Welcome to the fourth edition of the Florida 500, a special publication that highlights the 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend has resulted in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders.

REAL ESTATE –

David Martin | CEO, TERRA, MIAMI

Martin co-founded the development company with his father, Pedro, in 2021. The firm does business in about 16 municipalities in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and has more than 80 employees. “I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit,” Martin says. “I started a firm with one employee in co-working office space with the dreams to expand and evolve.”

EDUCATION: University of Florida (JD, MBA)

SOMETHING SURPRISING: My first business was owning and operating a coffee shop in Gainesville, where I attended law school and graduate school.

ADMIRES: Alberto Ibarguen – all he does to make his community better.

SABBATICAL TOPIC: Artificial intelligence