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News, highlights and events throughout the Americas

Big Plans For Miami Hack Week: 3,000 hackers, 15 houses, Giant Wynwood HQ & More

 

Get ready to pop the cans of energy drinks, get your laptops charged, and bank some extra hours of sleep – because Miami Hack Week is back from January 29th to February 4th. This year, organizers expect around 3,000 hackers to descend upon the Magic City to network, build, and get familiar with all that Miami’s startup ecosystem has to offer. And, of course, have some fun along the way (it is Miami, after all!).

 

-Source: Refresh Miami

There's A Venture Capital Funding Gap For Latina Founders And Here's How We Can Close It

Latinos start more businesses per capita than any other racial group in the United States. Yet, they receive less than two percent of venture capital funding. Of all Latino-owned businesses, 40 percent of them are owned by women. For venture capital companies, this might mean leaving a significant amount of money on the table. In fact, The National Women’s Business Council estimates that the revenue from Latina-owned businesses is close to $78.7 billion.

 

-Source: MSNBC

Our Obsession With Pets Means Startups Aimed At Vets Are Booming

With our mysterious, unsustainable and psychological attachment to pets, combined with a boom in pet ownership since those lonely pandemic times, veterinary practices have come under increasing pressure. Pet ownership has increased (56 to 70% U.S. household penetration in the last 35 years). But, there are not enough vets. To meet demand, a vet currently needs to see more than 32 patients a day, and by 2030, the U.S. will need nearly 41,000 additional veterinarians on current trends. Just like doctors, vets spend a lot of their day on admin, while legacy systems are creaking under the weight of the new work. This antiquated sector has become a ripe arena for tech companies. 

 

-Source: TechCrunch

Microsoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT Creator

Microsoft Corp. is in discussions to invest as much as $10 billion in OpenAI, the creator of viral artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT, according to people familiar with its plans. The proposal under consideration calls for the Redmond, Washington-based software giant to put the money in over multiple years, though the final terms may change, the people said, asking not to be named discussing a private matter. The two companies have been discussing the deal for months, they added. Semafor earlier reported that the potential investment would involve other venture firms and could value OpenAI at about $29 billion, citing people familiar with the talks. Documents sent to investors had targeted end-2022 for a deal closing.

 

-Source: Bloomberg

Miami-based AuthorityTech Captures Tech Unicorn Market

In today’s marketplace, one common theme that’s a constant can be described in a single word: innovation. It defines the hyper competitive world of tech startups and will continue to do so as the degree of competition intensifies in an increasingly fierce economy. AuthorityTech, an invite-only, highly exclusive PR firm that specializes in the technology startup space, understands in detail the challenges faced by companies seeking to separate themselves from the pack and truly stand out for their key target audiences. Founder and CEO Jaxon Parrott and CSO Christian Lehman recently explained how AuthorityTech internally leverages innovation, reinventing the Tech PR model in the process.

 

 

-Source: Yahoo!life

Boomerang Partners With U.S. Airports To Help Passengers Find Lost Items

Losing a phone, wallet or even an entire bag is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to someone far from home. That's why online lost and found platform Boomerang is working with airports to reunite travelers with their lost items. The Miami-based startup recently partnered with Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and Syracuse Hancock International Airport to help them streamline their lost and found operations. Customers who have misplaced something can log onto Boomerang's app and enter a description to see if the object was logged by one of its partner airports. Those partners have access to software that organizes found items into a user-friendly database, making it easier to match people with their items.

 

 

-Source: Miami Inno

Miami Tech Happy Hour

January 18th | Natalia Martinez-Kalinina + Chris Adamo

 

This is a casual recurring 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! Hosted by Natalia and Chris

eMerging Roadshow: Virtual Edition @ Universidad Andrés Bello

January 26th | eMerge Americas

 

eMerge Americas is hitting the road - IRL and virtually - to amplify local startups in emerging markets across Latin America in partnership with University of Miami and the Hemispheric Consortium.

Our virtual pitch series offers the greater community a unique chance to hear from businesses across the Americas. Please join us in fostering creative ideas and building a bridge between Latin American startups and the South Florida market. Join us virtually for a pitch event hosted in partnership w/UM, Hemispheric Consortium + Universidad Andrés Bello.

Miami Hack Week

January 29th - February 4th | Miami Hack Week

 

Hack Week is back in the 305! We bring top talent from across the world to spend 1 week building in Hackers Houses across the city of Miami. Join us for an action packed week filled with events, life changing connections and community.

eMerge Americas + Silicon Valley Bank Black History Month Pitch Competition

February 7th | eMerge Americas + Silicon Valley Bank + Venture Miami

 

eMerge Americas, Silicon Valley Bank, and Venture Miami have come together to support Black Founders in recognition of Black History Month. Working in combination with eMerge Americas Global Startup Showcase, eight amazing startups will compete for a chance to win cash prizes, with the top two startups fast-tracked to eMerge Americas Global Showcase. Please join us on February 7th, 2022 for an evening of networking, drinks, appetizers, and a live pitch competition involving eight Black-founded and -owned startups! Plus - special guest City of Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez will be joining us!

Startup Pitch Night

February 13th | Florida Poly

 

Florida Polytechnic University, in partnership with eMerge Americas, presents the Startup Pitch Night.  Winners will be fast-tracked into the eMerge Americas 2023 Startup Showcase. Reception to follow the Pitch event. 

2023 Synapse Summit

February 14th | Synapse Florida

 

Come join the innovation movement as we take over Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL to Celebrate, discover, and engage everything the Florida innovation community has to offer! Get ready to make boundless connections in-person and virtually through the Synapse hybrid community feature for Florida’s 6th annual premiere innovation event. Everyone has a unique journey and Synapse Summit continues to play a role in so many success stories.

Drone Racing League World Championship

February 25th | Drone Racing League

 

The Drone Racing League (DRL) is bringing a Championship event, Miami 3-0-FLY, to loanDepot park. Transforming the baseball stadium into a video-game inspired, neon-colored aerial course, the world's best drone pilots will race custom racing drones at 90 MPH through the immersive course specifically designed to loanDepot park. This epic event is not to be missed and is the only Miami event of the season.

Impact Miami

Program Begins February 28th | BrainStation

 

BrainStation, will expand its Impact Program to Miami. Impact Miami is part of Tech Equity Miami, a funding consortium focused on removing barriers to entry into tech for underrepresented groups, made possible in part by a commitment from JPMorgan Chase. Impact Miami will provide full scholarships for BrainStation’s Software Engineering and User Experience (UX) Design bootcamps, including career and placement support into high-paying tech careers. 50 seats will be made possible by this opportunity.

eMerge Americas 2023

April 20th-21st | eMerge Americas

 

Anchoring Miami Tech Month 2023, eMerge Americas returns April 20-21, 2023. eMerge is the premier tech event in Miami that's transforming Miami into a global tech hub. Hear from over 200 speakers, demo products from innovative startups and companies, and network with tens of thousands of thought leaders and industry experts.

eMerge Americas  2222 Ponce de Leon Blvd  Miami  FL 

 

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