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Celebrating A Decade Shaping The Future Of Tech

eMerge Americas Leadership Recognized On The 2024 Power Leaders List

Congratulations to our esteemed Founder and Chairman, Manny Medina, alongside our CEO and President, Melissa Medina, for their inclusion in the 2024 Power Leaders List. This year’s Power Leaders 250 celebrates companies and individuals who are fostering the change defining–and redefining–South Florida. Sixty are newcomers to the list – individuals whose success in the past year deserved recognition beyond the headlines they earned. Some earned headlines for innovation and growth.

 

-Source: South Florida Business Journal

4 Companies Win $100K Investments From Miami-Dade Innovation Authority To Tackle Sargassum Season

Have you got your feet tangled in some sargassum seaweed recently? If not, it’s only a matter of time. But sargassum is not just vexing for beachgoers. Rather, it can also cause respiratory problems and release toxic gasses. In July, it was reported that the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority launched a public challenge, in partnership with the Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the Nature Conservancy, to find creative ways to use South Florida’s sargassum surplus. Now, the MDIA has announced four winners, who will each receive a $100,000 equity investment and the opportunity to test and validate their solution in collaboration with Miami-Dade County during this year’s high season for the seaweed. And two of them are based in the Miami area.

 

-Source: Refresh Miami

Break Through Tech At FIU Places 25 Interns At American Express

Barbarella Castillo had plans to pursue medical school but, she put those on hold. After re-evaluating her options, she decided to pursue her interest in computing and enrolled in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing.  “It was an excellent decision,” says Castillo, who in 2023 graduated from FIU with a second bachelor’s degree and a full-time job waiting for her at American Express. She landed the position with the help of a unique three-week internship facilitated by Break Through Tech Miami.

American Express Vice President of Technology Donna Peters, who hosted some of the interns, says partnering with programs like Break Through Tech, which is designed to increase female employment in technology, helps support American Express’s goal of embracing diversity to fuel creativity and innovation.

 

-Source: South Florida Tech Hub

Amazon Cloud Unit Speeds Up Revenue Growth As Clients Adopt AI Services

Amazon said that its cloud division grew revenue 13% year over year in the fourth quarter, exactly in line with analysts’ projections. The company pointed to growing traction in cloud services for artificial intelligence. Many large technology companies have worked quickly to release new products or update existing ones to capitalize on corporate interest in replicating generative AI capabilities after startup OpenAI introduced the ChatGPT chatbot in late 2023. Amazon Web Services, for its part, introduced the Q chatbot for developers and nontechnical corporate workers, along with the Trainium2 chip for training AI models, in the fourth quarter. AWS posted $24.20 billion in revenue in the quarter. “We expect the acceleration to continue in 2024,” said Brian Olsavsky, Amazon’s finance chief.

 

-Source: CNBC

10 Tech Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one thing is for sure: Change is constant. As we look ahead to the next 10 years, it is evident that the tech world is poised for rapid and transformative growth. From artificial intelligence (AI) to renewable energy, the technological advancements on the horizon promise to reshape our lives in profound ways. The world of tech is all set for rapid evolution over the next 10 years, with groundbreaking developments in AI, healthcare, 5G connectivity, sustainability, blockchain and more. As these trends continue to shape our future, individuals and businesses need to adapt and embrace the opportunities they present. The future is tech-driven, and the time to prepare for it is now.

 

-Source: Entrepreneur

Lunch & Lending 

February 6th | Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation + Locality Bank

 

Join us on February 6th, from 12pm to 2pm, for "Lunch & Lending: Unlocking Business Growth," in partnership with Locality Bank. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn about SBA loans and commercial lending while enjoying a delicious lunch. It's an ideal blend of knowledge and networking, tailored for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to fuel their business growth.

February Trustee Luncheon

February 7th | Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

 

Miami as a health teach hub: how eMerge Americas changed Miami and it's about to change again. Special programing reminders: We will be awarding two pairs of 7-day Cruises from Carnival Cruise and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to two lucky participants of our Future Workforce Needs Survey at this Luncheon.

2024 M-DCPS MEGA NAF Student Industry Conference

April 16th | Miami-Dade County Public School

 

This annual conference features a college & career fair, employers from different NAF themes, and industry-related workshop sessions, plus opportunities for students to interview for internships with industry partners. The goal is to expose students and teachers to in-demand topics and skills and connect employers with the local HS talent pipeline.

S.T.E.A.M. Day

April 17th | Miami Marlins

 

The Miami Marlins have teamed up with local school boards to invite students in grades K-8 to loanDepot park for our annual S.T.E.A.M. Day field trip. Enjoy a Pre-Game S.T.E.A.M. Fair with hands-on activities followed by a Marlins game! 

2024 Concordia Americas Summit

April 22nd-23rd | Concordia

 

Now in its eighth year, the 2024 Concordia Americas Summit will provide the leading nonpartisan, public-private sector forum on the Western Hemisphere, bringing to the forefront the abundance of opportunities to embrace market-led solutions that have the potential to transform the region and advance opportunity. Conversations will promote the discussion, definition, and implementation of impactful market-led transformations.

100 Startup Project Scholarship
Apply Now| lan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation

 

Calling all entrepreneurs in need! Thanks to the generous support of Memorial Healthcare System, we are thrilled to offer 10 entrepreneurs the opportunity of a lifetime—a one-year membership to the Levan Center of Innovation. Don't miss this chance to access a variety of resources, mentorship, and a thriving community that will help turn your dreams into reality. Apply now and join us on this incredible journey towards success.

TEALS Volunteer Program

Recruiting Now | Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS Program

 

TEALS is a Microsoft Philanthropies program looking for volunteer computer science professionals that wish to use their skills to inspire the coders and creators of tomorrow. Volunteering with TEALS helps to make a difference in our community and schools that stand to gain the most from computer science knowledge and expertise. Volunteers help TEALS provide high school students with equitable access to CS education and create a pathway to economic opportunity. 

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