BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.20//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:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160217T195239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T195239Z UID:5984-1456387200-1456398000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Turning Your Ideas Into a Reality DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to celebrate entrepreneurs and the business leaders of tomorrow—and we offer ourdedicated partnership in bringing your ideas to life. Join us for an event designed especially for budding entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups. You will enjoy: Continental breakfast A panel of local\, successful entrepreneurs sharing insights and taking questions Keynote speaker featuring: Vanessa James\, Vanessa James Media Our panelists will include: Dawn Dickson\, Flat Out of Heels Danny Villasuso\, Carved Woodworks Felicia Hatcher founder of Code Fever Miami Learn the fundamentals of BizSpark and see if your business qualifies for 3 years of free stuff An opportunity to network with other local startups and entrepreneurs and win prizes Space is limited\, RSVP today! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/turning-your-ideas-into-a-reality/ LOCATION:Miami\, FL\, 33156\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160217T195239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160217T195239Z UID:6292-1456387200-1456398000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Turning Your Ideas Into a Reality DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to celebrate entrepreneurs and the business leaders of tomorrow—and we offer ourdedicated partnership in bringing your ideas to life. Join us for an event designed especially for budding entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups. You will enjoy: Continental breakfast A panel of local\, successful entrepreneurs sharing insights and taking questions Keynote speaker featuring: Vanessa James\, Vanessa James Media Our panelists will include: Dawn Dickson\, Flat Out of Heels Danny Villasuso\, Carved Woodworks Felicia Hatcher founder of Code Fever Miami Learn the fundamentals of BizSpark and see if your business qualifies for 3 years of free stuff An opportunity to network with other local startups and entrepreneurs and win prizes Space is limited\, RSVP today! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/turning-your-ideas-into-a-reality-2/ LOCATION:Miami\, FL\, 33156\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160218T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T195351Z UID:5985-1456416000-1456423200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Testing Thursdays with Optimizely & Multiplica DESCRIPTION:Join Multiplica & Optimizely for the first ever\, Testing Thursdays event at the Apeiro Kitchen & Bar in Miami from 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST. We’ll be having a night of food\, cocktails\, optimization & networking. Enjoy a testing presentation and a chance to network with other professionals\, together with some amazing giveaways! All for FREE! Don’t forget to RSVP before it’s too late. We look forward to seeing you there. #TestingThursdays URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/testing-thursdays-with-optimizely-multiplica/ LOCATION:3252 Northeast 1st Avenue. #101\, Miami\, FL\, 33137\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160218T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T195351Z UID:1339-1456416000-1456423200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Testing Thursdays with Optimizely & Multiplica DESCRIPTION:Join Multiplica & Optimizely for the first ever\, Testing Thursdays event at the Apeiro Kitchen & Bar in Miami from 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST. We’ll be having a night of food\, cocktails\, optimization & networking. Enjoy a testing presentation and a chance to network with other professionals\, together with some amazing giveaways! All for FREE! Don’t forget to RSVP before it’s too late. We look forward to seeing you there. #TestingThursdays URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/testing-thursdays-with-optimizely-multiplica-2/ LOCATION:3252 Northeast 1st Avenue. #101\, Miami\, FL\, 33137\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160218T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T195351Z UID:6293-1456416000-1456423200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Testing Thursdays with Optimizely & Multiplica DESCRIPTION:Join Multiplica & Optimizely for the first ever\, Testing Thursdays event at the Apeiro Kitchen & Bar in Miami from 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST. We’ll be having a night of food\, cocktails\, optimization & networking. Enjoy a testing presentation and a chance to network with other professionals\, together with some amazing giveaways! All for FREE! Don’t forget to RSVP before it’s too late. We look forward to seeing you there. #TestingThursdays URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/testing-thursdays-with-optimizely-multiplica-3/ LOCATION:3252 Northeast 1st Avenue. #101\, Miami\, FL\, 33137\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160218T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T195351Z UID:6304-1456416000-1456423200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Testing Thursdays with Optimizely & Multiplica DESCRIPTION:Join Multiplica & Optimizely for the first ever\, Testing Thursdays event at the Apeiro Kitchen & Bar in Miami from 4:00pm – 6:00pm EST. We’ll be having a night of food\, cocktails\, optimization & networking. Enjoy a testing presentation and a chance to network with other professionals\, together with some amazing giveaways! All for FREE! Don’t forget to RSVP before it’s too late. We look forward to seeing you there. #TestingThursdays URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/testing-thursdays-with-optimizely-multiplica-2-2/ LOCATION:3252 Northeast 1st Avenue. #101\, Miami\, FL\, 33137\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160221T195303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160221T195303Z UID:5986-1456425000-1456425000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tech Start-up Ideas for 2016 DESCRIPTION:Any awesome tech start-up ideas for 2016?  Let’s discuss them over a beverage! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tech-start-up-ideas-for-2016/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160221T195303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160221T195303Z UID:6299-1456425000-1456425000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tech Start-up Ideas for 2016 DESCRIPTION:Any awesome tech start-up ideas for 2016?  Let’s discuss them over a beverage! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tech-start-up-ideas-for-2016-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:557-1456425000-1456432200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Brickell Tech Meetup - Tech Startup Ideas for 2016 DESCRIPTION:Brickell Tech Meetup – Tech Startup Ideas for 2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brickell-tech-meetup-tech-startup-ideas-for-2016/ LOCATION:Miami\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:6268-1456425000-1456432200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Brickell Tech Meetup - Tech Startup Ideas for 2016 DESCRIPTION:Brickell Tech Meetup – Tech Startup Ideas for 2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brickell-tech-meetup-tech-startup-ideas-for-2016-2/ LOCATION:Miami\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:560-1456480800-1456524000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FAB FRIDAY DESCRIPTION:The fourth Friday of every month has just gotten way cooler! FAB FRIDAY is a day for open making and community collaboration. Our Day Pass fee is waived and you can try your hand at 3D Printing\, Laser Cutting\, Circuits\, Arduino\, Vinyl Cutting\, Sewing\, or Wood Working for FREE! So come with your ideas and some materials* and lets make amazing things! What’s a Fab Lab? Fab labs provide widespread access to modern means for invention. They began as an outreach project from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA)\, and quickly became a collaborative and global network. You can find more information about Fab Labs on the Fab Foundation Website. *materials not included Select materials available at an affordable rate at the FabLab. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/fab-friday/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:6269-1456480800-1456524000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FAB FRIDAY DESCRIPTION:The fourth Friday of every month has just gotten way cooler! FAB FRIDAY is a day for open making and community collaboration. Our Day Pass fee is waived and you can try your hand at 3D Printing\, Laser Cutting\, Circuits\, Arduino\, Vinyl Cutting\, Sewing\, or Wood Working for FREE! So come with your ideas and some materials* and lets make amazing things! What’s a Fab Lab? Fab labs provide widespread access to modern means for invention. They began as an outreach project from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA)\, and quickly became a collaborative and global network. You can find more information about Fab Labs on the Fab Foundation Website. *materials not included Select materials available at an affordable rate at the FabLab. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/fab-friday-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160226T195322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T195322Z UID:5990-1456506000-1456515000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Join the Miami DDA and Refresh Miami this Friday\, February 26 from 5-7:30pm at the Miami Center for Architecture & Design for a look at the Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow.  Futurist and Best Selling Author\, Jack Uldrich presents an engaging and entertaining keynote presentation about how to navigate the decade ahead with an in-depth exploration of ten technological trends that will transform the world of 2020. The event is free to attend and will have lite bites and refreshments. Please RSVP to rsvp@miamidda.com or call 305-579-6675. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ten-trends-transforming-the-cities-of-tomorrow/ LOCATION:100 NE 1 Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160226T195322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T195322Z UID:6314-1456506000-1456515000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Join the Miami DDA and Refresh Miami this Friday\, February 26 from 5-7:30pm at the Miami Center for Architecture & Design for a look at the Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow.  Futurist and Best Selling Author\, Jack Uldrich presents an engaging and entertaining keynote presentation about how to navigate the decade ahead with an in-depth exploration of ten technological trends that will transform the world of 2020. The event is free to attend and will have lite bites and refreshments. Please RSVP to rsvp@miamidda.com or call 305-579-6675. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ten-trends-transforming-the-cities-of-tomorrow-2/ LOCATION:100 NE 1 Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:561-1456515000-1456520400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Florida Game Developers Association Miami Chapter Meetup DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, Join us for our monthly meetup to learn how to start making games\, find others to make games with and hopefully develop a career or business around the growing South Florida game industry! We meet every month from 7:30PM – 9PM At the Miami Dade College MAGIC Campus at 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL 33132\, Miami\, FL. Join our meetup and stay up to date with any changes or other events\, it’s free https://www.meetup.com/Game-Developers/ or contact me at Gametrep@gmail.com \, more game related events can be found on Gametrep.com as well. #MakeGamesMiami” URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/florida-game-developers-association-miami-chapter-meetup/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:6270-1456515000-1456520400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Florida Game Developers Association Miami Chapter Meetup DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, Join us for our monthly meetup to learn how to start making games\, find others to make games with and hopefully develop a career or business around the growing South Florida game industry! We meet every month from 7:30PM – 9PM At the Miami Dade College MAGIC Campus at 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL 33132\, Miami\, FL. Join our meetup and stay up to date with any changes or other events\, it’s free https://www.meetup.com/Game-Developers/ or contact me at Gametrep@gmail.com \, more game related events can be found on Gametrep.com as well. #MakeGamesMiami” URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/florida-game-developers-association-miami-chapter-meetup-2/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:5983-1456563600-1456677000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Service Jam (global design thinking event) DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://miamiservicejam2016.eventbrite.com/ Want to take on a design thinking adventure where you can come up with innovative ways to change the world? Miami jams with the world once again by joining the Global Service Jam this February. The Global Service Jam is a 48-hour design thinking event where people come together in cities around the globe to create and prototype new products and services around a common global theme. Jams are about meeting cool people in your community\, practicing design thinking and creative problem-solving methods\, and most importantly\, having fun! You will learn design-based tools and skills you can apply to your business or any project. These tools are used by Apple\, IBM\, and other top-notch companies to drive innovation\, delight customers\, and reduce risk and project costs. In addition to being a fun event\, it is excellent professional development. You don’t need to be ‘creative’ or have experience with design to Jam. In fact we encourage people without these things to join us. You’ll be supported throughout the weekend by your hosts and mentors. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-service-jam-global-design-thinking-event/ LOCATION:500 17th Street\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:6280-1456563600-1456677000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Service Jam (global design thinking event) DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://miamiservicejam2016.eventbrite.com/ Want to take on a design thinking adventure where you can come up with innovative ways to change the world? Miami jams with the world once again by joining the Global Service Jam this February. The Global Service Jam is a 48-hour design thinking event where people come together in cities around the globe to create and prototype new products and services around a common global theme. Jams are about meeting cool people in your community\, practicing design thinking and creative problem-solving methods\, and most importantly\, having fun! You will learn design-based tools and skills you can apply to your business or any project. These tools are used by Apple\, IBM\, and other top-notch companies to drive innovation\, delight customers\, and reduce risk and project costs. In addition to being a fun event\, it is excellent professional development. You don’t need to be ‘creative’ or have experience with design to Jam. In fact we encourage people without these things to join us. You’ll be supported throughout the weekend by your hosts and mentors. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-service-jam-global-design-thinking-event-2/ LOCATION:500 17th Street\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:767-1456567200-1456581600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Refresh Miami Workshop: ReactJS (A Primer) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to ReactJS\, the new framework on the block from the developers at Facebook. We’ll introduce the framework\, its syntax and structure\, and guide you through the creation of your first React application. Workshop Agenda Part I: Introduction to ReactJS\, Side-by-side comparisons of ReactJS vs. other frameworks Part II: Live Coding portion of workshop – learn about components\, states\, etc. Create your first React application! What is ReactJS? React is an open-source JavaScript library providing a view for data rendered as HTML. React promises programmers a model in which subcomponents cannot directly affect enclosing components (“data flows down”); efficient updating of the HTML document when data changes; and a clean separation between components on a modern single-page application. It is maintained by Facebook\, Instagram and a community of individual developers and corporations. About Michael Martinez Based in Miami\, Fla.\, Michael Martinez is a full stack web and application developer. Michael has been programming since he learned QBasic in 1989. He has a passion for learning\, teaching\, and exploring new and exciting human interface concepts. Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/refresh-miami-workshop-reactjs-a-primer/ LOCATION:95 Merrick Way Suite 100 \, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:6281-1456567200-1456581600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Refresh Miami Workshop: ReactJS (A Primer) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to ReactJS\, the new framework on the block from the developers at Facebook. We’ll introduce the framework\, its syntax and structure\, and guide you through the creation of your first React application. Workshop Agenda Part I: Introduction to ReactJS\, Side-by-side comparisons of ReactJS vs. other frameworks Part II: Live Coding portion of workshop – learn about components\, states\, etc. Create your first React application! What is ReactJS? React is an open-source JavaScript library providing a view for data rendered as HTML. React promises programmers a model in which subcomponents cannot directly affect enclosing components (“data flows down”); efficient updating of the HTML document when data changes; and a clean separation between components on a modern single-page application. It is maintained by Facebook\, Instagram and a community of individual developers and corporations. About Michael Martinez Based in Miami\, Fla.\, Michael Martinez is a full stack web and application developer. Michael has been programming since he learned QBasic in 1989. He has a passion for learning\, teaching\, and exploring new and exciting human interface concepts. Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/refresh-miami-workshop-reactjs-a-primer-2/ LOCATION:95 Merrick Way Suite 100 \, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:863-1456734600-1456765200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:PHILANTHROPY MIAMI 2016 DESCRIPTION:The world changed while you were busy doing other things. And suddenly nothing seems to make sense anymore. Generational shifts\, technological advancements\, and the end of business as usual\, have all conspired to change the way your donors — and your potential donors — look at giving. Now it’s time for you to change. The solution is simple: All you have to do is understand today’s most powerful marketing algorithm: CC 2 CC. Confused? Don’t worry\, Bruce Turkel will explain your problem and decipher your solution. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/philanthropy-miami-2016/ LOCATION:1111 Parrot Jungle Trail\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:6318-1456734600-1456765200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:PHILANTHROPY MIAMI 2016 DESCRIPTION:The world changed while you were busy doing other things. And suddenly nothing seems to make sense anymore. Generational shifts\, technological advancements\, and the end of business as usual\, have all conspired to change the way your donors — and your potential donors — look at giving. Now it’s time for you to change. The solution is simple: All you have to do is understand today’s most powerful marketing algorithm: CC 2 CC. Confused? Don’t worry\, Bruce Turkel will explain your problem and decipher your solution. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/philanthropy-miami-2016-2/ LOCATION:1111 Parrot Jungle Trail\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:5997-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:1367-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:6336-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav-3/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:6367-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav-2-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160225T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195232Z UID:843-1456857000-1456864200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BRAINFOOD WITH ENDEAVOR @ THE LAB FEATURING SETH SCHACHNER DESCRIPTION:Join us next week for Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB featuring Seth Schachner\, Managing Director of Strat Americas\, moderated by Marco Giberti. Brainfood is a hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs\, investors\, and CEOs from around the world. Curated by Endeavor Miami\, The Knight Foundation and The LAB\, these gatherings help local 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. Discount code: END2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-with-endeavor-the-lab-featuring-seth-schachner/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160225T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195232Z UID:6309-1456857000-1456864200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BRAINFOOD WITH ENDEAVOR @ THE LAB FEATURING SETH SCHACHNER DESCRIPTION:Join us next week for Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB featuring Seth Schachner\, Managing Director of Strat Americas\, moderated by Marco Giberti. Brainfood is a hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs\, investors\, and CEOs from around the world. Curated by Endeavor Miami\, The Knight Foundation and The LAB\, these gatherings help local 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. Discount code: END2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-with-endeavor-the-lab-featuring-seth-schachner-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:865-1456923600-1457042400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 EO GSEA US National Finals - GUEST Registration DESCRIPTION:Local GSEA competitions have taken place all over the United States\, providing mentoring and encouragement to more than a thousand student entrepreneurs. Each competition winner will advance to the USA National Finals event. The finalists presenting at this National Finals Round will represent the very best and a select winner will be awarded a prize of US$ 10\,000. The USA National winner will advance to the EO GSEA Global Finals this May in Bangkok\, Thailand\, where he/she will represent the United States in hopes to earn the top honor of EO’s Student Entrepreneur of the Year. The EO GSEA program is for undergraduate students who have been operating a business for at least six months. Students apply to local competitions hosted by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) chapters and our official organizing partners. Then\, advance to the next round of competition in hopes to earn a spot in the GSEA Finals event. 25 students will compete in the USA National semi-final round. Five students will then advance to the USA National final round. While this is a competition\, it is in the spirit of celebrating and supporting young entrepreneurs around the world. Join us at this inspiring event\, proudly hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization\, to recognize and honor student entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is proud to host this premiere event. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-eo-gsea-us-national-finals-guest-registration/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave\, Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T040155 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:6319-1456923600-1457042400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 EO GSEA US National Finals - GUEST Registration DESCRIPTION:Local GSEA competitions have taken place all over the United States\, providing mentoring and encouragement to more than a thousand student entrepreneurs. Each competition winner will advance to the USA National Finals event. The finalists presenting at this National Finals Round will represent the very best and a select winner will be awarded a prize of US$ 10\,000. The USA National winner will advance to the EO GSEA Global Finals this May in Bangkok\, Thailand\, where he/she will represent the United States in hopes to earn the top honor of EO’s Student Entrepreneur of the Year. The EO GSEA program is for undergraduate students who have been operating a business for at least six months. Students apply to local competitions hosted by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) chapters and our official organizing partners. Then\, advance to the next round of competition in hopes to earn a spot in the GSEA Finals event. 25 students will compete in the USA National semi-final round. Five students will then advance to the USA National final round. While this is a competition\, it is in the spirit of celebrating and supporting young entrepreneurs around the world. Join us at this inspiring event\, proudly hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization\, to recognize and honor student entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is proud to host this premiere event. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-eo-gsea-us-national-finals-guest-registration-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave\, Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR