The Launch Pad

WaffleWednesdays with LiveNinja
2016-11-16 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | FL
#WaffleWednesday is a weekly breakfast networking event for Miami’s tech and creative community to come together. Each week we offer up gourmet waffle creations, bulletproof coffee, fruit, and Caribe Juice. Come introduce yourself to the community and get the chance to hear from local startups and businesses as they pitch their app, demo new projects, and share upcoming events with the room.

GIS Day
2016-11-16 08:00 - 17:30 | University of Miami – Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Dr, Miami, FL, 33146, United States
Our keynote speaker is Dr. Russell F. Schimmer, J.D., Ph.D., of SIAS Global LLC, a company based in New Haven, Connecticut, that develops geospatial analytical technologies. Dr. Schimmer has extensive experience in the geospatial monitoring of industrial mine wastes, rangelands, and conflict events. He holds a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Schedule
8 – 9 a.m.
Registration and Light Refreshments
Richter Library 3rd Floor
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Richter Library 343 Conference Room
9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Census Data Workshop
Derrick Scott, Ph.D.
Faculty GIS/Geography and Social Sciences
Global & Sociocultural Studies
School of International and Public Affairs
Florida International University
Richter Library 344 (Information Literacy Lab)
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
GIS in Industry
Richter Library 343 Conference Room
“From an Internship to a Career in GIS”
Diana Zalivchaya, Information Technology Specialist,
Miami-Dade County Information Technology Dept./GIS
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Richer Library 3rd Floor
2 – 3:30 p.m.
GIS in Academia
Richter Library 343 Conference Room
GIS in Carribean Archaeology
William J. Pestle, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, UM
Citizen Science and GIS:
Mapping Science for Everyone
Keene Haywood, Ph.D.
Director, Exploration Science Program
Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy
Adjunct Professor, RSMAS Dept. of Marine Ecosystems and Society
3:30 – 4 p.m.
Award Presentation for Student Poster, Interactive Map Competition, and Game of Maps
Richter Library 343 Conference Room
4 – 4:30 p.m.
From Troy to Trump
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Russell Schimmer, Spatiotemporal Information Analysis Services (SIAS)
Richter Library 343 Conference Room
4:30 p.m.
Reception
Table presentations by HistoryMiami Museum, Florida Society of Geographers, and other local partners.
Richter Library 3rd Floor

Beginners Series - Part 2 "All About Themes"
2016-11-15 19:30 | 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
ROOM: PG6 (PARKING GARAGE 6) – ROOM 116
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER ROOM UNTIL 8PM!
This is a WordPress User and Developers Meetup Schedule:
7:30 PM – Network
8:00 PM – WordPress & WCMIA Updates
8:10 PM – What? & How? of Themes
8:45 PM – Break
8:55 PM – TBA
9:30 PM – Clean UP and Say Good Bye!
Parking:
Toll parking is available if you wish not to get a ticket or towed. Parking is in the back on the first floor of PG 6 (Parking Garage 6) or Visitors parking in the RED Garage (PG 5).
Location:
Networking will be in the pavilion on the South East corner of PG 6. The rest of the night events will be in room 116 which is right inside the building on the first floor.
There will be NO light refreshments and/or snacks. There is a food vendor, Half Moon Empanada, that will be open until 8pm.
JOIN OUR SLACK CHANNEL: https://wpmia.herokuapp.com/

A talk with CEO and co-Founder of MATRIX Labs Rodolfo Saccoman
2016-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Wesley Center Gallery, 1210 Stanford Dr. , Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
The College of Engineering at the University of Miami Dean’s Council on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (DCEI) in collaboration with The Launch Pad present Rodolfo Saccoman “There Are No Manuals” as part of the Dean Temares Entrepreneurship Forum.
Rodolfo Saccoman, CEO and co-founder of MATRIX Labs, a machine intelligence technology company, will be giving a talk called “There Are No Manuals”.
Rodolfo attended the Hotel School at Cornell University. In 1999, he graduated with honors and was chosen by the owners of The Breakers in Palm Beach to build their digital and innovation strategies. He also earned an MBA from the University of Miami in finance. After Palm Beach, Rodolfo Saccoman and his brother, Dr. Alexis Saccoman, launched the world’s first online therapy platform based on cognitive behavior therapy, called MyTherapyJournal.com. Both brothers took their company to and received an on-air investment during the first season of the show “Shark Tank” on ABC in 2009.
In August 2011, Rodolfo Saccoman decided to follow his inner voice and bet everything as an entrepreneur founding AdMobilize. Today, AdMobilize has productized solutions on how the physical world converges with the online grid.
Rodolfo Saccoman, along with his fantastic team of 35, are the parents of revolutionary products like the AdBeacon, MATRIX, and MATRIX Creator; now sold in over 45 countries.
Program
6:30-7:15 Networking
7:15-7:30 Introduction
7:30-8:15 “There Are No Manuals”
8:15-8:30 Q & A
Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Parking is available in the Pavia Garage, adjacent to Toppel.
Wesley Center Gallery
1210 Stanford Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33146

TECH NIGHT at Hard Rock stadium
2016-11-15 18:30 | 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL, 33056, United States
You’re invited to join us for an inside look at our updated technological services and a tour of the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium.
Guest speakers include:
Joe Curbelo, Director of Technology Services and Compliance
Tery Howard, Chief Technology Officer
$35 includes:
Happy Hour in the new Hyundai Sideline Club
Ticket to the San Francisco 49ers vs Miami Dolphins game
Tour of the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium
Peek behind the curtain of our updated technological services at the stadium
* Game day ticket comes with the cost of admission
For more information, please contact: Michael Ciolek (305) 943-6798 MCiolek@dolphins.com

Insights + Innovation in Creative Marketing
2016-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 | 400 Northwest 26th Street, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Join Miami’s leading marketers as they discuss best practices and marketing tips from their businesses and industries. Moderated by WIN Lab’s Global Director, the conversation will explore forward-looking trends and strategies in product, digital, and social marketing that you can apply to your company, startup, or personal brand.

Docker Global Mentor Week
2016-11-15 17:45 - 20:30 | 2665 Bayshore Drive, Floor 5, Miami, FL, 33133, United States
Join us for the Docker Miami edition of the Docker Global Mentor Week!
Docker Global Mentor Week is your opportunity to #learndocker. Right now, Docker is working on self-paced online labs that will be available through LearnDot. One lab will be for beginners and one lab will be for intermediate users. Docker mentors will be on hand at this event to help you as you work through the self-paced materials.
Are you an advanced user? We strongly encourage Docker users of all skill levels to attend! We need a network of mentors who understand the Docker platform to answer any questions that newcomers may have. Click here to sign up as a mentor.
Agenda:
5:30 – Doors Open
6:00 – Welcome message, presentation of Docker & snacks
6:15 to 8:00 – Select and work through self-paced lab
8:00 – Socializing

Founders' Brunch
2016-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | FL
Join us for mimosas and brunch at General Provision at FATVillage #onaTuesday. We’re getting up close and personal with founders shedding light on the challenges of starting up.
TOPIC: Creating a Worldwide Movement.
FEATURED VENDOR: Green Bar & Kitchen will be serving up homemade avocado toast with decadent scones.
UP NEXT: Alexa Carlin, is a nationally renowned speaker, author, and Founder of the Women Empower Expo. In college, Alexa found herself in a coma with a 1% chance of living. This life-changing experience inspired Alexa to share her story to positively impact the lives of others. Alexa Carlin has dedicated her life to doing one thing: inspiring people to dream big and believe in themselves.
Q & A to follow.

CocoaHeads Miami: Building Apps for Apple TV
2016-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | 400 Northwest 26th Street, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
By the end of this session you will understand the basic concepts needed to develop apps for Apple TV. Know what has been removed or changed in tvOS versus iOS. Navigation via Apple TV Remote, focus engine, and other challenges from not having a touch screen. Challenges with web views, frameworks, and data storage.
Justin Domnitz has a bachelors in Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Georgia State. He has spent his entire career in software development, primarily in the retail and food service technology space. A serial entrepreneur on his third startup, Justin’s current work focuses entirely developing software for the mobile platform.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016
2016-11-14 18:00 - 2016-11-18 14:30 | 1306 Stanford Drive Whitten University Center #1319, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
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How to Get Funding for Your Business Without Breaking the Law (Panel Discussion)
The University of Miami School of Law in collaboration with The Launch Pad presents How to Get Funding for Your Business Without Breaking the Law. A panel of distinguished attorneys will discuss the many legal issues entrepreneurs face when trying to raise capital for their new ventures. The panel will be moderated by Miami Law Professor Dan Ravicher
November 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at UM School of Law 4th Floor Faculty Meeting Room
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A talk with CEO and co-Founder of MATRIX Labs Rodolfo Saccoman
The College of Engineering at the University of Miami Dean’s Council on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (DCEI) in collaboration with The Launch Pad present Rodolfo Saccoman “There Are No Manuals” as part of the Dean Temares Entrepreneurship Forum. Rodolfo Saccoman, CEO and co-founder of MATRIX Labs, a machine intelligence technology company, will be giving a talk called “There Are No Manuals”. … Read More
November 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Toppel Career Center
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Innovative Real Estate Development Models and Design (Panel Discussion)
Reception Prior to event in Glasgow Courtyard, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. David McCarty – Director at Alloy, LLC Michael Ferry – Managing Director at DDG Partners Sandy Albert – Director of Real Estate Acquisitions at Common Brian Ehrlich – Director of Real Estate at Sonder Moderated by Mo Abbas, Founder and Managing Partner at Urbanis Advisors, and, Professor in … Read More
November 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Glasgow Hall
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Anatomy of Startup in the Music Business
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016, the University of Miami Frost School of Music, in collaboration with The Launch Pad, present Anatomy of a Startup in the Music Business. The event will feature an interview with Chris Muratore, Co-Founder & Chief Business Development Officer of Border City Media, creator of the state-of-the-industry data measurement and analytics service BuzzAngle Music. The … Read More
November 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm at University of Miami, Toppel Career Center Loft
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What to Expect as a Female Entrepreneur (Panel Discussion)
Melissa Krinzmann – Managing Partner at Krillion Ventures, Founder at Venture Architects Liz Franzmann – CSO/Co-Founder at Vigilant Biosciences and Associate Professor at Miller School of Medicine. Yenvy Truong – CEO/Co-Founder at HealthSnap Solutions Moderated by Norma Kenyon, Martin Kleiman Professor of Surgery, Microbiology and Immunology and Biomedical Engineering, Vice Provost for Innovation at University of Miami
November 18 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Toppel Career Center

How to Get Funding for Your Business Without Breaking the Law (Panel Discussion)
2016-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | UM School of Law 4th Floor Faculty Meeting Room, 1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
​The University of Miami School of Law in collaboration with The Launch Pad presents How to Get Funding for Your Business Without Breaking the Law. A panel of distinguished attorneys will discuss the many legal issues entrepreneurs face when trying to raise capital for their new ventures. The panel will be moderated by Miami Law Professor Dan Ravicher

AGP Miami Office Hours
2016-11-14 15:30 - 17:30 | 400 Northwest 26th Street, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Join AGP Miami for Office Hours, offering Miami’s community of innovators 20 minutes of face-time with our team of angel investors and business professionals. If you’re an early stage tech company, this is your chance to pitch it to our panel and receive unique feedback from our investors. We’ll be getting together Monday, November 14th from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Sign up here and we’ll get back to you with your time slot. Big thanks to The LAB Miami for hosting!

#OpenHUB Mondays
2016-11-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Protected: Order – November 13, 2017 @ 03:34 PM
Join us for #OpenHub day at StartHub Miami
Come and enjoy a French catered breakfast along networking from 9:30am to 10:30am. Afterwards, stay to bang out some work until noon anywhere in our facility. All ammenities included of course.
You could choose from a high desk, Personal Stations all the way to our Executive Private suites based on availability. (first come, first serve. Eat fast!)
Work and create at our space and enjoy the perks of a great coworking community.
We look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this NOW WEEKLY event!
09:30-10:30AM Breakfast
10:30AM-12:30PM #OpenHub
Parking Instructions:
Cultural Arts Garage
90 SW 1 Street, (at SW 1 Avenue)
Miami, FL 33130
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eojs77fnpwss6d7/BestParkingAvailable.pdf?dl=0
OR Get here: Metrorail or Metromover to Government Center or Miami Ave.
Interested in learning more? Email Hector at hector@finaben.com.
Share this event on Facebook and Twitter!
Let’s get your week started off right, bright and early with a full stomach and new contacts!
Cheers!
The StartHub Team

Website Design Classes with WordPress Saturday, November 12th
2016-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Protected: Order – December 22, 2017 @ 07:22 AM
Website Design Classes with WordPress
Saturday, November 12th – Miami
In this Live 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.
In this day-long, instructor-led, hands-on, training workshop you will:
• Learn how to build a high quality, functional website in no time at all!
• Save time and money by building your own website and managing changes.
• Market your products and services on a professional website you build yourself!
You will be able to edit and modify your website yourself without depending on others, and without spending tons of time and money.
It’s EASY!, but there are important prerequisties:
1. If you know how to use a computer and are a fast learner.
2. Have some experience managing Microsoft Office Tools like Word,
Power Point, and Excel.
3. Have your business ready, a clear idea of why you will like to have a
website and what for.
4. You have your business logo and/or a clear idea of your business image.
Thanks to our 8-module, 1-day hands-on “WordPress Website Training” Course, you will learn and master how to build your own website.
• We 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.
• We will help you learn how to do it in a totally practical and simple way, step by step, directed by an expert.
REGISTER TODAY FOR THIS PRACTICAL PROGRAM
Saturday, November 12th, 2016 | Cost: $197* (Value $497)
*(Registration Fee Includes a Complimentary WordPress Mastery
DVD Training Course Valued at $197 & Free 1 Retake Voucher Valid for 6 Months)
Note: Once Payment has been processed there will be no refunds
unless course is cancelled/postponed by DCC
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS
DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER NOW
Carmen Lopez
New Media New Marketing / Doral Chamber of Commerce
carmen@doralchamber.com
305-477-7600
Doral Chamber of Commerce Training Center
8181 NW 36th Street
Suite 21-A
Doral, FL 33166
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edcoizhra27a9fb3&llr=niazh9cab

Miami made. // Thrive Together Tuesdays
2016-11-12 07:00 - 21:30 | FL
Invite-only special event for the official launch of Miami made. (www.miamimade.org). Miami made is a new collaboration of Miami’s leading founders dedicated to helping each other succeed collectively. To inquire about joining as a guest at a monthly event or becoming a new member, please email barry@miamimade.org
