A Busy December. A Breakout 2026.

Momentum is building for Silicon Beach, our clients, and the North Florida innovation ecosystem.

As we close out the year, we’re excited to share that December was one of the busiest and most productive months in Silicon Beach history—setting the stage for a breakout 2026 for our clients, partners, and the broader innovation community across North Florida, Jacksonville, and beyond.

Expanding Our Leadership in Jacksonville’s Innovation Ecosystem

Silicon Beach is proud to announce that we have joined the board of two outstanding innovation organizations in Jacksonville:

Led by Lucas Wyman, Code Alliance is a mission-driven incubator focused on empowering founders through technical education, mentorship, and hands-on support to build scalable, venture-ready companies.

Led by Ryan Smith, the Jacksonville Innovation Hub serves as a central connector for entrepreneurs, startups, and innovation leaders—providing community, resources, and programming that strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem.

University Partnerships & Entrepreneurial Education

Silicon Beach continues to collaborate with the University of North Florida and the University of Florida on entrepreneurial programming, including in-class speaking engagements and founder-focused education initiatives.

Pitch Events, Judging & Community Leadership

We’re honored to share that Silicon Beach has been invited by The LINK to serve as a pitch judge for their 2026 pitch events, with the first event taking place on January 15th (evening).

As part of our ongoing role as a catalyst in the innovation community, we’ve already scheduled multiple events for January and February, including:

• Traveling Open Office Hours
• Pitch Events at UNF
• Networking Events at Cigar International

Thank you for being part of the Silicon Beach journey. We’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to continuing to build, connect, and invest together.

Best regards,

Jason Engelhardt