AI for Tampa
Our Story

AI doesn't have to be intimidating

We started AI for Tampa with one belief: small businesses deserve the same AI advantage that Fortune 500 companies take for granted. No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just real results.

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Steve Vitale

Founder

Tampa Bay, FL
Meet the Founder

Built by someone who gets small business

I'm Steve — a technologist who spent years watching incredible AI tools get locked behind enterprise contracts and six-figure consulting retainers.

The turning point came when a local business owner told me: “I know AI could help us, but I don't even know where to start.”

That sentence is why AI for Tampa exists. Most small businesses don't need a million-dollar AI transformation. They need someone who speaks their language, understands their constraints, and can ship something useful in weeks — not quarters.

Based right here in Tampa Bay, I work directly with business owners to cut through the hype and find the AI wins that actually matter for their bottom line.

2023Started experimenting with AI tools for local businesses
2024Built first production chatbot for a Tampa service company
2025Launched AI for Tampa to bring AI strategy to every small business
2026Helping Tampa Bay businesses implement AI that actually works
How We Work

Principles, not platitudes

Every decision we make runs through these filters.

No Jargon

We explain AI in plain English. If you can't understand it, we haven't done our job.

Results First

Every engagement starts with your business goals — not our tech stack. ROI isn't optional.

Ship Fast

Your first AI win should land in weeks, not quarters. We prove value before asking for commitment.

Stay With You

We don't disappear after deployment. Ongoing support, training, and optimization are built in.

Tampa Roots

We're local. We understand the Tampa Bay business landscape and we're invested in this community.

Right-Sized Solutions

Enterprise AI is overkill for most small businesses. We build what you need — nothing more, nothing less.

Ready to see what AI can do for your business?

No pitch deck. No pressure. Just a 60-minute conversation about your business and where AI fits in.