Frank Gilardi

In 2014 sixteen teenagers from Immokalee high school took time from their busy schedules to volunteer as leaders in an innovative program that gave them a chance to create the Taste of Immokalee, a student created, student operated business. For these students, Taste of Immokalee was their solution to ending the cycle of poverty and following their migrant parents to the fields. They wanted to create something that would provide students like themselves with hands-on experience to be successful in their careers. It was also a way for them to give back to their community of Immokalee. We deliver quality products that represent their culture and that are made with the freshest locally sourced ingredients possible. Fast forward, today, the Taste of Immokalee company is flourishing with the products being sold at selected Publix Supermarkets, online, community events, and corporate gift bundles. Students who have successfully completed our non-profit, Taste the Impact, Soft Skills and Career Readiness programs can intern in the company.The students put those skills to work through the student-created social business, Taste of Immokalee. They gain hands-on, real-world experience while operating the business. Under the guidance of professional mentors, these young entrepreneurs create, package, market, sell, and service Taste of Immokalee products. Using our innovative interactive approach to career readiness and soft skills development, we make the Taste of Immokalee into a tool that teaches students the foundational soft skills needed to be successful in the modern day workforce. Learning is no longer abstract. Today, Taste of Immokalee has become one of the main sources of Work-based internship for high school students in the community.

Atlas Organics, a Generate Upcycle company, processes organic waste for municipalities, corporations, and residential properties. Our superior quality finished compost, soil blends, and mulch are used in agriculture, landscaping, gardens, and site development projects across the United States.

Tamiami Angel Funds, a family of member managed, early stage investment funds, offers high net worth individuals and family offices the opportunity to build a portfolio of startup companies through active participation in a disciplined investment approach. At Tamiami Angel Funds, we invest in startups that: (1) have products/services that solve a real problem, not a perceived one; (2) are attacking a large addressable market or plan to dominate a small niche market; (3) have documented marketplace validation; and (4) are founded by an awesome entrepreneurial team that knows how to execute.

In 2014 sixteen teenagers from Immokalee high school took time from their busy schedules to volunteer as leaders in an innovative program that gave them a chance to create the Taste of Immokalee, a student created, student operated business. For these students, Taste of Immokalee was their solution to ending the cycle of poverty and following their migrant parents to the fields. They wanted to create something that would provide students like themselves with hands-on experience to be successful in their careers. It was also a way for them to give back to their community of Immokalee. We deliver quality products that represent their culture and that are made with the freshest locally sourced ingredients possible. Fast forward, today, the Taste of Immokalee company is flourishing with the products being sold at selected Publix Supermarkets, online, community events, and corporate gift bundles. Students who have successfully completed our non-profit, Taste the Impact, Soft Skills and Career Readiness programs can intern in the company.The students put those skills to work through the student-created social business, Taste of Immokalee. They gain hands-on, real-world experience while operating the business. Under the guidance of professional mentors, these young entrepreneurs create, package, market, sell, and service Taste of Immokalee products. Using our innovative interactive approach to career readiness and soft skills development, we make the Taste of Immokalee into a tool that teaches students the foundational soft skills needed to be successful in the modern day workforce. Learning is no longer abstract. Today, Taste of Immokalee has become one of the main sources of Work-based internship for high school students in the community.

Atlas Organics, a Generate Upcycle company, processes organic waste for municipalities, corporations, and residential properties. Our superior quality finished compost, soil blends, and mulch are used in agriculture, landscaping, gardens, and site development projects across the United States.

Tamiami Angel Funds, a family of member managed, early stage investment funds, offers high net worth individuals and family offices the opportunity to build a portfolio of startup companies through active participation in a disciplined investment approach. At Tamiami Angel Funds, we invest in startups that: (1) have products/services that solve a real problem, not a perceived one; (2) are attacking a large addressable market or plan to dominate a small niche market; (3) have documented marketplace validation; and (4) are founded by an awesome entrepreneurial team that knows how to execute.

Freshway Foods is a fresh fruit and vegetable processor, repacker, distributor, and logistics provider focusing on customized product and service solutions to a customer base that spans the eastern half of the United States. We are one of the largest regional processors of fresh fruit and vegetables, offering a wide range of value-added products and services to meet the growing needs of our customers, including: • Fresh cut fruit and vegetables • Custom salad blends • Deli salad kits • Grab n Go salads • Salad bar components • Repacking services • Cross-dock solutions • Logistics services In addition to processing fresh fruit and vegetables, the company also provides forward distribution, transportation and logistics services to our customers and to the perishable food industry. We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, quality and food safety.