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By Nikki Cabus

Tech Hub Announces 2023 Golden Palm Award Nominees

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South Florida Tech Hub has announced the nominees for the 2023 Golden Palm Gala & Awards! 

The event will honor the companies, organizations and individuals who have greatly contributed to building South Florida’s technology community. The recipients range from successful CEOs, startup founders, and community leaders all recognized for their many achievements and contributions. Tech Hub received almost 100 nomination submissions. The event’s Presenting Sponsor is 35 Mules, an Innovation Hub powered by Florida Power & Light. 

The Golden Palm Awards will be held at the gorgeous Kravis Center for The Performing Arts located in downtown West Palm Beach down the street from the Brightline West Palm Beach Station. The event will open at 5:30 PM and close at 9:00 PM. Click Here to Purchase Tickets

 

Golden Palm Award Nominees:

Collaboration of The Year

Social Responsibility

Innovator of The Year

Community Connector

Inclusion Champion

EdTech Excellence

Leadership Excellence

 

Winners announced at the event. Get your ticket today! Save $25 with code NOM2023

By Nikki Cabus

SIM raises funds to support kids’ coding programs expansion across South Florida

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SIM South Florida, local chapter of the national Society for Information Management, helped raise funds to help expand kids’ programming classes in South Florida.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the shortage of software developers and engineers in the United States will increase to 1.2 million by 2026. By 2030, software engineering jobs will be growing at 22% vs. 8% for all other jobs. The South Florida region, spanning from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County, holds the highest number of technology workforce numbers in the state with Miami leading the pack a over 73,000 workers.

On Thursday, September 1st, SIM South Florida and SIM National came together during a “Back-To-School Bowling Tournament” at Bowlero in Davie, Florida to raise funds in support of both Code Palm Beach and SIM Foundation.

Code Palm Beach, an initiative of the Tech Hub Foundation, is on a mission to provide a launchpad to success in computer programming. The organization aims to increase the number of k-12 students in computer science programs and ultimately entering local bootcamps or high education institutions after graduation.

Code Palm Beach is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization introducing K-12 Students to computer coding technology through monthly classes. The nonprofit creates a positive environment that promotes tech, coding, engineering, and robotics education for school age children leveraging readily available curriculum from Code.org, freeCodeCamp and others.

With technology leaders from across the region in attendance, the SIM bowling tournament raised almost $5000 and SIM National has agreed to match an additional $1000! These funds will benefit both Code Palm Beach’s rebrand, to hire staff, and expansion into Broward and Miami-Dade counties, as well as SIM’s ELD program and leadership development initiatives.

“We are so greatly to the SIM organization for recognizing our efforts in the South Florida community and the importance of tackling the talent shortage and it’s lack of diversity head on with a long-term view in mind. It has to start with our youngsters and introducing them to STEAM-related activities early on to nurture a genuine interest that leads into middle school, high school and beyond. That’s how the talent pipeline is truly going to be built,” says Tech Hub CEO Nikki Cabus.

“The lack of technology talent is not a city or county issue, but a national issue faced by many tech focused regions across the country. With South Florida being one of the top tech hub’s in the country and the rapid growth we are seeing, it only makes sense to expand this program regionally,” she continued.

The event was financially supported by generous sponsors, TierPoint, Chelsea Technologies, and INSPYR Solutions (formerly TekPartners) to cover costs for venue, bowling, food and drink, and a fun 7 10 split contest.

“SIM South Florida is very excited with the results of our inaugural bowling tournament fundraiser. We set a goal to raise $5000 to support Code Palm Beach and our local leadership development initiatives and I am proud to say that we met that goal. We are grateful to our sponsors and all of the SIM members and supporters who donated and participated in the event,” said SIM South Florida Chair, Elizabeth Decker.

SIM South Florida will continue to promote donating to the SIM Foundation in support of Code Palm Beach. Any donations made to SIM Foundation from the South Florida chapter this year will go directly to Code Palm Beach. Those donations can be made at https://chapter.simnet.org/southflorida/donate-to-sim

Stay tuned for more about Code Palm Beach’s expansion and other tech news by signing up for Tech Hub’s weekly newsletter.

By Riley Kaminer

Entrepreneurs and investors come together at sold-out Pitch and Pour event in Coral Gables

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It was an evening of innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking at South Florida Tech Hub’s Pitch and Pour event on August 25th in Coral Gables.

Hosted by angel investor Tahl Milburn, the Investment Sub-Committee Chair of Tech Hub’s Startup Committee, at Merrick Manor, upwards of 55 people from the South Florida tech scene came to meet each other and discuss the opportunities present in our rapidly-growing ecosystem.

“It is a pleasure to have you all here, as we gather in one of the world’s most exciting tech ecosystems,” Milburn said in his opening remarks.

Startup founders were at the core of the event. These eight entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their company to some of South Florida’s top investors. They each had three minutes to showcase their startup, followed by three minutes of questions, before moving onto the next investor. Community members were able to listen in on pitches as they were happening. All the while, there were ample networking opportunities, facilitating connections between startups and key local stakeholders.

 

Meet the featured startups!

Startups presenting at the Pitch and Pour event represented a cross-section of South Florida’s innovation economy – from media to upskilling, and everything in between. 

Modern Trials – Leveraging electronic medical record data from a broad network of healthcare organizations to match patients in need of advanced treatment options with appropriate clinical trial opportunities.

Streann Media – SaaS platform that enables content providers to build their own distribution platforms. Read more about Streann Media in our member spotlight.

Roomaters – A startup that aims to make it easier to find roommates. Now building a communications platform focused on student housing.

Boca Code – A Boca Raton-based coding school, aiming to help connect budding technologists with some of South Florida’s most exciting tech firms.

Guiltless To Go – An app that provides the delivery of food for people with specific dietary needs.

Best Candidate – An election candidate search engine and campaign media manager.

Parkquility – Taking the headache out of parking by enabling consumers to reserve parking spots in advance. 

Brain A.C.T.I.V.E. – Empowering businesses to improve their employees’ mental fitness.

 

A resounding success, and more to come

Mike Maniscalco, EVP of Technology at Applied Blockchain and Chair of Tech Hub’s Startup Founders Peer Group, underscored the importance of events like the Pitch and Pour for South Florida’s rapidly-expanding tech ecosystem.

“It was an incredibly successful first event,” Maniscalco told South Florida Tech Hub. “We need to do more. It was clear from the amount of attendees that the appetite is huge. We should keep having more of these events, as people continue to be willing to come.”

This event is what the Startup Founders Peer Group is all about: bringing founders and entrepreneurs together to connect, share, and learn from each other in a safe setting. They typically meet once a month to share our successes, needs and resources. Through the work of the Startup Committee, participants attend events such as pitch clinics, contests, and investor connection events. They also hear from guest speakers and take part in summits and expos.

Serial entrepreneur and RaiseLink chief executive Chris Houghtaling was one of the experts hearing pitches at the event. Houghtaling said that he had been to similar events in other tech ecosystems internationally, but nothing quite like it in South Florida.

“Not only did it help startups improve their pitches, but it also allowed for ample networking in a relaxed and fun atmosphere,” commented Houghtaling.

 

Developing South Florida’s tech ecosystem

South Florida Tech Hub is the only tech ecosystem development organization active throughout our region, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties. Through its events, committees, and advocacy, Tech Hub is at the forefront of developing South Florida as a cutting-edge, inclusive hotspot for innovation.

As South Florida rises to prominence on a global stage, events like Pitch and Pour are critical to bring together innovators from the entire region – uplifting all parties while also fostering a strong sense of community.

Tech Hub’s Startup Committee proudly supports and connects dozens of startup organizations and stakeholders in South Florida. It unites the following resources and leaders together to achieve common goals: Startup Accelerators & Incubators, Entrepreneur Support Organizations, Community-oriented Coworking Spaces, Venture Capital & Angel Investors, Economic Development & Government Partners, Corporate & University Innovation Programs and more.

Click here to view more photos from the Pitch & Pour startup event. 📸

 

Are you interested in getting involved in Tech Hub’s activities in South Florida? Come out and show your supPOURt! Visit TechHubSouthFlorida.org or email team@techhubsouthflorida.org for more information. 

By Riley Kaminer

South Florida mayors outline plans to develop region as a global tech hub

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On Thursday, May 12th, four mayors from South Florida came together at ADT’s Boca Raton headquarters to discuss our region’s development as a tech hub.

Who attended the roundtable?

  • Mayor Dean Trantalis, City of Fort Lauderdale
  • Mayor Keith James, City of West Palm Beach
  • Mayor Scott Singer, City of Boca Raton
  • Mayor Michael Udine, Broward County

In the audience was an exclusive group of our region’s top executives who collectively employ tens of thousands of South Floridians.

“ADT was proud to host the South Florida Tech Hub team at our corporate headquarters in Boca Raton,” commented Bob Tucker, ADT’s Director of Corporate Affairs.

“ADT believes in delivering cutting-edge technology in our products and services to help protect and connect our customers to what matters most,” Tucker continued. “Participating in the conversation about how to attract and retain tech companies and top talent to our region was very inspiring.”

In a panel discussion moderated by Sheela VanHoose, Partner at the Southern Group and Ashton Adler, Director of Talent & Policy at South Florida Tech Hub, the mayors discussed the origins, current state, and future prospects of tech in South Florida.

 

Here are the top three takeaways from this recent discussion.

 

  1. South Florida’s tech scene is vibrant and growing.

Each of the mayors highlighted the strong presence of tech entrepreneurs in their respective communities – from Citrix and Hotwire in Fort Lauderdale and Magic Leap in Broward to a host of tech-powered corporates and startups in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.

They all acknowledged the major influx in tech companies, employees, and investors that the region has experienced since the onset of the pandemic.

“There’s an image that we don’t have the tech talent,” acknowledged Singer. “I think that’s a myth. I want to bust that myth in every way possible.”

Singer also mentioned that Boca Raton has partnered with Endeavor Miami to help stimulate the city’s startup ecosystem. He noted that FAU’s Tech Runway recently had upwards of 200 applications for only 10 spots. “That means there were 190 more companies wanting to come to Boca Raton that weren’t able to,” said Singer. “That’s why we’re trying to connect founders and funders.”

Udine asserted that Broward is happy to do their part to build the county’s tech ecosystem. “We’re willing to make the investment where we see a positive return,” asserted Udine, citing the example of NSU’s Levan Center as a public-private partnership that is having a tangible, positive impact.

“We need to understand that business moves way faster than government, and that government needs to be nimble,” said Udine. “Government needs to make the investment where they can to assist these companies. And government needs to be a partner with these tech companies.”

 

  1. Looking past the hype, there are still challenges we need to address to continue this rapid pace of growth.

“We need to be careful about having a lopsided presence of tech like they have in Palo Alto and Seattle, where other people have been pushed out,” said Trantalis.

Housing is also top of mind for James: “Even people with six figure incomes are having difficulties finding housing.” He noted initiatives mandating that developers build affordable housing alongside new market rate units.

James also highlighted the importance of alternative mobility options, a sentiment echoed by all mayors on the panel. “You also want to make sure that you incorporate transportation options which are beyond just cars to get people from where they might be living to where the jobs are.” 

“We want to make West Palm Beach a community of opportunity for all,” said James. “That requires intentionality.”

Two executives in the audience expressed their interest in working with the government to help spearhead their tech and innovation efforts. “I think we need to do a better job promoting  all the different companies that are here in the three counties,” responded Udine. “Most people doing business don’t care where the county boundary lines are. They want to see all of us working together.”

 

  1. The future is bright.

Optimism abounded at the roundtable. “We’re doing something right – something that’s drawing people down here,” said Trantalis. “I think that’s the conversation that we need to be having: how do we foster those elements? And how do we encourage those aspects that seek to attract not just tech industries but other industries?”

Singer and Udine were particularly bullish on web3. “Blockchain and crypto technologies are going to have a massive impact here,” said Singer, noting that there is already a growing crypto community in Boca Raton.

Udine acknowledges that there are some who criticize his interest in these new technologies. But he said that even the skeptics must admit that these businesses still bring positive knock-on effects to our community. “Transportation companies, janitorial companies, small construction companies – all of these businesses are ancillary to the new tech companies that are coming here.”

Are you interested in getting involved in South Florida Tech Hub’s Policy or Branding Committees? Please contact us at team@techhubsouthflorida.org for more information.

By Riley Kaminer

800+ developers gather in Davie for SoFlo DevCon 2022

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On April 16th, South Florida Tech Hub hosted the 17th annual edition of one of the largest conferences for software developers, designers, engineers and tech professionals across the region. SoFlo Dev Con 2022 saw upwards of 1,000 attendees and more than 100 speakers descend upon Nova Southeastern University’s Carl DeSantis building in Davie.

Topics and workshops included Machine Learning, AI, VR/AR/MR, IoT, .NET, DevOps, MVC Framework, JavaScript, JQuery, SQL Server, Business Intelligence, Software Testing, Xamarin/Mobile Development, Azure/Cloud, Business/Career Development, and more. There were 17 tracks including web3, blockchain, AI, cloud, web development, leadership, and investment.

Thanks to Tech Hub’s community partners and sponsors, the event was completely free to attend.

The presenting sponsor for the event was Schonfeld, a preeminent global investment management firm. Recent Miami transplant Yael Mayfield, Head of Front Office at Schonfeld and co-head of the Miami office, gave SoFlo DevCon’s keynote presentation (video), discussing how to build a high frequency trading system. Mayfield provided a high-level overview of what HFTs are and how to go about building an HFT system. She explained the various trade offs of different operating system architectures for HFTs.

Schonfeld also offered a session moderated by tech recruiter Jordan DiCambio discussing fintech trends, including cloud computing, low latency trading systems, and real-time data. On the panel was an all-star lineup from Schonfeld: Rusty Conover (Head of Cloud Data Platform), Wes Maness (Architect on our Quantitative Trading Platform), and Drashti Trivedi (Senior Software Engineer on our reference data team).

“The event was great,” Radhika Arora, Schonfeld’s Head of Enterprise Technology Talent Acquisition, told South Florida Tech Hub. “There was such a variety of attendees, including vendors, agencies, lateral candidates, campus candidates and more.”

Arora explained that Schonfeld got involved in the event for two main reasons. First, to help develop a strong development community in South Florida. Second, to help attract and engage some of the best talent in South Florida – with the view for the firm’s Miami office to be a true HQ2. Schonfeld is looking for employees across a wide range of verticals: from cybersecurity to software engineering to QA. Learn more and apply by visiting their careers website.

Miami-based Streann Media, a video and audio platform to distribute, engage, and monetize content, was the t-shirt and streaming partner. Co-founder Gio Punzo presented on the topic, “The Future of Streaming is Interactive, NFT, Crypto,” highlighting the top trends for content creators and providers. 

During the talk, Punzo showcased the company’s newest innovation, Live2.Social, which is a multi-camera streaming app. “It’s time to say bye to Zoom and welcome Live2.Social created by Streann,” Punzo told South Florida Tech Hub.

Punzo relished the opportunity to share Streann’s story with the South Florida tech industry at SoFlo DevCon. He explained that, having raised funds from top VC firms and angel syndicates, he is passionate about giving back to SMBs. “Everyone, every SMB, needs to create more content – and our technologies can help. Let us show you how. Let us help the community grow with new innovative tech made in South Florida.”

Overall, Punzo called the event “spectacular,” highlighting the many tracks and high-quality speakers. “There was great energy. South Florida is booming and you can feel it. At the conference, I met people that moved to Miami from New York, and they said they moved because SoFlo is where it’s at!”

To finish off a full slate of tech talks, decentralized blockchain Algorand who also gave a talk during one of the tracks, sponsored a fun happy hour with food and drink in NSU’s Flight Deck with indoor gaming area and outdoor bar and seating – an excellent networking opportunity for all participants. 

To view more photos from the event, click here.

TOGETHER, we are #BuildingSoFlo!

By Riley Kaminer

Signups are now open for the University of Miami-sponsored Intern Bootcamp and Entry-Level Career Expo

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The University of Miami will be the presenting sponsor of South Florida Tech Hub’s upcoming Intern Bootcamp & Entry-Level Career Expo.

The virtual event will connect South Florida’s top talent to local hiring managers from some of our fastest-growing companies. The University of Miami’s sponsorship of the event enables South Florida Tech Hub to make this event free for members and only $50 for non-members.

“We are excited to be sponsoring the event,” Dr. Maryann Tatum Tobin, the Assistant Dean for Professional Education and Personalized Learning at the University of Miami, told South Florida Tech Hub.

Tobin is passionate about preparing students for the workplace. “My main interest in the internship fair and careers fair is its ability to bring together all the interested organizations doing work that is relevant to our students.” 

She highlighted UM’s recently-launched Data Science master’s degree as an example of a program that is acting as a talent pipeline. “Our program is educating people who will work in the field, so it seemed like a natural fit for us to be involved,” Tobin explained. “We hope to let all of the corporations know that the University of Miami is on the cutting edge in data science.”

“We want to make sure that our students know who’s out there hiring, but also that everyone who’s out there hiring knows that we are here and are preparing some of the top candidates for their positions,” Tobin continued.

This upcoming virtual career expo will be divided into a few different events.

  • All day: Virtual booths where potential applicants can talk to employers. There is a wide range of open jobs including software development, engineering, networking, helpdesk, cybersecurity, quality assurance, digital marketing and more.
  • 10am to 2pm: 15-minute presentations from South Florida hiring companies about their internship programs
  • 3:45pm to 5pm: “Plan Your Future” interactive panel discussion hosted by Path to College, providing students with an insight into a group of careers within the STEM industries. The topic will be “Cloud Engineering & AI Technology.” 

Participating companies include DSS, Carrier, City Furniture, Digital Resource, and Varis. Premier Virtual, a Delray Beach-based startup, will be providing the online platform used for this event.

Talent is top of mind for companies in South Florida, as well as companies that are considering moving to our region. For Tobin, this upcoming event will help put South Florida’s top tech talent on display.

“If you’re a company that’s looking to hire the best and the brightest, they are right here in our backyard,” she said. “I’m hoping that this fair helps to cement South Florida as a tech hub.”

On the flip side, Tobin expects this event to remind students that once they graduate from a South Florida institution, they don’t need to leave: “There’s work here for you.”

The recent boom in South Florida tech is reflected in the interests of the students Tobin interacts with. “I see a lot more students experimenting with tech entrepreneurship than I did two years ago,” she said, highlighting a particular uptick in social entrepreneurship.

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WHAT: Intern Bootcamp & Entry-Level Career Expo

WHEN: Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 from 9am to 5pm

WHERE: Online

WHO: Students, recent graduates, and some of South Florida’s fastest-growing organizations

WHY: Connect and share job opportunities

HOW: Register here

By Riley Kaminer

Schonfeld will be presenting sponsor of upcoming SoFlo DevCon

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New York-based global hedge fund Schonfeld Strategic Advisors has announced that it will be the presenting sponsor of the 2022 edition of SoFlo DevCon.

Taking place at Nova Southeastern University in Davie on April 16th, this year marks the 17th annual edition of DevCon (formerly known as Code Camp). The event is part of the broader “South Florida Tech Month” in April which includes a host of innovation-focused conferences and events stretching from Miami to Palm Beach.

“We are very excited to be the presenting sponsor of SoFlo DevCon,” Schonfeld’s Chief Technology Officer, David Neigler, told South Florida Tech Hub.

After having undertaken an exhaustive search of 36 cities around the country, Schonfeld picked Miami as its second headquarters. “Miami is an emerging tech hub,” said Neigler. In Miami, the firm sees the opportunity to find top talent in tech and beyond.

Neigler explained that sponsoring SoFlo DevCon will be an opportunity for Schonfeld to connect with Miami’s community of developers and innovators. He noted that some Schonfeld executives will be giving keynotes and participating in panel discussions during the event.

While Schonfeld’s expanded presence is still relatively new to South Florida, Neigler signaled that they have already found some strong talent in our market. “It seems like a lot of folks are moving to the area as well,” he added. “It’s something we’ve noticed and are starting to capitalize on.”

“We look forward to being more present and more known in the community,” Neigler continued.

So far, over 1,600 attendees have registered their interest in SoFlo DevCon, and there are more than 70 confirmed speakers. The conference is free for attendees, thanks to sponsors including Schonfeld.

Topics and workshops will include Machine Learning, AI, VR/AR/MR, IoT, .NET Core, Visual Studio 2019, DevOps, MVC Framework, JavaScript, JQuery, SQL Server 2019, Business Intelligence, Software Testing, Xamarin/Mobile Development, Azure/Cloud, Business/Career Development, and more.

Schonfeld is also sponsoring the upcoming eMerge and React Miami conferences. The hedge fund, which has over 700 full-time employees around the world and upwards of $11.5 billion in assets under management, proudly sports the tagline, “talent is our strategy.”

Neigler’s advice to people hoping to break into the tech side of finance is to “be in an environment where you can constantly apply your learnings, and be in a place where folks know more than you.”

He highlighted that putting in the time to hone his craft, particularly towards the beginning of his career, has paid large dividends across his career. Neigler believes that working long hours can be fulfilling if you are doing the right kind of work: “If you can line up your interests with your opportunities, things are really much easier.”

For Neigler, who cut his teeth in the dot com boom, now is a particularly exciting time to work in tech: “Tools like AI, machine learning, and Python, make it much easier to leverage technology and build things more quickly than in the past.”

 

WHAT: SoFlo DevCon 2022

WHEN: Saturday, April 16th, 2022

WHERE: In Davie, FL at Nova Southeastern University’s Carl Desantis Building

WHO: Over 1,600 registered attendees and 70+ speakers

WHY: Meet other developers and learn about the most exciting topics in development

By Riley Kaminer

4Geeks and the Shrimp Society partner to offer NFTs, membership to budding developers

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Two local organizations are joining forces to further develop the South Florida tech talent ecosystem. 4Geeks, a Miami-based software programming academy, has partnered with community organization the Shrimp Society to offer 4Geeks’ students access to the Shrimp Society’s network. 

Until the end of June, 4Geeks students will be given a Shrimp Society non-fungible token (NFT) upon successfully completing their course. This NFT gives them access to the Shrimp Society’s community, events, programs, and member perks. 

The Shrimp Society’s NFT initiative has gained notoriety for being one of the first NFTs to be built on the back of a community-based organization. Currently, there are approximately 1,800 individual Shrimp NFT holders from around the world, with a major presence in their hometown of Miami. Shrimp Society backers and supporters include the Knight Foundation, the City of Miami, and Venture Miami.

“It’s not about the shrimp itself,” said 4Geeks’ CEO Marcelo Ricigliano, referring to the quirky crustaceans that are minted uniquely for each and every NFT. “It’s about what you get with the asset.” Ricigliano signaled that the shrimps can be good conversation starters and potentially lead to new job opportunities. 

“The best way to find a job in the US as a software developer right now it not by applying online – although that might work in some cases,” Ricigliano explained. “What actually works is that you position yourself at the right time with the right people.”

According to Ricigliano, 4Geeks and the Shrimp Society hope to give out approximately 100 NFTs through the partnership. Ricigliano praised the Shrimp Society’s initiatives to bring together distinct members of our tech community: “The Shrimp Society is all about building a network full of opportunities for those who belong to the community.”

“A huge priority for the Shrimp Society has been to include people that add value to this innovation ecosystem,” Shrimp Society founder Chris Daniels told Tech Hub South Florida. Daniels expects this partnership to promote the development of South Florida’s local developer talent, while also helping those developers find top-notch job opportunities. 

“Collaborating with 4Geeks was the perfect match because we enable people who are ambitious, want to learn, and have a growth mindset to join the Shrimp Society,” Daniels commented. “Then, these developers can match with visionary founders who want to get products out.”

For Daniels, partnering with 4Geeks was a no-brainer: “It felt like a family: very relationship-based. Marcelo and his team are really invested in our community.” Daniels also appreciated the fast-moving nature of 4Geeks. “We were able to move fast to provide value to the community.”

Alissa Landra, 4Geeks’ Campus Manager, reported that since the coding school’s launch in 2016, they have graduated more than 2,000 students. The Miami-based school has 10 locations in seven countries. Classes are hybrid, giving students the opportunity to learn online or in-person at 4Geeks’ Miami location.

Of the recent South Florida tech boom, Landra expressed excitement. “It’s always interesting to see what people are building in Miami,” she explained. Landra also highlighted the recent Miami Hack Week as particularly potent of South Florida’s increasingly high profile on the global tech scene. “I met people from all over the country and the world,” she noted.

By Nikki Cabus

Infrastructure bill includes billions for broadband

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The “Fact Sheet” from the White House Briefing Room outlines the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal which includes Ensuring every American has access to reliable high-speed internet.

“Broadband internet is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected”, reads the Fact Sheet. “Yet, by one definition, more than 30 million Americans live in areas where there is no broadband infrastructure that provides minimally acceptable speeds – a particular problem in rural communities throughout the country. And, according to the latest OECD data, among 35 countries studied, the United States has the second highest broadband costs.”

The Briefing Room document continues, “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will deliver $65 billion to help ensure that every American has access to reliable high-speed internet through a historic investment in broadband infrastructure deployment. The legislation will also help lower prices for internet service and help close the digital divide, so that more Americans can afford internet access.”

Axios’ Margaret Harding McGill reports further on the the infrastructure bill heading to President Biden’s desk which included $65 billion to improve high-speed internet access and affordability. See her report below.

Why it matters: The pandemic proved the necessity of connectivity to participate in daily American life, and Biden’s administration acknowledged that by including this funding in the infrastructure package.

By the numbers: The funding is aimed towards building high-speed internet networks, helping low-income families pay for service and digital equity programs.

  • $42.45 billion in grants to states for broadband projects, which can range from network deployment to data collection to help determine areas that lack service.
  • $14.2 billion to provide $30 per month to low-income Americans for internet service. It will replace a $50-a-month Emergency Broadband Benefit program, offering less money monthly, but increasing the number of those eligible.
  • $2.75 billion for digital inclusion and equity projects, such as improving digital literacy or online skills for seniors.
  • $4 billion for rural broadband construction programs.
  • $1 billion to build “middle mile” infrastructure to connect local providers to larger internet access points.
  • $600 million for private activity bonds to finance broadband deployment projects in rural areas.

Between the lines: Early fears from cable and telecom companies that Biden’s broadband plan would lead to government-backed competitors in their service footprints or price regulation went unrealized.

The intrigue: The power player on broadband funding will be the Commerce Department, because its telecom division has a key oversight role in how the $42.45 billion in state funding will be spent.

Holly Borgmann, Vice President, Government Affairs at ADT stated that, “The federal government recently approved an unprecedented amount of funding to increase access to fast, reliable broadband. This money will help build out new Internet networks in rural communities, boost the data capacity of existing networks, increase the number of low-income households eligible for help with their broadband bills, and fund digital literacy and inclusion efforts.” She continued by saying, “South Florida’s tech-led businesses rely on robust Internet service to connect their businesses, employees and customers to one another, and South Florida’s tech workers and aspiring tech workers need access to world class broadband to compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow, many of which have gone at least partially remote.”

*Information sourced from Axios.com. in this article posted Nov 8, 2021 and the White House Briefing Room Fact Sheet here posted Nov 6, 2021.

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Holly Borgmann, VP of Gov’t Affairs @ ADT, and Sheela VanHoose, Partner @ The Southern Group, both Co-Chair the Tech Hub Policy Committee. The direction of the policy committee is to have more of a platform instead of lobbying for actual legislation. These are the points that the committee has developed:

  • Uniform national data privacy policy
  • Robust, affordable broadband access
  • State local funding for incentives to bring companies to region
  • Computer science education (for students and teachers)
  • Affordable credentials programs/training
  • Safe harbor for data breaches if data stored in keeping with best practices
  • Workforce housing
  • Immigration investor visas for start-ups

If you are a Tech Hub Corporate Member and would like to learn more about getting involved, please email team@techhubsouthflorida.org

By Riley Kaminer

Global Entrepreneurship Week shines a spotlight on South Florida’s tech scene

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As South Florida’s innovation ecosystem continues to grow at a rapid clip, it can be difficult to keep track of the various tech initiatives happening from Miami to Martin County. The recent Global Entrepreneurship Week was no exception. This celebration of entrepreneurship saw a wide range of events, from the practical to the celebratory.

Scroll down to learn about some of the top Global Entrepreneurship Week events in South Florida.

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1909 Gala: Taking stock of Palm Beach’s thriving tech scene

The first 1909 Gala, which had a 1900s-themed dress code, was a roaring success. Almost 200 local entrepreneurs and creatives attended to celebrate the West Palm Beach-based innovation hub.

“The 1909 Gala was extra special because it felt like the celebration of all of our efforts over the past 3 years including having to shift all of our programming during a global pandemic,” 1909’s Executive Director, Shana Ostrovitz, told South Florida Tech Hub.

Ostrovitz acknowledged that the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Palm Beach County is way more than just tech. “It feels like this is the moment in time we’ve all been waiting for,” she said. “We have a collaborative and supportive community foundation laid and we are starting to see the positive impact and results. Founders are able to find the support resources they need to be successful and sustainable – and they don’t have to move away to do it.”

The event featured a handful of speakers from the Palm Beach entrepreneurship and 1909 community, including Gaida Zirkelback of Sustainabase, Rodrigo Griesi of Neptunya, and Michelle Bakels of G2i.

Mayor Keith A. James of West Palm Beach delivered an opening address in which underscored that the city is an emerging tech hub, and that there is a “special place for entrepreneurs in [his] heart.”

Photos from the 1909 event are courtesy of Koda Creative.

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Pitch Night at NSU’s Levan Innovation Center

South Florida Tech Hub hosted a pitch event at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. Levan Center’s headquarters in Davie and the night was sponsored by New World Angels

“The event was a safe space for founders to share their ideas and pitch desks,” said Nikki Cabus, Tech Hub’s interim CEO. “It was a great opportunity for these local startups to get honest feedback and constructive criticism directly from founders, mentors and investors allowing them the the ability to implement impactful changes prior to pitching their ideas to investors.”

The session revolved around helping startups improve their pitches from the founders stage presence to pitch deck design and information and data presented. There was no competition or prize component, and the event’s intimate setting enabled experts to provide the most tangible and constructive advice to those who pitched.

There were around 40 entrepreneurs and business experts in attendance, including New World Angels COO and Tech Hub’s Startup Committee Chair, Sarah Lucas; CEO and CTO of LifeState, Tahl Milburn; local entrepreneur, Jim Green, and Mike Maniscalco, the Chair of Tech Hub’s Startup Founders Peer Group and the founder/CEO of Better Living Technologies.

The Startup Pitch Night lineup included:

  • SafeDate | Sid Klein
  • PadBlock | Alberto Marinas
  • Commin | Ryan Cox
  • Showspace Technologies | Mark Morrison
  • Happy Gift | Jeffry Mauricio Catano
  • Emergency Ventures | Joseph Russo
  • Owwll App | Jason Hill
  • Coally | Andres Joya Mosquera
  • Carevocacy | Stefano Carl Selorio
  • Edutainment | Ola Litkova

Jason Hill, Founder & CEO of the Owwll App, shared that it was his first time pitching his startup. Hill said, “It was amazing to see the Owwll Brand come alive on the big screens.” He continued, “It was truly a honor to have this opportunity to share the journey.”

The Innovation Center’s Chief Innovation Officer, John Wensveen, announced that evening that it was the center’s very first pitch event in their new “pitch room” with a state-of-the-art 18-screen video wall.

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Developing the future of South Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

In collaboration with Junior Achievement of South Florida, Tech Hub hosted a panel conversation entitled “Inspiring Our Future Entrepreneurs.”

The JA panelists included Irlanda Velazquez, a current high school student; Isaac Hetzroni, Founder & CEO @ Imprint Genius; and Huguette St Hubert, an intern at South Florida Tech Hub, who all completed entrepreneurship programs with Junior Achievement. 

Additionally, young entrepreneurs from all over The School District of Palm Beach County heard inspirational experiences from area business leaders, thanks to a partnership with Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast. Local business owners and entrepreneurs shared ways students can use the skills they’re learning to prepare for a successful future. A video highlight showcased some of the week’s work.

One of those business leaders was Ryan Boylston, Founder and CEO of 2TON. Ryan leads a team of highly skilled design professionals and technologists that assist clients in increasing business awareness and visibility through creative marketing strategies. Ryan also serves as a City of Delray Beach Commissioner. He took the time to speak to local students at William T. Dwyer High School this year. Boylston stated, “I have a lot of hope for this generation. I think their ceiling is higher than any other generation.”

Are you a local technologist, businessperson, or innovator that is looking to play an active role in developing the future of South Florida’s tech entrepreneurial ecosystem? JA is always looking for partners. “Please support this organization,” said Cabus. “They are your future workforce!”

For more information, visit https://jausa.ja.org/

By Riley Kaminer

Tech Hub hosts event matching K-12 teachers with local tech experts

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Fostering the next generation of South Florida talent

Last week, South Florida Tech Hub’s Talent & Education Committee hosted a virtual event to match local technologists with kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) educators from Palm Beach and Broward counties.

K-12 mentors are volunteers from the local tech community that are matched with a K-12 classroom teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 academic year. Broadly speaking, the mentor will aim to enhance the classroom experience for computer science teachers and students.

This support comes in many forms, including being a sounding board to advise teachers, telling students about their profession, providing a virtual or in-person field trip for students, and co-leading workshops.

The idea behind the initiative is to forge deeper connections between the South Florida tech community and our local schools. Ultimately, this project fits into the Talent & Education Committee’s goal of getting students excited about STEAM and technology in particular.

Mihai Fonoage, Vice President of Engineering at Boca Raton-based healthtech company Modernizing Medicine and Chair of the Talent & Education Committee, expressed excitement about the event. He told South Florida Tech Hub that “seeing the fantastic interaction between the K-12 Teachers and the Industry Mentors was such a reinforcement of our shared purpose to get students excited about STEM.”

Most teachers involved are either middle school or high school computer science educators. The mentors came from a wide variety of backgrounds, including some of the world’s largest tech companies as well as local startups and scaleups.

 

“We are impacting the teaching and learning in the classroom by matching K12 teachers to industry professionals,” commented Sheela VanHoose, a public policy expert and Partner at The Southern Group. “This mentor matching event is a part of Tech Hub South Florida’s larger efforts to address workforce issues across our ecosystem.” VanHoose leads Tech Hub’s Talent & Education subcommittee focused on K-12 issues.

While there is a growing number of top technologists and entrepreneurs in our region, the mentorship scheme aims to bridge the gap between this talent and our local schools.

 

“What we heard from the school districts was that they really could use help with getting people in the tech industry to have mentorships with the teachers that were in computer science education,” noted Ashton Adler, South Florida Tech Hub’s Talent & Policy Consultant, who organized the event.

“We’ve had great feedback so far,” said Adler. “The whole event was very inspirational – for everything the computer science teachers are doing, and for encouraging students to go into tech.”

This first cohort of roughly 15 mentors and 15 mentees is a pilot program that will run until the summer. Assuming all goes well, Adler expects that the program can grow since there has been a significant amount of interest.

 

Want to learn more about becoming a Tech Hub member and playing your role in developing the next generation of South Florida tech talent? If so, get in touch with us via email at team@techhubsouthflorida.org.

By Riley Kaminer

Visualbility creates winning solution at Hack for Inclusion event

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Inclusion is far from a buzzword. Increasingly, tech companies and executives are acknowledging that diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are core to their company’s activities.

Our region continues to gain international notoriety as a leading destination for technology and innovation. South Florida Tech Hub recognizes the important role that inclusion needs to play in developing a thriving ecosystem for all.

Last week, Tech Hub hosted its Hack for Inclusion event, presented by Office Depot, Florida Power & Light (FPL) and Varis. The hackathon took place virtually and enabled developers, designers, project managers, and entrepreneurs to come together and develop tech for good.

The event also included a virtual tech job fair featuring in-person and remote opportunities from Miami to Martin County using the platform Premier Virtual.

 


 

First place for the hackathon went to a team that focused on helping the visually impaired navigate the web and winning them a $3,500 cash prize. 

“Missing alt tags from images offer a poor user experience, as they do not provide the necessary information for the screen reader,” explained Diana Tineo, who was on the winning team. 

Visuability is a Google Chrome extension that uses Artificial Intelligence to auto generate descriptions of those images in real-time,” she continued. “The dream is to turn this into a family of applications that addresses accessibility issues at the source, so a natural next step for us would be to make this into a VScode extension that will help developers build more accessible websites. To build this product we used Microsoft’s Azure Computer vision API and Javascript.”

This was Tineo’s first hackathon, and she found it to be “one of the most fun experiences of [her] life.”

“Being surrounded by a smart, motivated and inclusive team reaffirmed that transitioning from real estate management into the tech industry was the right choice for me,” Tineo said of the experience. “Winning was the cherry on top, but building a product that can improve accessibility in the real world takes the cake!”

Claudio Luís Vera, an accessibility and inclusion expert who currently works as Head of Strategy at Stark, was one of the event’s judges. He called the event’s focus on accessibility “a true milestone for the South Florida tech community.”

“Overall, I was truly impressed with the enthusiasm that everyone brought to their projects and degree of care for folks with disabilities,” Vera told South Florida Tech Hub.

“I think there’s real hope that tomorrow’s talent will build really humane technologies that will impact and improve people’s lives.”

 

Another notable team of hackathon participants was a group of students from the Regenerate Tech organization which was founded by Randall Deich, a STEM Coordinator and educator at Lauderhill 612, a Title 1 high school within the Broward County School District. The team was led by Chamara Spence, a former Lauderhill 612 student, now freshman at Broward College.

“Each year, this group of students amazes me. They are not only the youngest group of contestants competing among much more experience teams, but they often face systemic issues with access to resources such as proper hardware and broadband access,” says Tech Hub’s Interim CEO, Nikki Cabus. “These are the exact types of issues that we hope to put a spotlight on, hack for solutions of equity, and support organizations such as Regenerate Tech making a difference in these students lives each day.”

Grace Kurian, a local tech executive who helped organize the event, thanked South Florida Tech Hub and “the leadership of Nikki Cabus for making this a rousing success.”

She continued: “Over the last year and a half, race equity has been top of mind throughout our country. After a lot of planning, it was so wonderful to see so many talented tech enthusiasts come together to build solutions to cultivate a more inclusive community to address challenges for the blind, disabled, immigrants, and racially diverse sectors of our community. I am proud to be a part of a community that is tackling these tough topics. I was amazed to see how rapidly our hackers developed meaningful solutions.”

 


1ST PLACE, $3,500 PRIZE: VISUALBILITY

  • Solution: Aan extension for visually impaired people that detects missing alt tags from images, identifies the image using artificial intelligence, and then inserts the description into the alt tag for the screen reader to pick up and read allow to the user. 
  • Team Members: Darie Dorlus, Diana Tineo, Dariel Mera, Vitoria Roas, Yong Ding
  • See Presentation | See Github

2ND PLACE, $1,500 PRIZE: FELLOWSHIP OF THE FURNITURE

  • Solution: Gives the ability to leave accessibility rating at a venue/businesses from business and customers. 
  • Team Members: Impu Chunchegowda, Jordan Aman, Camilo Ospina, Mauro Majul, Jonathan Guerrero, Pablo Martin
  • See Presentation | See Github

3RD PLACE, $1,000 PRIZE: FDA APPROVED

  • Solution: Allows people to find onboarding buddies in a company that can ease their transition into teams and the company culture. 
  • Team Members: Dawn Riziti, Earl Cameron, Juan Palacio, Ashley Clayden Moss, Tanvi Bhatnagar, James Zacka
  • See Presentation | See Github

By Nikki Cabus

Tech takes over at this year’s Magic City Cup soccer tournament

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Up until now, the Magic City Cup has been a 2-day soccer event that celebrates cultures from around the world with a World Cup-like tournament that awarded a $10,000 grand cash prize for soccer tournament winners. Attendees were invited to ‘experience a taste of diverse cultures from around the world while cheering on your favorite team.’ 2021 was a tad different.

 

With all the buzz round South Florida’s tech, startup, and innovation ecosystem, Tech Hub South Florida approached Reese Whitely, Magic City Cup organizer and Certified Athletic Trainer/Strength Coach at Complex Health & Wellness in Miami, about highlighting sportstech and startups within the region. . . and he agreed!

He brought in partners such as Tech Hub South Florida, CIC Miami, The Shrimp Society, Boca Code, Soccercito Miami and other local sponsors and organizations to help put on an event that would attract soccer fans, technologists, startup founders, and investors.

 

 

“Sports tech needed to be highlighted and brought in full, knowing that the future is now. We as humans constantly evolve maneuver and create avenues to continue to pursue greatness. In the realm of sports, innovation is key to success. The more data, the more you can analyze, the more you can analyze the better off you are in implementing what’s needed to become better,” said Whitely

PANEL DISCUSSION

This year’s event consisted of an elite sportstech panel discussion about advancements in technology throughout the sports world and featured panelists Matthew Jafarian, VP of Business Strategy at Miami Heat; Nolan Caroll, NFL Star and Founder of the Nolan Carroll Foundation which supports STEM education opportunities, job skill training and promotes and encourages physical activities for underprivileged and at-risk youths. The panel was moderated by Asriele Stubbs, Operations Manager at Mana Tech.

“PITCH ON THE PITCH”

Five local sportstech startups did a 10-min pitch + Q/A on the main stage to a panel of high-profile professionals and venture capital investor judges such as Jeff Ransdell, Managing Director and Founding Partner at Fuel Venture Capital Partners, Michael Burtov, Author of The Evergreen Startup, the leading book on alternative startup fundraising, and Brian Chappon, scrappy social entrepreneur and Founder & CEO at CENTRED. The startups included were FitFones, Gemini Sports Analytics, Spectal, TicketRev and Kemtai.

One of the major highlights of the event was local startup and coding school, Boca Code. They had a booth with VR headset and leaderboard where the competition got tough at times. But, that wasn’t the best part. Boca Code students built the event app themselves and one of them, Jarue Johnson, had the chance to tell the audience a little about his experience. I’m sure Founder and Lead Instructor, Todd Albert, was quite proud.

 

“The Magic City Cup was an incredible opportunity for Boca Code as a young company to connect with a huge community of athletes, artists, and people interested in technology, many of whom hadn’t been aware of what we offer. The exposure we got from this event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Tech Hub,” said Albert.

Kicked off with a keynote by Mayor Francis Suarez himself and closed out with the #MiamiTechHappy Hour, sponsored by Hunt Club, the event was a success full of soccer, technology, startups, food and music, and, of course, highlighting the beautiful culture and people of South Florida!

📷 Want to see some photos from the event? Click here.

 

By Riley Kaminer

Tech Hub South Florida as a career launchpad

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Monica Rojas discusses her plans to continue building South Florida tech ecosystem

Tech Hub South Florida prides itself on launching the careers of South Floridians, and providing young innovators with exposure to some of our region’s most prominent companies. 

Monica Rojas, Tech Hub South Florida’s Community & Startups Manager, recently announced that she will be joining professional networking platform Upstream as a community operations manager.

Monica’s Tech Hub journey started in 2015, when she worked as an intern. She then came back to the organization on a part-time basis in 2019, before joining the team full-time in 2020.

“I have really enjoyed my time at Tech Hub South Florida,” Monica said. “The organization’s growth has been pretty incredible,” underscoring Tech Hub South Florida’s 120% growth in 2020. 

Reflecting on her time at Tech Hub, Monica said that she is most proud of the work she has done to help South Florida startups flourish: “It has been priceless to see our startup partners grow from just an idea to a whole company with employees and customers.”

Since Monica has been involved with Tech Hub, the organization has undertaken a variety of initiatives to grow our region’s tech community. Most notably, Tech Hub has developed nine different peer groups, where industry experts across verticals can come together to share best practices and support each other – all while continuing to develop the local ecosystem.

At Upstream, Monica plans to continue working to build South Florida’s tech hub. “Tech Hub and Upstream have a lot of synergies. I look forward to connecting the two because they can complement each other in their efforts to build up our community,” she said. Monica will continue to be involved in Tech Hub’s startup-related initiatives in a voluntary capacity.

“I learned at Tech Hub that creating a community takes time, takes the right people, and takes having a common mission,” Monica explained. “If you bring value to your community, the overall ecosystem will grow.”

For Monica, working at Tech Hub was an excellent opportunity to hone her skills. “I have worn  a lot of hats at Tech Hub and done a bit of everything, from marketing to communications and events. It’s allowed me to be super agile and focused on getting things done, all while understanding the needs of the community.”

Recently, our interns and junior staff have also gained employment and additional internships at some of Tech Hub’s member companies. Ally Costa now works at PlanHub, Rebecca Bakels at CITY Furniture, Jose Delgado works at Office Depot, and Madison Cuellar works at NextEra Energy.

Madison, who also sits on the board of Code Palm Beach, said that she “couldn’t even imagine getting [her] start somewhere else.” She continued, “I was taught skills that no college class could ever prepare me for, all the while continuing my passion of spreading STEM education throughout the county. I always felt like my ideas were heard and my questions were answered. I never felt like ‘just an intern.’ I always felt like a valued part of the team.”

Tech Hub provided a door-opening opportunity for Madison: “It was through Tech Hub that I was able to build my network. Every event was a way to meet new people who in some shape of form were involved in tech. I was able to ask my questions and really get a feel for companies, just to see where I might fit in best. When I knew I wanted to be at Nextera, I was overwhelmed with support.”

“With such a young and vibrant staff and being connected to so many wonderful partner organizations and companies in our region, it’s only natural that we would be a great launchpad for career growth,” says Tech Hub’s Interim CEO, Nikki Cabus. “While we will greatly miss them, we thank them for their amazing work at Tech Hub and wish them all the best in the future!”

By Riley Kaminer

Tech Hub South Florida Announces Interim CEO, Ambitious Growth Plans for Second Half of 2021

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Tech Hub South Florida recently announced that Nikki Cabus will be the Interim CEO of the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit.

Cabus commented, “I am excited to lead Tech Hub South Florida as we continue to grow and further our mission to put South Florida on the map as a top innovation ecosystem.”

“I am honored to be in the company of many excellent female leaders working to build South Florida’s tech hub,” Cabus continued, particularly mentioning Maria Derchi Russo of Refresh Miami and Florida Funders, and Leigh-Ann Buchanan of aīre ventures.

Michael Fowler, Vice President of IT for Florida Power & Light and Chair of Tech Hub South Florida’s Board of Directors, said “Nikki joined Tech Hub South Florida in 2019.  She’s quickly become a critical member of our team and has developed deep relationships with our members. We were very happy she has agreed to step in as interim leader of the organization.”

The organization has grown significantly with it’s geographic expansion over the last year. It was rebranded from Palm Beach Tech to better reflect its mission to promote the tech industry from the Treasure Coast to the Keys. It also began to expand its public policy advocacy efforts with the strategic hire of Ashton Adler and the work of board member Sheela VanHoose.

Cabus explained that Tech Hub South Florida’s growth trajectory will be guided by its four core pillars: Talent, Brand, Community, and Startups. Its first pillar, talent, focuses on building a pipeline of top technologists in our region. Second, it emphasizes building South Florida’s brand as a tech hub. Third is community, which involves fostering an environment in which tech innovation can thrive. Finally, their startup pillar aims to support and aggregate resources for South Florida founders building the next big thing.

One way Tech Hub South Florida plans to execute on these pillars is through its various committees. The organization recently announced that David Coddington, Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and leader of TechGateway, will lead its Branding Committee. The self-described “Chief Technology Story Teller” will spearhead the movement to present the South Florida region as a gateway to tech innovation.

This past February, Tech Hub merged with Code Palm Beach to further its mission of widening access to computer programming skills by offering courses for students average ages 6 -14 in South Florida. “Code Palm Beach is an important initiative under our talent pillar. I am proud to say that K-12 schools from Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties are all represented as part of our Talent Committee,” said Cabus. “We also have representation from the region’s most prominent higher education institutions.”

Cabus said that Tech Hub South Florida will keep its core values top of mind as it continues to scale. “We are growing fast and will continue to lead with our trust-building values like integrity, positivity, and working together to break down silos. Collaboration is key when building a community.”

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