Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup
Since 2023 the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup hosts monthly gatherings for startup founders and tech operators. You can expect no egos, just genuine connection and a front row seat to raw conversations about entrepreneurship. If you’re building something great, or want to support those who are — join us.
The Agenda:
6:00 PM Networking — light refreshments provided
7:00 PM Founder Tactics Podcast (Fireside Chat & Q&A)
8:00 PM Networking
9:00 PM Event Ends
Founder Tactics Podcast:
“Unlocking the HealthTech Business Model: How a Serial Entrepreneur Is Bridging AI, Housing & Healthcare”
Join us for a conversation with Jake Rothstein, Co-Founder & CEO of Upside, an AI-supported housing platform at the intersection of PropTech and HealthTech, helping address housing instability, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. A serial entrepreneur, Jake previously helped grow Papa to over $100M in revenue and raised $20M in Series A funding for Upside, backed by investors including Aquiline, Flare Capital Partners, and Techstars.
Leading the conversation is guest host Monica Rojas, a tech community builder with nearly a decade of experience connecting founders, startups, and industry leaders. Deeply involved in South Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Monica brings firsthand experience working with startups, accelerator programs, and emerging tech communities.
Plan to join us. See you there!
Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup Team