St. PETERSBURG – A GROWING TECHNOLOGY HUB

PVM CEO Pat Mack founded PVM in San Diego and later returned to his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida to establish a center of excellence. With the move to St. Pete, PVM became the largest minority-owned tech company in the city. PVM is backed by the city of St. Petersburg’s Innovation District and is a founding member of the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub.

Marine Science

Life Science

Data and Technology

Entrepreneurship

Art

Education

The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub was founded in 2021 to bring organizations together that align with those pillars and the Grow Smarter strategy. The results: Innovation and collaboration within marine science and defense technology under one roof.

As tenants of the Hub, PVM must be peer mentors, provide internship opportunities, and participate in technical exchange events. The goal is to engage the community not only within the SPID, but beyond. What does that mean for you? We are surrounded by a community of our peers who share resources and ideas, keeping us connected to the newest technologies and innovations in our field.

a focus on innovation

provide internship opportunities

participate in technical exchange events

potential for unique partnerships

access to resources

giving back to the community

PVM AND FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY ST. PETERSBURG

PVM is partnering with the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg (FHSP) to advance its vision of equity. Through this partnership, PVM and FHSP will work together to facilitate community events and, more broadly, use community data to improve the city’s health outcomes.

PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE HUB

The Hub fosters a community of collaboration and innovation amongst its tenants. This allows PVM to form partnerships that result in local impact and beyond like our partnership with Pole Star, a leader in maritime intelligence.

ENGAGING WITH THE ST. PETE COMMUNITY

As a member of the Hub, PVM is an active member in the St. Petersburg community. PVM engages with local organizations, participates in community events, and provides internships and employment opportunities for St. Petersburg talent.

HUB SPECIAL GUESTS

The Hub has hosted many visitors since its opening, including prominent figures in various fields who have stopped by to learn more about the community at the Hub. From local government leaders to industry leaders, the special guests have inspired and enlightened us with their insights and perspectives.

(Federal) Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Heidi Shyu
St. Petersburg Mayor, Ken Welch
Navy SBIR/STTR Director, Robert Smith
Pinellas County Economic Development President, Dr. Cynthia Johnson
St. Petersburg Business Development Manager, Yolanda Goodloe

The Administrator of NOAA, Dr. Richard Spinrad
City Council Chair Gina Driscoll
County Commissioners Charlie Justice and Karen Seel
City Council members Brandi Gabbard and Ed Montanari
Amazon's strategic partner executive for the federal space, Stephanie Cummings-Carr

(Federal) Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Heidi Shyu
St. Petersburg Mayor, Ken Welch
Navy SBIR/STTR Director, Robert Smith
Pinellas County Economic Development President, Dr. Cynthia Johnson
St. Petersburg Business Development Manager, Yolanda Goodloe
The Administrator of NOAA, Dr. Richard Spinrad
City Council Chair Gina Driscoll
County Commissioners Charlie Justice and Karen Seel
City Council members Brandi Gabbard and Ed Montanari
Amazon's strategic partner executive for the federal space, Stephanie Cummings-Carr

PARTNER WITH US IN THE SUNSHINE STATE

PVM is delighted to be a part of a community that fosters innovation and collaboration with an emphasis on equity and diversity. Contact us to find out how an innovation district-backed digital services provider can help you achieve your mission.

The Maritime and Defense Hub is part of an initiative with the City of St. Pete to foster collaboration among the different business verticals of science, technology, and government. We're excited PVM is coming on board as a new tenant in this space.

Alison Barlow

Executive Director, Innovation District