Doreen Hemlock, Author at Refresh Miami

Palm Beach startup DeLorean applies AI to medical records to predict, improve healthcare

By Doreen Hemlock Health insurance companies have oodles of medical records sitting in their computers. So, why not apply algorithms to that data to forecast…

Doreen Hemlock February 6, 2023

Miami’s Blackdove debuts digital-art gallery in Wynwood, kicking off a global network

Founder Marc Billings expects to install a million of Blackdove’s digital canvases globally over the next few years. ‘The world is ready for digital art.’…

Doreen Hemlock November 28, 2022

The future is augmented reality, says Magic Leap CEO Peggy Johnson

South Florida can become an AR hub, with enterprises the top users initially, she says By Doreen Hemlock In our daily lives, we already use…

Doreen Hemlock November 18, 2022

Job platform Seekr works like a dating app for companies and front-line service employees

By Doreen Hemlock These are tough times for employers looking for front-line service workers at restaurants, retail shops, hospitals and other locales. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Doreen Hemlock November 17, 2022

Miami-based Fursure pet insurance marketplace secures $3M more in funding

By Doreen Hemlock Fursure, a Miami-based startup that offers a pet insurance marketplace and other financial offerings, on Monday announced a new $3 million round…

Doreen Hemlock October 31, 2022

Venture-backed femtech startup 28 provides a one-stop-shop for cycle-based wellness

Founder Britanny Hugoboom sets a lofty goal of reaching a million users in the next 12 months By Doreen Hemlock During a menstrual cycle, a…

Doreen Hemlock October 26, 2022

Alcohol delivery start-up LiquorSplit expands to Tampa with ‘smart stores’

By Doreen Hemlock Talk about commitment to a startup: Russ Bruce was so eager to make his liquor delivery company work that he and wife…

Doreen Hemlock September 9, 2022

Myjourney.coach: a new platform to find health and wellness coaches online

By Doreen Hemlock When her father was diagnosed with cancer, Laura Barrera re-evaluated her busy life in the fashion industry in Miami. She took time…

Doreen Hemlock August 26, 2022

Piloted in South America, human-resources platform Nala moves to Miami to scale up

By Doreen Hemlock Keeping top talent is always a concern for businesses, and more so nowadays because of the Great Resignation, a shift to home…

Doreen Hemlock August 9, 2022

Clarity Value helps government agencies modernize services online, raises $2.5M in funding

‘In the same way Turbotax can help you with tax filing, we at Clarity Value can do that for every other government service. Because why…

Doreen Hemlock July 26, 2022

Miami startup Runway making it easier, cheaper to get medicines before you travel

By Doreen Hemlock Getting sick on a trip can be a nightmare. So, why not consult early with a doctor, get home delivery of travel…

Doreen Hemlock July 22, 2022

Q&A with Illumix CEO Kirin Sinha: On helping brands enter the Metaverse and moving to Miami

‘Because it’s a higher barrier upfront, when you get funded and grow, the chances of a female-led company succeeding are higher than average’ – Kirin…

Doreen Hemlock June 21, 2022

Love pets but not the vet bills? So does Fursure

By Doreen Hemlock Catherine Dennig learned the hard way how expensive medical bills can be for pets. She was a college student when her beloved…

Doreen Hemlock June 10, 2022

Digital nomads: Looking for help to travel 3-12 months? Try 312 Society

By Doreen Hemlock After her job in Seattle went remote, Rachel Azaroff decided to leisurely drive cross-country and city-hop on the U.S. East Coast to…

Doreen Hemlock May 27, 2022

AnyDesk is the latest of 4 German tech companies recently announcing plans to expand in Miami

By Doreen Hemlock Add another German tech company to the list of firms opening offices in Miami. AnyDesk, the Stuttgart-based firm that makes a fast…

Doreen Hemlock April 25, 2022

Despite supply chain woes, PayCargo has been doubling its business yearly, aggressively hiring

It’s a remarkable feat for a company to double business year after year, and Coral Gables-based fintech PayCargo is doing just that. PayCargo lets c…

Doreen Hemlock April 13, 2022

Make your voices heard as crypto regulations are crafted, Women in FinTech speakers urge

If blockchain, crypto-currency and other new financial technologies are to develop into a multi-trillion-dollar global industry, they need adequate regulation, and today’s fintech leaders must…

Doreen Hemlock March 31, 2022

This sustainable fashion entrepreneur has an empowerment message for women: ‘Crush and Repeat’

Editor’s note: Illogical Dreamers has shut down. Walking back from a business meeting, management consultant Emilia Higashi quickly developed blisters on her feet. She figured…

Doreen Hemlock March 25, 2022

Founded by moms, Miami startup Binibi creates interactive bilingual books for kids

As a new mom in Miami, Ana Guzman knew she wanted to raise her child bilingual. But she couldn’t find the interactive books she wanted,…

Doreen Hemlock November 2, 2021

Edtech startup TEDU founded by UM grad scores key global partnership

A Miami edtech startup that makes software to schedule study sessions has secured its first big partnership, opening the door to potentially earn millions of…

Doreen Hemlock October 4, 2021

8base CEO Albert Santalo to expand low-code development product, ‘from soup to nuts’

Four years after launching 8base “to democratize software development,” Albert Santalo is ready to go big. His Miami area startup already helps clients design and…

Doreen Hemlock August 25, 2021