BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
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: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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170125T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T195245Z
UID:3270-1485887400-1494363600@thelaunchpad.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170125T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T195245Z
UID:6968-1485887400-1494363600@thelaunchpad.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:3530-1492504200-1492518600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization DIY-SEO(TM) Seminar Tuesday\, April 18th
DESCRIPTION:“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\nHow much profit would you make if your business were to be found on the first page of Google?\nYou will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:\n tWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site\n tHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\n tComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites\n tOptions available for designing web sites yourself\n tThe basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\n tAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\n tHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for\n tHow to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\n tHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your\nSEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nWho should attend this seminar?\n tOnline Marketers\n tMarketing Executives\n tWeb Developers\n tProduct Managers & Brand Managers\n tIT Programmers\n tBusiness Owners\n tBusiness & Marketing Consultants\n tP.R. Professionals\nSchedule:\n8:30 am to 9:00 am – Networking and Check In\n9:00 am to 12:30 pm – SEO Search Engine Optimization Training\nFee: $97\nRegister NOW: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edylq53728f154ea&llr=niazh9cab\nDCC Members Free (Call for Promo Code)\nNote: Once payment has been processed there will be no refunds unless event is postponed by DCC.\nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nNew Media\, New Marketing Inc.\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\ncarmen@doralchamber.com | (305) 477-7600\nWhere:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Center\n8181 NW 36th Street\nSuite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/search-engine-optimization-diy-seotm-seminar-tuesday-april-18th/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:7147-1492504200-1492518600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization DIY-SEO(TM) Seminar Tuesday\, April 18th
DESCRIPTION:“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\nHow much profit would you make if your business were to be found on the first page of Google?\nYou will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:\n tWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site\n tHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\n tComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites\n tOptions available for designing web sites yourself\n tThe basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\n tAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\n tHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for\n tHow to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\n tHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your\nSEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nWho should attend this seminar?\n tOnline Marketers\n tMarketing Executives\n tWeb Developers\n tProduct Managers & Brand Managers\n tIT Programmers\n tBusiness Owners\n tBusiness & Marketing Consultants\n tP.R. Professionals\nSchedule:\n8:30 am to 9:00 am – Networking and Check In\n9:00 am to 12:30 pm – SEO Search Engine Optimization Training\nFee: $97\nRegister NOW: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edylq53728f154ea&llr=niazh9cab\nDCC Members Free (Call for Promo Code)\nNote: Once payment has been processed there will be no refunds unless event is postponed by DCC.\nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nNew Media\, New Marketing Inc.\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\ncarmen@doralchamber.com | (305) 477-7600\nWhere:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Center\n8181 NW 36th Street\nSuite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/search-engine-optimization-diy-seotm-seminar-tuesday-april-18th-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:3531-1492509600-1492534800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours @ the MIC
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Technical evangelists will be available on site hosting office hours to help answer questions\, provide technical guidance on your engineering projects. Need help getting setup with Azure or perhaps developing that tricky SQL query? Come down to the open office hours and be part of the learning community dedicated to helping solve each others problems and growing new skills.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/office-hours-the-mic-26/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:7148-1492509600-1492534800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours @ the MIC
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Technical evangelists will be available on site hosting office hours to help answer questions\, provide technical guidance on your engineering projects. Need help getting setup with Azure or perhaps developing that tricky SQL query? Come down to the open office hours and be part of the learning community dedicated to helping solve each others problems and growing new skills.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/office-hours-the-mic-26-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170411T195242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T195242Z
UID:3573-1492509600-1492534800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Miami's Startupbootcamp FinTech FastTrack Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you the FinTech startup that will disrupt the financial industry? If your answer is YES\, we are looking for you!\nAt Startupbootcamp FinTech we’re looking for top-notch startups in the financial industry aiming to serve or expand to the Latin American market. To find them\, Startupbootcamp FinTech Mexico City is travelling to 14 cities in Latin America\, USA\, and Europe to invite them to our series of FastTrack Events.\nThe next one will be held on April 18th in Miami\, USA.\nDo you know any FinTech startups with this potential that might be interested in learning more about Startupbootcamp FinTech? Please do share this message with them or refer them to us.\nOn our FastTrack Day\, up to 10 FinTech startups will have the opportunity to present their project to a selected group of mentors\, business partners and investors. Besides that\, the startups will get to know all the details about Startupbootcamp FinTech Mexico City: the world’s leading FinTech accelerator program that has just arrived in Latin America.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miamis-startupbootcamp-fintech-fasttrack-day/
LOCATION:1004 N.W. 65th Ave \, Miami\, FL\, 33126 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Pitch Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170411T195242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T195242Z
UID:7171-1492509600-1492534800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Miami's Startupbootcamp FinTech FastTrack Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you the FinTech startup that will disrupt the financial industry? If your answer is YES\, we are looking for you!\nAt Startupbootcamp FinTech we’re looking for top-notch startups in the financial industry aiming to serve or expand to the Latin American market. To find them\, Startupbootcamp FinTech Mexico City is travelling to 14 cities in Latin America\, USA\, and Europe to invite them to our series of FastTrack Events.\nThe next one will be held on April 18th in Miami\, USA.\nDo you know any FinTech startups with this potential that might be interested in learning more about Startupbootcamp FinTech? Please do share this message with them or refer them to us.\nOn our FastTrack Day\, up to 10 FinTech startups will have the opportunity to present their project to a selected group of mentors\, business partners and investors. Besides that\, the startups will get to know all the details about Startupbootcamp FinTech Mexico City: the world’s leading FinTech accelerator program that has just arrived in Latin America.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miamis-startupbootcamp-fintech-fasttrack-day-2/
LOCATION:1004 N.W. 65th Ave \, Miami\, FL\, 33126 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Pitch Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195253Z
UID:3582-1492516800-1492520400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:VC In Residence Lunch & Learn with Brian C. Patterson presented by BlackTech Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and informative lunch and learn with Brian C. Patterson at WeWork South Of Fifth from 12 pm-1 pm on April 18th.\nBrian will be offering insightful law tips for startups and how to handle the legal complexities of scaling a business.\nThis event is part of our weekly fireside chat series of Code Fever & BlackTech Week’s first-of-its-kind VC in Residence program\, where America’s top VC’s spend a month in Miami advising and guiding Black\, Latinx and Caribbean entrepreneurs. Sponsored by The Knight Foundation. The program’s first VC in Residence is Marlon Nichols\, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Cross Culture Ventures\, former investment director at Intel Capital\, and one of our nation’s trailblazers in culture and inclusion in tech investing.Entrepreneur-in-residence programs are commonly hosted at universities\, tech accelerators\, corporations and VC firms and serve to support entrepreneurs\, solve problems\, and help innovate. Code Fever believes that borrowing from this model\, and inviting VC’s to spend a month in residence in communities where there’s little access to funding\, can completely reshape the way Black communities are valued in the innovation sector. About Brian C. Patterson: Brian is a partner in our San Francisco office. Brian’s business law practice is focused on the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles and in the representation of venture capital and private equity investment funds. Brian is broadly experienced with business and corporate formation and governance matters\, deal structuring\, equity and debt financing transactions\, public offerings\, a variety of M&A transactions\, strategic\, partnering and commercial transactions and fundamental intellectual property\, employment and stock and option matters. For early stage companies Brian’s work includes assisting entrepreneurs with key strategic decisions and coaching prior to business formation and initial capital raising\, and prospective investor strategy and introductions. For growth and later stage companies Brian has significant experience in providing counsel on the broad range of issues that these companies face such as financing and exit strategy\, international expansion and cross-border transactions\, corporate governance and fiduciary responsibilities\, risk and litigation management\, stockholder\, employee and customer management. Brian’s representation of emerging growth companies spans a wide variety of industries\, including software\, consumer web\, mobile\, gaming\, entertainment technology\, semi-conductors\, life sciences and clean and green technology industries. Brian also works with\, and counsels\, a number of venture capital funds of different sizes and focus on their investments\, business activities and portfolio company management. In addition\, Brian is one of the few attorneys that combine a dynamic emerging company practice with representation of venture capital funds\nThe program’s first VC in Residence is Marlon Nichols\, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Cross Culture Ventures\, former investment director at Intel Capital\, and one of our nation’s trailblazers in culture and inclusion in tech investing.Entrepreneur-in-residence programs are commonly hosted at universities\, tech accelerators\, corporations and VC firms and serve to support entrepreneurs\, solve problems\, and help innovate. Code Fever believes that borrowing from this model\, and inviting VC’s to spend a month in residence in communities where there’s little access to funding\, can completely reshape the way Black communities are valued in the innovation sector. About Brian C. Patterson: Brian is a partner in our San Francisco office. Brian’s business law practice is focused on the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles and in the representation of venture capital and private equity investment funds. Brian is broadly experienced with business and corporate formation and governance matters\, deal structuring\, equity and debt financing transactions\, public offerings\, a variety of M&A transactions\, strategic\, partnering and commercial transactions and fundamental intellectual property\, employment and stock and option matters. For early stage companies Brian’s work includes assisting entrepreneurs with key strategic decisions and coaching prior to business formation and initial capital raising\, and prospective investor strategy and introductions. For growth and later stage companies Brian has significant experience in providing counsel on the broad range of issues that these companies face such as financing and exit strategy\, international expansion and cross-border transactions\, corporate governance and fiduciary responsibilities\, risk and litigation management\, stockholder\, employee and customer management. Brian’s representation of emerging growth companies spans a wide variety of industries\, including software\, consumer web\, mobile\, gaming\, entertainment technology\, semi-conductors\, life sciences and clean and green technology industries. Brian also works with\, and counsels\, a number of venture capital funds of different sizes and focus on their investments\, business activities and portfolio company management. In addition\, Brian is one of the few attorneys that combine a dynamic emerging company practice with representation of venture capital funds\nAbout Brian C. Patterson: Brian is a partner in our San Francisco office. Brian’s business law practice is focused on the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles and in the representation of venture capital and private equity investment funds. Brian is broadly experienced with business and corporate formation and governance matters\, deal structuring\, equity and debt financing transactions\, public offerings\, a variety of M&A transactions\, strategic\, partnering and commercial transactions and fundamental intellectual property\, employment and stock and option matters. For early stage companies Brian’s work includes assisting entrepreneurs with key strategic decisions and coaching prior to business formation and initial capital raising\, and prospective investor strategy and introductions. For growth and later stage companies Brian has significant experience in providing counsel on the broad range of issues that these companies face such as financing and exit strategy\, international expansion and cross-border transactions\, corporate governance and fiduciary responsibilities\, risk and litigation management\, stockholder\, employee and customer management. Brian’s representation of emerging growth companies spans a wide variety of industries\, including software\, consumer web\, mobile\, gaming\, entertainment technology\, semi-conductors\, life sciences and clean and green technology industries. Brian also works with\, and counsels\, a number of venture capital funds of different sizes and focus on their investments\, business activities and portfolio company management. In addition\, Brian is one of the few attorneys that combine a dynamic emerging company practice with representation of venture capital funds in fund and special purpose investment vehicle formation and general fund operational and administration matters. Brian holds a J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law and an M.B.A. from the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. Brian was an Editor on the Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal. Brian received his B.A. in English/History and Sociology from Emory University. Brian is a member of the California State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vc-in-residence-lunch-learn-with-brian-c-patterson-presented-by-blacktech-week/
LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, FL\, 33139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Tech Week":MAILTO:felecia@codefevermiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195253Z
UID:7177-1492516800-1492520400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:VC In Residence Lunch & Learn with Brian C. Patterson presented by BlackTech Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and informative lunch and learn with Brian C. Patterson at WeWork South Of Fifth from 12 pm-1 pm on April 18th.\nBrian will be offering insightful law tips for startups and how to handle the legal complexities of scaling a business.\nThis event is part of our weekly fireside chat series of Code Fever & BlackTech Week’s first-of-its-kind VC in Residence program\, where America’s top VC’s spend a month in Miami advising and guiding Black\, Latinx and Caribbean entrepreneurs. Sponsored by The Knight Foundation. The program’s first VC in Residence is Marlon Nichols\, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Cross Culture Ventures\, former investment director at Intel Capital\, and one of our nation’s trailblazers in culture and inclusion in tech investing.Entrepreneur-in-residence programs are commonly hosted at universities\, tech accelerators\, corporations and VC firms and serve to support entrepreneurs\, solve problems\, and help innovate. Code Fever believes that borrowing from this model\, and inviting VC’s to spend a month in residence in communities where there’s little access to funding\, can completely reshape the way Black communities are valued in the innovation sector. About Brian C. Patterson: Brian is a partner in our San Francisco office. Brian’s business law practice is focused on the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles and in the representation of venture capital and private equity investment funds. Brian is broadly experienced with business and corporate formation and governance matters\, deal structuring\, equity and debt financing transactions\, public offerings\, a variety of M&A transactions\, strategic\, partnering and commercial transactions and fundamental intellectual property\, employment and stock and option matters. For early stage companies Brian’s work includes assisting entrepreneurs with key strategic decisions and coaching prior to business formation and initial capital raising\, and prospective investor strategy and introductions. For growth and later stage companies Brian has significant experience in providing counsel on the broad range of issues that these companies face such as financing and exit strategy\, international expansion and cross-border transactions\, corporate governance and fiduciary responsibilities\, risk and litigation management\, stockholder\, employee and customer management. Brian’s representation of emerging growth companies spans a wide variety of industries\, including software\, consumer web\, mobile\, gaming\, entertainment technology\, semi-conductors\, life sciences and clean and green technology industries. Brian also works with\, and counsels\, a number of venture capital funds of different sizes and focus on their investments\, business activities and portfolio company management. In addition\, Brian is one of the few attorneys that combine a dynamic emerging company practice with representation of venture capital funds\nThe program’s first VC in Residence is Marlon Nichols\, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Cross Culture Ventures\, former investment director at Intel Capital\, and one of our nation’s trailblazers in culture and inclusion in tech investing.Entrepreneur-in-residence programs are commonly hosted at universities\, tech accelerators\, corporations and VC firms and serve to support entrepreneurs\, solve problems\, and help innovate. Code Fever believes that borrowing from this model\, and inviting VC’s to spend a month in residence in communities where there’s little access to funding\, can completely reshape the way Black communities are valued in the innovation sector. About Brian C. Patterson: Brian is a partner in our San Francisco office. Brian’s business law practice is focused on the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles and in the representation of venture capital and private equity investment funds. Brian is broadly experienced with business and corporate formation and governance matters\, deal structuring\, equity and debt financing transactions\, public offerings\, a variety of M&A transactions\, strategic\, partnering and commercial transactions and fundamental intellectual property\, employment and stock and option matters. For early stage companies Brian’s work includes assisting entrepreneurs with key strategic decisions and coaching prior to business formation and initial capital raising\, and prospective investor strategy and introductions. For growth and later stage companies Brian has significant experience in providing counsel on the broad range of issues that these companies face such as financing and exit strategy\, international expansion and cross-border transactions\, corporate governance and fiduciary responsibilities\, risk and litigation management\, stockholder\, employee and customer management. Brian’s representation of emerging growth companies spans a wide variety of industries\, including software\, consumer web\, mobile\, gaming\, entertainment technology\, semi-conductors\, life sciences and clean and green technology industries. Brian also works with\, and counsels\, a number of venture capital funds of different sizes and focus on their investments\, business activities and portfolio company management. In addition\, Brian is one of the few attorneys that combine a dynamic emerging company practice with representation of venture capital funds\nAbout Brian C. Patterson: Brian is a partner in our San Francisco office. Brian’s business law practice is focused on the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles and in the representation of venture capital and private equity investment funds. Brian is broadly experienced with business and corporate formation and governance matters\, deal structuring\, equity and debt financing transactions\, public offerings\, a variety of M&A transactions\, strategic\, partnering and commercial transactions and fundamental intellectual property\, employment and stock and option matters. For early stage companies Brian’s work includes assisting entrepreneurs with key strategic decisions and coaching prior to business formation and initial capital raising\, and prospective investor strategy and introductions. For growth and later stage companies Brian has significant experience in providing counsel on the broad range of issues that these companies face such as financing and exit strategy\, international expansion and cross-border transactions\, corporate governance and fiduciary responsibilities\, risk and litigation management\, stockholder\, employee and customer management. Brian’s representation of emerging growth companies spans a wide variety of industries\, including software\, consumer web\, mobile\, gaming\, entertainment technology\, semi-conductors\, life sciences and clean and green technology industries. Brian also works with\, and counsels\, a number of venture capital funds of different sizes and focus on their investments\, business activities and portfolio company management. In addition\, Brian is one of the few attorneys that combine a dynamic emerging company practice with representation of venture capital funds in fund and special purpose investment vehicle formation and general fund operational and administration matters. Brian holds a J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law and an M.B.A. from the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. Brian was an Editor on the Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal. Brian received his B.A. in English/History and Sociology from Emory University. Brian is a member of the California State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vc-in-residence-lunch-learn-with-brian-c-patterson-presented-by-blacktech-week-2/
LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, FL\, 33139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Tech Week":MAILTO:felecia@codefevermiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170424T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170424T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T195504Z
UID:3601-1492538400-1493071200@thelaunchpad.org
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/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170424T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170424T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T195504Z
UID:7191-1492538400-1493071200@thelaunchpad.org
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-3/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:3532-1492540200-1492551000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series Featuring Gaston Taratuta
DESCRIPTION:Gaston Taratuta (Speaker)\nCEO and Founder of IMS Inc. Internet Media Services a Sony Pictures Television Network company.\n450 Employees / USD150M\nGaston Taratuta is a seventeen-year veteran of digital marketing in Latin America. As the founder of IMS\, Internet Media Services\, Inc. (IMS)\, he brings his expertise in media\, marketing and digital platforms to create solutions for global clients seeking to grow their businesses throughout Latin America. Today’s focus is to help fast moving companies to develop their business in Latin America.\nGaston founded IMS in 2005\, over the last 12 years\, jointly with his team\, created the largest independent digital marketing company in the region\, helping Netflix\, Twitter\, Spotify\, Waze\, Linked-in\, Foursquare\, Twitch\, EA\, VEVO\, Snapchat and Yahoo to develop their business in the region. Currently\, IMS has 450 employees across 12 different countries\, serves 1800 advertisers and 570 advertising agencies across 17 different countries.\nIn July 2015 Sony Pictures Television acquired 51% of IMS\,making this transaction the largest transaction in digital media services in the region.\nPrior to IMS\, Gaston spent six years at Universo Online\, Brazil’s largest ISP and digital publisher. He began as an e-commerce development manager out of Miami\, was promoted to head of sales and finished his career with UOL in 2004 as the company’s President of International Operations in Miami. Gaston holds a BA in Marketing from Fundacion Altos Estudios in Buenos Aires\, Argentina; and a Bachelors in Liberal Arts from Florida International University\, and MBA from Florida International University\, fluent in Spanish\, English and Portuguese.\nMarco Giberti (Moderator)\nMarco is a successful entrepreneur and investor with more than 25 years of intensive experience in media\, technology and the events industry. He is Founder and CEO of Vesuvio Ventures\, providing early stage entrepreneurs access to coaching\, partnerships\, advisory and capital.\nAfter several years in a successful career as a corporate executive at Apple\, Marco pursued his entrepreneurial ambitions and became:\n tCo-founder and Board Member of Mind Opener\, a leading publishing group in Latin America that was later sold to British Pearson Media Group\, and\n• Co-founder and Board Member of e-mind\, an internet and media communications company that was sold to Liberty Media.\n• President\, CEO and co-founder of Mind Trainer (later Reed Exhibitions)\, a firm specialized in the organization of major regional trade-shows and events that was sold to Reed Elsevier after a successful long-term joint venture.\nMarco is a Harvard Business School OPM Graduate\, and member of YPO\, the Young Presidents Organization and a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-featuring-gaston-taratuta/
LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:7149-1492540200-1492551000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series Featuring Gaston Taratuta
DESCRIPTION:Gaston Taratuta (Speaker)\nCEO and Founder of IMS Inc. Internet Media Services a Sony Pictures Television Network company.\n450 Employees / USD150M\nGaston Taratuta is a seventeen-year veteran of digital marketing in Latin America. As the founder of IMS\, Internet Media Services\, Inc. (IMS)\, he brings his expertise in media\, marketing and digital platforms to create solutions for global clients seeking to grow their businesses throughout Latin America. Today’s focus is to help fast moving companies to develop their business in Latin America.\nGaston founded IMS in 2005\, over the last 12 years\, jointly with his team\, created the largest independent digital marketing company in the region\, helping Netflix\, Twitter\, Spotify\, Waze\, Linked-in\, Foursquare\, Twitch\, EA\, VEVO\, Snapchat and Yahoo to develop their business in the region. Currently\, IMS has 450 employees across 12 different countries\, serves 1800 advertisers and 570 advertising agencies across 17 different countries.\nIn July 2015 Sony Pictures Television acquired 51% of IMS\,making this transaction the largest transaction in digital media services in the region.\nPrior to IMS\, Gaston spent six years at Universo Online\, Brazil’s largest ISP and digital publisher. He began as an e-commerce development manager out of Miami\, was promoted to head of sales and finished his career with UOL in 2004 as the company’s President of International Operations in Miami. Gaston holds a BA in Marketing from Fundacion Altos Estudios in Buenos Aires\, Argentina; and a Bachelors in Liberal Arts from Florida International University\, and MBA from Florida International University\, fluent in Spanish\, English and Portuguese.\nMarco Giberti (Moderator)\nMarco is a successful entrepreneur and investor with more than 25 years of intensive experience in media\, technology and the events industry. He is Founder and CEO of Vesuvio Ventures\, providing early stage entrepreneurs access to coaching\, partnerships\, advisory and capital.\nAfter several years in a successful career as a corporate executive at Apple\, Marco pursued his entrepreneurial ambitions and became:\n tCo-founder and Board Member of Mind Opener\, a leading publishing group in Latin America that was later sold to British Pearson Media Group\, and\n• Co-founder and Board Member of e-mind\, an internet and media communications company that was sold to Liberty Media.\n• President\, CEO and co-founder of Mind Trainer (later Reed Exhibitions)\, a firm specialized in the organization of major regional trade-shows and events that was sold to Reed Elsevier after a successful long-term joint venture.\nMarco is a Harvard Business School OPM Graduate\, and member of YPO\, the Young Presidents Organization and a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-featuring-gaston-taratuta-2/
LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:3584-1492542000-1492542000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Docker for AWS
DESCRIPTION:A brief introduction to Docker and Docker Swarm. “Docker for AWS” leverages CloudFormation template to launch a Docker swarm cluster running on instances backed custom AMIs
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/docker-for-aws/
LOCATION:3600 FAU Boulevard\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:7178-1492542000-1492542000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Docker for AWS
DESCRIPTION:A brief introduction to Docker and Docker Swarm. “Docker for AWS” leverages CloudFormation template to launch a Docker swarm cluster running on instances backed custom AMIs
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/docker-for-aws-2/
LOCATION:3600 FAU Boulevard\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:3586-1492542000-1492549200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:VC in Residence Fireside Chat with Diishan Imira Presented by Blacktech Week
DESCRIPTION:#VCIRmiami\nCome join us for this week’s Fireside Chat with Marlon Nichols co-founder of Cross Culture Ventures and Diishan Imira\, founder of Mayvenn\, at Bar Works – 31 NW 23rd St\, Miami Fl 33127 from 7:00pm-9:00pm on April 18th. Join us as Marlon and Diishan share insights on their careers\, varying expertise and how Diishan .\nThis event is part of our weekly fireside chat series of Code Fever & BlackTech Week’s first-of-its-kind VC in Residence program\, where America’s top VC’s spend a month in Miami advising and guiding Black\, Latinx and Caribbean entrepreneurs begins April 3\, 2017. Sponsored by The Knight Foundation\nThe program’s first VC in Residence is Marlon Nichols\, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Cross Culture Ventures\, former investment director at Intel Capital\, and one of our nation’s trailblazers in culture and inclusion in tech investing.\nEntrepreneur-in-residence programs are commonly hosted at universities\, tech accelerators\, corporations and VC firms and serve to support entrepreneurs\, solve problems\, and help innovate. Code Fever believes that borrowing from this model\, and inviting VC’s to spend a month in residence in communities where there’s little access to funding\, can completely reshape the way Black communities are valued in the innovation sector.\n-Office Hours available upon request 4/10-4/18\nAbout Cross Culture Ventures (www.crossculturevc.com)\nCross Culture Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles\, CA with a presence in Palo Alto\, CA. Cross Culture Ventures seeks to invests in entrepreneurs creating next generation technology and consumer products. Through a strategic partnership with Atom Factory\, Cross Culture Ventures works to discover\, invest in and develop companies that fuel shifts in cultural trends and consumer behavior within an increasingly diverse global marketplace.\nAbout Diishan Imira:\nImira is the CEO and co-founder of Mayvenn\, an Oakland\, California-based\, hair extension company that partners with stylists who serve as the salesforce for the hair extensions their clients buy. For every bundle of hair sold through a stylists’ Website\, they receive a 20%-25% commission.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vc-in-residence-fireside-chat-with-diishan-imira-presented-by-blacktech-week/
LOCATION:31 NW 23rd Street\, Wynwood\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:3587-1492542000-1492549200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Code
DESCRIPTION:Your first step to becoming a Web Developer!\nCome and find out if coding is for you! We’ll talk about how you can change your life by learning how to code and why Wyncode’s 10-week intensive bootcamp will launch you in a new direction. Our next cohort begins on April 24th!\nWe will be hosting this workshop in our new space\, Wynbase\, where we hold full-time and part-time web development courses throughout the year. Go to wyncode.co for more information about learning to code with us.\nWyncode is proud to be the #2 most reviewed code school in the country on the industry-leading website Course Report with a 4.63/5 star rating.\nWe have graduated over 400 students. Our hiring network includes over 164 companies with over 44 hiring more than one graduate. Our top four hiring partners have hired at least 5 Wyncoders. They are MDLIVE\, Kipu Systems\, SATO Global Solutions and Cloud Logistics.\nIf you seek to make a change in your career by becoming a developer\, this introductory lesson is the first step! During the session\, we will explain exactly what coding is\, why everyone should learn to code and what you can build with those skills. Bring your laptop and get ready to try it for yourself\, as you’ll write your first lines of Ruby code. Interviews are happening on a first-come\, first served basis now to sign up for the course in February. Visit https://wyncode.co/full-time-web-development to learn more and please RSVP for this event.\nIf you are not able to make one of our introductory lessons feel free to contact us directly at [masked] and we will set up a meeting for you to learn about our program. Wyncode immerses ambitious individuals in a demanding and inspiring learning environment engineered to develop successful coders with business acumen. The first of its kind in South Florida\, we believe in promoting programming literacy using a disruptive education model and feel that a boot camp environment is the best way to learn practical and relevant coding skills quickly. Wyncode is licensed by the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/learn-to-code/
LOCATION:549 NW 28th S\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:7179-1492542000-1492549200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:VC in Residence Fireside Chat with Diishan Imira Presented by Blacktech Week
DESCRIPTION:#VCIRmiami\nCome join us for this week’s Fireside Chat with Marlon Nichols co-founder of Cross Culture Ventures and Diishan Imira\, founder of Mayvenn\, at Bar Works – 31 NW 23rd St\, Miami Fl 33127 from 7:00pm-9:00pm on April 18th. Join us as Marlon and Diishan share insights on their careers\, varying expertise and how Diishan .\nThis event is part of our weekly fireside chat series of Code Fever & BlackTech Week’s first-of-its-kind VC in Residence program\, where America’s top VC’s spend a month in Miami advising and guiding Black\, Latinx and Caribbean entrepreneurs begins April 3\, 2017. Sponsored by The Knight Foundation\nThe program’s first VC in Residence is Marlon Nichols\, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Cross Culture Ventures\, former investment director at Intel Capital\, and one of our nation’s trailblazers in culture and inclusion in tech investing.\nEntrepreneur-in-residence programs are commonly hosted at universities\, tech accelerators\, corporations and VC firms and serve to support entrepreneurs\, solve problems\, and help innovate. Code Fever believes that borrowing from this model\, and inviting VC’s to spend a month in residence in communities where there’s little access to funding\, can completely reshape the way Black communities are valued in the innovation sector.\n-Office Hours available upon request 4/10-4/18\nAbout Cross Culture Ventures (www.crossculturevc.com)\nCross Culture Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles\, CA with a presence in Palo Alto\, CA. Cross Culture Ventures seeks to invests in entrepreneurs creating next generation technology and consumer products. Through a strategic partnership with Atom Factory\, Cross Culture Ventures works to discover\, invest in and develop companies that fuel shifts in cultural trends and consumer behavior within an increasingly diverse global marketplace.\nAbout Diishan Imira:\nImira is the CEO and co-founder of Mayvenn\, an Oakland\, California-based\, hair extension company that partners with stylists who serve as the salesforce for the hair extensions their clients buy. For every bundle of hair sold through a stylists’ Website\, they receive a 20%-25% commission.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vc-in-residence-fireside-chat-with-diishan-imira-presented-by-blacktech-week-2/
LOCATION:31 NW 23rd Street\, Wynwood\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:7180-1492542000-1492549200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Code
DESCRIPTION:Your first step to becoming a Web Developer!\nCome and find out if coding is for you! We’ll talk about how you can change your life by learning how to code and why Wyncode’s 10-week intensive bootcamp will launch you in a new direction. Our next cohort begins on April 24th!\nWe will be hosting this workshop in our new space\, Wynbase\, where we hold full-time and part-time web development courses throughout the year. Go to wyncode.co for more information about learning to code with us.\nWyncode is proud to be the #2 most reviewed code school in the country on the industry-leading website Course Report with a 4.63/5 star rating.\nWe have graduated over 400 students. Our hiring network includes over 164 companies with over 44 hiring more than one graduate. Our top four hiring partners have hired at least 5 Wyncoders. They are MDLIVE\, Kipu Systems\, SATO Global Solutions and Cloud Logistics.\nIf you seek to make a change in your career by becoming a developer\, this introductory lesson is the first step! During the session\, we will explain exactly what coding is\, why everyone should learn to code and what you can build with those skills. Bring your laptop and get ready to try it for yourself\, as you’ll write your first lines of Ruby code. Interviews are happening on a first-come\, first served basis now to sign up for the course in February. Visit https://wyncode.co/full-time-web-development to learn more and please RSVP for this event.\nIf you are not able to make one of our introductory lessons feel free to contact us directly at [masked] and we will set up a meeting for you to learn about our program. Wyncode immerses ambitious individuals in a demanding and inspiring learning environment engineered to develop successful coders with business acumen. The first of its kind in South Florida\, we believe in promoting programming literacy using a disruptive education model and feel that a boot camp environment is the best way to learn practical and relevant coding skills quickly. Wyncode is licensed by the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/learn-to-code-2/
LOCATION:549 NW 28th S\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170405T195240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T195240Z
UID:3552-1492592400-1492597800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Waffle Wednesday with Visa\, ReNu Shops & CA Publishing Group
DESCRIPTION:Waffle Wednesday is a local Miami community event hosted at the LiveNinja offices in Wynwood\, Miami. Every Wednesday morning (except for the last Wednesday of the month – check out our Waffles After Work event) we cook up delicious waffles in our office and host local entrepreneurs\, artists\, activists\, and more to mingle over breakfast and some brief presentations by our weekly featured guests. We are sponsored by the Knight Foundation\, and are honored to be considered a staple in the Miami entrpreneurial and tech communities.\nAs always\, we want this to be an open conversation! Bring your ideas\, questions\, and we will bring waffles\, coffee\, juices and fruits.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/waffle-wednesday-with-visa-renu-shops-ca-publishing-group-3/
LOCATION:120 Northwest 25th Street Loft 301\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170405T195240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T195240Z
UID:7164-1492592400-1492597800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Waffle Wednesday with Visa\, ReNu Shops & CA Publishing Group
DESCRIPTION:Waffle Wednesday is a local Miami community event hosted at the LiveNinja offices in Wynwood\, Miami. Every Wednesday morning (except for the last Wednesday of the month – check out our Waffles After Work event) we cook up delicious waffles in our office and host local entrepreneurs\, artists\, activists\, and more to mingle over breakfast and some brief presentations by our weekly featured guests. We are sponsored by the Knight Foundation\, and are honored to be considered a staple in the Miami entrpreneurial and tech communities.\nAs always\, we want this to be an open conversation! Bring your ideas\, questions\, and we will bring waffles\, coffee\, juices and fruits.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/waffle-wednesday-with-visa-renu-shops-ca-publishing-group-3-2/
LOCATION:120 Northwest 25th Street Loft 301\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:3588-1492626600-1492626600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Interaction Design + Prototyping within 'Uncharted Domains'
DESCRIPTION:Interaction Design and Prototyping within Uncharted Domains: Big Data Visualization\, Gestural Interface and Heads Up Displays\nIn this talk Tim Stutts\, currently a Senior Interaction Prototyper at Magic Leap\, discusses his hybrid practice in software design and prototyping\, specifically on efforts linked to user interaction/ experience prior to his current stealth role.  \nAlong the way we’ll discuss opportunities where wire-framing might be bypassed in favor of a sketch or prototype\, collaborating with engineers\, quick and dirty usability testing\, and evolving a prototype into a tool for the masses.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/partner-event-interaction-design-prototyping-within-uncharted-domains/
LOCATION:5100 Brunson Drive\,  Coral Gables\, FL\,  33146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090154
CREATED:20170417T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T195254Z
UID:7181-1492626600-1492626600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event: Interaction Design + Prototyping within 'Uncharted Domains'
DESCRIPTION:Interaction Design and Prototyping within Uncharted Domains: Big Data Visualization\, Gestural Interface and Heads Up Displays\nIn this talk Tim Stutts\, currently a Senior Interaction Prototyper at Magic Leap\, discusses his hybrid practice in software design and prototyping\, specifically on efforts linked to user interaction/ experience prior to his current stealth role.  \nAlong the way we’ll discuss opportunities where wire-framing might be bypassed in favor of a sketch or prototype\, collaborating with engineers\, quick and dirty usability testing\, and evolving a prototype into a tool for the masses.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/partner-event-interaction-design-prototyping-within-uncharted-domains-2/
LOCATION:5100 Brunson Drive\,  Coral Gables\, FL\,  33146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090155
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:3534-1492626600-1492633800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Interaction Design and Prototyping within Uncharted Domains w/ Tim Stutts\, Sr. Interaction Prototyper\, Magic Leap
DESCRIPTION:Interaction Design and Prototyping within Uncharted Domains: Big Data Visualization\, Gestural Interface and Heads Up Displays\nIn this talk Tim Stutts\, currently a Senior Interaction Prototyper at Magic Leap\, discusses his hybrid practice in software design and prototyping\, specifically on efforts linked to user interaction/ experience prior to his current stealth role.\nAlong the way we’ll discuss opportunities where wire-framing might be bypassed in favor of a sketch or prototype\, collaborating with engineers\, quick and dirty usability testing\, and evolving a prototype into a tool for the masses.\nRSVP via Meetp: IxDA-Miami
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/interaction-design-and-prototyping-within-uncharted-domains-w-tim-stutts-sr-interaction-prototyper-magic-leap/
LOCATION:5100 Brunson Drive\,  Coral Gables\, FL\,  33146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="IxDA Miami":MAILTO:kcarpenter1@sapient.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090155
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:7150-1492626600-1492633800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Interaction Design and Prototyping within Uncharted Domains w/ Tim Stutts\, Sr. Interaction Prototyper\, Magic Leap
DESCRIPTION:Interaction Design and Prototyping within Uncharted Domains: Big Data Visualization\, Gestural Interface and Heads Up Displays\nIn this talk Tim Stutts\, currently a Senior Interaction Prototyper at Magic Leap\, discusses his hybrid practice in software design and prototyping\, specifically on efforts linked to user interaction/ experience prior to his current stealth role.\nAlong the way we’ll discuss opportunities where wire-framing might be bypassed in favor of a sketch or prototype\, collaborating with engineers\, quick and dirty usability testing\, and evolving a prototype into a tool for the masses.\nRSVP via Meetp: IxDA-Miami
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/interaction-design-and-prototyping-within-uncharted-domains-w-tim-stutts-sr-interaction-prototyper-magic-leap-2/
LOCATION:5100 Brunson Drive\,  Coral Gables\, FL\,  33146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="IxDA Miami":MAILTO:kcarpenter1@sapient.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090155
CREATED:20170412T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T195257Z
UID:3574-1492626600-1492633800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Ironhack Open House: Learn about our coding and UX/UI design bootcamps!
DESCRIPTION:The Open House\nAt Ironhack\, our campus is always in Open House-mode. But a few times a year\, we like to invite curious guests and dedicate all our undivided attention to the public.\nThe Ironhack Open House is meant to answer all your coding education questions. From what the experience is like\, to how these skills can help you work from anywhere in the world\, we’re here to demystify the nitty-gritty of the coding world.\nThe only prerequisite to attend is a curiosity to learn more about how Ironhack is changing students’ lives in Miami\nHere’s what to expect from the information session:\n-A sample of our curriculum – We’ll walk you through a fun logic exercise that will give you a taste of the coding experience. Perfect for anyone who’d like to dip their toes into the coding waters!\n-Insight from our alumni – Ironhack graduates are always eager to speak to prospective students\, or just people in the tech community in general. Find out what the course was like from them and what they were able to achieve afterwards.\n-Meet our career manager –  Find out what the post-Ironhack life is like as far as career placement. Our career manager\, Daniel Brito helps our students through the resume crafting and job application processes that’ll land them their dream job after graduation.\n-A peek at past projects – The Ironhack courses end with a final project web application. Check out what our past students built INDIVIDUALLY with the material they learned in just eight weeks!\n \n…And after the information session:\n-Meet fellow tech enthusiasts!! Besides education\, Ironhack also gives you a community of fellow tech enthusiasts\, self-starters\, and lifelong learners. Following our information session\, we invite you to stick around for some speed networking and ice breaker games on our rooftop terrace. We promise it’s fun!\n \nExtra Information\nThe event is free\, but you must RSVP on Eventbrite to reserve your spot!\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to mia@ironhack.com\nSee you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ironhack-open-house-learn-about-our-coding-and-uxui-design-bootcamps/
LOCATION:120 SW 8th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090155
CREATED:20170412T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T195257Z
UID:7172-1492626600-1492633800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Ironhack Open House: Learn about our coding and UX/UI design bootcamps!
DESCRIPTION:The Open House\nAt Ironhack\, our campus is always in Open House-mode. But a few times a year\, we like to invite curious guests and dedicate all our undivided attention to the public.\nThe Ironhack Open House is meant to answer all your coding education questions. From what the experience is like\, to how these skills can help you work from anywhere in the world\, we’re here to demystify the nitty-gritty of the coding world.\nThe only prerequisite to attend is a curiosity to learn more about how Ironhack is changing students’ lives in Miami\nHere’s what to expect from the information session:\n-A sample of our curriculum – We’ll walk you through a fun logic exercise that will give you a taste of the coding experience. Perfect for anyone who’d like to dip their toes into the coding waters!\n-Insight from our alumni – Ironhack graduates are always eager to speak to prospective students\, or just people in the tech community in general. Find out what the course was like from them and what they were able to achieve afterwards.\n-Meet our career manager –  Find out what the post-Ironhack life is like as far as career placement. Our career manager\, Daniel Brito helps our students through the resume crafting and job application processes that’ll land them their dream job after graduation.\n-A peek at past projects – The Ironhack courses end with a final project web application. Check out what our past students built INDIVIDUALLY with the material they learned in just eight weeks!\n \n…And after the information session:\n-Meet fellow tech enthusiasts!! Besides education\, Ironhack also gives you a community of fellow tech enthusiasts\, self-starters\, and lifelong learners. Following our information session\, we invite you to stick around for some speed networking and ice breaker games on our rooftop terrace. We promise it’s fun!\n \nExtra Information\nThe event is free\, but you must RSVP on Eventbrite to reserve your spot!\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to mia@ironhack.com\nSee you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ironhack-open-house-learn-about-our-coding-and-uxui-design-bootcamps-2/
LOCATION:120 SW 8th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090155
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:3535-1492684200-1492684200@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-47/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T090155
CREATED:20170401T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195245Z
UID:7151-1492684200-1492684200@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-47-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR