At MDC, the future is now, with new AI courses, AI Centers and a Metaversity
By Nancy Dahlberg Miami Dade College is going all-in on AI. In April, Miami Dade College unveiled its second Artificial Intelligence Center at MDC’s Wolfson Campus…
Student Spotlight: Volunteer Scout enables high schoolers to fulfill their community service requirements
By Riley Kaminer Many eleventh graders like Xavier Koepf spend their free time playing video games or catching up on TV. But Koepf isn’t your…
What would you build with AI? Founder Camp wants ambitious students to apply
By Nancy Dahlberg Wanted: Smart, ambitious students who want to spend their summer solving a real problem they care about using AI. Tech skills not…
Growing the tech talent pipeline is what Miami Tech Works is all about. Employers, here’s how to get involved
By Nancy Dahlberg We hear it all the time: “Miami doesn’t have enough tech talent.” But is it true? Tech degree and certificate programs are…
What happened in Miami tech in 2022? We’ve got the recap for you!
Read about hot startup sectors, VC, tech talent, migration momentum & more. In #MiamiTech, it was ‘time to build.’ By Riley Kaminer and Nancy Dahlberg…
6+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News from Blackstone Launchpad, Strive305, Black Ambition, Togal AI, Picsart, Social Mobile & more
1 MDC, FIU and FIU get grants to establish Blackstone LaunchPad programs on their campuses Miami Dade College, Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University…
In a show of energy, optimism and talent, 1,000+ turn out for Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair at Miami Dade College
By Nancy Dahlberg The booths were buzzing with student energy at the Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair at Miami Dade College on Tuesday evening. In…
Miami Dade College’s new AI Center poised to become a hub for tech training
The Center anchors a bigger MDC tech strategy to expand access to AI learning and build a talent pipeline By Nancy Dahlberg In a ribbon-cutting…
MDC, FIU, FAU and PBSC awarded $6.2M in state funds to skill up students for cybersecurity demand
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative fields in the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the field…
6+ things to know in #MiamiTech: Realfinity & BCP Global fundings, new Miami Tech Charter now accepting students; Bitcoin 2023 returning in May – and much more
1 Fintech startup Realfinity raises $2M Realfinity, a Miami-based fintech for the real estate world, said it raised $2 million in pre-seed funding. The…
Miami for Everyone shines a light on tech & community
The event brought together 120+ community members to learn about tech & innovation and 41 hackers to compete in the inaugural hackathon By Krysten Brenlla…
6+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News about Lime scooters, EndeavorLab, Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, Elon Musk, Boatsetter, FundKite, CinderFit & more
1 Lime launches Gen4 e-scooters in Miami-Dade Lime launched scooters in Miami-Dade County, bringing its new Gen4 e-scooters to residents and visitors. Lime, which claims…
Looking for your next opportunity in tech? You can find it in Miami
By Krysten Brenlla Picture this: You’re a student studying cybersecurity, engineering, or Internet of Things (IoT). You’re a small business owner looking to break into…
6 more things to know in #MiamiTech: News about Mana Tech, Base Miami, BrainStation, Miami Dade College, Kaseya, Google for Startups, PAG Law & more
1 Mana Tech, Base Miami merge; Charly Esnal to lead Mana Tech Mana Tech, a division of Moishe Mana’s Mana Common, announced a merger with…
A Miami for Everyone: Venture Miami Tech Hiring Fair brought out 1,300 job seekers and 74 companies
‘We’re seeing so much energy and passion for crypto and tech, and it’s all right here in Miami’ Looking to get hired? Miami has a…
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…
Fresh from Cuba, this 19-year-old quickly taps into MDC courses and Miami Hack Week and is now a developer
‘Miami has that tight-knit, diverse community we need to be successful in tech, and as a Spanish-speaker from Cuba, I was able to fit in…
Miami Dade College to expand emerging tech programs, open a Center for AI and expand ‘AI for All’ with new $15M investment
The $15M in funding comes from Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, City of Miami and Miami DDA This vision will soon be reality: Every Miami Dade…
MDC, City of Miami team up to create ‘Miami Tech Charter School’
Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced today that the college and the city will create a “Miami Tech Charter School.” The…
Miami Dade College’s Idea Center has a new executive director – with big plans
Miami Dade College has tapped Alejandro D. González to lead its innovation hub, The Idea Center, as its next executive director. Gonzalez has nearly a…
Hack@Campus takeaways: Meet the winners, future of #MiamiTech
Congratulations to LinkedIn Hub, Miami Dade College DAO, and Mi ART The first-of-its-kind Hack@Campus was a huge success! 100 students across Miami rolled up their…
Scenes from Miami Hack Week: Our students are on frontlines of the future of tech
Miami Hack Week is in full swing – and local Miami students are showing #MiamiTech what they’ve got. This year, along with the 2,000+ hackers fro…
7 things to know in #MiamiTech: Another Miami HQ, MDC tech gets $25M donation, TikTok parent scouting office digs and more
News about Miami Dade College donation, Everphone relocation, TikTok parent scouting office, Miami honored for smart city initiatives, Levine Seichtm…
8+ things to know in #MiamiTech: New fund for Black founders; SmartHop’s record year; Charts of the Week and more
1 Black Ops Ventures closes 1st seed fund Black Ops Ventures, based in Miami, announced it has closed its first fund with $13 million. Investors…
CodePath is expanding in Miami-Dade, thanks to a $2.25M Knight grant. Here’s its plan for increasing diversity in tech
To support CodePath’s expansion in Miami-Dade County, home to some of the most diverse colleges and universities in the country, the John S. and Jam…
5+ things to know in #MiamiTech: An exit for a Miami newbie, where Miami ranks on global map, and more
1 Frank, the college financial-planning startup, is acquired JPMorgan Chase & Co announced this week that it acquired Frank, the college financial planning platform. JPMorgan Chase…
3 things to know about #TalentDay and how to find and leverage your own talent
‘Find your talent and show it off. Miami is here to see it.’ There’s no doubt that Miami talent exists and is flourishing – from…
Miami Dade College elevates Antonio Delgado to key role in tech ecosystem
Miami Dade College leader Antonio Delgado has a message for local companies, large and small: “When you need tech talent, you can find it here.”…
8 things to know in #MiamiTech: A roundup of opportunities and news developments
Summer slowdown? Not a chance. Here’s a sampling of new opportunities cooking up for startups as well as some tech news. 1 The Startup Showdown…
5 things to know in #MiamiTech: Brightline’s back – soon! Plus news from Novo, Friendspire, Miami Dade College, Pareto Holdings, Boca Code
1 Brightline announces restart date, plus last-mile mobility service Here’s some news #MiamiTech can celebrate: Brightline today announced its plans to resume its express train…