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SUMMARY:MarketHack: Learn the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:JUMPSTART YOUR DIGITAL MARKETING CAREER!\nThis 15-week experience will teach you the latest skills in digital lead generation. Conveniently timed and affordably priced for the working professional\, this class will teach you how to capture attention\, generate interest and drive prospects to your digital doorstep. A MarketHack certificate will give you the competitive edge in this fast-growing industry!\nINSTRUCTORS\nDAN GRECH\nDIGITAL MARKETER AND STORYTELLER\nDan Grech is a digital marketing\, strategic communications and storytelling specialist who works with startups\, nonprofits and universities to tell their story for maximum impact and effectiveness.\nMICHAEL SCHOTT\nDIGITAL MARKETER AND EDUCATOR\nMichael Schott is one of South Florida’s top digital marketers. With over a decade of experience in corporate\, agency and startup environments\, Michael brings a deep passion to the ever-evolving field of technical marketing.\nABOUT MARKETHACK\nMarketHack gives students the cutting-edge tools and hands-on experience needed to start a career in digital marketing. These skills are in high demand as the digital age has forced businesses to change the way they market their products and services. Learn the skills you need to master paid media platforms on Facebook and Google.\nMiami’s hub for innovation education. Price is $999 Registration closes on January 1st. For moreinformation\, visit https://theideacenter.co/markethack/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/markethack-learn-the-fundamentals-of-digital-marketing/
LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Building 8th – 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, FL 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu
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SUMMARY:MarketHack: Learn the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:JUMPSTART YOUR DIGITAL MARKETING CAREER!\nThis 15-week experience will teach you the latest skills in digital lead generation. Conveniently timed and affordably priced for the working professional\, this class will teach you how to capture attention\, generate interest and drive prospects to your digital doorstep. A MarketHack certificate will give you the competitive edge in this fast-growing industry!\nINSTRUCTORS\nDAN GRECH\nDIGITAL MARKETER AND STORYTELLER\nDan Grech is a digital marketing\, strategic communications and storytelling specialist who works with startups\, nonprofits and universities to tell their story for maximum impact and effectiveness.\nMICHAEL SCHOTT\nDIGITAL MARKETER AND EDUCATOR\nMichael Schott is one of South Florida’s top digital marketers. With over a decade of experience in corporate\, agency and startup environments\, Michael brings a deep passion to the ever-evolving field of technical marketing.\nABOUT MARKETHACK\nMarketHack gives students the cutting-edge tools and hands-on experience needed to start a career in digital marketing. These skills are in high demand as the digital age has forced businesses to change the way they market their products and services. Learn the skills you need to master paid media platforms on Facebook and Google.\nMiami’s hub for innovation education. Price is $999 Registration closes on January 1st. For moreinformation\, visit https://theideacenter.co/markethack/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/markethack-learn-the-fundamentals-of-digital-marketing-2/
LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Building 8th – 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, FL 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032323
CREATED:20170424T195505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T195505Z
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SUMMARY:Tech + Beats + Bytes
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 24th\, 2017\n6p – 10p\nHappy Hour – 5pm-8pm.\nCome early… we may have a little suprise for you.\nTech + Beats + Bytes Hosted by World Famous House of Mac at The Wynwood Yard – 56 NW 7th Ave – Wynwood Fl\nA social gathering of food\, entertainment & technology.\nConversations\, libations\, music & knowledge over R&B & Old School Hip Hop.\nMusic by Rahsaan Alexander\nPowered by World Famous House of Mac & Digital Grass Innovation & Technology\n#TechBeatsBytes\nPlease RSVP – That’s how we get food and drinks 🙂 Thank you for the support. Please continue to not only attend but to #SHARE the event with your friends.\nSupported by Knight Foundation
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tech-beats-bytes-2/
LOCATION:56 Northwest 29th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Party Or Social Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Digital Grass Innovation &#038%3B Technology":MAILTO:nfo@digitalgrass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T103000
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:David Crook will be on site to answer questions\, provide technical guidance\, debug code or even business assistance for all things intelligent services\, data science and machine learning. Don’t even know what it is; thats ok\, drop by to find out. Organizations to individuals are all welcome to take advantage of this free time.\nDavid Crook is a Microsoft Technical Evangelist focused on Machine Learning\, Data Science and Intelligent Applications. He is previously from Microsoft Consulting Services where he focused on development operations. To see more information about David\, check out his blog: www.DaCrook.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/machine-learning-office-hours-48/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195246Z
UID:7158-1493289000-1493289000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Machine Learning Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:David Crook will be on site to answer questions\, provide technical guidance\, debug code or even business assistance for all things intelligent services\, data science and machine learning. Don’t even know what it is; thats ok\, drop by to find out. Organizations to individuals are all welcome to take advantage of this free time.\nDavid Crook is a Microsoft Technical Evangelist focused on Machine Learning\, Data Science and Intelligent Applications. He is previously from Microsoft Consulting Services where he focused on development operations. To see more information about David\, check out his blog: www.DaCrook.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/machine-learning-office-hours-48-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T210000
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CREATED:20170401T195246Z
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UID:3544-1493308800-1493326800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
DESCRIPTION:Connect with hundreds of Miami’s amazing innovation and startup community every week. Gather to enjoy\, engage and learn from each other at our free Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café.\nThe Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering serves as a physical nexus for helping innovators and entrepreneurs find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality.  Through connections and scheduled programming\, Venture Cafe Miami is working to strengthen the growth of our innovation community. Please check our calendar for more information on weekly programs.\nNo need to RSVP\, and parking is free!\n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/thursday-gathering-venture-cafe-miami-50/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Hackathon,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Party Or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195246Z
UID:7159-1493308800-1493326800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
DESCRIPTION:Connect with hundreds of Miami’s amazing innovation and startup community every week. Gather to enjoy\, engage and learn from each other at our free Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café.\nThe Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering serves as a physical nexus for helping innovators and entrepreneurs find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality.  Through connections and scheduled programming\, Venture Cafe Miami is working to strengthen the growth of our innovation community. Please check our calendar for more information on weekly programs.\nNo need to RSVP\, and parking is free!\n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/thursday-gathering-venture-cafe-miami-50-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Hackathon,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Party Or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032323
CREATED:20170425T195309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T195309Z
UID:3609-1493316000-1493323200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:“Miami’s Tech Hub\, Real vs. Hype”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next installment of “Miami’s Tech Hub\, Real vs. Hype”. We are talking about entrepreneurial growth activities in tech or the lack thereof\, challenges\, and the solutions to move us forward. No warm and fuzzy kumbaya banter\, just the real of it all – so we know what to fix and how to go forward with clarity. We are a community\, you have a voice in the matter\, so join us. See you there\, it’s a great networking opportunity among innovators as well! Moderated by Andrew Quarrie\, Founder of Jurnid
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miamis-tech-hub-real-vs-hype/
LOCATION:31 NW 23rd Street\, Wynwood\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Jurnid":MAILTO:hello@jurnid.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032323
CREATED:20170425T195309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T195309Z
UID:7195-1493316000-1493323200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:“Miami’s Tech Hub\, Real vs. Hype”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next installment of “Miami’s Tech Hub\, Real vs. Hype”. We are talking about entrepreneurial growth activities in tech or the lack thereof\, challenges\, and the solutions to move us forward. No warm and fuzzy kumbaya banter\, just the real of it all – so we know what to fix and how to go forward with clarity. We are a community\, you have a voice in the matter\, so join us. See you there\, it’s a great networking opportunity among innovators as well! Moderated by Andrew Quarrie\, Founder of Jurnid
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miamis-tech-hub-real-vs-hype-2/
LOCATION:31 NW 23rd Street\, Wynwood\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Jurnid":MAILTO:hello@jurnid.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032323
CREATED:20170401T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195246Z
UID:3546-1493316000-1493326800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Design21 BFA Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class of Florida Atlantic University is hosting their exhibition on April 27th at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill. This showcase is valuable to design students as it allows us to present our portfolios to potential employers and establish ourselves as professionals in the design community.\nLet’s explore 21 Designers\nFollow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Design21BFA/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/design21-bfa-exhibition/
LOCATION:2440 West State Road 84\, Miami\, FL\, 33312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T210000
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CREATED:20170401T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195246Z
UID:7160-1493316000-1493326800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Design21 BFA Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class of Florida Atlantic University is hosting their exhibition on April 27th at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill. This showcase is valuable to design students as it allows us to present our portfolios to potential employers and establish ourselves as professionals in the design community.\nLet’s explore 21 Designers\nFollow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Design21BFA/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/design21-bfa-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:2440 West State Road 84\, Miami\, FL\, 33312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032323
CREATED:20170412T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T195257Z
UID:3578-1493317800-1493325000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:FREE Workshop: Learn the secret to designing products people love!
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secret to designing products and services people love!\nWe all know Apple\, Coca-Cola\, and Starbucks as successful billion dollar companies. But what you may not know is that they share something important in common: they are all driven by a focus on great UX design!\nBut what is UX Design? UX Design (short for User Experience Design) is the process of creating products that are built around the end-user’s needs. The idea is that if you create products that solve real pain points and are easy for customers to use\, more customers will want to use them!\nDuring Ironhack’s workshop at Venture Cafe\, we’ll teach you all the basic information you need to know about UX Design\, and guide you through an exercise that puts your new learnings to the test!\nWhat you’ll learn\nOur discussion and workshop will focus on:\n1. What is User Experience (UX)?\n2. How do we “DESIGN” the User Experience?\n3. Why is UX so important?\n4. Who practices UX Design?\nFollowing the discussion on UX Design\, we’lll break out into groups to complete an exercise that puts all of our new learnings together! You’ll leave with a protoype of a mobile app that targets a real user’s pain points!\nOur speaker\nMaite Dalila is a UX Design Consultant with experience working on international projects for Mercedes\, Regus\, Tesco\, Fortnum & Mason as well as many start ups.\nCurrently\, she is a User Experience Designer at Kairos\, a facial recognition start up\, in Miami\, FL.\nAt work\, she develops UI requirements from concept to release. She defines features\, user flows\, and content. Her goal is to create enjoyable\, seamless experiences.\nWho should come\nThe principles behind UX design are applicable to any profession that works with people\, or has people as the end consumer of a product or service. This means that anyone in marketing\, business development\, entrepreneurship\, etc. (even doctors!) will leave with a valuable new way of thinking that will impact their approach to creating products and services.\nIn Ironhack’s UX Design course\, we’ve seen students come from all sorts of backgrounds\, including public policy\, literary magazines\, consulting\, and graphic design. And they’ve all left with new skills that have made them more productive in the workplace.\nWant to learn more?\nEmail the Ironhack team at mia@ironhack.com for questions about the free workshop or our UX/UI Design course!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-workshop-learn-the-secret-to-designing-products-people-love-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\,  Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032323
CREATED:20170412T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T195257Z
UID:7175-1493317800-1493325000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:FREE Workshop: Learn the secret to designing products people love!
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secret to designing products and services people love!\nWe all know Apple\, Coca-Cola\, and Starbucks as successful billion dollar companies. But what you may not know is that they share something important in common: they are all driven by a focus on great UX design!\nBut what is UX Design? UX Design (short for User Experience Design) is the process of creating products that are built around the end-user’s needs. The idea is that if you create products that solve real pain points and are easy for customers to use\, more customers will want to use them!\nDuring Ironhack’s workshop at Venture Cafe\, we’ll teach you all the basic information you need to know about UX Design\, and guide you through an exercise that puts your new learnings to the test!\nWhat you’ll learn\nOur discussion and workshop will focus on:\n1. What is User Experience (UX)?\n2. How do we “DESIGN” the User Experience?\n3. Why is UX so important?\n4. Who practices UX Design?\nFollowing the discussion on UX Design\, we’lll break out into groups to complete an exercise that puts all of our new learnings together! You’ll leave with a protoype of a mobile app that targets a real user’s pain points!\nOur speaker\nMaite Dalila is a UX Design Consultant with experience working on international projects for Mercedes\, Regus\, Tesco\, Fortnum & Mason as well as many start ups.\nCurrently\, she is a User Experience Designer at Kairos\, a facial recognition start up\, in Miami\, FL.\nAt work\, she develops UI requirements from concept to release. She defines features\, user flows\, and content. Her goal is to create enjoyable\, seamless experiences.\nWho should come\nThe principles behind UX design are applicable to any profession that works with people\, or has people as the end consumer of a product or service. This means that anyone in marketing\, business development\, entrepreneurship\, etc. (even doctors!) will leave with a valuable new way of thinking that will impact their approach to creating products and services.\nIn Ironhack’s UX Design course\, we’ve seen students come from all sorts of backgrounds\, including public policy\, literary magazines\, consulting\, and graphic design. And they’ve all left with new skills that have made them more productive in the workplace.\nWant to learn more?\nEmail the Ironhack team at mia@ironhack.com for questions about the free workshop or our UX/UI Design course!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-workshop-learn-the-secret-to-designing-products-people-love-2-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\,  Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
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