Association and the FSU Foundation.

Learn more at advancement.fsu.edu.

The Florida State University Alumni Association reserves the right to verify that the nominees meet the criteria and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any nominee for any reason.

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Florida State University Trustee Brian Murphy, founder and CEO of ReliaQuest, will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 Seminole 100 celebration Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

Seminole 100 honors the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni. The annual event recognizes entrepreneurial excellence and celebrates the impact of FSU graduates across industries.

Under Murphy’s leadership of ReliaQuest, a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, the company has grown from a startup into an enterprise valued at more than $3.4 billion, serving over 1,000 customers with a team of 1,200 teammates across six international operations centers. Its AI security operations platform, GreyMatter, helps organizations increase visibility, reduce complexity and manage risk by detecting and responding to threats in less than five minutes.

ReliaQuest, which has appeared on the Seminole 100 list five times, has earned repeated recognition as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Technology and Inc.’s Top Workplaces, and was named Fast Company’s Innovation Team of the Year in 2020. The company has also consistently ranked on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a list of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America.

Murphy’s achievements include induction into the FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business Hall of Fame in 2022 and recognition as one of Goldman Sachs’ most exceptional entrepreneurs in 2023. He was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017 and received Junior Achievement’s Vanguard Award in 2020 for his commitment to youth education and development. Murphy also serves as board chairman and a Founders Circle member for Embarc Collective, Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub.

A proud Florida State alumnus, Murphy earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance in 2000 before beginning his career with PwC. He is a member of the Florida State University Board of Trustees and the FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business Board of Governors.

The Seminole 100 celebration is presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in partnership with the FSU Alumni Association and is made possible in part through the support of gold sponsor GMF Steel Group.

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

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The Division of University Advancement works to enhance Florida State University’s leadership, reputation and private financial support in academics, research, service and athletics. The division oversees the FSU Alumni Association and the FSU Foundation. Learn more at advance.fsu.edu.

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Florida State University has announced its 2026 Seminole 100 list, honoring the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni. Representing some of the most dynamic companies in the nation, Seminole 100 celebrates alumni whose innovation and leadership are driving success across industries. 

“These honorees exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience that define Florida State University,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “Their accomplishments not only elevate their companies but also inspire the next generation of Florida State Seminoles to dream big and lead boldly.” 

Honorees and their companies will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. During the event, the ranked list will be revealed, culminating with the announcement of the No. 1 alumni-owned or -led business. 

Global professional services firm EY verified submitted company data and ranked businesses based on their compound annual growth rate over the past three years. 

The 2026 Seminole 100 honorees, listed in alphabetical order, are:   

• 360 Advanced Inc. 

• Abyde 

• Academy Center of the Arts 

• Advanced Systems Design 

• A-LIGN Compliance and Security Inc. 

• Alluvionic Inc. 

• Ardent Eagle Solutions 

• Arris General Contractors Inc. 

• Autumn Beck Blackledge PLLC 

• Bedfellows 

• BenTek 

• Better Body Fitness of Montana Inc. 

• Big Fish Marketing 

• Blue Marlin Insurance 

• BNA Wealth 

• Canopy Management Consulting Group LLC 

• Canopy Road Café 

• Capital Speech and Language Therapy Services 

• Cayside Partners 

• Champions First Credit Union 

• Climate First Bank 

• Cloud Navigator Inc. 

• CND Trucking Inc. 

• Corporate Interiors of Orlando LLC 

• David Scott Lee Automotive 

• DFCU Financial 

• Distinction Agency 

• DKW Consulting LLC 

• Don’t Tell Comedy Inc. 

• Downs & St. Germain Research 

• DSF Promos 

• Earley’s Kitchen 

• eLuminate Marketing 

• Emergency Care Help Organization 

• Equiturn Holdings Inc. 

• ESPMedia Production Co. 

• Excellere IT Services 

• Game Changing Fuel 

• GCM Insurance and Risk Management Advisors LLC 

• Glauser Roofing Services LLC 

• GMF Steel Group 

• Goodwipes 

• Greater Orlando Family Law 

• Hale Law 

• Harvey Books LLC 

• HAWM Law 

• Impact Landscaping & Irrigation LLC 

• Imperial Fence Supply of TN LLC 

• Indelible Solutions 

• Independence Digital 

• Innovations Financial Credit Union 

• Insurance Services of Central Florida Inc. 

• Izquierdo Law Firm P.A. 

• Jets MRO 

• John Douglas Insurance & Financial Services 

• JSM & Associates LLC 

• Kerigan Marketing Associates Inc. 

• Knowli Data Science 

• Kupanda Capital LLC 

• La Luxe Dental PLLC 

• Lucas Bassin Insurance Agency 

• MillCreek Financial Consultants 

• Miller Visions Transportation Group LLC 

• Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC 

• NL Vision Hockey Group Inc. 

• On Defend LLC 

• OneLife Health & Performance 

• OVID Solutions 

• PFS Signature Wealth 

• Pomeranz Law PLLC 

• Professional Building Services 

• Prosperitus Wealth Advisors 

• Rambana & Ricci PLLC 

• Rapid Business Plans 

• ReEmployAbility Inc. 

• RennWorks LLC 

• Revell Media 

• RF-SMART 

• Robert Nichols Insurance Group Inc. 

• RSA Consulting Group 

• Russell Rowland Inc. 

• Sanchez Fischer Levine LLP 

• Sharity Global 

• Silver Spoon Solutions 

• South Florida Law PLLC 

• Southeast Florida Institute Inc. 

• Southern Spear Properties LLC 

• Southern Wealth 

• SRI Management LLC 

• Tal Search Group Inc. 

• Tampa Bay Wave 

• The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Inc. 

• The Oaks Apparel Company LLC 

• TriPoint Wealth 

• Trulight LLC 

• Trydent Consulting LLC 

• Tuscaloosa Academy 

• Who We Play For 

• Williams Private Wealth Advisory and Consulting LLC 

• Wise Property Management Inc. 

 The Florida State University Seminole 100 Celebration is presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in partnership with the FSU Alumni Association.  

To learn more about the Seminole 100 event, including sponsorship opportunities, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.  

 About the Division of University Advancement
The Division of University Advancement works to enhance Florida State University’s leadership, reputation and private financial support in academics, research, service and athletics. The division oversees the FSU Alumni Association and the FSU Foundation. Learn more at advancement.fsu.edu.   

Florida State University Alumni Association reserves the right to verify that the nominees meet the criteria and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any nominee for any reason. 

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Equiturn Business Solutions, headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, has earned the No. 1 spot on the 2025 Seminole 100 list of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Florida State University alumni.

Led by FSU alumnus Joshua Orlinsky (B.S. ’13), the No. 1 business was celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee during the eighth annual Seminole 100 Celebration.

Equiturn Business Solutions is a global investment banking firm that empowers visionary leaders and organizations through cutting-edge advisory, regulated financial services and tailored wealth management solutions designed to drive growth and innovation.

Since its founding in 2017, the company has partnered with more than 500 businesses, with 90% of clients reporting significant expansion within their first year.

“We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding alumni,” FSU President Richard McCullough said. “Their innovative products, services and solutions drive economic growth and strengthen our communities. They embody the entrepreneurial spirit of Florida State University and serve as an inspiration to future generations of leaders and innovators.”

Each year, FSU honors its top 100 alumni entrepreneurs through Seminole 100, where honorees discover their individual rankings and receive their awards while networking with fellow business leaders.

Seminole 100 companies were ranked by the global financial services firm EY, which verified the information provided and ranked the companies based on their compound annual growth rate over the past three years.

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Florida State University alumnus and Kennesaw State University lecturer John “JD” Doughney IV will deliver the keynote address at FSU’s 2025 Seminole 100 Celebration.

The annual Seminole 100 list and celebration recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni and represents some of the most innovative and profitable companies in the U.S.

Doughney is a two-time FSU graduate with bachelor’s degrees in communication and political science (2002) and a master’s degree in integrated marketing communication (2003). He also holds an MBA from Emory University and has a distinguished career spanning over two decades. He teaches international marketing, advertising and social media at Kennesaw State University.

Previously, Doughney served as chief marketing officer at Bay Point Advisors, an Atlanta-based hedge fund with $1 billion in assets under management, where he led strategic growth initiatives to expand internationally and enhance brand presence.

Earlier in his career, Doughney held leadership roles at Coca-Cola Co. and Glaceau, where he helped scale the VitaminWater and Smart Water brands from a $175 million startup to over $1 billion in annual revenue. He also worked in brand marketing at Red Bull North America and E&J Gallo Winery.

Additionally, Doughney had an 11-year tenure at Meta, spearheading global partnerships with leading consumer packaged goods and automotive companies. He was instrumental in developing award-winning global advertising campaigns for top brands like Toyota and Coca-Cola. Under his leadership, Meta’s market cap grew from $50 billion to $1.5 trillion and his team generated over $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.

“I am honored to return to Florida State University to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and accomplishments of my fellow alumni. The Seminole 100 honorees exemplify the innovation, dedication and leadership that make FSU alumni so exceptional.” 

— John “JD” Doughney IV, FSU alumnus and Kennesaw State University lecturer 

“I am honored to return to Florida State University to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and accomplishments of my fellow alumni,” Doughney said. “The Seminole 100 honorees exemplify the innovation, dedication and leadership that make FSU alumni so exceptional.”

The Florida State University Seminole 100 Celebration’s presenting sponsor is the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in partnership with the FSU Alumni Association. Honorees and their businesses will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.

Tickets to the 2025 Seminole 100 event are available for purchase at gonol.es/S100.

For more information on the Seminole 100 event, including sponsorship opportunities, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

Follow along on Instagram @fsualumniand the hashtag #Seminole100.

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Florida State University Alumni Association reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the final list.

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Florida State University has announced its 2025 Seminole 100 list, an annual recognition of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni. Representing some of the most dynamic and successful companies in the nation, the Seminole 100 celebrates FSU alumni whose innovative thinking and leadership are making a significant impact in their industries.

“The outstanding alumni leading these companies embody the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives at Florida State University,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “Their achievements inspire future innovators and business leaders, and we are proud to honor their success.”

Honorees and their companies will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee.

The Seminole 100 list, presented in alphabetical order below, is unveiled in ranked order during the event, culminating with the announcement of the No. 1 alumni-owned business.

Global professional services firm EY verified the information submitted by each company and ranked the businesses based on their compound annual growth rate over the past three years.

• Aaron Rich Marketing

• Abyde

• Agostino Utilities, LLC

• A-LIGN

• Allied Instructional Services, LLC

• Alluvionic

• Ardent Eagle Solutions (Trident Technical Solutions, LLC)

• Ardent Global Logistics

• ATvantage Athletic Training (ATvantage LLC)

• B. Corbin Clarinet Products LLC

• Black & Denim Apparel Company

• Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters

• Brundage Group

• Canopy Management Consulting Group LLC

• Canopy Road Cafe

• Carter and Leonardo Environmental Services, LLC

• Champions First Credit Union

• Coastal Detox

• CompassMed

• Distinction Agency (Ad Infinitum LLC)

• Diverse Computing, Inc.

• Don’t Tell Comedy, Inc.

• Doumar Insurance & Financial Services, Inc

• Drip Drop Fitness

• DSF Promos (DSF Group LLC)

• EnLight.Energy

• Equiturn Business Solutions

• Evergreen Solutions, LLC

• Excellere IT Services

• Fandiem INC

• Florida Environmental and Land Services, Inc

• George & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc.

• Greater Orlando Family Law (Go Family Law)

• Harvey Books, LLC

• HAWM Law

• Health Advocates Network, Inc.

• Hernandez Family Law and Mediation (Cynthia Hernandez Law)

• Impact Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC

• Imperial Fence Supply

• IMS Business (Innovative Management Services)

• Independence Digital

• Insurance Services of Central Florida Inc.

• Izquierdo Law Firm, P.A.

• Kaye Kendrick Enterprises, LLC

• Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc.

• Killearn Lakes TaeKwonDo

• Kupanda Capital, LLC

• Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith

• Les S. Kushner, P.A.

• Lisa Carey, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Hartung

• Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey and Fronrath

• Marmer Construction, Inc.

• Miller Visions Transportation Group LLC

• Modern Fitness Tallahassee

• Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, LLC

• NDM Holdings Group LLC

• NICH Culture

• NLS Cleaning LLC (NLS Pressure Washing, LLC)

• North Florida Spine and Wellness (Zaideman Natural Health PLLC)

• OmniCon

• On the Ball

• OneLife Health & Performance

• Panhandle Engineering, Inc.

• PFS Signature Wealth

• Piers Property Group

• Platform Surfaces LLC

• Pomeranz Law PLLC

• Prime Meridian Bank

• Professional Building Services (Pro Building Services, Inc.)

• R&D Construction & Roofing (RDCR, LLC)

• Rambana & Ricci, PLLC

• Rapid Business Plans (Prior Business Consulting LLC)

• Rapid Loop Consulting LLC

• ReliaQuest

• Renegade Resources

• RennWorks Outdoors

• Revell Media

• Robert Nichols Insurance Group, Inc.

• Russell Rowland, Inc.

• Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP

• Siegel Financial Group

• Silver Spoon Solutions

• Social Catering and Events

• Social Kitchen (Premier Store LLC)

• Southern Spear Ironworks, LLC

• Southern Spear Properties, LLC

• SRI Management, LLC

• Stack Moxie Inc.

• Tal Search Group, Inc.

• TELETIES

• The CI Group (Corporate Interiors of Orlando, LLC)

• The Concrete Yedi, Inc.

• The National CIO Review (Burgett Enterprises)

• The Nieves Law Firm, APC

• Tomahawk Crane and Rigging, LLC

• Tomahawk Transportation (Students First, Inc.)

• Trulieve

• Trulight LLC

• WeDo Insurance & Taxes (WEDO TAXES MULTISERVICES LLC)

• Who We Play For

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The Florida State University Seminole 100 Celebration is presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship.

To learn more about the Seminole 100 event, including sponsorship opportunities, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

About the Division of University Advancement

The Division of University Advancement works to enhance Florida State University’s leadership, reputation and private financial support in academics, research, service and athletics. The division oversees the FSU Alumni Association and the FSU Foundation. Learn more at advancement.fsu.edu.

Florida State University Alumni Association reserves the right to verify that the nominees meet the criteria and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any nominee for any reason.

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Florida State University recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by FSU alumni during the 7th annual Seminole 100 award ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

Southern Spear Properties, LLC, led by FSU alumnus Sean W. Compton (B.S. ’08), was named the 2024 No. 1 fastest-growing business.

The company, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a full-service engineering and project management shop on a mission to be the most trusted contractor of its kind in the South and credits its expert focus on craftsmanship and logistical efficiency for its early success.

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Florida State University has released its latest Seminole 100, an annual list that recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni and represents some of the most innovative and profitable companies in the U.S.

“The exceptional alumni at the helm of these businesses exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit flourishing at Florida State University,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “Their achievements are a source of pride for the university and serve as a beacon of inspiration for a new wave of innovators and future business leaders. We are thrilled to celebrate their success.”

Honorees and their businesses will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

The list, below in alphabetical order, is unveiled at the annual celebration in ranked order, culminating with announcing the No. 1 alumni-owned business.

EY, a multinational financial services firm, verified the information submitted by each company and ranked the businesses based on compound annual growth rate over the last three years.

The 2024 Seminole 100 A-Z list of fastest-growing businesses is:

• 4J Energy LLC
• Aaron Rich Marketing
• Abyde
• AgAmerica Lending
• A-LIGN
• Align Business Advisory Services
• Atlanta Family & Immigration Law
• Blue Air Training Corp
• Boomerang Transportation LLC
• Brundage Workforce Solutions
• Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate
• CIO Partners
• Cohen & Newmark PLLC
• CompassMed
• Corporate Interiors of Orlando LLC
• Corporate Solutions Tech
• Cortes Hodz Family Law & Mediation P.A.
• Distinction Agency
• DMF Homes LLC
• Don’t Tell Comedy
• Doumar Insurance & Financial Services Inc.
• Drip Drop Fitness
• Enlight
• ESPMedia Production Co.
• Evergreen Home Buyers LLC
• Fiore Communications
• Fire Capital Management
• Fishweir Brewing Company
• Florida Environmental & Land Services Inc.
• Florida State University Credit Union
• Global Sales
• Goodwipes
• HAWM Law
• Health Advocates Network
• HR & Beyond
• Impact Landscaping & Irrigation LLC
• Imperial Fence Supply LLC
• Independence Digital
• Jeff Kottkamp P.A.
• Joe Knows Tickets
• JustFOIA
• Kaye Kendrick Enterprises LLC
• Kerigan Marketing Associates Inc.
• Keva J Swimwear LLC
• Killearn Lakes TaeKwonDo
• Kupanda Capital LLC
• Law Office of Matthew C. Williams
• Law Offices of Ryan Cappy
• Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith
• Marmer Construction Inc.
• Miller Visions Transportation Group LLC
• Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC
• North Florida Spine and Wellness
• Ology Brewing Company
• OmniCon
• OneLife Health & Performance
• Otter’s Chicken
• Owenby Law P.A.
• Pantin Gov LLC
• Payne Law PLLC
• PFS Signature Wealth
• Physical Equilibrium LLC
• Pittman Law Group
• Pizza Box Express LLC
• Play LLC
• Pomeranz Law PLLC
• Prime Meridian Bank
• Professional Business Services
• Rambana & Ricci PLLC
• Rapid Business Plans
• RennWorks
• Rentyl Inc.
• Right Aim Media
• Robert Nichols Insurance Group Inc.
• Russell Rowland Inc.
• Sanchez Fisher Levine LLP
• Siegel Financial Group
• Silver Spoon Solutions
• SimplerBuilt Inc.
• Sloane Staffing
• Social Catering and Events
• Southern Fields Brewing
• Southern Spear Ironworks LLC
• Southern Spear Properties LLC
• Southwestern Insurance Group
• SRI Management LLC
• Stack Moxie
• Stewart Simmons
• Summit Physical Therapy Inc.
• Tal Search Group Inc.
• Tallahassee Financial Advisors
• Taylor Day Law
• Taylor Financial
• The Concrete Yedi Inc.
• The Nieves Law Firm APC
• The Watson Firm PLLC
• Tomahawk Crane & Rigging LLC
• Trulight LLC
• Tutors for Tally
• Zicaro Plumbing Services

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The Florida State University Seminole 100 Celebration is presented by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship.

To learn more about the Seminole 100 event, including sponsorship opportunities, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

About the Division of University Advancement

The Division of University Advancement works to enhance Florida State University’s leadership, reputation and private financial support in academics, research, service and athletics. The division oversees the FSU Alumni Association and the FSU Foundation. Learn more at advancement.fsu.edu.

Florida State University Alumni Association reserves the right to verify that the nominees meet the criteria and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any nominee for any reason.

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Florida State University recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or led by FSU alumni during the 6th annual Seminole 100 Celebration Saturday night at the FSU Student Union Ballroom.

The 2023 fastest-growing business, Floorzz, LLC, is led by FSU alumni Crissie Anderson (M.S. ’05, Ph.D. ’09) and Mike Anderson (B.S. ’04).

The company, based in Miramar Beach, Florida, is a retail store with an e-commerce component focused on selling tile, hardwood, luxury vinyl and laminate. They “believe in a personal relationship with their clients and giving customers an unprecedented online customer service experience.”

To view the complete list of 2023 Seminole 100 businesses, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

“We’re proud to celebrate the success of our outstanding alumni who are leading the way in business by providing needed products, services and solutions, creating jobs and building stronger communities,” said President Richard McCullough. “They embody the brave and bold entrepreneurial spirit that thrives at Florida State University and inspires the next generation of innovators and leaders.”

“We’re proud to celebrate the success of our outstanding alumni who are leading the way in business by providing needed products, services and solutions, creating jobs and building stronger communities. They embody the brave and bold entrepreneurial spirit that thrives at Florida State University and inspires the next generation of innovators and leaders.”

— President Richard McCullough

During the event, guests heard from keynote speaker Brian Ford, chief operating officer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ford earned his bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration from FSU in 1989.

The FSU Seminole 100 is powered by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in partnership with the FSU Alumni Association. The 100 fastest-growing FSU alumni-owned or alumni-led businesses are recognized at the Seminole 100 celebration on FSU’s campus each year, during which each company learns their numerical ranking and receives their award.

This event honors FSU’s entrepreneurs and allows them to share valuable business insights with each other. Each November, honorees are announced in alphabetical order, but only on the night of the event do they learn who takes the top spot.

Seminole 100 companies were ranked, regardless of size, by evaluating their three-year compounded annual growth rates. To ensure the integrity and credibility of the list, financial partner EY carefully verifies the revenue numbers for every applicant using the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)  formula.

Nominations for the 2024 Seminole 100 are currently open on seminole100.fsu.edu.

Rounding out the Seminole 100 top 10 are:

2. Perfect Plants Nursery
3. Sloane Staffing
4. Chisholm Law Firm, PLLC
5. Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP
6. Simple Syllabus
7. Rapid Business Plans
8. Native Realty
9. Boomerang Transportation, LLC
10. Round Square, LLC

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford will serve as the keynote speaker for Florida State University’s 2023 Seminole 100 event.

The annual Seminole 100 list and event recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni and represents some of the most innovative and profitable companies in America.

As COO of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ford oversees the organization’s day-to-day business operations and community involvement. He works with its owners to ensure the football team offers fans the highest quality experience. Under his leadership, the organization has consistently earned top honors among NFL teams for customer service, frequently ranking No.1 in the league’s annual Voice of the Fan report.

Ford earned his bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration from FSU in 1989. In 2018, he was named Alumnus of the Year by the Dedman College of Hospitality, becoming the college’s 25th honoree.

“I am honored and very much looking forward to addressing some of our country’s most accomplished entrepreneurs at this year’s Seminole 100 awards,” Ford said. “As a proud Seminole, I’m excited to get back on campus in celebration and recognition of these top performers in business. Seminole 100 plays an integral role in promoting innovation in business and entrepreneurship, and I am thrilled to have an opportunity to share my experiences with the next generation of successful business leaders and FSU alumni.”

Ford began his career with the Buccaneers organization in 2006. During his tenure, he has guided a $160 million renovation of Raymond James Stadium and the construction of a 100,000-square-foot indoor practice facility.

Ford also has been a driving force and participant in the Buccaneers’ annual “Cut for a Cure” Charity Challenge for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. He serves on the boards of many charitable organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer and Special Olympics Florida.

The FSU Seminole 100 is powered by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in partnership with the FSU Alumni Association. Honorees and their businesses will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the FSU Student Union.

Tickets to the 2023 Seminole 100 event are available to the public and for purchase at gonol.es/Seminole100.

To learn more about the Seminole 100 event, including sponsorship opportunities, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

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