Our Team

Scott Kelly

Publisher and CEO

Scott Kelly, CEO of business accelerator Black Dog Venture Partners and founder of VC Fast Pitch. He has been working on both sides, with entrepreneurs and investors alike, for more than three decades. Harnessing his innovative skills, vast experience training thousands of salespeople, and tapping into his vast network of investors, Scott helps founders and investors sustain and scale innovation. He is well known as the organizer and MC of monthly investor-founder matchmaking events. Learn more at BlackDogVenturePartners.com

Mark Parker

Editor-in-Chief

As an award-winning journalist for multiple publications throughout Tampa Bay, Mark has been a central figure in documenting the economic and cultural evolution of the region since 2020. He is highly regarded by industry leaders and is known for his meticulous research, narrative depth, and inimitable work ethic.

Mark, a native Floridian, is now editor-in-chief for Tampa Bay Reporter, a new publication developed to provide local news with a national reach. Please reach out with any story ideas, or for information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Mark@tampabayreporter.com