Innovation doesn't happen by accident. It takes vision, partnership and leaders who know how to bring people together around a shared future. That's what Paul Sohl, CEO of the Florida High Tech Corridor, is doing as he helps connect education and research across one of the state's most dynamic regions.

In this episode, SMPR President Heidi Otway speaks with Paul about his path from Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy to innovation leader, and how he is helping prepare Florida's students, businesses and communities for what comes next.

Water is one of Florida's most precious natural resources, sustaining our communities, ecosystems and economy. As population growth and development increase, protecting water quality has never mattered more.

Syed Shah, CEO of Eco World Water, points to a solution: wastewater reuse. In this episode, Shah joins SMPR President Heidi Otway to discuss his love for the Sunshine State, why water sustainability is essential for Floridians, and how water recycling can support a cleaner future.

Tampa Bay is growing rapidly, but rising housing costs are making it harder for working families to stay in the city they call home. That's why Mike Sutton, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside, is helping families achieve homeownership through zero-interest mortgages with the support of partners and volunteers.

In this episode, SMPR President Heidi Otway sits down with Mike to discuss his journey to nonprofit leadership and how he's helping families turn the dream of a "forever home" into a reality.