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Thomas (Tom) D’Eri

Tom D’Eri is a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur and the leader of Rising Tide Car Wash, a South Florida social enterprise proving every day that autism is a competitive advantage, not an accommodation. What began as a single location has grown into a multi-site business across Broward County, with locations in Parkland, Margate, and Coral Springs and a fourth opening soon in Pompano Beach, each built around a workforce of professionals with autism. Rising Tide is now developing a franchise offering to bring its model to communities well beyond South Florida. Tom oversees the full scope of the business; from operations and technology to legal, HR, and long-term strategy, always with the mission at the center: creating meaningful, dignified employment at scale.  

Financial Disclosure: Tom is a social entrepreneur, author, founder of Autism Advantage and the Co-Founder and COO of Rising Tide Car Wash. Honorarium paid. Non-financial: None to disclose.

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January 16, 2027
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