Unlocking the Power
of Data for a Better
St. Petersburg

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 making PVM the premiere IT services small business for the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County.

Unlocking the Power
of Data for a Better
St. Petersburg

PVM AND THE MARITIME AND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY HUB

The St. Petersburg Innovation District (SPID) established six pillars in alignment with the city’s Grow Smarter strategy, which focuses on equity in economic development. 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.

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's Commitment to St. Petersburg

PVM is committed to using our data and technology skills to give back to the city of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. PVM as an entity is an active, engaged member of the local community—leveraging our Hub membership to make an impact, from creating jobs in the city to collaborating with other local businesses to stimulate the economy.

From St. Pete, For St. Pete

PVM is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive digital services and solutions that will benefit the city and its residents. Our goal is to empower the community and local businesses through data-driven insights, creating a better St. Petersburg for all.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & ECONOMIC STIMULATION

Our strong roots in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County enable us to bridge local governments and the private sector, driving collaboration that fuels economic growth and job creation.

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

Partnering with top tech providers like Palantir and AWS, we harness data analytics to help government agencies make informed decisions and shape effective policies.

LOCAL EXPERTISE & COMMITMENT

Founded and based in St. Petersburg, we understand the local landscape, ensuring our solutions are both technologically advanced and tailored to the community’s needs.

WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

By working with PVM, you engage with a team dedicated to the community’s success—25% of our workforce, including CEO Pat Mack, lives in St. Pete or nearby areas.

(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

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 previous 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.

PARTNER WITH US IN THE SUNSHINE STATE

As a St. Petersburg tech company, 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