Premiere Jacksonville event will feature an all-star lineup of leaders in health, automation, community leadership and business

(PRUnderground) October 16th, 2025

BA Board of Advisors, LLC (BA), the premier private network for high-growth entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries, is coming to Jacksonville, FL on Oct. 24, 2025. The first-ever Jacksonville event is hosted by Board of Advisors Member Advisor Matthew Chang, and will feature networking, inspiration, and a high-power line up of guest speakers along with a hosted lunch from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The River Club in downtown Jacksonville. Participants can RSVP here.

Hosted by Matthew Chang, Chang Robotics  

Matthew Chang, PE, is a visionary engineer and venture strategist transforming Jacksonville into a national hub for technology, automation, and innovation. He is Founder of Chang Robotics and General Partner of the Chang Robotics Fund, he’s driving investment into breakthrough technologies in manufacturing, autonomous systems, industrial AI, and sustainable solutions—backing game-changing ventures like Curabotics, Kodiak Tech, and Go-ECO, in addition to serving as a Member Advisory for the Board of Advisors.

Bigger Conversations and Better Connections Lead to Force Multiplier Results

Since 2015, the BA Board of Advisors become a growing national organization where big ideas thrive, trust moves quickly, and top-level entrepreneurs sharpen one another through creativity, collaboration, deal flow and opportunity creation. The BA.X events are a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and see firsthand how the world’s greatest CEO community works:

• Expand: Expand Your Network – Meet ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to connect and collaborate.
• Learn: Learn from Real Strategies – Hear insights and conversations that can spark immediate impact in your business.
• Experience: Experience the BA Culture – Step inside the energy, momentum, and community that define Board of Advisors.
• Preview: Preview What’s Possible – Get a first-hand look at how BA helps members multiply results and accelerate growth.

The Lineup 

BA.X Jacksonville will feature the following guest speakers:

• Summer Vyne, Founder and CEO of AnuVision Technologies, has been named the Jacksonville IT Council’s 2024 Small Business Leader of the Year. With more than 20 years of experience in audio/video integration and unified communications.
• Jason Engelhardt is the Founder of Silicon-Beach.ai and a seasoned executive in AI, FinTech, and HealthTech, with leadership experience spanning TIAA, BNY Mellon, and Kingfield Corporation.
• Clyde Boswell, APRN, is founder of Salt Functional Medicine. He is a leader in functional and regenerative medicine, specializing in cellular optimization and performance health.
• Justin Honeysuckle is the Co-Founder and President of TendedBar, an automated beverage technology company revolutionizing how venues serve drinks safely and efficiently.
• Laura Edgecombe, Principal of Downtown Public Spaces for the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, is a community leader dedicated to fostering inclusive, connected spaces in Jacksonville.
• Rick Graham is the Vice President of Supplier Management for PSS, bringing over two decades of leadership experience from McKesson.
• Dan Fico, owner of RobotLab in Jacksonville is a business automation expert, design engineer, and NPI leader with a track record of launching advanced technologies across aerospace, defense, medical devices, and robotics.
• Dr. Eric Broe, owner of Palm Leaf Dental in Nocatee, combines his passion for transforming smiles with advanced training in cosmetic and digital dentistry.
• Gregory Grant, the EBO/JSEB Administrator for the City of Jacksonville, is an Entreprenologist — a scholar and practitioner at the intersection of entrepreneurship, education, and public policy as well as an adjunct professor at multiple universities.
• Dr. Matthew Thompson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Telescope Health, a physician-led healthcare company revolutionizing access to care through technology and innovation.
• Shane Mahoney is the Founder and CEO of Lugos Travel, a luxury travel company redefining the way busy professionals experience the world.

About BA Board of Advisors, LLC

Board of Advisors (BA) is an exclusive, invite-only business community designed for elite entrepreneurs, CEOs, and executives across diverse industries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, the organization is establishing itself as the definitive platform for deal flow, profit enhancement, strategic connections and collaborative growth throughout its membership base. Members are carefully selected thought leaders and industry disruptors who are committed to helping each other overcome business challenges and achieve significant growth.
Board of Advisors hosts quarterly events, such as the Q4 2025 gathering in Dallas, TX, and regional sessions where members engage in intensive networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning sessions. In all, BA serves as a high-impact platform for accomplished business leaders seeking a collaborative environment to accelerate their ventures. For more information, visit BA at BoardOfAdvisors.com, BAinvite.com, RSVPBA.com, BAmag.com and on LinkedIn.
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