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SUMMARY:Wordpress Hands On Classes | August 19
DESCRIPTION:WordPress Hands On Classes | August 19 – Create a Website Fast and Easy with WordPress\nHow to Create a Website Fast and Easy WordPress Website Training\nIn this WordPress Website Training Course you will learn how to use one of the easiest\, most popular and practical website building tools available. WordPress is a simple yet powerful website building program that allows you to build and manage your own website with a small amount of training and effort.\nIn this day-long\, instructor-led\, hands-on\, training workshop you will:\nLearn how to build a high quality\, functional website in no time at all!\nSave time and money by building your own website and managing changes.\nMarket your products and services on a professional website you build yourself!\nYou will be able to edit and modify your website yourself without depending on others\, and without spending tons of time and money.\nIt’s EASY!\, but there are important prerequisites:\nIf you know how to use a computer and are a fast learner.\nHave some experience managing Microsoft Office Tools like Word\, Power Point\, and Excel.\nHave your business ready\, a clear idea of why you will like to have a website and what for.\nYou have your business logo and/or a clear idea of your business image.\nThanks to our 8-module\, 1-day hands-on “WordPress Website Training” Course\, you will learn and master how to build your own website.\nWe cut the theoretical and complicated aspects of programming\, and bring you an easy to use content management system that will help you accelerate the process.\nWe will help you learn how to do it in a totally practical and simple way\, step by step\, directed by an expert.\nREGISTER TODAY FOR THIS PRACTICAL PROGRAM at:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee7e5rgl52a5cffc&llr=niazh9cab\n \nCost: $197*  (Registration Fee Includes a Complimentary WordPress Mastery\nDVD Training Course Valued at $197)\nBRING YOUR LAPTOP with Wi/Fi Capabilities\n \nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\, Inc. / New Media\, New Marketing\, Inc.\n(305) 477-7600\n \nLocation:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Center\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nMiami\, FL 33172\n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wordpress-hands-on-classes-august-19/
LOCATION:2900 NW 112th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
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UID:7486-1503129600-1503144000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Wordpress Hands On Classes | August 19
DESCRIPTION:WordPress Hands On Classes | August 19 – Create a Website Fast and Easy with WordPress\nHow to Create a Website Fast and Easy WordPress Website Training\nIn this WordPress Website Training Course you will learn how to use one of the easiest\, most popular and practical website building tools available. WordPress is a simple yet powerful website building program that allows you to build and manage your own website with a small amount of training and effort.\nIn this day-long\, instructor-led\, hands-on\, training workshop you will:\nLearn how to build a high quality\, functional website in no time at all!\nSave time and money by building your own website and managing changes.\nMarket your products and services on a professional website you build yourself!\nYou will be able to edit and modify your website yourself without depending on others\, and without spending tons of time and money.\nIt’s EASY!\, but there are important prerequisites:\nIf you know how to use a computer and are a fast learner.\nHave some experience managing Microsoft Office Tools like Word\, Power Point\, and Excel.\nHave your business ready\, a clear idea of why you will like to have a website and what for.\nYou have your business logo and/or a clear idea of your business image.\nThanks to our 8-module\, 1-day hands-on “WordPress Website Training” Course\, you will learn and master how to build your own website.\nWe cut the theoretical and complicated aspects of programming\, and bring you an easy to use content management system that will help you accelerate the process.\nWe will help you learn how to do it in a totally practical and simple way\, step by step\, directed by an expert.\nREGISTER TODAY FOR THIS PRACTICAL PROGRAM at:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee7e5rgl52a5cffc&llr=niazh9cab\n \nCost: $197*  (Registration Fee Includes a Complimentary WordPress Mastery\nDVD Training Course Valued at $197)\nBRING YOUR LAPTOP with Wi/Fi Capabilities\n \nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\, Inc. / New Media\, New Marketing\, Inc.\n(305) 477-7600\n \nLocation:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Center\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nMiami\, FL 33172\n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wordpress-hands-on-classes-august-19-2/
LOCATION:2900 NW 112th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170815T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T195248Z
UID:4001-1503144000-1503162000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Build a Website in 1 Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Learn to build a website from scratch in just one weekend. Learn as you build\, with hands on activities all weekend long! This course is perfect for beginners. No previous computer programming knowledge needed.\nThis course starts with an introduction to HTML and CSS and covers animations\, videos\, storage\, and cool effects! You will be amazing your clients and customers in no time at all.\nLearn:\nWebsite scripting\nBest practices for including images on your website\nCommon design principles\nHow to make your page SEO friendly\nResponsive Web Design for mobile friendly webpages\nHosting videos so they are compatible with most devices\nCSS Transitions and Animation effects\nand much more!\nLimited Seating. Register today!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend-tickets-36937512093
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend/
LOCATION:261 NE 1st Street\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Software Factory":MAILTO:info@softwarefactoryexperts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170815T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T195248Z
UID:7524-1503144000-1503162000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Build a Website in 1 Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Learn to build a website from scratch in just one weekend. Learn as you build\, with hands on activities all weekend long! This course is perfect for beginners. No previous computer programming knowledge needed.\nThis course starts with an introduction to HTML and CSS and covers animations\, videos\, storage\, and cool effects! You will be amazing your clients and customers in no time at all.\nLearn:\nWebsite scripting\nBest practices for including images on your website\nCommon design principles\nHow to make your page SEO friendly\nResponsive Web Design for mobile friendly webpages\nHosting videos so they are compatible with most devices\nCSS Transitions and Animation effects\nand much more!\nLimited Seating. Register today!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend-tickets-36937512093
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend-3/
LOCATION:261 NE 1st Street\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Software Factory":MAILTO:info@softwarefactoryexperts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170815T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T195248Z
UID:4002-1503230400-1503248400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Build a Website in 1 Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Learn to build a website from scratch in just one weekend. Learn as you build\, with hands on activities all weekend long! This course is perfect for beginners. No previous computer programming knowledge needed.\nThis course starts with an introduction to HTML and CSS and covers animations\, videos\, storage\, and cool effects! You will be amazing your clients and customers in no time at all.\nLearn:\nWebsite scripting\nBest practices for including images on your website\nCommon design principles\nHow to make your page SEO friendly\nResponsive Web Design for mobile friendly webpages\nHosting videos so they are compatible with most devices\nCSS Transitions and Animation effects\nand much more!\nLimited Seating. Register today!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend-tickets-36937512093
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend-2/
LOCATION:261 NE 1st Street\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Software Factory":MAILTO:info@softwarefactoryexperts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170815T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T195248Z
UID:7525-1503230400-1503248400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Build a Website in 1 Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:Learn to build a website from scratch in just one weekend. Learn as you build\, with hands on activities all weekend long! This course is perfect for beginners. No previous computer programming knowledge needed.\nThis course starts with an introduction to HTML and CSS and covers animations\, videos\, storage\, and cool effects! You will be amazing your clients and customers in no time at all.\nLearn:\nWebsite scripting\nBest practices for including images on your website\nCommon design principles\nHow to make your page SEO friendly\nResponsive Web Design for mobile friendly webpages\nHosting videos so they are compatible with most devices\nCSS Transitions and Animation effects\nand much more!\nLimited Seating. Register today!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend-tickets-36937512093
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/learn-to-build-a-website-in-1-weekend-2-2/
LOCATION:261 NE 1st Street\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Software Factory":MAILTO:info@softwarefactoryexperts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170821T210000
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UID:3957-1503342000-1503349200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Open Hack Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly civic hack sessions @ Cambridge Innovation Center. Anyone interested in civic hacking and engagement is welcome.\nYou can contribute to an existing Code for Miami Project (see our projects at https://codefor.miami/projects) or come share your idea\, and maybe start a new collaboration.\nAs always\, bring a laptop; beginners are always welcome!\nWe ask that participants at Code for Miami events follow our Code of Conduct to ensure that our group is a safe and welcoming space.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/weekly-open-hack-night-34/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Avenue\, 1st Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Code for Miami":MAILTO:danielleungermann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195244Z
UID:7488-1503342000-1503349200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Open Hack Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly civic hack sessions @ Cambridge Innovation Center. Anyone interested in civic hacking and engagement is welcome.\nYou can contribute to an existing Code for Miami Project (see our projects at https://codefor.miami/projects) or come share your idea\, and maybe start a new collaboration.\nAs always\, bring a laptop; beginners are always welcome!\nWe ask that participants at Code for Miami events follow our Code of Conduct to ensure that our group is a safe and welcoming space.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/weekly-open-hack-night-34-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Avenue\, 1st Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Code for Miami":MAILTO:danielleungermann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195244Z
UID:3958-1503396000-1503421200@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-44/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195244Z
UID:7490-1503396000-1503421200@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-44-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170810T160559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T160559Z
UID:3990-1503426600-1503432000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Ask A Startup Lawyer Monthly Meeting - Getting Started Right
DESCRIPTION:Our next Meetup will be on August 22\, 2017 from 6:30 – 8pm\, in the 9th floor boardroom at 1395 Brickell Ave.\, Suite 900\, Miami FL 33131.\nAt this meeting we will be continuing our discussion about best practices\, obstacles\, and legal topics affecting South Florida’s entrepreneurs.\nIf you have participated in the past and enjoyed the group\, please consider leaving a group review by following this link. https://www.meetup.com/Ask-a-Startup-Lawyer/about/comments/?op=all\nQuestions? Topic suggestions? Need immediate assistance? Please contact us @ (786) [masked]\, or [masked] or [masked].\nHope to see you all on the 22nd\,\nJessica & David\nAsk A Startup Lawyer
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ask-a-startup-lawyer-monthly-meeting-getting-started-right-2-2/
LOCATION:1395 Brickell Ave.\, Ste. 900\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Meetup
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170810T160559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T160559Z
UID:7516-1503426600-1503432000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Ask A Startup Lawyer Monthly Meeting - Getting Started Right
DESCRIPTION:Our next Meetup will be on August 22\, 2017 from 6:30 – 8pm\, in the 9th floor boardroom at 1395 Brickell Ave.\, Suite 900\, Miami FL 33131.\nAt this meeting we will be continuing our discussion about best practices\, obstacles\, and legal topics affecting South Florida’s entrepreneurs.\nIf you have participated in the past and enjoyed the group\, please consider leaving a group review by following this link. https://www.meetup.com/Ask-a-Startup-Lawyer/about/comments/?op=all\nQuestions? Topic suggestions? Need immediate assistance? Please contact us @ (786) [masked]\, or [masked] or [masked].\nHope to see you all on the 22nd\,\nJessica & David\nAsk A Startup Lawyer
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ask-a-startup-lawyer-monthly-meeting-getting-started-right-2-3/
LOCATION:1395 Brickell Ave.\, Ste. 900\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Meetup
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170804T195404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T195404Z
UID:3984-1503426600-1503435600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Harness the Power of Integrated Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Today\, more than ever\, it is essential to develop a comprehensive view of your customers by marketing to them through various touch points and channels. By leveraging the power of integrated marketing and harnessing the value of its data\, you can effectively communicate with your customers all while measuring the success of your campaign and optimize your marketing dollars.\nL David Stewart has designed a series of workshops at Starthub Miami to help give entrepreneurs a better understanding and execute digital marketing campaigns with regards to STRATEGY\, CAMPAIGN & REVIEW.\nROUND 1: Strategy\nAugust 8\nThe “Why” – What Is The Purpose?\nSetting Goals\nDo Your Research\nTools For Execution\nROUND 2: Campaign\nAugust 15\nInitiating The Campaign\nLayers/Levels/Channels\nIntegrated Marketing Communication\nSocial Media Platforms\nROUND 3: Review\nAugust 22\nReview – What Worked? What Didn’t?\nDetailed Assessment\nAnalytics Tools & Tips\nKey Performance Indicators & Metrics\nRound 1 – $20\nRound 2 – $20\nRound 3 – $20\nPRO TIP: Get more bang for your buck by buying all 3 sessions for $50! ($60 value)
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/harness-the-power-of-integrated-marketing-3/
LOCATION:66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170804T195404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T195404Z
UID:7512-1503426600-1503435600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Harness the Power of Integrated Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Today\, more than ever\, it is essential to develop a comprehensive view of your customers by marketing to them through various touch points and channels. By leveraging the power of integrated marketing and harnessing the value of its data\, you can effectively communicate with your customers all while measuring the success of your campaign and optimize your marketing dollars.\nL David Stewart has designed a series of workshops at Starthub Miami to help give entrepreneurs a better understanding and execute digital marketing campaigns with regards to STRATEGY\, CAMPAIGN & REVIEW.\nROUND 1: Strategy\nAugust 8\nThe “Why” – What Is The Purpose?\nSetting Goals\nDo Your Research\nTools For Execution\nROUND 2: Campaign\nAugust 15\nInitiating The Campaign\nLayers/Levels/Channels\nIntegrated Marketing Communication\nSocial Media Platforms\nROUND 3: Review\nAugust 22\nReview – What Worked? What Didn’t?\nDetailed Assessment\nAnalytics Tools & Tips\nKey Performance Indicators & Metrics\nRound 1 – $20\nRound 2 – $20\nRound 3 – $20\nPRO TIP: Get more bang for your buck by buying all 3 sessions for $50! ($60 value)
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/harness-the-power-of-integrated-marketing-3-2/
LOCATION:66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195244Z
UID:3959-1503426600-1503437400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series Featuring Carlos Ramirez
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Ramirez is the CEO and founder of Powerful Yogurt\, the pioneering company that designed the first dairy product for the needs of active men\, making Powerful Yogurt a headlining story across the globe. The massive positive response from active women and men alike pushed the brand to fully evolve to an active lifestyles brand in late 2013. Carlos developed and grew the Powerful Yogurt product line out of commitment to create delicious\, all-natural\, high protein products to fuel an active lifestyle.\nCarlos is an entrepreneur with balanced experience in building companies from scratch\, and also managing large corporations. A results-drive international executive with 20 years of hands-on experience crafting and implementing growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies across industries\, and developing profitable multi-million revenue streams in leading companies\, as well as building\, developing start-up companies.\nTrained working alongside the most successful marketer of our time\, Sergio Zyman\, the former CMO of the Coca-Cola Company\, Carlos has worked extensively in many North American\, European\, Asian\, and Latin-American countries allowing him to gain a better understanding of the nuances that shape different cultures and their business implications in the region and within the US Market.\nLately\, Carlos has focused on leading Powerful Yogurt\, the company that launched the first yogurt specifically designed for men\, and now focused on all natural\, great tasting protein products for athletes and active lifestyles.\nCarlos also has previous experience not just as a practicioner\, but also as a strategic consultant with Zyman Group\, and with Mckinsey & Co. Carlos began his career at Procter & Gamble\, where he worked in production and then marketing.\nBorn and raised in Caracasa\, Venezula\, Carlos holds an MBA from UC Berkeley and a Bachelors degree in Production Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas where he graduated Cum Laude.\nTwitter: @PowerfulYogurt\n(Moderator) TBA\nBrainfood is a monthly\, hands-on discussion with localentrepreneurs who share the secrets of their success. These monthly gatherings will help Miami startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key\, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career. Brainfood is presented by Endeavor Miami and takes place at The LAB Miami in Wynwood\, generally on the last Tuesday of each month.\n#BrainfoodMIA #LABventures\n@thelabmiami | @endeavorMIA | @knightfdn | @startupfiu\nPresented in collaboration with:\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-featuring-carlos-ramirez/
LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195244Z
UID:7491-1503426600-1503437400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series Featuring Carlos Ramirez
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Ramirez is the CEO and founder of Powerful Yogurt\, the pioneering company that designed the first dairy product for the needs of active men\, making Powerful Yogurt a headlining story across the globe. The massive positive response from active women and men alike pushed the brand to fully evolve to an active lifestyles brand in late 2013. Carlos developed and grew the Powerful Yogurt product line out of commitment to create delicious\, all-natural\, high protein products to fuel an active lifestyle.\nCarlos is an entrepreneur with balanced experience in building companies from scratch\, and also managing large corporations. A results-drive international executive with 20 years of hands-on experience crafting and implementing growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies across industries\, and developing profitable multi-million revenue streams in leading companies\, as well as building\, developing start-up companies.\nTrained working alongside the most successful marketer of our time\, Sergio Zyman\, the former CMO of the Coca-Cola Company\, Carlos has worked extensively in many North American\, European\, Asian\, and Latin-American countries allowing him to gain a better understanding of the nuances that shape different cultures and their business implications in the region and within the US Market.\nLately\, Carlos has focused on leading Powerful Yogurt\, the company that launched the first yogurt specifically designed for men\, and now focused on all natural\, great tasting protein products for athletes and active lifestyles.\nCarlos also has previous experience not just as a practicioner\, but also as a strategic consultant with Zyman Group\, and with Mckinsey & Co. Carlos began his career at Procter & Gamble\, where he worked in production and then marketing.\nBorn and raised in Caracasa\, Venezula\, Carlos holds an MBA from UC Berkeley and a Bachelors degree in Production Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas where he graduated Cum Laude.\nTwitter: @PowerfulYogurt\n(Moderator) TBA\nBrainfood is a monthly\, hands-on discussion with localentrepreneurs who share the secrets of their success. These monthly gatherings will help Miami startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key\, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career. Brainfood is presented by Endeavor Miami and takes place at The LAB Miami in Wynwood\, generally on the last Tuesday of each month.\n#BrainfoodMIA #LABventures\n@thelabmiami | @endeavorMIA | @knightfdn | @startupfiu\nPresented in collaboration with:\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-featuring-carlos-ramirez-2/
LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195244Z
UID:3960-1503428400-1503432000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:SFAA SIG - SAFe Scaling Agile : What \, How and When ?
DESCRIPTION:As part of SFAA’s SAFe SIG group initiative\, let us meet to discuss different ways of Scaling agile from small teams to large organizations\, what are different ways and means and when would be the right time to implement this.\nThis is part of the monthly recurring series of meetups.\nAcronyms:\n• SFAA:  South Florida Agile Association\n• SAFe:  Scaled Agile Framework\n• SIG:  Special interest group
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sfaa-sig-safe-scaling-agile-what-how-and-when-3/
LOCATION:15431 SW 14th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195244Z
UID:7492-1503428400-1503432000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:SFAA SIG - SAFe Scaling Agile : What \, How and When ?
DESCRIPTION:As part of SFAA’s SAFe SIG group initiative\, let us meet to discuss different ways of Scaling agile from small teams to large organizations\, what are different ways and means and when would be the right time to implement this.\nThis is part of the monthly recurring series of meetups.\nAcronyms:\n• SFAA:  South Florida Agile Association\n• SAFe:  Scaled Agile Framework\n• SIG:  Special interest group
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sfaa-sig-safe-scaling-agile-what-how-and-when-3-2/
LOCATION:15431 SW 14th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195245Z
UID:3961-1503478800-1503484200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Waffle Wednesday
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-14/
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:20170823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195245Z
UID:7493-1503478800-1503484200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Waffle Wednesday
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-14-2/
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:20170823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170821T140807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T140807Z
UID:4015-1503486000-1503496800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Launch Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/launch-day-2017/
LOCATION:Whitten University Center – 1st floor
CATEGORIES:Meeting Or Networking Event,Party Or Social Gathering,Startup,TLP Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaunchpad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Launch-Day-2017.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170821T140807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T140807Z
UID:7537-1503486000-1503496800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Launch Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/launch-day-2017-2/
LOCATION:Whitten University Center – 1st floor
CATEGORIES:Meeting Or Networking Event,Party Or Social Gathering,Startup,TLP Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaunchpad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Launch-Day-2017.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170816T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T195245Z
UID:4012-1503509400-1503514800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:The Visual Storytelling Xperience Is Back!
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your career to the next level? To do it right\, you need to know how to tell compelling visual stories.\nTo do it right\, you need to know how to tell compelling visual stories.\nThe human brain naturally prefers visuals over text. 90% of the information consumed by our brain is visual and studies have shown that we remember 80% of what we see and only 20% of what we read. Learn the skills you need to stay up to date on the visual media landscape with the Visual Storytelling Xperience.\nIn just twelve weeks\, the Visual Storytelling Xperience can help you transform your startup idea or existing product into a seamless business story\, empowered by compelling video\, 360 video\, and other visual formats\, and finally effectively shared through social media and other channels.\nWe are hosting a FREE info session on Wednesday.\, August 23rd\, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-visual-storytelling-xperience-is-back/
LOCATION:315 Northeast 2nd Avenue Building 8\, 5th Floor. Room 8525\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170816T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T195245Z
UID:7536-1503509400-1503514800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:The Visual Storytelling Xperience Is Back!
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your career to the next level? To do it right\, you need to know how to tell compelling visual stories.\nTo do it right\, you need to know how to tell compelling visual stories.\nThe human brain naturally prefers visuals over text. 90% of the information consumed by our brain is visual and studies have shown that we remember 80% of what we see and only 20% of what we read. Learn the skills you need to stay up to date on the visual media landscape with the Visual Storytelling Xperience.\nIn just twelve weeks\, the Visual Storytelling Xperience can help you transform your startup idea or existing product into a seamless business story\, empowered by compelling video\, 360 video\, and other visual formats\, and finally effectively shared through social media and other channels.\nWe are hosting a FREE info session on Wednesday.\, August 23rd\, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-visual-storytelling-xperience-is-back-2/
LOCATION:315 Northeast 2nd Avenue Building 8\, 5th Floor. Room 8525\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170815T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T195248Z
UID:4003-1503511200-1503518400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Scala Implicit
DESCRIPTION:This time we are going to be talking about Scala Implicits. This is a construct of great confusion for Scala newcomers. We will go over why we need implicit (Scala is not the only language that has them\, C# does too)\, how to properly use them in Scala and how they enable more important concepts in Scala such type classes.\nSpeaker:\nNicolas A Perez\, our organizer will be leading this event. Nicolas has been using Scala for 4 years in different environments\, from Big Data with Apache Spark to embedded devices for Government satellites.\nNicolas also has experience in other languages and technologies since he used C# and F# for more he wants to admit.\nUltimately\, Nicolas works at PLXIS\, where Test Driven Development (TDD) is a most given him a different perspective about how systems are designed and implemented with extremely high quality. He strongly recommends applying at PLXIS. PLXIS is hiring! Send your resume to careers@plxis.com\nPlease\, find Nicolas at\nMedium: https://medium.com/@anicolaspp (https://medium.com/@anicolaspp)\ntwitter: https://twitter.com/anicolaspp (https://twitter.com/anicolaspp)
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/scala-implicit/
LOCATION:5200 Blue Lagoon Drive\, Suite 900\, Miami\, FL\, 33137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicolas A Perez":MAILTO:anicolaspp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170815T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T195248Z
UID:7526-1503511200-1503518400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Scala Implicit
DESCRIPTION:This time we are going to be talking about Scala Implicits. This is a construct of great confusion for Scala newcomers. We will go over why we need implicit (Scala is not the only language that has them\, C# does too)\, how to properly use them in Scala and how they enable more important concepts in Scala such type classes.\nSpeaker:\nNicolas A Perez\, our organizer will be leading this event. Nicolas has been using Scala for 4 years in different environments\, from Big Data with Apache Spark to embedded devices for Government satellites.\nNicolas also has experience in other languages and technologies since he used C# and F# for more he wants to admit.\nUltimately\, Nicolas works at PLXIS\, where Test Driven Development (TDD) is a most given him a different perspective about how systems are designed and implemented with extremely high quality. He strongly recommends applying at PLXIS. PLXIS is hiring! Send your resume to careers@plxis.com\nPlease\, find Nicolas at\nMedium: https://medium.com/@anicolaspp (https://medium.com/@anicolaspp)\ntwitter: https://twitter.com/anicolaspp (https://twitter.com/anicolaspp)
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/scala-implicit-2/
LOCATION:5200 Blue Lagoon Drive\, Suite 900\, Miami\, FL\, 33137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicolas A Perez":MAILTO:anicolaspp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170811T195301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T195301Z
UID:3993-1503511200-1503522000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Shopify Meetup Miami
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT\nCome join us and meet other retailers and Shopify partners at the first Shopify Meetup in Miami!\nThis curated event is ideal for both merchants and partners. We will have a panel discussion by Miami-based Shopify merchants in different industries. Come meet other retailers and partners and learn more about Shopify and how to make your business grow. Make sure to RSVP\, as space is limited!\nAgenda\n6:-6:30: Check-ins & Pre-networking\n6:30-6:35: Opening message by Sze Liu\, Co-founder and CEO at WM.Digital\n6:35-6:40: Welcome message by Debbie Greisel\, WeWork Community Associate\n6:40-6:45: Intro & update by Samantha Mundell\, Shopify Partner Manager\n6:45-8:00: Panel Discussion and Q&A with Shopify merchants\, moderated by Bradley Cummins\, Co-founder & Creative Director at WM.Digital\n8:00-9:00: Hang out and meet other Shopify retailers and Shopify Partners\nLogistics\nParking garage: 420 Parking Garage\, located at 1601 Drexel Ave\, Miami Beach\, FL 33139 (street metered parking also available near the building)\nHighway: Douglas MacArthur Causeway\, I-195\nBus: Route 123 South Beach Local\, 103 Route C\, 115 Mid-North Beach Connection\nBike: Nearest CitiBike station is 15th Street & Washington Ave and Lincoln Rd & James Ave\nSee you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/shopify-meetup-miami/
LOCATION:drone-2
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="WM.Digital":MAILTO:hello@wm.digital
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170811T195301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T195301Z
UID:7517-1503511200-1503522000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Shopify Meetup Miami
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT\nCome join us and meet other retailers and Shopify partners at the first Shopify Meetup in Miami!\nThis curated event is ideal for both merchants and partners. We will have a panel discussion by Miami-based Shopify merchants in different industries. Come meet other retailers and partners and learn more about Shopify and how to make your business grow. Make sure to RSVP\, as space is limited!\nAgenda\n6:-6:30: Check-ins & Pre-networking\n6:30-6:35: Opening message by Sze Liu\, Co-founder and CEO at WM.Digital\n6:35-6:40: Welcome message by Debbie Greisel\, WeWork Community Associate\n6:40-6:45: Intro & update by Samantha Mundell\, Shopify Partner Manager\n6:45-8:00: Panel Discussion and Q&A with Shopify merchants\, moderated by Bradley Cummins\, Co-founder & Creative Director at WM.Digital\n8:00-9:00: Hang out and meet other Shopify retailers and Shopify Partners\nLogistics\nParking garage: 420 Parking Garage\, located at 1601 Drexel Ave\, Miami Beach\, FL 33139 (street metered parking also available near the building)\nHighway: Douglas MacArthur Causeway\, I-195\nBus: Route 123 South Beach Local\, 103 Route C\, 115 Mid-North Beach Connection\nBike: Nearest CitiBike station is 15th Street & Washington Ave and Lincoln Rd & James Ave\nSee you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/shopify-meetup-miami-2/
LOCATION:drone-2
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="WM.Digital":MAILTO:hello@wm.digital
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195245Z
UID:3962-1503513000-1503518400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Visual Storytelling Xperience
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Storytelling Institute (VSI) in partnership with The Idea Center\, Miami-Dade College is offering Visual Storytelling Xperience (VSX) – a next-generation summer workshop for forward-thinking entrepreneurs and marketers.\nWHAT IS VISUAL STORYTELLING?\n“Visual Storytelling is a marketing strategy that communicates powerful ideas through a compelling story arc\, with your customer at the heart of the story\, and delivered through interactive and immersive visual media – in order to create profitable customer engagements.”\n– Shlomi Ron\nWHY VISUAL STORYTELLING?\nTransforming an idea into a business success requires excelling in many areas: business strategy\, visual production\, and marketing strategy. Imagine taking only 8 weeks to convert your new startup idea or existing product into an impactful business proposition.\nWith our VISUAL STORYTELLING XPERIENCE workshop\, you can learn how to articulate\, visualize and distribute your business idea – to empower your customers’ lives.\nRegistration is now open for our July-August 2017 workshop at the Idea Center Miami Dade College.\nCLASS SCHEDULE\nSummer 2017: Class starts on July 5th and ends on August 23rd\, 2017.\nWe’ll meet Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\n$597 – Class number 14117\nPeople Don’t Care about Your Product Features\,\nThey Connect With Your Story!\nSEATS ARE LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!\n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/visual-storytelling-xperience-8/
LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070733
CREATED:20170801T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T195245Z
UID:7494-1503513000-1503518400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Visual Storytelling Xperience
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Storytelling Institute (VSI) in partnership with The Idea Center\, Miami-Dade College is offering Visual Storytelling Xperience (VSX) – a next-generation summer workshop for forward-thinking entrepreneurs and marketers.\nWHAT IS VISUAL STORYTELLING?\n“Visual Storytelling is a marketing strategy that communicates powerful ideas through a compelling story arc\, with your customer at the heart of the story\, and delivered through interactive and immersive visual media – in order to create profitable customer engagements.”\n– Shlomi Ron\nWHY VISUAL STORYTELLING?\nTransforming an idea into a business success requires excelling in many areas: business strategy\, visual production\, and marketing strategy. Imagine taking only 8 weeks to convert your new startup idea or existing product into an impactful business proposition.\nWith our VISUAL STORYTELLING XPERIENCE workshop\, you can learn how to articulate\, visualize and distribute your business idea – to empower your customers’ lives.\nRegistration is now open for our July-August 2017 workshop at the Idea Center Miami Dade College.\nCLASS SCHEDULE\nSummer 2017: Class starts on July 5th and ends on August 23rd\, 2017.\nWe’ll meet Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\n$597 – Class number 14117\nPeople Don’t Care about Your Product Features\,\nThey Connect With Your Story!\nSEATS ARE LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!\n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/visual-storytelling-xperience-8-2/
LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
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