16-17 November 2026 | Tampa, FL

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Jean Lobe Lobe

TIDES brings together a diverse group of leaders shaping Tampa Bay’s role in the global economy. Speakers will include executives and experts from ports, airports, economic development organizations, logistics, international business, investment, and trade, offering insight into how Tampa’s global connections can create new opportunities for exporters, investors, and businesses.

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Founder & CEO

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WASPITO

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanlobelobe

Jean Lobe Lobe founded Waspito in 2020 after losing his father on the way to a specialist. The platform connects Patients (1.37 million), Providers (4,225) and Payers (Insurance and corporates) across Africa for care orchestration and financing. Profitable since August 2025 at $6.12M ARR, Waspito is raising a $10M Series A at $50M post-money.

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