How they reinvented Oyster farming in Florida

In this episode of ATAR360, Ariel and co-host Andrea sit down with Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce, founders of OYSTERS, to explore how they turned an overlooked industry into one of the Gulf's largest oyster farming operations. Josh and Fabio share how they built the company from the ground up, challenged misconceptions about Florida oysters, and created a business that combines farming, hospitality, logistics, and environmental restoration. They also explain how they raised over $1 million in funding, developed a premium brand, and grew the business without following the traditional path of the industry. Throughout the conversation, they discuss entrepreneurship, fundraising, scaling a startup, building the right partnerships, and the mindset required to pursue ambitious ideas, even when others think they're impossible. If you're interested in business, innovation, or sustainability, this episode is full of practical insights and lessons from founders who are redefining an entire industry. Leave a LIKE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. Follow our host Ariel Acosta-Rubio on Instagram @arieltadeoacostarubio https://www.instagram.com/arieltadeoacostarubio/ Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/atar360podcast/ facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556012784918&mibextid=LQQJ4d This episode is sponsored by CHURROMANIA® [www.churromania.com](http://www.churromania.com) https://www.instagram.com/churromania/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:27 Building OYSTERS 08:13 Creating an Oyster Brand 13:15 Raising $1M+ 18:17 From Baseball to Founder 21:13 Winning Investors 26:05 Scaling the Farm 33:21 The Original Vision 37:12 The Future of OYSTERS 42:12 Entrepreneur Lessons