👩🏽‍💻Miami’s Next Unicorn? How Kandji is Shaping the Future of IT Security

Talent, Tech, & Opportunity: Kandji’s blueprint for growth in Miami

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From Startup to Global Force: Learn about Kandji’s explosive growth and expansion in Miami in our latest interview.

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Kandji, an Apple device management and security platform, had its pick of locations for an East Coast headquarters. It could have chosen New York, but instead, it chose Miami. Why? Because Miami is not just growing—it is redefining what it means to be a city of opportunity.

"Ten years ago, Apple was not the dominant enterprise device—it is today," Kandji Chief Marketing Officer Sylvia LePoidevin shared in our latest Opportunity Miami Interview.

That shift mirrors Miami’s rapid transformation from an emerging startup scene to a full-fledged center for global innovation. Kandji saw this momentum and seized the opportunity, launching a 30,000-square-foot headquarters in Coral Gables. It’s a bold statement of confidence in the city’s future.

"We really see Miami as a new frontier for development, innovation, and technology," LePoidevin explained. Watch the full interview here.

Miami isn’t just attracting businesses; it’s creating an ecosystem where companies want to stay. That’s exactly what Opportunity Miami is all about—fueling an innovation-driven economy where companies like Kandji can scale and succeed.

The Talent Equation

Great companies don’t just need a great location—they need top-tier talent. Miami has both. "The investments the city has made in talent development really show," LePoidevin emphasized. The remote work revolution may have shifted where professionals live, but Miami has gone a step further. It’s not just attracting remote workers; it’s building homegrown talent through intentional investments in education and upskilling.

This aligns directly with our mission to future-proof the workforce. Programs like the Academic Leaders Council, Talent Goals 2040, and TalentBridge equip residents with the skills to succeed in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging industries.

"I’ve connected with so many groups in Miami doing incredible work to upskill people," LePoidevin said. "The level of investment in talent development here is impressive."

A Unicorn in the Making?

Kandji is not just another company setting up shop—it’s on the verge of making history. With a staggering 600% growth over five years and a current valuation of $850 million, Kandji is poised to become Miami’s next unicorn.

From world-class economic development support to an expanding tech workforce and unparalleled quality of life, Miami has positioned itself as a launchpad for the next generation of billion-dollar businesses.

A Call to Action: Telling Miami’s Story

When asked what economic development leaders can do to further Miami’s success, LePoidevin answered simply: "Tell the stories."

The world needs to hear about the companies choosing Miami. About the talent that’s flourishing here. About the intentional investments that are making this transformation possible.

Miami isn’t just welcoming the future. It’s building it. And as Kandji’s trajectory continues, one thing is clear: the next great tech revolution isn’t happening in Silicon Valley. It’s happening right here.

INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

As part of our efforts to invest and focus on talent, Opportunity Miami and The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Foundation are hosting a special luncheon panel on March 20th at the Beacon offices in Brickell with Teach for America. The discussion will focus on the future of education and the bold and innovative path that Teach For America is pursuing to help ensure that every child has access to an excellent and equitable education. RSVP is required, and seating is limited. If you’d like to attend, please send an email to next@opportunity.miami.

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