BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Launch Pad X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaunchpad.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Launch Pad REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:1719-1463475600-1463504400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The Startup Nation Conference DESCRIPTION:How did a country the size of New Jersey end up with the second highest concentration of startups in the world? The Startup Nation Conference is an opportunity to understand Israel’s unique entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Idea Center @ MDC and StarTau Tel Aviv University Entrepreneurship Centre have partnered together to host a groundbreaking initiative to connect two ecosystems through education\, networking\, and investments. This is the first conference of its kind to focus exclusively on Israel’s rise to become one of the leading startup communities in the world. Join us on May 17th to explore the hows and whys of Israel’s success\, directly from some of Israel’s own wildly successful entrepreneurs. Register now: https://startupnationconference.com/ URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-startup-nation-conference/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:6459-1463475600-1463504400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The Startup Nation Conference DESCRIPTION:How did a country the size of New Jersey end up with the second highest concentration of startups in the world? The Startup Nation Conference is an opportunity to understand Israel’s unique entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Idea Center @ MDC and StarTau Tel Aviv University Entrepreneurship Centre have partnered together to host a groundbreaking initiative to connect two ecosystems through education\, networking\, and investments. This is the first conference of its kind to focus exclusively on Israel’s rise to become one of the leading startup communities in the world. Join us on May 17th to explore the hows and whys of Israel’s success\, directly from some of Israel’s own wildly successful entrepreneurs. Register now: https://startupnationconference.com/ URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-startup-nation-conference-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160504T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T195642Z UID:6026-1463423400-1463432400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Brainfood with Endeavor feat. Frank Azor DESCRIPTION:Hired in 1998 as Alienware’s fourth employee\, Frank Azor now oversees Dell’s premium consumer business units under the brands of Alienware and XPS. Learn how Frank took his experience on the groundfloor of Alienware to a global\, managerial role in Dell. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-with-endeavor-feat-frank-azor/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160504T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T195642Z UID:6456-1463423400-1463432400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Brainfood with Endeavor feat. Frank Azor DESCRIPTION:Hired in 1998 as Alienware’s fourth employee\, Frank Azor now oversees Dell’s premium consumer business units under the brands of Alienware and XPS. Learn how Frank took his experience on the groundfloor of Alienware to a global\, managerial role in Dell. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-with-endeavor-feat-frank-azor-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160503T195248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T195248Z UID:1703-1463160600-1463338800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Education DESCRIPTION:TACKLE BIG CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP! PITCH-TO-PROTOTYPE IN ONE WEEKEND! Startup Weekend Education (SWEDU) brings together people of all skillsets and experience levels to collaboratively launch tools\, schools and learning spaces that reimagine the future of school and education more broadly. Everyone is welcome and no previous entrepreneurial experience is required! SWEDU Miami is a unique opportunity to experiment with all the necessary stakeholders in the South Florida education landscape. JOIN THE CONVERSATION USING #SWEDUMIAMI on TWITTER & INSTAGRAM URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-weekend-education/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160503T195248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T195248Z UID:6455-1463160600-1463338800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Education DESCRIPTION:TACKLE BIG CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP! PITCH-TO-PROTOTYPE IN ONE WEEKEND! Startup Weekend Education (SWEDU) brings together people of all skillsets and experience levels to collaboratively launch tools\, schools and learning spaces that reimagine the future of school and education more broadly. Everyone is welcome and no previous entrepreneurial experience is required! SWEDU Miami is a unique opportunity to experiment with all the necessary stakeholders in the South Florida education landscape. JOIN THE CONVERSATION USING #SWEDUMIAMI on TWITTER & INSTAGRAM URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-weekend-education-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T235900 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160421T035020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T035020Z UID:6019-1463157000-1463183940@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Hacks/Hackers Connect DESCRIPTION:On May 13th and 14th\, join media innovators\, journalists\, technologists\, and 50+ national industry leaders for Hacks/Hackers Connect at The Idea Center at Miami-Dade College. Supported by Google News Lab\, program contributors include: Jennifer Brandel\, Co-Founder and CEO at Hearken\, Hillary Frey\, Co-Chief Creative Officer at Matter Studios\, Bharat Krish\, Corporate Vice President IT (CIO) at HBO Latin America\, and Edward “Ed” Rodriguez\, Vice President of Americas Marketing at Citrix. Cost: Your Industry Knowledge and Energy Learn more and request a personal invitation at https://bit.ly/hhconnectmia. Space is limited\, so respond ASAP! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/hackshackers-connect/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Building 8th – 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T235900 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160421T035020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T035020Z UID:6443-1463157000-1463183940@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Hacks/Hackers Connect DESCRIPTION:On May 13th and 14th\, join media innovators\, journalists\, technologists\, and 50+ national industry leaders for Hacks/Hackers Connect at The Idea Center at Miami-Dade College. Supported by Google News Lab\, program contributors include: Jennifer Brandel\, Co-Founder and CEO at Hearken\, Hillary Frey\, Co-Chief Creative Officer at Matter Studios\, Bharat Krish\, Corporate Vice President IT (CIO) at HBO Latin America\, and Edward “Ed” Rodriguez\, Vice President of Americas Marketing at Citrix. Cost: Your Industry Knowledge and Energy Learn more and request a personal invitation at https://bit.ly/hhconnectmia. Space is limited\, so respond ASAP! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/hackshackers-connect-2/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Building 8th – 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160310T195450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160310T195450Z UID:970-1463077800-1463085000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Find out the Business of Storytelling with Park Howell DESCRIPTION:Technology has leveled the communications playing field. Brands no longer dominate mass media\, because the masses are the media. Smart companies have evolved from promoters of stuff to publishers of meaningful content. And the really smart ones use the irresistibility of solid storytelling to be heard in our noisy world and move people to action. Isn’t it ironic that technological advancements have provided us all with a global voice\, and yet it is the ancient and proven power of storytelling that still connects us to one another? So why aren’t more businesses using story to their advantage? You can\, and I’ll show you how.  Join Park Howell\, host of the widely acclaimed Business of Story podcast and President & Founder at Park&Co in this interactive business storytelling workshop\, to learn how to unleash the power of storytelling to drive results for your business. Key takeaways: • Why business storytelling is more important now than ever to connect with customers. • How story works on our minds as the most persuasive weapon content marketers can wield. • Learn the 10-step Story Cycle process to craft and tell compelling stories that sell. • Witness hands-on results from other organizations that have used the Story Cycle process. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/find-out-the-business-of-storytelling-with-park-howell/ LOCATION:landing-13 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160310T195450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160310T195450Z UID:6389-1463077800-1463085000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Find out the Business of Storytelling with Park Howell DESCRIPTION:Technology has leveled the communications playing field. Brands no longer dominate mass media\, because the masses are the media. Smart companies have evolved from promoters of stuff to publishers of meaningful content. And the really smart ones use the irresistibility of solid storytelling to be heard in our noisy world and move people to action. Isn’t it ironic that technological advancements have provided us all with a global voice\, and yet it is the ancient and proven power of storytelling that still connects us to one another? So why aren’t more businesses using story to their advantage? You can\, and I’ll show you how.  Join Park Howell\, host of the widely acclaimed Business of Story podcast and President & Founder at Park&Co in this interactive business storytelling workshop\, to learn how to unleash the power of storytelling to drive results for your business. Key takeaways: • Why business storytelling is more important now than ever to connect with customers. • How story works on our minds as the most persuasive weapon content marketers can wield. • Learn the 10-step Story Cycle process to craft and tell compelling stories that sell. • Witness hands-on results from other organizations that have used the Story Cycle process. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/find-out-the-business-of-storytelling-with-park-howell-2/ LOCATION:landing-13 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160502T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T195250Z UID:1701-1462784400-1462793400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Create Miami Workshop @Center4SocialChange DESCRIPTION:Are you a creator in Miami? We are happy to invite you to a workshop on how to successfully create and launch your crowdfunding campaign. If you have an idea that fits any of the following categories\, don’t miss the chance to make your dream project come true! (Civic Projects\, Environment\, Technology\, Entrepreneurship) The Create Miami campaign\, aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project! For more information please check the Terms & Conditions. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/create-miami-workshop-center4socialchange/ LOCATION:2103 Coral Way\, Suite 202\, Miami\, FL\, 33145\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160502T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T195250Z UID:6454-1462784400-1462793400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Create Miami Workshop @Center4SocialChange DESCRIPTION:Are you a creator in Miami? We are happy to invite you to a workshop on how to successfully create and launch your crowdfunding campaign. If you have an idea that fits any of the following categories\, don’t miss the chance to make your dream project come true! (Civic Projects\, Environment\, Technology\, Entrepreneurship) The Create Miami campaign\, aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project! For more information please check the Terms & Conditions. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/create-miami-workshop-center4socialchange-2/ LOCATION:2103 Coral Way\, Suite 202\, Miami\, FL\, 33145\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160429T195539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T195539Z UID:1698-1462543200-1462554000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Create Miami Workshop @WeWork DESCRIPTION:Are you a creator in Miami? We are happy to invite you to a workshop on how to successfully create and launch your crowdfunding campaign. If you have an idea that fits any of the following categories\, don’t miss the chance to make your dream project come true! (Civic Projects\, Environment\, Technology\, Entrepreneurship) The Create Miami campaign\, aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project! For more information please check the Terms & Conditions. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/create-miami-workshop-wework/ LOCATION:The Common Space at WeWork Lincoln Road 350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160429T195539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T195539Z UID:6452-1462543200-1462554000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Create Miami Workshop @WeWork DESCRIPTION:Are you a creator in Miami? We are happy to invite you to a workshop on how to successfully create and launch your crowdfunding campaign. If you have an idea that fits any of the following categories\, don’t miss the chance to make your dream project come true! (Civic Projects\, Environment\, Technology\, Entrepreneurship) The Create Miami campaign\, aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project! For more information please check the Terms & Conditions. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/create-miami-workshop-wework-2/ LOCATION:The Common Space at WeWork Lincoln Road 350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160425T224619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T224619Z UID:6023-1462465800-1462473000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:How to Build Your Online Store - Retailers(Tips and Tricks) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on “How to Build Your Online Store.” Easy Steps to Establishing an Online Retail Store. Learning how to build an online store from scratch can be a discouraging task. We know! This Meetup will cover the necessary steps in establishing an Online Retail Store\, no matter where you are in the product development process – from a simple landing page to a website which accepts pre-orders\, to finally\, a fully functioning eCommerce site. Let the industry pros provide you with easy “Tips & Tricks” for establishing your online retail store\, whether you already sell products at a brick and mortar location or are looking to start a new business online. This Meetup will cover: • First steps in creating your site (Hosting & development) • How to create beautiful product images and keyword-rich content • Importing & Management of Inventory • Shipping & Logistics • How to Increase conversion • Customer service & communication Panelists (TBD) Web Agency- Development SEO URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-build-your-online-store-retailerstips-and-tricks/ LOCATION:software-2 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160425T224619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T224619Z UID:6447-1462465800-1462473000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:How to Build Your Online Store - Retailers(Tips and Tricks) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on “How to Build Your Online Store.” Easy Steps to Establishing an Online Retail Store. Learning how to build an online store from scratch can be a discouraging task. We know! This Meetup will cover the necessary steps in establishing an Online Retail Store\, no matter where you are in the product development process – from a simple landing page to a website which accepts pre-orders\, to finally\, a fully functioning eCommerce site. Let the industry pros provide you with easy “Tips & Tricks” for establishing your online retail store\, whether you already sell products at a brick and mortar location or are looking to start a new business online. This Meetup will cover: • First steps in creating your site (Hosting & development) • How to create beautiful product images and keyword-rich content • Importing & Management of Inventory • Shipping & Logistics • How to Increase conversion • Customer service & communication Panelists (TBD) Web Agency- Development SEO URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-build-your-online-store-retailerstips-and-tricks-2/ LOCATION:software-2 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160425T224619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T224619Z UID:6022-1462464000-1462478400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 Florida Business Boost Conference DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Cross Industry Networking & Learn the Latest in Marketing Technology  Ever feel like you have too many “top” priorities? Do work pressures sometimes threaten to overwhelm you? And even if you are in the midst of all that\, the marketplace still demands growth and expansion. How do you keep pace? Guest speakers include: Coral Springs Vice-Mayor Dan Daley\, Coral Springs Chief Economic Development Officer Ana Barbosa\, Juan Ortega from the Action Group\, Andre Cvijovic from Referrizer.com\, and Cesar Lou from Tasty Alerts.com. Attend the Florida Business Boost Conference on May 5th\, 2016 in Coral Springs\, Florida for strategies\, stories and powerful solutions from successful leaders around the world. Find new energy to be creative\, innovative and productive. You will learn to become more\, achieve more and earn more! To register\, visit our website: https://www.flbusinessboost.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-florida-business-boost-conference/ LOCATION:recruitment CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160425T224619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T224619Z UID:6446-1462464000-1462478400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 Florida Business Boost Conference DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Cross Industry Networking & Learn the Latest in Marketing Technology  Ever feel like you have too many “top” priorities? Do work pressures sometimes threaten to overwhelm you? And even if you are in the midst of all that\, the marketplace still demands growth and expansion. How do you keep pace? Guest speakers include: Coral Springs Vice-Mayor Dan Daley\, Coral Springs Chief Economic Development Officer Ana Barbosa\, Juan Ortega from the Action Group\, Andre Cvijovic from Referrizer.com\, and Cesar Lou from Tasty Alerts.com. Attend the Florida Business Boost Conference on May 5th\, 2016 in Coral Springs\, Florida for strategies\, stories and powerful solutions from successful leaders around the world. Find new energy to be creative\, innovative and productive. You will learn to become more\, achieve more and earn more! To register\, visit our website: https://www.flbusinessboost.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-florida-business-boost-conference-2/ LOCATION:recruitment CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160502T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T195250Z UID:1700-1462438800-1462447800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Create Miami Workshop @CIC DESCRIPTION:Are you a creator in Miami? We are happy to invite you to a workshop on how to successfully create and launch your crowdfunding campaign. If you have an idea that fits any of the following categories\, don’t miss the chance to make your dream project come true! (Civic Projects\, Environment\, Technology\, Entrepreneurship) The Create Miami campaign\, aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project! For more information please check the Terms & Conditions. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/create-miami-workshop-cic/ LOCATION:1951 Northwest 7th Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160502T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160502T195250Z UID:6453-1462438800-1462447800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Create Miami Workshop @CIC DESCRIPTION:Are you a creator in Miami? We are happy to invite you to a workshop on how to successfully create and launch your crowdfunding campaign. If you have an idea that fits any of the following categories\, don’t miss the chance to make your dream project come true! (Civic Projects\, Environment\, Technology\, Entrepreneurship) The Create Miami campaign\, aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project! For more information please check the Terms & Conditions. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/create-miami-workshop-cic-2/ LOCATION:1951 Northwest 7th Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160414T153431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T153431Z UID:6015-1462386600-1462395600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Future of Mobile in Latin America DESCRIPTION:Over 400 million people live in one of the biggest markets on earth just south of us. Many of these people are skipping the land line and desktop computing revolutions\, and starting with mobile. Join us as we learn from experts in the industry who will discuss what market impacts this entails. How will smartphone adoption change things? How will faster and cheaper broadband connections impact the market? What opportunities are there for Miami to play a role in this? Ticket includes beer\, pizza and soft drinks.   Marco Botero\, Head of Sales at Twitter Miami Marco joined Twitter from ESPN\, where he oversaw the entire digital sales team from a regional perspective as Director of Strategy & Digital Sales. Prior to ESPN\, Marco spent 8 years within the Sony Pictures Television (SPT) networks group. At Twitter\, he is responsible for advertising revenue that extends across Latin America. Beyond his current role\, Marco is also an active board member at eMerge Americas and he actively advises startups on how to approach advertising within their monetization strategy. Adriana Bellinatti Grineberg\, Head of Operations at Facebook Miami Adriana joined Facebook in 2011 as Business Director in São Paulo\, where she launched Facebook Brazil’s advertising organization. Prior to joining Facebook\, Adriana spent six years at Google Brasil – first as a Senior Sales Manager and then as their Head of Sales. Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/future-of-mobile-in-latin-america/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160414T153431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T153431Z UID:6439-1462386600-1462395600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Future of Mobile in Latin America DESCRIPTION:Over 400 million people live in one of the biggest markets on earth just south of us. Many of these people are skipping the land line and desktop computing revolutions\, and starting with mobile. Join us as we learn from experts in the industry who will discuss what market impacts this entails. How will smartphone adoption change things? How will faster and cheaper broadband connections impact the market? What opportunities are there for Miami to play a role in this? Ticket includes beer\, pizza and soft drinks.   Marco Botero\, Head of Sales at Twitter Miami Marco joined Twitter from ESPN\, where he oversaw the entire digital sales team from a regional perspective as Director of Strategy & Digital Sales. Prior to ESPN\, Marco spent 8 years within the Sony Pictures Television (SPT) networks group. At Twitter\, he is responsible for advertising revenue that extends across Latin America. Beyond his current role\, Marco is also an active board member at eMerge Americas and he actively advises startups on how to approach advertising within their monetization strategy. Adriana Bellinatti Grineberg\, Head of Operations at Facebook Miami Adriana joined Facebook in 2011 as Business Director in São Paulo\, where she launched Facebook Brazil’s advertising organization. Prior to joining Facebook\, Adriana spent six years at Google Brasil – first as a Senior Sales Manager and then as their Head of Sales. Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/future-of-mobile-in-latin-america-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160328T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160328T195235Z UID:1080-1462386600-1462386600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BAM!!! Office Depot Team presents .... DESCRIPTION:I like that we have the AWS community coming together in South Florida.  Its great that people are starting to join us in pulling together content. Ken Crawford\, who is an Architect with Office Depot \, will be presenting on using “PaaS services for Real-Time analytics”.   Please come and join us… URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/bam-office-depot-team-presents/ LOCATION:1451 West Cypress Creek Road\, Suite 201\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33309\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160328T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160328T195235Z UID:6429-1462386600-1462386600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BAM!!! Office Depot Team presents .... DESCRIPTION:I like that we have the AWS community coming together in South Florida.  Its great that people are starting to join us in pulling together content. Ken Crawford\, who is an Architect with Office Depot \, will be presenting on using “PaaS services for Real-Time analytics”.   Please come and join us… URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/bam-office-depot-team-presents-2/ LOCATION:1451 West Cypress Creek Road\, Suite 201\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33309\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160419T030016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160419T030016Z UID:6018-1462298400-1462309200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Idea Me "Create Miami" Launch Event DESCRIPTION:What is Create Miami? It’s the opportunity to make your dream project come true! Ideame is launching in Miami thanks to the support of Knight Foundation. We’re looking for impassioned entrepreneurs who are working on projects that will make a social impact in Miami! The campaign aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project. Join us on May 3rd at The LAB Miami for the launch! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/idea-me-create-miami-launch-event/ LOCATION:landing-6 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160419T030016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160419T030016Z UID:6442-1462298400-1462309200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Idea Me "Create Miami" Launch Event DESCRIPTION:What is Create Miami? It’s the opportunity to make your dream project come true! Ideame is launching in Miami thanks to the support of Knight Foundation. We’re looking for impassioned entrepreneurs who are working on projects that will make a social impact in Miami! The campaign aims to identify 20 finalist entrepreneurs to feature on the idea.me platform. Knight foundation will match any funds raised on the platform with a limit of $5\,000 per project. Join us on May 3rd at The LAB Miami for the launch! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/idea-me-create-miami-launch-event-2/ LOCATION:landing-6 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160429T195539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T195539Z UID:1697-1462181400-1462208400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:OpenHub DESCRIPTION:#OpenHub day at StartHub Miami! Work and create at our space for the day\, and enjoy the perks of a great coworking community. Come and enjoy a breakfast/networking session and stay after to work from the best coworking space in Downtown Miami. We look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this monthly event. 09:30-10:30AM Breakfast & Networking 10:30AM-05:30PM OpenHub day Parking Instructions: Cultural Center Garage 90 SW 1 Street\, (at SW 1 Avenue) Miami\, FL 33130 OR Get here: Metrorail or Metromover to Government Center or Miami Ave. RSVP to next OpenHub here: https://openhub-miami.eventbrite.com Interested in learning more? Email Mariangelli at starthub.miami@gmail.com Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We look to seeing everyone bright and early! Cheers! The StartHub Team URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhub-2/ LOCATION:tourism CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160429T195539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T195539Z UID:6451-1462181400-1462208400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:OpenHub DESCRIPTION:#OpenHub day at StartHub Miami! Work and create at our space for the day\, and enjoy the perks of a great coworking community. Come and enjoy a breakfast/networking session and stay after to work from the best coworking space in Downtown Miami. We look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this monthly event. 09:30-10:30AM Breakfast & Networking 10:30AM-05:30PM OpenHub day Parking Instructions: Cultural Center Garage 90 SW 1 Street\, (at SW 1 Avenue) Miami\, FL 33130 OR Get here: Metrorail or Metromover to Government Center or Miami Ave. RSVP to next OpenHub here: https://openhub-miami.eventbrite.com Interested in learning more? Email Mariangelli at starthub.miami@gmail.com Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We look to seeing everyone bright and early! Cheers! The StartHub Team URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhub-2-2/ LOCATION:tourism CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160428T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160328T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160328T195235Z UID:1079-1461866400-1461880800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:MIT EFSF Presents - Printing Products: The Future of Personal On-Demand Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:MIT EFSF Presents “Printing Products: The Future of Personal On-Demand Manufacturing”. Meet the Entrepreneurs/Thought-Leaders bringing the vision of Personal On-Demand Manufacturing to life. One day you will build custom products faster than Amazon can ship them. Learn how this industry is changing your life\, the economy and our future. Panel Includes Michael Pomper (The SolidExperts) CAD & 3D Printing Expert Michael holds a Bachelor of Design from Florida International University. In addition to his education\, Michael has been working within the CAD industry for over 25 years and has over 10 years of experience in the 3D printing realm. Michael Pomper is the owner and President of The SolidExperts\, Florida’s premier Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the full line of SOLIDWORKS 3D design solutions and for 3D Systems rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing 3D printer products. As the largest and only locally-owned and operated SOLIDWORKS Authorized VAR in Florida\, The SolidExperts’ depth of experience\, local knowledge\, and engineering skills help companies innovate\, engineer and manufacture products faster and more efficiently. A recent recipient of the coveted SOLIDWORKS 2013 Highest Customer Satisfaction Award\, Michael is the leader of an award-winning team at The SolidExperts. They offer real-world solutions\, training and support to clients ranging from small and medium sized to Fortune 500 businesses. Werner Bluementhal (WB Engineering) Werner Blumenthal is a biomedical engineer and seasoned entrepreneur. Founder of WB Engineering\, and co-founder of 1Click3DPrint\, Werner develops products for both the medical device and aerospace industries\, as well as your everyday inventors. He has almost a decade of expertise in engineering\, 3D printing\, and product design. Implementing 3D Printing has allowed WB Engineering to compress the traditional design cycle time by more than 80% in some cases. With the ability to do fast iterative prototypes in-house it has allowed WB Engineering to turn around projects in weeks\, sometimes days instead of months. John Stuart (FIU Professor) John is a registered architect and principal of John Stuart Architecture with research interests focused on architectural design\, its contexts\, and its impact. He is currently a 2007-08 New York Prize Fellow at the Van Alen Institute. During his residency at the institute he will develop “TimeZone\,” a built project intended to empower communication between diverse people in public spaces in an effort to address global poverty and the “digital divide.” In addition to his design work\, Stuart has written Paul Scheerbart\, The Gray Cloth\, Paul Scheerbart’s Novel on Glass Architecture (Cambridge\, Mass.: The MIT Press\, 2001); Ely Jacques Kahn\, Architect: Beaux-Arts to Modernism in New York (New York: W. W. Norton\, 2006) with Jewel Stern\, and edited The Journal of Architectural Education: Gender and Architecture (ACSA\, 2002). His most recent book\, The New Deal in South Florida: Design\, Policy and Community Building\, 1933–1940 (Gainesville: The University Press of Florida\, 2008) was co-edited with political scientist and FIU professor John Stack. Professor Stuart’s research has been supported by grants and fellowships from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Study of the Fine Arts\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, The National Endowment for the Humanities\, The National Science Foundation\, and a Wolfsonian Research Fellowship. He won the 2004 Miami American Institute of Architects Award for Design Excellence for his project “Time Zone\,” the chapter’s highest award. His designs are part of the permanent collection of the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library at Columbia University. In 2003 he was a visiting associate professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning and Preservation and has served as a guest critic on design reviews at Cornell\, Harvard\, Yale\, RISD\, University of Michigan\, University of Florida\, University of Miami\, and FAU\, among others. Jay Prendes (Blue Ring Technologies) Graduate of Florida International University with a master’s degree in computer engineering\, Jay has worked in the field of product development for over 10 years with major companies such as IBM and Motorola. His passion for engineering started as a child when his father purchased Jay his first computer. That same day he completely disassembled the computer and managed to successfully put it back together. These impressionable years spent in his dad’s mechanic shop lead to his eventual participation in radio controlled robotic competitions. He built robots as a hobby and participated in competitions such as FIRST and TSA. It wasn’t until years working as a lead engineer that Jay realized it was time to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an entrepreneur. Jay dreamed of creating products that directly influence people’s lives. With this goal in mind\, he created Blue Ring Technologies LLC under the mission to create cutting edge products that help solve everyday problems. AJ Perez (NV Robotics) MIT Professor\, Expert in 3D Printing & Robotics AJ (Alfonso) Perez is the co-founder and CEO of New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS)\, a Boston-based robotics company that has developed the worlds first fully automated cloud 3D printing management suite. AJ holds a BS ’13 in Mechanical Engineering and Masters of Engineering in Manufacturing ’14 from MIT. His studies focus on mechanical design and manufacturing processes automation. AJ has developed and taught several classes during his career. Most recently\, he co-developed the first graduate level 3D printing class for the department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In collaboration with Citizen Schools\, AJ developed a team-based experiential 3D design and 3D printing class for 5th\, 6th\, and 7th grade students. He was a teaching assistant for the MIT Gordon Engineering Leadership and an engineering design teaching assistant for the MITES program. During his senior year at MIT\, AJ patented a novel gynecological surgery device as well as an automated network 3D printer. Gabriel Goldstein (Anidea Engineering\, Inc.) Chief engineer and CEO of a Anidea Engineering\, a company with a focus on computer and electrical based devices. Managed a successful company with employees and sub-contractors to develop consumer and industrial based product designs of widely various complexities. Also work with outside engineering and manufacturing contracting services to support our designs and benefit our customers. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/mit-efsf-presents-printing-products-the-future-of-personal-on-demand-manufacturing/ LOCATION:11200 SW 8th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33174\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160428T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T162709 CREATED:20160328T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160328T195235Z UID:6428-1461866400-1461880800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:MIT EFSF Presents - Printing Products: The Future of Personal On-Demand Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:MIT EFSF Presents “Printing Products: The Future of Personal On-Demand Manufacturing”. Meet the Entrepreneurs/Thought-Leaders bringing the vision of Personal On-Demand Manufacturing to life. One day you will build custom products faster than Amazon can ship them. Learn how this industry is changing your life\, the economy and our future. Panel Includes Michael Pomper (The SolidExperts) CAD & 3D Printing Expert Michael holds a Bachelor of Design from Florida International University. In addition to his education\, Michael has been working within the CAD industry for over 25 years and has over 10 years of experience in the 3D printing realm. Michael Pomper is the owner and President of The SolidExperts\, Florida’s premier Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the full line of SOLIDWORKS 3D design solutions and for 3D Systems rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing 3D printer products. As the largest and only locally-owned and operated SOLIDWORKS Authorized VAR in Florida\, The SolidExperts’ depth of experience\, local knowledge\, and engineering skills help companies innovate\, engineer and manufacture products faster and more efficiently. A recent recipient of the coveted SOLIDWORKS 2013 Highest Customer Satisfaction Award\, Michael is the leader of an award-winning team at The SolidExperts. They offer real-world solutions\, training and support to clients ranging from small and medium sized to Fortune 500 businesses. Werner Bluementhal (WB Engineering) Werner Blumenthal is a biomedical engineer and seasoned entrepreneur. Founder of WB Engineering\, and co-founder of 1Click3DPrint\, Werner develops products for both the medical device and aerospace industries\, as well as your everyday inventors. He has almost a decade of expertise in engineering\, 3D printing\, and product design. Implementing 3D Printing has allowed WB Engineering to compress the traditional design cycle time by more than 80% in some cases. With the ability to do fast iterative prototypes in-house it has allowed WB Engineering to turn around projects in weeks\, sometimes days instead of months. John Stuart (FIU Professor) John is a registered architect and principal of John Stuart Architecture with research interests focused on architectural design\, its contexts\, and its impact. He is currently a 2007-08 New York Prize Fellow at the Van Alen Institute. During his residency at the institute he will develop “TimeZone\,” a built project intended to empower communication between diverse people in public spaces in an effort to address global poverty and the “digital divide.” In addition to his design work\, Stuart has written Paul Scheerbart\, The Gray Cloth\, Paul Scheerbart’s Novel on Glass Architecture (Cambridge\, Mass.: The MIT Press\, 2001); Ely Jacques Kahn\, Architect: Beaux-Arts to Modernism in New York (New York: W. W. Norton\, 2006) with Jewel Stern\, and edited The Journal of Architectural Education: Gender and Architecture (ACSA\, 2002). His most recent book\, The New Deal in South Florida: Design\, Policy and Community Building\, 1933–1940 (Gainesville: The University Press of Florida\, 2008) was co-edited with political scientist and FIU professor John Stack. Professor Stuart’s research has been supported by grants and fellowships from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Study of the Fine Arts\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, The National Endowment for the Humanities\, The National Science Foundation\, and a Wolfsonian Research Fellowship. He won the 2004 Miami American Institute of Architects Award for Design Excellence for his project “Time Zone\,” the chapter’s highest award. His designs are part of the permanent collection of the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library at Columbia University. In 2003 he was a visiting associate professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning and Preservation and has served as a guest critic on design reviews at Cornell\, Harvard\, Yale\, RISD\, University of Michigan\, University of Florida\, University of Miami\, and FAU\, among others. Jay Prendes (Blue Ring Technologies) Graduate of Florida International University with a master’s degree in computer engineering\, Jay has worked in the field of product development for over 10 years with major companies such as IBM and Motorola. His passion for engineering started as a child when his father purchased Jay his first computer. That same day he completely disassembled the computer and managed to successfully put it back together. These impressionable years spent in his dad’s mechanic shop lead to his eventual participation in radio controlled robotic competitions. He built robots as a hobby and participated in competitions such as FIRST and TSA. It wasn’t until years working as a lead engineer that Jay realized it was time to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an entrepreneur. Jay dreamed of creating products that directly influence people’s lives. With this goal in mind\, he created Blue Ring Technologies LLC under the mission to create cutting edge products that help solve everyday problems. AJ Perez (NV Robotics) MIT Professor\, Expert in 3D Printing & Robotics AJ (Alfonso) Perez is the co-founder and CEO of New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS)\, a Boston-based robotics company that has developed the worlds first fully automated cloud 3D printing management suite. AJ holds a BS ’13 in Mechanical Engineering and Masters of Engineering in Manufacturing ’14 from MIT. His studies focus on mechanical design and manufacturing processes automation. AJ has developed and taught several classes during his career. Most recently\, he co-developed the first graduate level 3D printing class for the department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In collaboration with Citizen Schools\, AJ developed a team-based experiential 3D design and 3D printing class for 5th\, 6th\, and 7th grade students. He was a teaching assistant for the MIT Gordon Engineering Leadership and an engineering design teaching assistant for the MITES program. During his senior year at MIT\, AJ patented a novel gynecological surgery device as well as an automated network 3D printer. Gabriel Goldstein (Anidea Engineering\, Inc.) Chief engineer and CEO of a Anidea Engineering\, a company with a focus on computer and electrical based devices. Managed a successful company with employees and sub-contractors to develop consumer and industrial based product designs of widely various complexities. Also work with outside engineering and manufacturing contracting services to support our designs and benefit our customers. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/mit-efsf-presents-printing-products-the-future-of-personal-on-demand-manufacturing-2/ LOCATION:11200 SW 8th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33174\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR