GrowFL Southeast Chapter Event, Featuring Robert Flippo

21090 St. Andrews Blvd,Boca Raton FL 33433

14 September, 2022

Description

Thank you to our event sponsor, the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®! Join GrowFL chapter members and fellow second-stage CEOs in the Southeast region for this unique networking event. Attendees will hear from Rob Flippo, CEO of MobileHelp as he shares how he overcame challenges he faced and continued to grow his business. We'll also be recognizing the companies from the Southeast region named to the list of 12th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Finalists. Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30: Event check and networking 6:30 - 6:50: Welcoming comments and introduction of GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Finalists 6:55 - 7:40: Keynote speaker and Q&A 7:40 - 8:00: Continued networking Registration is required to attend. Drinks and Hors D’oeuvres will be provided. Robert Flippo is the CEO and co-founder of Boca Raton based MobileHelp LLC, a leading provider of mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (mPERS) and proactive health management solutions. Founded in 2007, MobileHelp has grown to over 270 employees serving over 300,000 clients in all 50 states. Recently acquired by Advocate Aurora Health, MobileHelp is now part of one of the largest health systems in the country with a goal of improving health outcomes for the “aging in place” population. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Flippo has worked in both start-up environments as well as fortune 50 companies. Mr. Flippo has experience in forming high-performance teams and has held executive roles at high-tech companies such as Motorola, Boca Research, and Emergin Incorporated. He is a current member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Alert Monitoring Association. Mr. Flippo holds an MBA from the University of Miami, a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida and has completed coursework in business management at Harvard Business School. Mr. Flippo also holds 7 US patents for communications systems. About the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®: The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is home to technology companies and research-based organizations working to support the research and development activities of Florida Atlantic University and to foster economic development and broaden the economic base of Broward and Palm Beach counties. GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is an annual awards celebration that recognizes second-stage companies headquartered in Florida for innovation, community involvement, leadership, and growth. Developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, Companies to Watch is a unique way to honor the companies who demonstrate high performance in the marketplace with innovative strategies and processes, making them worth watching. Learn more here. The 12th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is brought to you by Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. About GrowFL: GrowFL is driven by one goal - to provide resources for CEOs of second-stage companies to help them overcome unique challenges and accelerate their business growth. We are the only organization in Florida working exclusively with second-stage businesses. GrowFL has 4 regional chapters across the state to cultivate communities of second-stage CEOs who form valuable relationships to share insight and advance business growth. Learn more here. About the City of Boca Raton – Office of Economic Development: The City of Boca Raton recognizes the importance of supporting the corporate community and facilitating economic development programs to create and maintain economic sustainability. From being the original headquarters of IBM where the personal computer was invented, to company growth successes like ModMed to exciting new startups like STRAX Intelligence, Honorlock and Guident, the City continues to accelerate growth through innovation to not only enhance the economy but transform our ecosystem.