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News, highlights, and events throughout the Americas

Serena Williams Keynotes eMerge Americas 2022

In 2014, Serena established her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, which focuses on investing in women and founders of color and has built a portfolio of over 20 early stage companies.  Hear her story and expert business strategies firsthand at the eMerge Americas 2022 conference.

Miami Leads The Way In Race To Earn 'Crypto Capital' Title

The cryptocurrency craze continues as American cities are now racing for the title of "crypto capital." Miami is leading the way to becoming the central hub with different initiatives involving residents while forging the way with the first CityCoin. Miamicoin, generated by CityCoins, will result in yield for all Miami residents, allowing people to invest in the city by purchasing tokens.

 

-Source: Fox Business

Miami’s Tech Sector Sees Banner Year In 2021

In 2021, Miami tech became a nationwide movement that went into overdrive. As the pandemic bore down, tech entrepreneurs increasingly zeroed in on Miami and South Florida to do business, thanks to its relatively liberal public health safety rules, quality of life, geographic proximity and cultural resources. 

In a year that saw continuous momentum, a handful of benchmark events and developments stood out that helped Miami establish legitimacy as a tech hub.

 

- Source: Miami Herald

Will NFTs Transform The Art World? Are They Even Art?

Art Basel Miami Beach is America’s most prestigious art fair, and it draws the cream of the world’s art collectors. But Miami, the host city, is also a magnet for cryptocurrency and blockchain entrepreneurs. These people, who are busy trying to reshape the way finance works, have lately become interested in art — and specifically in NFTs. Art Critic Sebastian Smee breaks down how NFTs are changing the art world.

 

- Source: Washington Post

FIU's Venture Miami Team Brings In Kenasha Paul As Program Director

FIU’s newly hired Opportunity Program Director Kenasha Paul will serve as a critical connector, alongside the Venture Miami team, by connecting female entrepreneurs of color with investors, venture capitalists, and resources in #MiamiTech. “The Venture Miami Opportunity Program will provide Miami’s female business owners of color the opportunity to leverage the momentum that’s happening in our city so that they can get in the #MiamiTech game,” said Paul. “I want to leverage the existing work I already do in this space and be a champion for women of color who often get overlooked.”

 

-Source: Refresh Miami

Ugly Sweater Pitch Competition

December 22nd| Center for Black Innovation + Black Ambition

 

Join us this holiday season, as we close out the year with an Ugly Sweater Party and Pitch Competition on Wednesday, December 22nd from 7-10 pm! Come compete for your chance to win $5,000! AN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER MUST BE WORN TO PRESENT YOUR PITCH!

The Startup Studio

January 7th| City National Bank + eMerge Americas

 

City National Bank and eMerge Americas will select ~20 early stage startups based in Florida and with diverse founders to participate in a thoughtfully curated CNB Startup Studio program. If you are a minority founder and based in Florida this is the opportunity for you to connect with industry leaders, propel your startup to the next level and a chance to win up to $25,000! The top 5-7 startups will be chosen to participate in a closing event during the week of February 16th, 2022. Ultimately, there will be three startups chosen: 1st place will receive a $25,000 grant, 2nd place will receive a $15,000 grant and third place will receive a $10,000 grant - all provided by City National Bank.

Miami Hack Week

January 23rd-30th| Miami Hack Week

 

Miami Hack Week is back! Join hundreds of hackers across Miami January 23-30. Sign up for your house assignment and hackathon opportunities today. The winning teams will receive $10k+ in cash and prizes!

eMerge Americas  2222 Ponce de Leon Blvd  Miami  FL 

 

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