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News, highlights and events throughout the Americas
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Tom Brady Shares His Secret To Success For Entrepreneurs At eMerge Americas Conference
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Tom Brady wants entrepreneurs to know that his path to success was far from certain. The seven-time Super Bowl champion said he failed thousands of times in his personal and professional life before he was celebrated as the greatest quarterback of all time. Brady was the keynote speaker at the 2023 eMerge Americas conference, the largest global technology event in the region. Thousands of attendees descended on the Miami Beach Convention Center to connect with investors and dozens of exhibitors who showcased their innovations and services.
- South Florida Business Journal
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eMerge Americas Sees Its Global Tech Hub Vision Coming To Life
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Ten years ago this month, serial entrepreneur Manny Medina announced his vision publicly for eMerge Americas. At the time, he saw no reason why Miami couldn’t be a global tech hub if the community put in the work together. He also believed the eMerge Americas conference could help do for tech what Art Basel did for the Miami arts scene. Manny Medina’s vision for eMerge Americas as a catalyst for a global tech hub was on full display at the signature tech conference that attracted a record crowd of over 20,000 people from 4,000 companies and 50 countries and featured more than 200 speakers. Worth noting, the speaker lineup and the attendees represented authentic and intentional diversity, with women and people of color well represented.
-Source: Refresh Miami
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Miami Can Bridge its Tech-Skills Gap While Fueling Innovation And Growth
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We think of Generation Z as being more tech-savvy than previous generations. They were born after the advent of the internet and don’t remember a time before cell phones. However, in the workplace, they often aren’t prepared to deal with the rapid automation boom sweeping corporate offices worldwide, in fact, 68% of C-suite executives see a gap between candidate skills and job requirements. For minority groups who face additional educational and professional barriers, this gap is growing even wider. If our next generation of leaders can’t gain the skills and support they need to succeed, we all risk falling behind as strategic competitors. This skill gap often is caused by a lack of hands-on training and practical curriculum at the college level, plus a failure to cultivate the most in-demand workplace
technology skills in all fields of study.
-Source: Miami Herald - Opinion
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How Miami Is Becoming A Hub For Innovation
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Panoramic Ventures Managing Partner Paul Judge joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow from the eMerge Americas conference to discuss the growth of Miami and South Florida as a growing power hub of innovation.
-Source: Bloomberg
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Black Women In AI Founder On Need For Diversity
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Black Women in AI Founder Angle Bush joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow from the eMerge Americas conference to discuss the importance of diversity in the AI space, and how she came to found her organization.
-Source: Bloomberg
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Local Colleges Exhibit Robot Dogs, Medical Simulators And More At eMerge
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Local colleges and universities showcased everything from health care simulators to virtual reality glasses at the 2023 eMerge Americas conference. Institutions such as Miami Dade College, Florida International University and the University of Miami were exhibitors at the South Florida's largest technology conference. An estimated 20,000 investors, entrepreneurs, executives and technology enthusiasts from around the world registered to attend the two-day event at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Launched in 2014, the conference connects technology entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital firms and more with the goal of transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas.
-Source: Miami Inno
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Robot Pepper Welcomes Crowd To Opening Day Of eMerge Americas
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Being greeted by a 5-foot-tall robot while a DJ plays loud dance music seems natural entering a nightclub on South Beach, not a tech conference. True to its Miami roots, eMerge Americas is not your average tech gathering. The global tech event that opened in Miami Beach Convention Center celebrates Miami’s emergence as a tech hub and gateway to the Americas. Pepper is one of many robots used at Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, a place designed to support entrepreneurship on Nova Southeastern University’s Broward campus. Pepper welcomes visitors at the center, effectively doing the job of a receptionist. Pepper also gives visitors tours of the center, said NSU innovation center programmer Desmond Cox, who works in the university’s makers lab to support entrepreneurs.
-Source: Aol.
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#MiamiTech Month
April 1st -30th | eMerge Americas
#MiamiTech Month is a full month of South Florida’s must-go-to events supporting the entire community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers. With a diverse range of events from conferences, workshops, networking, community events, and more, our focus is to create a thriving and inclusive ecosystem that brings together our entire community and makes an impact. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, startup founder, seasoned professional, or wanting to learn more about #MiamiTech, check back daily to discover creative experiences that are transforming Miami’s future into a global tech hub.
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The #MiamiTech Happy Hour
April 26th |Sponsored by eMerge Americas
Hosted by Natalia Martinez-Kalinina + Chris Adamo, we're closing #MiamiTech Month with this happy hour for new and old Miamians interested in connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, tech folks, and a diverse group of awesome people. Come grab a drink and catch up!
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Brickell Tech Tuesday
April 25th | Brickell Tech
Brickell Tech Tuesday has grown to be a staple for the local tech community. Do you spend time in github, jira, slack, figma, google drive, etc from your home or office in Brickell? Developers, founders, investors, designers, growth hackers, product experts. Meet others in the Miami Tech community without getting in a car.
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Marlins vs Nationals Game + IronHack Tour Complimentary Ticket
Offer expires: April 25th | Miami Marlins + IronHack
The Miami Marlins would like to extend an offer for one (1) complimentary ticket to our Tech Tuesday game on May 16, presented by IronHack. All ticket buyers will have the opportunity to tour IronHack’s brand new offices inside loanDepot park before the game. To receive this offer, click the link below and enter the Coupon Code emerge23 and select a seat in Sections 21-23. Please note this offer expires Tuesday, April 25.
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Orbit Innovation Awards
April 27th |Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation
The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is hosting its inaugural Orbit Innovation Awards on April 27, 2023, a celebration of their first anniversary impacting the South Florida innovation community. The Orbit Awards are exactly one year from the Levan Center’s formal grand opening, and we want to honor those who have helped us along the way. The event will have approximately 300 members of the South Florida community, and will honor 13 award recipients recognized for their support and contribution to the South Florida innovation ecosystem.
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9th Women Who Lead Summit™: NEXTworking
May 4th |Women Who Lead, LLC
Join the experience as we generate new business relations! Through our trademarked Speed NEXTworking™ event ⏰ in 60 minutes. Besides that, during the one-day event in Miami you will: Expand your network of business-minded professionals who want to grow like you. Ignite your career and business growth with hot-business opportunities. Discover hacks to make, multiply, and protect your money. Experience live-interactive sessions with thought-business leaders.
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US Black Founders Fund 2023
Deadline: May 8th | Black Ambition
Calling all Black, Hispanic, and HBCU-connected businesses: we want to fund your bold ideas! Black Ambition finds, funds, and fuels the businesses of the future. Most importantly, we believe that the future looks like you. Through two separate Prize tracks, the Black Ambition Prize competition provides a platform for Black, Hispanic and HBCU-affiliated founders across the nation to access growth capital, pitch feedback, and mentorship. Eligible ventures will compete for awards between $15,000 to $1,000,000. Up to 250 semi-finalists will be selected, with one grand prize winner receiving $1,000,000.
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Demo Day Celebration
May 10th | Techstars Miami
Techstars Miami invites you to their Demo Day Celebration to hear their founder's final pitches and have a special community celebration. The 2nd cohort includes 12 diverse early-stage founders across various industries such as fintech, healthtech, AI, fashion tech, and more! Founders from US & Latam will take the stage to share what they have achieved over the last few months in the program - you won't want to miss it!
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Ironhack + eMerge Americas Community Impact Scholarship
Deadline: May 15th | Ironhack + eMerge Americas
Are you passionate about using technology and want to turn that passion into a career? We want to help you make that dream into a reality! This scholarship is designed for those who want to learn tech skills and build a career in technology in Miami, but may not have the financial means to pursue their dreams. Individuals who pass the application process will be awarded partial scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $6,500 to cover a portion of tuition costs for any of Ironhack’s US bootcamps. Apply for the Ironhack + eMergeAmericas Community Impact Scholarship today and join the in-demand tech industries.
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Levan Center Incubate Pitch Night
May 22nd |Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation
Join the Levan Center of Innovation and see the Incubate Program entrepreneurs pitch their startup. The pitch night also include a networking reception with the opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs.
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