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SUMMARY:Venture Miami x citizenM Tech Mixer with Refresh Miami
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the upcoming Venture Miami x citizenM Tech Mixer\, featuring Refresh Miami! \nCome hang out\, enjoy a couple drinks and sunset views on the new rooftop of the citizenM Miami Worldcenter Hotel. It’ll be the perfect way to connect with other like-minded individuals in the tech community\, share your ideas\, and form valuable relationships. \nAdmission is free\, just make sure you’re registered in order to attend. Capacity is limited and admission is first-come-first served. \nRegister to Attend Here\nAs a special treat for our attendees\, we’re offering a free 3-month trial of our mycitizenM+ membership where you can receive a special room rate plus other benefits. Just click here to sign up and use promo code VENTURE3. \nDon’t forget to connect with us on social to learn about upcoming events: Instagram\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Facebook\, and Tiktok.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/venture-miami-x-citizenm-tech-mixer-with-refresh-miami/
LOCATION:Citizen M Miami Worldcenter\, 700 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Meetup Event,Party or Social Gathering,Refresh Miami
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SUMMARY:Special #miamitech Happy Happy after party for the Shift conference!
DESCRIPTION:May 23rd – a special Tuesday activation!\nShift\, one of Europe’s biggest developer conferences\, is coming to the U.S. for the first time! It’s known for its mix of high-quality content and focus on fun and networking on May 23. The lineup consists of some of the most prominent developer speakers in the world\, headed by John Romero\, a visionary who was behind Doom and other pioneer FPS games. For the full list\, check out their website.\nAll members of #MiamiTech happy hour get a 50% discount on the conference tickets so don’t miss your chance to learn with developers\, network in the lounge areas\, or prospect in the expo hall. Grab your tickets now.\nFollowing the conference\, join us for an open bar\, food\, and amazing networking with attendees! Developers\, software engineers\, product owners\, founders\, startups\, and all kinds of IT professionals and enthusiasts will be gathering for a special Tuesday happy hour.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/special-miamitech-happy-happy-after-party-for-the-shift-conference/
LOCATION:FREEHOLD Miami\, 2219 NW 2nd Ave · Miami\, FL\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Featured Event,Meetup Event,Party or Social Gathering,Refresh Miami
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SUMMARY:Refresh Miami’s Signature Speaker Event: Karl Alomar\, Managing Partner at M13\, past COO Digital Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Refresh Miami is excited for the official return of our Signature Speaker Events! For those that have been Refresh Miami members for many years\, you’ll remember the incredible speakers we’ve had over the years including Alexis Ohanian\, Jason Calacanis\, Lenny Rachitsky\, Amy Bohutinsky\, Michael Seibel\, Casey Winters and many more (check some of them out on our Youtube channel). We’re excited to welcome you back as well as invite newer members to experience a Refresh Miami Signature Speaker Event for the first time. \nThe purpose of our Signature Speaker Events are to educate\, inspire\, connect and grow the Miami Tech & Startup ecosystem while highlighting both local success stories and those building incredible companies around the world. \nWe’re delighted to kick off the year with a fireside chat between Karl Alomar\, Managing Partner of M13 and former COO of Digital Ocean\, and Saif Ishoof\, founder of Lab22c. \nA big thanks to our sponsor\, Northeastern University\, for helping make this event possible and for supporting #MiamiTech! \nAbout the Speaker\nAs DigitalOcean’s COO\, Karl Alomar built the business from first product to >500 employees & $250M ARR over six years and prepared it for its eventual IPO (NYSE: DOCN). Having previously managed and exited two startups over a 20 year operating career\, Karl is now M13’s Managing Partner and oversees its day-to-day operations. \nAbout the Moderator\nSaif Ishoof is the founder of Lab22c\, serving as a thought partner to companies\, founders\, funders\, and institutions that are looking to grow and scale their impact and reach in Miami’s innovation ecosystem. \nRaised in Miami\, Saif is an expert on how the forces of disruption are transforming how we learn\, work\, and play. Saif has been recognized with several prestigious distinctions including as a Presidential Leadership Scholar\, a scholar of the German Marshall Fund\, and as an Aspen Institute Fellow for Civil Society. Saif is a frequently sought-after advisor and board member to venture & private-equity backed companies. He is also a speaker and writer on subjects including innovation\, talent\, American competitiveness\, the Future of Work\, and Web 3.0. \nSaif previously served as the Vice President for Engagement at Florida International University and as the founding Senior Advisor for Innovation & Technology to City of Miami Mayor\, Francis Suarez. \nAgenda\n6PM – 6:30PM: Networking\, drinks and light bites \n6:30PM – 7:30PM: Fireside chat and Q&A \n7:30PM – 8PM: Additional networking \nWho Should Attend\nAnyone interested in technology\, startups\, investing\, scaling a business\, meeting other people in the Miami Tech ecosystem\, or just learning something new! \nNote: While this event is free and open to the public\, Refresh Miami paid members are given advanced notice of events and have VIP access to registration. To learn more about Refresh Miami membership\, click here. \nBig Thanks To Our Sponsors\nNortheastern will launch its newest campus in Miami\, a move that will bring the university’s signature experiential learning model to the rapidly growing economy of South Florida. The university’s 14th campus will be based in the Wynwood neighborhood and offer educational programs with a focus on technology\, health care and finance. To learn more please visit: https://miami.northeastern.edu/ \nCerveceria La Tropical is a craft brewery and lush tropical garden in the heart of Wynwood\, Miami. Established in 1888\, Cuba’s oldest brewery\, is now one of Miami’s youngest. Over a century in the making and inspired by the tropics\, bringing refreshing craft beers full of sun\, fun and rhythm to beverage consumers everywhere. Enjoy the perfect cerveza crafted for all that LIVE PASSIONATELY! Salud! \nEvent Logistics\nParking: There is no parking lot available at this venue\, however there may be metered parking spots available on the surrounding streets. \nEvent Guidelines\nEach attendee must be on the registration list in order to gain entry to the event. There will be no walk-in spots available for this event. \nAggressive behavior or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Attendees exhibiting unacceptable behavior will be required to leave immediately. \nAbout the Organizer\nFounded in 2006\, Refresh Miami is the city’s oldest and largest tech and startup community with over 15\,500 members. With a mission to educate\, inspire\, connect and grow the South Florida tech and startup ecosystem; Refresh delivers Miami’s technology news daily\, produces events with top-notch speakers\, curates introductions amongst its members\, and connects talent with opportunities via our job board and upcoming talent network. To lean more\, visit: refreshmiami.com. \nRefresh provides strategic partnership opportunities for companies looking to grow their presence locally and become a well-recognized brand among the tech and startup community. To learn more\, visit our Partner with Refresh page. \nPhoto & Video Disclaimer\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner. \nFAQs\nQ: Is there parking available? \nA: There is no parking lot available at this venue\, however there may be metered parking spots available on the surrounding streets. \nQ: Can I bring a friend? \nA: Each attendee must be on the registration list in order to gain entry to the event. There will be no walk-in spots available for this event. \nQ: How can I get involved with future Refresh Miami events? \nA: Refresh provides strategic partnership opportunities for companies looking to grow their presence locally and become a well-recognized brand among the tech and startup community. To learn more\, visit: www.refreshmiami.com/partner \nQ: I’m interested in the sponsors\, how can I get in touch with them? \nA: Visit their website here: Northeastern University\, Cerveceria La Tropical \n  \nClick here to register to attend this event!\n  \nEvent Sponsors\n \n  \nEvent Organizer\n \n 
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/refresh-miamis-signature-speaker-event-karl-alomar-managing-partner-at-m13-past-coo-digital-ocean/
LOCATION:Ampersand Studios\, 31 NE 17th St\, Miami\, FL 33132\, Miami\, FL\, 33137
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Meetup Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Baptist Health Innovations Knight Foundation Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Join Refresh Miami and Baptist Health Innovations to learn more about their Knight Foundation Fellowship in Healthcare Technology Innovation. This revolutionary fellowship is designed to attract\, train and empower healthcare visionaries and entrepreneurs across South Florida. \nThree Fellowship alumni\, with distinct backgrounds\, will share their fellowship experience and the impact it has had on their careers. We’ll also open it up to questions from the audience towards the end of the discussion. \nPanelists:\n• Alex Casillas\, COO\, Quest Health Solutions & Co-Founder\, DMEconnected\n• Court McEachrane\, Senior Associate\, Data Science Consulting\, KPMG\n• Courtney Fussell\, Registered Nurse & Coordinator of Concurrent Denials Prevention\, Baptist Health South Florida \nModerated by Dr. Joseph Jankowski
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/lunch-learn-baptist-health-innovations-knight-foundation-fellowship/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Refresh Miami
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SUMMARY:Support Refresh Miami on Give Miami Day!
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share that Refresh Miami will be participating in Give Miami Day on 11-18- 2021 and as a valued member of our #MiamiTech community\, we need your help! \nThe #MiamiTech ecosystem is currently experiencing unprecedented growth. For 15 years and counting\, Refresh Miami has been proud to serve as the premier connector and storyteller\, matching talent to jobs\, networking new and established residents\, sharing resources and shedding light on the businesses being built here and the people behind them. As a 501c3 non-profit\, we depend on the support of the community to make our work possible. \nFor those unfamiliar with Give Miami Day\, it is one of the nation’s biggest 24-hour annual giving events. Hosted by The Miami Foundation since 2012\, Give Miami Day has raised more than $80 million for our 1\,000+ community nonprofits. \nDonations made on Give Miami Day will go towards: \n\nExpanding our News team to ensure the stories of our local ecosystem are being told\nIncreasing our in-person events that have educated\, inspired and connected locals for over a decade\nContinuing to improve the resources and capabilities offered via our digital channels\nProperly staffing our team to handle the incredible momentum we’re seeing\n\nYou’re not just donating\, you’re creating an opportunity for the city of Miami to reach new heights as a flourishing tech hub\, to attract and retain top talent\, and as our Mayor puts it\, making sure this is not just a moment but a movement. \nWays to show your support: \n\nDonate on Give Miami Day\nShare that you donated on social media and include a personal message about why you chose to support us on this important day\n\nSample Copy: “I’m proud to support @RefreshMiami on #GiveMiamiDay! Join me in making a donation to this incredible organization & the work they do to catalyze the #MiamiTech community https://www.givemiamiday.org/refreshmiami\n\n\n\nThank you for your support! \n 
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/support-refresh-miami-on-give-miami-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T230000
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SUMMARY:Success as a Serial Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:Live Conversation with James Boskovic CEO | Founder | Investor BANQloop \nAbout James Boscovic: \nCEO | Founder | Investor | Imagining a future with an incredible lifestyle\, environment and economy\, making it reality one step at a time. \nPassion for building a vision through touching the problems\, understanding them intimately\, taking them apart and creating a new world where they don’t exist\, one step at a time. Thoroughly thankful for the brilliant minds that surround me and the work we do each day. I genuinely love every second of my life and balance it spending time with my family sailing\, on equestrian adventures\, and inspiring entrepreneurial pursuits. \nAbout Banqloop \nBANQloop X1’s plug-and-play waste management ecosystem delivers a simple\, clean and profitable solution to the global waste management problem. 🌎 BANQloop X1 uses patented technology to bring auto-sorting and processing to the user. BANQloop X1 empowers waste management to close the loop on zero waste profitably. AI-driven robotics and auto-sorting at the source • 3 phase AI material cross-learning analysis: > photo AI > spectrometer > barcode scanning • grinds\, vacuum packs and barcodes raw material • live data collection + notifications • increased safety and security insensitive spaces • track your impact! user rewards with gamified elements
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/success-as-a-serial-entrepreneur/
CATEGORIES:Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T110000
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SUMMARY:How to successfully raise VC funding with Basia Kubicka\, CEO of SliceUp
DESCRIPTION:Basia is the CEO of SliceUp. Two years ago she relocated to the Boston area after being accepted into the Air Force Techstars Accelerator. Following she successfully raised a 500K pre-seed round. \nPrior SliceUp she started and ran an international real estate company based in Poland\, covered multiple times on HGTV. She has successfully raised funds for real-estate projects in Europe. \nGet your fundraising questions answered during this live stream conversation with Basia!
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/how-to-successfully-raise-vc-funding-with-basia-kubicka-ceo-of-sliceup/
CATEGORIES:Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T233000
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CREATED:20230829T024858Z
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SUMMARY:LEAN Canvas Method with Michael Burtov
DESCRIPTION:LEAN Canvas Review with Michael (Mike) Burtov \nEntrepreneurs who want to quickly ideate\, validate\, and build better business models are using the Lean Canvas method. In this live learning session we will: \n\nLearn what a Lean Canvas is\nWhat it is used for\nHow to complete it\n\nMiriam Dorsett\, the founder of QUOKA will also review her Lean Canvas live and get feedback from Serial Entrepreneur and Author Michael Burtov. \nJoin and bring your lean canvas or your idea. Get your canvas reviewed and questions answered during the call. Build your lean canvas as we go.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/lean-canvas-method-with-michael-burtov/
CATEGORIES:Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T210000
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SUMMARY:Refresh Miami & The Shrimp Society Happy Hour with My First Million Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Refresh Miami & The Shrimp Society have teamed up with the My First Million Podcast to host a Miami Tech Happy Hour immediately following the sold-out My First Million live recording! \nCome join over 300 other founders\, entrepreneurs\, tech operators\, and investors this Friday! \n \nAbout the My First Million Podcast\nThe Hustle presents – My First Million. A podcast where we brainstorm new business ideas based on trends & opportunities we see in the market. Sometimes we have famous guests\, and they do it with us. Hosted by Sam Parr\, founder and CEO of The Hustle (Acquired by Hubspot)\, and Shaan Puri\, founder of Bebo (Acquired by Twitch). \n \n \nAbout The Shrimp Society\nThe Shrimp Society is a local community of early-stage founders\, startup operators\, technologists\, and investors in South Florida. We host open tech events and private member events to support early-career founders with peer support\, mentorship\, investor relationships\, and awareness through our publication. \n \n \nAbout Refresh Miami\nAs the oldest and largest tech & entrepreneurial community in the state\, Refresh Miami serves as the hub of Miami Tech. Refresh Miami members get a front-row seat to learn from top-notch founders\, innovators and technology professionals from across the country. They expand their skills through Refresh’s in-depth workshops\, hear what other local entrepreneurs are working on through Refresh’s News articles\, and learn the resources available to them to help through Refresh’s Resource Directory. Pulling it all together is Refresh’s weekly email newsletter which keeps the ecosystem “in-the- know” on all things tech and startups in South Florida.\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/refresh-miami-the-shrimp-society-happy-hour-with-my-first-million-podcast/
CATEGORIES:Party or Social Gathering,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T183000
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SUMMARY:Tech Futures Initiative
DESCRIPTION:**DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 21ST @ 11:59PM** \nHave you dreamed of a career in technology? \nIf so\, take the first step towards your future self with this virtual 12-week intensive lab (Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday & Thursday) that will introduce you to the basics of information technology. \nThe Tech Futures Initiative is a free Basic IT certification course for young adults and working professionals who want to enter high-wage careers in the tech industry. \nYou’ll learn how to –\n✅ Explain the basics of computing\, software development\, and database fundamentals.\n✅ Install Software\n✅ Establish a network connectivity\n✅ Identify/Prevent basic security risks\n✅ Explain troubleshooting theory and preventive maintenance of devices.\nUnlike any other course in South Florida\, this free intensive lab combines tech skills\, with life and career readiness skills. \nLet us help you level up.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/tech-futures-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Class/Training/Workshop,Featured Event,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T200000
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SUMMARY:Miami Tech: The Importance of PR for Startups & Supporting the Growth of #MiamiTech
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \nTed Miller\nFounder & Lead Consultant\nTed Miller Group\nTed Miller is a technology public relations expert and strategist with nearly two decades of experience creating and executing award-winning communications campaigns. Ted spent eight years on Apple’s senior PR team leading high profile product launches for products including iPad\, iPhone\, Apple Watch\, iOS\, Apple Maps\, watchOS\, HealthKit\, HomeKit\, HomePod\, Siri\, and more. Ted served as the liaison with Apple’s app developer community and oversaw PR for the App Store and Apple Worldwide Developer Relations. Prior to joining Apple\, Ted spent two years leading B2B public relations and analyst relations for web browser pioneer Opera Software. He was also the first employee\, and co-founder\, of consumer tech PR firm Max Borges Agency. \nTed left the tech industry briefly in 2018 to join Royal Caribbean International as Associate Vice President of Public Relations & Social Media. In this role\, Ted built a team that delivered recording-breaking PR and social media results\, led high-profile launches\, including the world’s largest cruise ship\, Symphony of the Seas\, and new private island destination\, Perfect Day at CocoCay\, and raised the profile\, through storytelling\, of the brand’s entertainment\, food and beverage\, and technology innovation efforts. \nTed founded Ted Miller Group\, LLC in April 2020\, after consulting with tech clients during the fall of 2019 and winter of 2020. Ted helms a talented team of PR\, digital storytelling\, and social media specialists to deliver results for the firm’s clients\, and uses his deep breadth of connections to ensure clients’ products and services earn proper recognition from key industry players. Ted also serves as a key advisor for many tech startups. \nTed currently serves as the membership chair of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Miami Chapter\, and as a board member of the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at the University of Miami (UM-NSU CARD). He is a graduate of University of Miami (Masters\, 2002) and Sacred Heart University (Bachelors\, 2000). Ted is married with two boys and lives in Pinecrest\, FL. \nDaniel Rodriguez\nVice President\, Business Development\nMax Borges Agency\nDaniel is the Vice President of Business Development for Max Borges Agency\, a leading consumer technology PR firm based in Miami. Daniel is active in the Miami startup scene as a member of Miami Angels and is an advisor and investor for Tampa Bay fintech startup Grifin. He started his own venture firm\, XI Ventures\, LLC\, and previously worked in digital marketing and web development\, with a focus on supporting startups and the startup community. Daniel also has experience as a founder himself\, starting his own photo editing software company\, Typesetter\, which released an app on the Apple App Store and Google Play.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rodriguez-18934844/ \nNancy Dahlberg\nTech Writer\nNancy is an award-winning business writer\, editor\, blogger and researcher with extensive media experience and a passion for story telling. I worked as an editor and senior reporter at the Miami Herald for 25 years\, and my expertise is writing about entrepreneurs and startups\, tech\, social impact\, healthcare and small business. I’m freelancing now\, and I’m always looking to dive into interesting new stories and projects.\nPlease contact me at ndahlbergbiz@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter @ndahlberg. \nDavid Barkoe\nFounder\nCarve Communications\nFor more than 20 years\, David Barkoe has been developing\, managing and executive successful PR campaigns for some of the world’s leading brands and most promising start-ups. \nBefore founding Carve Communications\, David led bwin.entertainment’s launch of partypoker.comin New Jersey and ran a comprehensive thought leadership campaign for Mindtree\, one of the world’s leading IT services firms.\nIn 2012\, David served as U.S. Director of PR & Marketing at Netbiscuits\, a mobile software platform. Earlier in his career\, David directed the launch of video-sharing site Vimeo as well as developed\, managed and executed communications campaigns for Microsoft\, LG Electronics\, Intel\, MAXIM Magazine\, Sporting News\, Ritz Carlton Hotels\, Crocs\, Yotel NYC\, DoSomething.org\, The American Bible Society\, Medialets among many other established and startup brands. \nMarcella McCarthy\nFreelance Tech/Startup Journalist\nMarcella is a freelance journalist specializing in startups/tech and health reporting. Before writing about tech\, she worked in it. Her experience is a result of a 3-year hiatus when I was the CEO and co-founder of Skillied\, a Miami-based start-up in the EdTech space that offered a SaaS product and a marketplace for in-person classes. Marcella got her start in health reporting when she earned her master’s in Journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University\, where she focused her studies on Health & Science reporting. In her latest role\, she cover startups based in Miami\, Brazil\, and health tech globally for TechCrunch\, where she has been tasked with building out the health tech beat. In addition to TechCrunch\, her work has also appeared in the Miami Herald\, The American Academy of Neurology\, Yahoo\, Engadget.com\, and Refresh Miami. She holds dual citizenship US/Brazil\, speaks Portuguese and Spanish fluently\, and works in both languages. \n\nTICKETS\n$15.00 PRSA Member Ticket- In Person \n$0.00 PRSA Member Ticket- Virtual \n$10.00 PRSSA Student Ticket- In person \n$0.00 PRSSA Student Ticket- Virtual \n$20.00 Guest Ticket – In person \n$0.00 Guest Ticket -Virtual
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/miami-tech-the-importance-of-pr-for-startups-supporting-the-growth-of-miamitech/
CATEGORIES:Meetup Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T133000
DTSTAMP:20230829T024101Z
CREATED:20230829T024101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T024101Z
UID:10000999-1617973200-1617975000@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:‘Welcome to Miami’ Call
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently move to Miami? Are considering a move to Miami? Have you lived in Miami a while and just love to meet new people interested in tech and startups? Join us for our bi-weekly ‘Welcome to Miami’ call\, connecting newbies with locals! \nThis will be a very casual and interactive call. Bring your questions\, coffee or wine (it’s Friday after all!)
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/welcome-to-miami-call/
CATEGORIES:Party or Social Gathering,Refresh Miami
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T153000
DTSTAMP:20230829T023557Z
CREATED:20230829T023557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T023557Z
UID:10000908-1614349800-1614353400@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Tech Week | Startup School: Community As Your Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nThis session is part of GA’s Tech Week\, a weeklong festival of free workshops\, panel discussions\, and interactive events exploring emerging technology and how it intersects with other industries. \nConnecting younger people to older people – that’s how Andrew Parker\, co-founder and CEO of Papa\, has been able to fundraise from big-name investors Alexis Ohanian and Ashton Kutcher. \nParker founded the fast growing startup in 2017 after watching his grandfather\, whom he called Papa\, suffer from dementia. When he started\, he didn’t realize the market potential. Then he dove deeper into the numbers\, and realized that in 2017\, 10\,000 people were turning 65 a day. In 2020\, that’s reached 11\,000 daily. \nWith monthly growth rates of over 20% since inception\, Papa is marrying purpose and profit. Joins us to hear lessons every entrepreneur must learn\, \n\n\nTakeaways\n\nHow to build a startup that is balancing humanity and technology\nFundraising tips and tricks\nModern Startup Culture for companies under 5 years
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/tech-week-startup-school-community-as-your-competitive-advantage/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T193000
DTSTAMP:20230829T003418Z
CREATED:20230829T003418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T003418Z
UID:10000596-1599071400-1599075000@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:VIP Founder Hotseat with New World Angels: Pitch Florida Investors (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nFounder Institute and New World Angels Open Pitch\nDo you have a startup or a strong idea for a startup? Could you use blunt\, honest feedback on your startup ideas? On this live and interactive online event\, you can pitch your ideas to a panel of Florida startup investors and experts for ratings and feedback\, all from the comfort of your home. Even if you don’t want to pitch\, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze businesses. \n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nWho should Attend?\n\nAnyone who wants feedback from leading entrepreneurs\nAnyone who has an early-stage startup and wants expert feedback\nAnyone who has an idea for a startup or a tech company\nAnyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching\n\n \nWho Pitches?\nWe will be selecting people from the audience to pitch and will do as many as time allows. To prepare\, work on your one-sentence pitch at http://fi.co/madlibs.\n \nSpectators are welcome!\nEven if you don’t want to pitch\, you are invited to register\, hear startup ideas\, and watch how the experts analyze and critique new businesses.\n \nIf you are looking for more information on pitching your startup\, see this Startup Pitch Deck Guide or download startup pitch templates.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/vip-founder-hotseat-with-new-world-angels-pitch-florida-investors-online-event/
CATEGORIES:Class/Training/Workshop,Featured Event,Meetup Event,Party or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T151500
DTSTAMP:20230829T003005Z
CREATED:20230829T003005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T003005Z
UID:10000449-1592406000-1592406900@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Midweek Mindfulness with The Underline
DESCRIPTION:The Underline is offering a weekly gift of free virtual\, guided meditation every Wednesday at 3 p.m. for 15 minutes. Whether healing from COVID-19\, Zooming around the clock for work\, minding your children or just dealing with the day to day\, everyone deserves to give themselves the gift of 15 minutes of relief. Led by Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Breathwork Therapist Christina Casado and powered by Baptist Health South Florida and Miami Downtown Development Authority\, these weekly meditation sessions are meant to help participants recharge\, release\, and renew. The perfect mid-week pick-me-up.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/virtual-midweek-mindfulness-with-the-underline-2/
CATEGORIES:Refresh Miami
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T140000
DTSTAMP:20230829T003004Z
CREATED:20230829T003004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T003004Z
UID:10000447-1592226000-1592229600@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:How HR can step up in a Time of Crisis? (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Topic :How HR can step up in a Time of Crisis?\nRegister :https://www.ijonaskills.us/webinarDetails?webinarid=776&speakerid=206&domain=4/source_rfmrd \nDiscount Coupon : Use this Coupon (NEW2COMPLIANCE) and get (10% Off) On New Signup \nOverview: \nCoronavirus has impacted every workforce… and HR finds itself in the middle of it all. This program is designed to help the HR practitioner be a leader\, while maintaining their sanity \nAreas Covered in the Session : \nThe difference between being responsible for and to people.\nWhat needs to be done.\nWhy trying to control everything won’t work.\nBe clear. Very clear. How to do that.\nAcknowledging victimology\, including our own.\nThe 40/ /40 Solution\nCoax\, encourage\, and inspire yourself and others. \nSpeaker: \nDon Phin is a Keynote Speaker at Ijona Skills. He is a street-wise hero from the Bronx\, Don Phin has been a California employment law attorney since 1983. He litigated cases for 17 years and then quit cold-turkey when he realized nobody wins a lawsuit. \nContact Info :\nIjonaskills\nhttps://www.ijonaskills.us\nEmail : support@ijonaskills.us\nPhone : +1 302-830-3132
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/how-hr-can-step-up-in-a-time-of-crisis-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Class/Training/Workshop,Conference,Hackathon,Meetup Event,Party or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T151500
DTSTAMP:20230829T003001Z
CREATED:20230829T003001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T003001Z
UID:10000439-1591801200-1591802100@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Midweek Mindfulness with The Underline
DESCRIPTION:The Underline is offering a weekly gift of free virtual\, guided meditation every Wednesday at 3 p.m. for 15 minutes. Whether healing from COVID-19\, Zooming around the clock for work\, minding your children or just dealing with the day to day\, everyone deserves to give themselves the gift of 15 minutes of relief. Led by Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Breathwork Therapist Christina Casado and powered by Baptist Health South Florida and Miami Downtown Development Authority\, these weekly meditation sessions are meant to help participants recharge\, release\, and renew. The perfect mid-week pick-me-up.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/virtual-midweek-mindfulness-with-the-underline/
CATEGORIES:Refresh Miami
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T143000
DTSTAMP:20230829T002949Z
CREATED:20230829T002949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T002949Z
UID:10000427-1591189200-1591194600@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Teams in a Time of COVID-19: Managing Your Entire Team Remotely (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Topic :Virtual Teams in a Time of COVID-19: Managing Your Entire Team Remotely\nRegister :https://www.ijonaskills.us/webinarDetails?webinarid=778&speakerid=45&domain=4/source_rfmrd \nDiscount Coupon : Use this Coupon (NEW2COMPLIANCE) and get (10% Off) On New Signup \nOverview: \nBefore the Coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared\, has your workforce been largely office-based? Is this the first time you and your team have been working 100% virtually? If so\, then this Webinar is for you! As enterprises have been growing far and wide\, often international in scope\, we find ourselves as executives and managers with our talent spread farther and farther\, often at dozens and hundreds of locations. How do we ‘get a better handle’ on all this. \nAreas Covered in the Session : \nMaintain Order While Managing Long-Distance\nStay In Touch – And Control – No Matter What\nEstablish Quality-Minded Teams You Can Rely On\nTroubleshoot Off-Site Problems Like A Pro \nSpeaker: \nChris Devany is a Keynote Speaker at Ijona Skills. He is a founder and president of Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide\, a firm that focuses on management and organization development. Pinnacle’s clients include such organizations as Visa International\, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)\, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\, Sprint\, American Counseling Association\, Aviva Insurance\, Microsoft\, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office\, Big Brothers and Big Sisters\, Hospital Corporation of America\, Schlumberger\, Morgan Stanley\, Boston Scientific\, US HealthCare and over 500 other organizations in 22 countries. \nContact Info :\nIjonaskills\nhttps://www.ijonaskills.us\nEmail : support@ijonaskills.us\nPhone : +1 302-830-3132
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/virtual-teams-in-a-time-of-covid-19-managing-your-entire-team-remotely-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Class/Training/Workshop,Conference,Featured Event,Meetup Event,Party or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T110000
DTSTAMP:20230829T001713Z
CREATED:20230829T001713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T001713Z
UID:10000219-1582794000-1582801200@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:NS8 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony –  Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and NS8 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony\, to celebrate the grand opening of its new location. \nNS8 is a comprehensive fraud prevention platform that combines behavioral analytics\, real-time scoring\, and global monitoring to help merchants of all sizes optimize order processing and minimize risk.  Built on the Protect API\, this app integrates directly into NS8’s platform and allows merchants to begin fighting fraud within minutes. \n 
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/ns8-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-miami-beach-chamber-of-commerce/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Meetup Event,Party or Social Gathering,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T110000
DTSTAMP:20230828T233237Z
CREATED:20230828T233237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T233237Z
UID:10000168-1580290200-1580295600@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Joining a Startup: What You Need to Know Before Signing on the Dotted Line
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of joining a startup? Whether you’re a potential co-founder\, employee\, or contractor\, there are a variety of factors you should consider when negotiating your position and compensation. Join Shraybman Law\, in partnership with Refresh Miami and TheVentureCity\, in discussing the following topics: \n\nThe difference between an employee and a contractor\, and which one suits you\nWhether and how to accept equity as a form of payment\nWhat rights you get as an equity owner\nWhat’s your upside when the startup successfully fundraises or exits\nWhat the downside is if it doesn’t\nHow you can best negotiate for your position and compensation\n\nClick here to register \nAbout the instructor:\nJessica Shraybman focuses her legal practice on business and intellectual property. She is a trusted advisor companies at all stages of the business lifecycle and the individuals behind the scenes. From startup and technology\, interactive media\, hospitality and retail companies\, to nonprofit organizations and creatives\, Ms. Shraybman serves as General Counsel to clients across a broad range of industries. \nMs. Shraybman represents clients in regards to their complex business transactions\, and has personally overseen a multitude of corporate formations (including structuring and onboarding team members)\, financings\, and acquisitions. \nShe also manages clients’ Intellectual Property portfolios. She regularly develops and executes programs within her clients’ organizations to ensure protection and proper handling of confidential and sensitive information. She secures branding and inventions through trademarks and patents on an almost daily basis. She often negotiates\, drafts\, and reviews license agreements\, NDAs and Confidentiality agreements\, and employment offers. She is a member of the Florida Bar’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee\, serves as a member of the IP Board Certification task force\, and is currently preparing to sit for the Florida Bar Intellectual Property Board Certification exam. \nMs. Shraybman graduated with honors from the University of Miami (BA\, Philosophy and Entrepreneurship) and in the top 20% of her class from Florida International College of Law (JD). She was the first in her family born in the United States and is a native Russian speaker.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/joining-a-startup-what-you-need-to-know-before-signing-on-the-dotted-line/
CATEGORIES:Class/Training/Workshop,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T200000
DTSTAMP:20230828T233150Z
CREATED:20230828T233149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T233150Z
UID:10000134-1578506400-1578513600@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:How to Kickstart and Scale a Marketplace Business
DESCRIPTION:How to Kickstart and Scale a Marketplace Business\nRare insights from 17 of today’s biggest marketplaces\, including Airbnb\, DoorDash\, Thumbtack\, Etsy\, Uber and many more \nJoin us for an evening with founder\, engineer and product manager\, Lenny Rachitsky. Lenny spent last seven years at Airbnb where he led teams tackling supply growth\, conversion\, reviews\, quality\, community\, and much more. Before joining Airbnb he cofounded Localmind\, a location-based information platform providing real-time answers for destination-related queries which sold to Airbnb. \nSince leaving Airbnb\, Lenny set out to interview dozens of founders and early employees at the helm of building and scaling some of the most successful marketplace businesses. He’s consolidated his learnings into a highly actionable playbook on how to kickstart and grow a successful marketplace business. He will be sharing these learnings with you! \nAgenda:\n6:00pm – 6:30pm: Networking\n6:30pm – 7:30pm: Presentation on how to kickstart & scale a marketplace business\n7:30pm – 8:00pm: Q&A with the audience \nRSVP HERE \nA big thanks to our event sponsor: \n \nThe Marketplace Risk conference has become essential for marketplace startups at all stages\, investors of all sizes\, and industry leading marketplace startups in the sharing\, gig\, on-demand\, peer-to-peer and collaborative economy – as well as the vendors\, service providers and partners that they have all come to rely on. \nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/how-to-kickstart-and-scale-a-marketplace-business/
CATEGORIES:Class/Training/Workshop,Featured Event,Meetup Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T200000
DTSTAMP:20191203T000809Z
CREATED:20191203T000809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T000809Z
UID:10000129-1576693800-1576699200@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with OfferUp CTO\,  Ameesh Paleja
DESCRIPTION:Join Refresh Miami and TheVentureCity for a fireside chat with OfferUp Chief Technology Officer\, Ameesh Paleja. Ameesh oversees the company’s engineering and data science teams and is responsible for all strategic aspects of the technology organization\, including infrastructure\, security\, product engineering\, and architecture. Headquartered in Bellevue\, Washington\, in August of this year OfferUp announced it was expanding by opening up an engineering office in Miami! \nAmeesh Paleja is also the co-founder of Atom Tickets\, a social movie ticketing app and website backed by Lionsgate\, Disney\, Twentieth Century Fox Film and Fidelity Management & Research Company. Its board of advisors includes Steven Spielberg\, J.J. Abrams\, Tyler Perry\, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson. \nBefore joining OfferUp\, Ameesh was the CTO of Starz and oversaw the modernization of Starz’s technology platform\, enabling an international expansion and managing the overhaul of the company’s digital media publishing pipeline. Prior\, he spent more than 10 years at Amazon\, where he was the founding employee of Amazon’s digital research and development facility in Southern California\, managing a team of over 550 employees for products including Amazon Prime Instant Video\, Amazon’s Appstore\, Cloud Drive\, and Kindle. \nAmeesh graduated from the University of California\, San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and holds 24 patents in digital video and related fields. \nInterviewing Ameesh will be 3-time Tech CEO and investor\, Mark Kingdon. Mark has been investing in early-stage startups for 15 years and his portfolio includes unicorns Twitter and TheRealReal\, Refinery29 \, Homelight and OfferUp!  \nSchedule:\n6:30pm – 7:00pm: Networking\, drinks & light bites\n7:00pm – 7:45pm: Fireside chat\n7:45pm – 8:00pm: Q&A with the audience \nRSVP HERE\nAbout OfferUp:\nOfferUp is dedicated to building the simplest and most trustworthy way for people to buy and sell in their communities. As the largest mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers in the U.S. with more than 85M+ downloads to date and 44M annual users\, the company’s apps make selling an item as easy as snapping a picture from your smartphone. The privately held company is based in Bellevue\, WA and backed by top investors including Andreessen Horowitz\, Warburg Pincus\, GGV Capital\, T Rowe Price and Coatue Management. \nA big thanks to our title sponsor of the night\, Justworks: \n \nJustworks makes it easier to start\, run\, and grow a business by giving entrepreneurs and their teams access to simple software and expert support for payroll\, benefits\, HR\, and compliance. \nAnd to our food sponsor\, Postmark: \n \nWith lighting fast delivery\, affordable monthly pricing\, and 45 days of email history for quick and easy troubleshooting\, Postmark is the perfect email provider for all of your web projects. \nPostmark is offering Refresh Miami members 3-months of free and unlimited email sending! Use promo code REFRESHTECH to take advantage of this offer. \nPhoto/Video Disclaimer: \nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/fireside-chat-with-offerup-cto-ameesh-paleja/
CATEGORIES:Meetup Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T210000
DTSTAMP:20191014T155301Z
CREATED:20191014T155301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T155301Z
UID:10000128-1571855400-1571864400@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Refresh-ing Happy Hour at Capital One Café Miami Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join Refresh Miami and Capital One for a fun evening of networking! Connect with fellow movers and shakers in the Miami tech and startup community over drinks and food (while they last!) and live music. Come find your next co-founder\, designer\, developer\, client or friend – we can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/refresh-ing-happy-hour-at-capital-one-cafe-miami-beach/
CATEGORIES:Meetup Event,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T203000
DTSTAMP:20190702T135452Z
CREATED:20190702T135452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T135452Z
UID:10000127-1564511400-1564518600@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Fireside chat with Ron Antevy\, President & CEO of e-Builder
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 30th for a fireside chat with Ron Antevy\, President & CEO of e-Builder. \nRon and his brother Jon took an idea they had in college and turned it into a $500M empire. Their company\, e-Builder\, revolutionized the construction industry from right here in South Florida. Join us as Ron shares the lessons he learned along the way to building one of the largest software companies in the world. \nAgenda\n6:30pm – 7:00pm: Networking & light bites\n7:00pm – 8:00pm: Fireside chat with Ron Antevy\n8:00pm – 8:30pm: Q&A with the audience \nA big thanks to our title sponsor of the night\, TriNet: \n \nAnd our food sponsor of the night:
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/fireside-chat-with-ron-antevy-president-ceo-of-e-builder/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T203000
DTSTAMP:20190529T024143Z
CREATED:20190529T024143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T024143Z
UID:10000126-1560277800-1560285000@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:How technology is changing mobility
DESCRIPTION:Trains\, planes\, and automobiles! They are all being disrupted by technology. \nJoin us for an intimate fireside chat with Bird\, Virigin Trains\, Getaround and the Miami Downtown Development Authority as we dive into the many ways technology is changing how we get from point A to point B. Learn how technology is tackling our city’s transportation problems\, as well as what opportunities exist in the market.  \nPanelists include:\n\n\nAlyce Robertson\, Executive Director\, Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA)\nServando Esparza\, Senior Government Partnerships Manager\, Bird\nBen Porritt\, SVP of Corporate Affairs\, Virgin Trains\nNick Chong\, General Manager – Miami\, Getaround\n\n\nAgenda \n6:30PM – 7:15PM – Networking\, drinks and light bites \n7:15PM – 8:30PM – Fireside chat and Q&A \n \nBig thanks to our sponsors\n \n              \nPhoto/Video Disclaimer \nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/how-technology-is-changing-mobility/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Meetup Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T160000
DTSTAMP:20190320T174307Z
CREATED:20190320T174307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T174307Z
UID:10000125-1557828000-1557936000@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:Israel / US Innovation Expo in Surfside FL -  May\, 14-15\, 2019 at Grand Beach Hotel - SURFSIDE
DESCRIPTION:Join the 5th annual Israel Innovation Expo in Florida. The Expo is Sponsored by: The Town of SURFSIDE Tourist Bureau and will take place in May\, 14-15\, 2019 at Grand Beach Hotel – SURFSIDE.\n\n\n\n \n\nThe Expo showcases the newest Israeli products and technology across multiple industries while connecting start-ups/companies with strategic-partners\, buyers\, and investors in the U.S. and abroad. A direct access to the U.S marketplaces\, government officials\, community and business leaders from in Florida and around the world. Surfside is South Florida’s future realized now\, where innovation\, business and leisure coexist! Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit at the premier conference for professionals dedicated to Israel innovation\, improvement and global betterment. Secure your company’s exposure to local investors and businesses. \n \n\n\n\nThe Spring 2019 Surfside Expo will feature a distinguished panel of speakers which will include business/community leaders\, elected officials and \ninnovation luminaries. Participants will meet and collaborate with innovators and developers of new  business connections\, products and solutions. \n \n\nAttention Israeli & U.S Startup and Companies – Exhibit at the Innovation Expo in Surfside and Gain year-round access to the U.S and Mexico investors\, business leaders\, and marketplaces. Reserve your booth and Receive a “SPECIAL SPONSORED RATE” (50% off offer*) Due to a generous expo donor and sponsor.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEXHIBITORS – Reserve your Space today (use code – Expo50Surf – space is limited *valid till March\, 28th.)\n\nSPONSORS – Become a Sponsor today\n\n\nATTENDEES – Reserve your badge today
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/israel-us-innovation-expo-in-surfside-fl-may-14-15-2019-at-grand-beach-hotel-surfside/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Featured Event,Job Fair,Meetup Event,Pitch Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk,Tradeshow, Consumer Show or Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T100000
DTSTAMP:20181207T154732Z
CREATED:20181207T154732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T154732Z
UID:10000121-1556699400-1556704800@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups Miami
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups Miami is a free\, bi-weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Miami community over cafecitos and conversation. Entrepreneurs present their companies to the community and get feedback and support to help make their business flourish. RSVP today for our next event!
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/1-million-cups-miami-2/2019-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T100000
DTSTAMP:20181207T154732Z
CREATED:20181207T154732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T154732Z
UID:10000120-1555489800-1555495200@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups Miami
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups Miami is a free\, bi-weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Miami community over cafecitos and conversation. Entrepreneurs present their companies to the community and get feedback and support to help make their business flourish. RSVP today for our next event!
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/1-million-cups-miami-2/2019-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Refresh Miami
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T203000
DTSTAMP:20190317T205552Z
CREATED:20190317T205552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190317T205552Z
UID:10000124-1555439400-1555446600@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:From start to sale: How we built and sold our startup
DESCRIPTION:From start to sale: How we built and sold our startup A night with BrightGauge Founders\, Brian and Eric Dosal\nJoin Refresh Miami & Tech Beach for a fireside chat with Brian and Eric Dosal\, founders of BrightGauge Software. Learn how these Miami-natives and brothers launched their business in 2010 in San Francisco\, moved the company to Miami\, grew it to a 34-person team in 5 years before getting acquired in January of this year. Discussion will cover:\n\nBuilding a company out of Miami vs. San Francisco\nGrowing a profitable SaaS business\nWhy they ultimately sold\nWhat they’re up to now\n\nAgenda: 6:30pm – 7:15pm – Networking\, drinks and light bites 7:15pm – 8:15pm – Fireside chat 8:15pm – 8:30pm – Audience Q&A\nAbout Brian & Eric Dosal: The Dosal Brothers\, Eric & Brian\, founded BrightGauge Software in 2010 out of the need for better reporting and analytics from their existing company’s systems.  Born\, raised\, and living in Miami\, FL\, they first built BrightGauge out of San Francisco but rebooted and rebuilt the team out of Miami in 2013. Over the following 5 years they grew the self funded business from 4 a person team to a fast growing and highly profitable 34 person team before being acquired by\, Thoma Bravo backed\, Continuum.  This is the second business started and sold by Eric & Brian\, with the first being Compuquip Managed Services in 2012. The brothers are now focused on growing their legacy operating company\, Compuquip Cybersecurity\, as well as launching a new startup in 2019 named Strety.\nParking: Parking is available for $2/hour at the Miami Beach City Garage\, located 2 blocks from WeWork at 640 17th Street\, Miami Beach\, FL 33139. \nSpecial thanks to our event sponsor:\n\nAnd our amazing beer sponsor:\n\nPhoto/Video Disclaimer: Refresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/from-start-to-sale-how-we-built-and-sold-our-startup/
CATEGORIES:Meetup Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T100000
DTSTAMP:20181207T154732Z
CREATED:20181207T154732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T154732Z
UID:10000119-1554280200-1554285600@refreshmiami.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups Miami
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups Miami is a free\, bi-weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Miami community over cafecitos and conversation. Entrepreneurs present their companies to the community and get feedback and support to help make their business flourish. RSVP today for our next event!
URL:https://refreshmiami.com/event/1-million-cups-miami-2/2019-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Refresh Miami
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