BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Launch Pad X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaunchpad.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Launch Pad REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160517T195530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T195530Z UID:2278-1463682600-1463691600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:NEW: Ironhack Hackshow #6 DESCRIPTION:We’re getting ready to graduate another group of students who decided to take the non-traditional approach to learning. They now have the tools and confidence to enter the global technology marketplace. Join us in giving them a warm welcome and watching them gracefully fly the Ironhack nest\, one by one. Each Ironhack student will have 60 seconds to pitch their project to the audience (that’s you) who will vote for the top 3 presentations\, from which our panel of esteemed judges will pick a grand winner. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/new-ironhack-hackshow-6/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160517T195530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T195530Z UID:6478-1463682600-1463691600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:NEW: Ironhack Hackshow #6 DESCRIPTION:We’re getting ready to graduate another group of students who decided to take the non-traditional approach to learning. They now have the tools and confidence to enter the global technology marketplace. Join us in giving them a warm welcome and watching them gracefully fly the Ironhack nest\, one by one. Each Ironhack student will have 60 seconds to pitch their project to the audience (that’s you) who will vote for the top 3 presentations\, from which our panel of esteemed judges will pick a grand winner. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/new-ironhack-hackshow-6-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160427T112651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T112651Z UID:6025-1463729400-1463767200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Vitalize Florida - CEO Summit for Second-Stage Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:We are convening the best and the brightest CEOs from around Florida in one great event: Vitalize Florida! Presented by GrowFL and Broward College. Join us in South Florida for a one of a kind event\, featuring industry leaders from the human resources\, finance\, gaming\, and legal fields\, as well as many others. This program is presented by GrowFL\, in association with the Innovation Hub at Broward College This summit is designed as a day-long conference in which you will learn from industry leaders across the board who are all committed to enriching the careers of entrepreneurs around the state. Some topics that will be covered include: Proven Approaches to Brainstorming and Thinking Outside of the Box How to Build an Online Following What You Need to Know to Affordably Outsource Your Company’s HR Function Intellectual Property The Gaming Industry in Florida Business Planning and Structuring URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vitalize-florida-ceo-summit-for-second-stage-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:7200 Pines Blvd\, Pembroke Pines\, FL\, 33024\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160427T112651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T112651Z UID:6449-1463729400-1463767200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Vitalize Florida - CEO Summit for Second-Stage Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:We are convening the best and the brightest CEOs from around Florida in one great event: Vitalize Florida! Presented by GrowFL and Broward College. Join us in South Florida for a one of a kind event\, featuring industry leaders from the human resources\, finance\, gaming\, and legal fields\, as well as many others. This program is presented by GrowFL\, in association with the Innovation Hub at Broward College This summit is designed as a day-long conference in which you will learn from industry leaders across the board who are all committed to enriching the careers of entrepreneurs around the state. Some topics that will be covered include: Proven Approaches to Brainstorming and Thinking Outside of the Box How to Build an Online Following What You Need to Know to Affordably Outsource Your Company’s HR Function Intellectual Property The Gaming Industry in Florida Business Planning and Structuring URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vitalize-florida-ceo-summit-for-second-stage-entrepreneurs-2/ LOCATION:7200 Pines Blvd\, Pembroke Pines\, FL\, 33024\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160504T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T195642Z UID:1715-1463734800-1463767200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Mentor Day DESCRIPTION:Looking for advice on a specific problem for your startup? You are in luck. Mentor Day is returning to Miami on Friday May 20th. It’s your chance for a one-on-one session with top mentors for entrepreneurs and innovators. Define your problem\, get help\, for free! The first Mentor Day was a great success with 30 free sessions and 22 mentors!! Applications close on May 9th. Apply for mentorship at mentorday.co! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/mentor-day/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160504T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T195642Z UID:6457-1463734800-1463767200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Mentor Day DESCRIPTION:Looking for advice on a specific problem for your startup? You are in luck. Mentor Day is returning to Miami on Friday May 20th. It’s your chance for a one-on-one session with top mentors for entrepreneurs and innovators. Define your problem\, get help\, for free! The first Mentor Day was a great success with 30 free sessions and 22 mentors!! Applications close on May 9th. Apply for mentorship at mentorday.co! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/mentor-day-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160517T195530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T195530Z UID:2280-1463770800-1463781600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Techversify Broadcast Debut Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate techversify’s broadcast debut on national “Be a Millionaire Day” recognizing technology’s economic impact on our lives. Pre-screening complimentary reception includes live entertainment followed by post-screening presentation and performance. RUN OF SHOW 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm Networking/Cocktails/Studio Tour 8:00pm ‑ 8:15pm PBS Announcements 8:15pm ‑ 8:30pm Opening Performance – DJ Irie & kids 8:30pm ‑ 9:00pm Premiere 30 min TechVersify 9:00pm ‑ 9:15pm Jessica Pitches to Funders 9:15pm ‑ 9:30pm Closing Performance – DJ Irie & kids 9:30pm ‑ 10:00pm Networking Broadcast debut party is sponsored by:  Office Depot Foundation\, Two Parrots Production\, Center for Social Change\, Tabatha Mudra Photo/Video\, Emerge Americas\, Irie Foundation and Blacktech. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/techversify-broadcast-debut-party/ LOCATION:14901 Northeast 20th Avenue\, North Miami\, FL\, 33181\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160517T195530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T195530Z UID:6479-1463770800-1463781600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Techversify Broadcast Debut Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate techversify’s broadcast debut on national “Be a Millionaire Day” recognizing technology’s economic impact on our lives. Pre-screening complimentary reception includes live entertainment followed by post-screening presentation and performance. RUN OF SHOW 7:00pm ‑ 8:00pm Networking/Cocktails/Studio Tour 8:00pm ‑ 8:15pm PBS Announcements 8:15pm ‑ 8:30pm Opening Performance – DJ Irie & kids 8:30pm ‑ 9:00pm Premiere 30 min TechVersify 9:00pm ‑ 9:15pm Jessica Pitches to Funders 9:15pm ‑ 9:30pm Closing Performance – DJ Irie & kids 9:30pm ‑ 10:00pm Networking Broadcast debut party is sponsored by:  Office Depot Foundation\, Two Parrots Production\, Center for Social Change\, Tabatha Mudra Photo/Video\, Emerge Americas\, Irie Foundation and Blacktech. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/techversify-broadcast-debut-party-2/ LOCATION:14901 Northeast 20th Avenue\, North Miami\, FL\, 33181\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160504T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T195642Z UID:6027-1464026400-1464033600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Craft & Craft : Handmade Digital Goods with Autodesk Fusion 360 DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Smith\, Education Program Manager | Autodesk\, Inc.\, and Werner Blumenthal\,  CEO of WB Engineering\, for an evening of crafting and 3D printing products for production using Fusion 360. Fusion 360 is a cloud-based software that integrates surface and solid modeling into a single workspace that is easy to use while collaborating with colleagues. Hosted by The LAB Miami\, IDSA Florida\, AIGA Miami and IAM Foundation. Craft beer will be on tap. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/craft-craft-handmade-digital-goods-with-autodesk-fusion-360/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Hildebrand":MAILTO:carlchildebrand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160504T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T195642Z UID:6458-1464026400-1464033600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Craft & Craft : Handmade Digital Goods with Autodesk Fusion 360 DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Smith\, Education Program Manager | Autodesk\, Inc.\, and Werner Blumenthal\,  CEO of WB Engineering\, for an evening of crafting and 3D printing products for production using Fusion 360. Fusion 360 is a cloud-based software that integrates surface and solid modeling into a single workspace that is easy to use while collaborating with colleagues. Hosted by The LAB Miami\, IDSA Florida\, AIGA Miami and IAM Foundation. Craft beer will be on tap. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/craft-craft-handmade-digital-goods-with-autodesk-fusion-360-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Hildebrand":MAILTO:carlchildebrand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160512T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T195246Z UID:1745-1464114600-1464121800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:How are Spotify and Pandora Innovating to Reshape Their User Experiences? DESCRIPTION:How are companies like Pandora and Spotify innovating to create great user experiences? Learn more about the algorithms\, human curation\, and design philosophies that deliver a much higher level of context-aware personalization. Join us on May 24th! Free event\, RSVP required. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-are-spotify-and-pandora-innovating-to-reshape-their-user-experiences/ LOCATION:25 Northwest 34 Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160512T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T195246Z UID:6472-1464114600-1464121800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:How are Spotify and Pandora Innovating to Reshape Their User Experiences? DESCRIPTION:How are companies like Pandora and Spotify innovating to create great user experiences? Learn more about the algorithms\, human curation\, and design philosophies that deliver a much higher level of context-aware personalization. Join us on May 24th! Free event\, RSVP required. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-are-spotify-and-pandora-innovating-to-reshape-their-user-experiences-2/ LOCATION:25 Northwest 34 Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:2293-1464116400-1464116400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wyncode Miami Beach Sample Class: Your first step to becoming a Web Developer DESCRIPTION:Is coding for me? Come and find out if coding is for you! We’re kicking off our second cohort in Miami Beach on June 27th! We’ll talk about how you can change your life by learning how to code and why Wyncode’s 9-week intensive bootcamp will launch you in a new direction. Our summer cohorts in Miami\, Miami Beach\, and Fort Lauderdale are starting soon! Wyncode is proud to be the #1 most reviewed code school in the country in 2015 on the industry-leading website Course Report with a 4.8/5 star rating. We have graduated over 250 students with a 90% job placement rate within three months of graduation. Our hiring network includes over 200 companies with almost 70 companies hiring a Wyncoder\, and almost 30 hiring more than one graduate. Our top four hiring partners have hired 5 Wyncoders each. They are MDLIVE\, Kipu Systems\, SATO Global Solutions and Cloud Logistics.   If you seek to make a change in your career by becoming a developer\, this introductory lesson is the first step! During the session\, we will explain exactly what coding is\, why everyone should learn to code and what you can build with those skills. Bring your laptop and get ready to try it for yourself\, as you’ll write your first lines of Ruby code. Wyncode’s Cohort 10 begins in Miami on June 13th\, Cohort 6 starts in Fort Lauderdale on June 20th\, and Cohort 2 in Miami Beach kicks off on June 27th. Interviews are happening on a first-come\, first served basis now. Visit https://wyncode.co/web-immersive/ to learn more and please RSVP for this event.   If you are not able to make one of our introductory lessons feel free to contact us directly at [masked] and we will set up a meeting for you to learn about our program. Wyncode immerses ambitious individuals in a demanding and inspiring learning environment engineered to develop successful coders with business acumen. The first of its kind in South Florida\, we believe in promoting programming literacy using a disruptive education model and feel that a boot camp environment is the best way to learn practical and relevant coding skills quickly. Wyncode is licensed by the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wyncode-miami-beach-sample-class-your-first-step-to-becoming-a-web-developer/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:6485-1464116400-1464116400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wyncode Miami Beach Sample Class: Your first step to becoming a Web Developer DESCRIPTION:Is coding for me? Come and find out if coding is for you! We’re kicking off our second cohort in Miami Beach on June 27th! We’ll talk about how you can change your life by learning how to code and why Wyncode’s 9-week intensive bootcamp will launch you in a new direction. Our summer cohorts in Miami\, Miami Beach\, and Fort Lauderdale are starting soon! Wyncode is proud to be the #1 most reviewed code school in the country in 2015 on the industry-leading website Course Report with a 4.8/5 star rating. We have graduated over 250 students with a 90% job placement rate within three months of graduation. Our hiring network includes over 200 companies with almost 70 companies hiring a Wyncoder\, and almost 30 hiring more than one graduate. Our top four hiring partners have hired 5 Wyncoders each. They are MDLIVE\, Kipu Systems\, SATO Global Solutions and Cloud Logistics.   If you seek to make a change in your career by becoming a developer\, this introductory lesson is the first step! During the session\, we will explain exactly what coding is\, why everyone should learn to code and what you can build with those skills. Bring your laptop and get ready to try it for yourself\, as you’ll write your first lines of Ruby code. Wyncode’s Cohort 10 begins in Miami on June 13th\, Cohort 6 starts in Fort Lauderdale on June 20th\, and Cohort 2 in Miami Beach kicks off on June 27th. Interviews are happening on a first-come\, first served basis now. Visit https://wyncode.co/web-immersive/ to learn more and please RSVP for this event.   If you are not able to make one of our introductory lessons feel free to contact us directly at [masked] and we will set up a meeting for you to learn about our program. Wyncode immerses ambitious individuals in a demanding and inspiring learning environment engineered to develop successful coders with business acumen. The first of its kind in South Florida\, we believe in promoting programming literacy using a disruptive education model and feel that a boot camp environment is the best way to learn practical and relevant coding skills quickly. Wyncode is licensed by the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wyncode-miami-beach-sample-class-your-first-step-to-becoming-a-web-developer-2/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:2294-1464201000-1464206400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Waffles After Work with LiveNinja DESCRIPTION:Join the Miami startup\, tech\, and creative community for this once a month night version of #WaffleWednesday. Each event will feature a drink and food pairing from some of your favorite local crews\, tunes from DJ Don Redfox\, and presentations showing off some of the newest projects coming out of South Florida. This edition will be co-hosted by J. Wakefield\, Jarly\, and Idea Me. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/waffles-after-work-with-liveninja/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:6486-1464201000-1464206400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Waffles After Work with LiveNinja DESCRIPTION:Join the Miami startup\, tech\, and creative community for this once a month night version of #WaffleWednesday. Each event will feature a drink and food pairing from some of your favorite local crews\, tunes from DJ Don Redfox\, and presentations showing off some of the newest projects coming out of South Florida. This edition will be co-hosted by J. Wakefield\, Jarly\, and Idea Me. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/waffles-after-work-with-liveninja-9/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:2295-1464283800-1464296400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:THE EVOLUTION AND STATE OF CODING DESCRIPTION:Join the SFTA and our distinguished panel of guests as we uncover the fascinating history of computer coding that brought us to where we are today. WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: Meet the panel opportunity Gain valuable insights into the history of computer code Take away first-hand wisdom and knowledge Fantastic networking opportunities URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-evolution-and-state-of-coding/ LOCATION:333 Las Olas Way\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33301\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="South Florida Technology Alliance":MAILTO:executivedirector@southfloridatech.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:6487-1464283800-1464296400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:THE EVOLUTION AND STATE OF CODING DESCRIPTION:Join the SFTA and our distinguished panel of guests as we uncover the fascinating history of computer coding that brought us to where we are today. WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: Meet the panel opportunity Gain valuable insights into the history of computer code Take away first-hand wisdom and knowledge Fantastic networking opportunities URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-evolution-and-state-of-coding-2/ LOCATION:333 Las Olas Way\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33301\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="South Florida Technology Alliance":MAILTO:executivedirector@southfloridatech.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:2298-1464285600-1464296400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wyncode Pitch Day IX Miami's 9th Cohort DESCRIPTION:Can you learn to code and build your own web application in 9 weeks? Even better\, can you land a job as a developer? Yes! Come see for yourself on Thursday\, May 26th from 6-9pm at the LAB Miami. Wyncode’s Pitch Days in Miami and Fort Lauderdale combined have brought together over 1500 smiling faces from all over the South Florida tech scene. This is a can’t-miss event\, where you will get to witness our soon-to-be Wyncode alumni present their skills through innovative projects (that members of our community also pitched!!). What is Pitch Day?  On March 28th\, 26 individuals started their first class in learning how to code. Nine weeks later\, on Thursday\, May 26th from 6-9pm at The Lab Miami they will be inducted as alumni and presenting their web apps to 150+ individuals in the South Florida tech scene and you can be a part of it.  Wyncode’s Pitch Days in Miami\, Fort Lauderdale\, and Miami Beach combined have brought together over 1500 people from all over South Florida tech scene. This is a can’t miss event- where you witness our Wyncoder’s present their skills through innovative projects (that members of our community pitched through Wyntank). Our alumni are now leading the charge as web developers in South Florida tech scene coding with a diverse array of innovative companies including MDLIVE\, EarlyShares\, Cloud Logistics\, Kipu Systems\, and more! Miami’s 9th will follow in their footsteps and become the new fleet of Ruby developers. Join us to see the web apps created\, get involved in the growing South Florida tech scene\, and  meet your next developer or even co-founder! Schedule for the Evening 6:00-7:00 Drinks & Meet Wyncoders and South Florida’s community leaders 7:00-9:00 Presentations 9:00pm Closing remarks and winner announced URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wyncode-pitch-day-ix-miamis-9th-cohort/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:6488-1464285600-1464296400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wyncode Pitch Day IX Miami's 9th Cohort DESCRIPTION:Can you learn to code and build your own web application in 9 weeks? Even better\, can you land a job as a developer? Yes! Come see for yourself on Thursday\, May 26th from 6-9pm at the LAB Miami. Wyncode’s Pitch Days in Miami and Fort Lauderdale combined have brought together over 1500 smiling faces from all over the South Florida tech scene. This is a can’t-miss event\, where you will get to witness our soon-to-be Wyncode alumni present their skills through innovative projects (that members of our community also pitched!!). What is Pitch Day?  On March 28th\, 26 individuals started their first class in learning how to code. Nine weeks later\, on Thursday\, May 26th from 6-9pm at The Lab Miami they will be inducted as alumni and presenting their web apps to 150+ individuals in the South Florida tech scene and you can be a part of it.  Wyncode’s Pitch Days in Miami\, Fort Lauderdale\, and Miami Beach combined have brought together over 1500 people from all over South Florida tech scene. This is a can’t miss event- where you witness our Wyncoder’s present their skills through innovative projects (that members of our community pitched through Wyntank). Our alumni are now leading the charge as web developers in South Florida tech scene coding with a diverse array of innovative companies including MDLIVE\, EarlyShares\, Cloud Logistics\, Kipu Systems\, and more! Miami’s 9th will follow in their footsteps and become the new fleet of Ruby developers. Join us to see the web apps created\, get involved in the growing South Florida tech scene\, and  meet your next developer or even co-founder! Schedule for the Evening 6:00-7:00 Drinks & Meet Wyncoders and South Florida’s community leaders 7:00-9:00 Presentations 9:00pm Closing remarks and winner announced URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wyncode-pitch-day-ix-miamis-9th-cohort-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160512T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T195246Z UID:1747-1464287400-1464294600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Revamp Your Online Video Strategy DESCRIPTION:With the increase in broadband and wireless speed and the mass adoption of smartphones – the latest data suggests you should invest in video marketing if you want to reach your target audience. Over half of global marketers surveyed rate video best for delivering the greatest ROI (eMarketer). Videos will be responsible for nearly three-quarters of all internet traffic by the end of the year (Syndacast). At our next session on May 26th\, learn how to step up your game with best practices and actionable tips on how to create a winning online video strategy for business impact. What You Will Learn – The key ingredients for developing your story into compelling videos to meet your business objectives; – The types of videos to develop for each stage of the buyer’s journey; – Which tools to use at each stage of video production; – How to add impact to business videos through storytelling\, emotion\, b-roll\, and calls to action; – How to develop an online distribution strategy for your videos; – The key performance indicators to measure. Meet our panelists: Bernard Bonomo Managing Partner Bonomotion Video Agency Ville Ailio Managing Partner Bond St Consulting URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/panel-discussion-revamp-your-online-video-strategy/ LOCATION:cowork-11 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160512T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T195246Z UID:6473-1464287400-1464294600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Revamp Your Online Video Strategy DESCRIPTION:With the increase in broadband and wireless speed and the mass adoption of smartphones – the latest data suggests you should invest in video marketing if you want to reach your target audience. Over half of global marketers surveyed rate video best for delivering the greatest ROI (eMarketer). Videos will be responsible for nearly three-quarters of all internet traffic by the end of the year (Syndacast). At our next session on May 26th\, learn how to step up your game with best practices and actionable tips on how to create a winning online video strategy for business impact. What You Will Learn – The key ingredients for developing your story into compelling videos to meet your business objectives; – The types of videos to develop for each stage of the buyer’s journey; – Which tools to use at each stage of video production; – How to add impact to business videos through storytelling\, emotion\, b-roll\, and calls to action; – How to develop an online distribution strategy for your videos; – The key performance indicators to measure. Meet our panelists: Bernard Bonomo Managing Partner Bonomotion Video Agency Ville Ailio Managing Partner Bond St Consulting URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/panel-discussion-revamp-your-online-video-strategy-2/ LOCATION:cowork-11 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160603 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160512T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T195246Z UID:6062-1464739200-1464911999@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami GovJam (Global Design Thinking Event) DESCRIPTION:Looking to add a creative spark to your work or team? Join the GovJam\, a global event where participants learn and apply innovation methods to the world of government and public life. The Miami GovJam is a unique professional development opportunity for government workers and all people passionate about civic life. This project-based\, hands-on professional training teaches participants how to dramatically increase the efficacy of service delivery and customer satisfaction\, while fostering innovation and teamwork within and outside of government. Miami GovJam is a chance to learn by doing: You will work in small teams to quickly design\, build\, and test solutions to public problems. By the end of the event you will know the fundamentals of customer-centric design\, how to dramatically improve customer satisfaction\, and how to design new services people really want. It’s for anyone who cares about their community: The Miami GovJam is open to all government employees\, private sector and nonprofit professionals\, artists\, students\, and anyone who cares about their community and wants to meet interesting people while building something awesome. Benefits of joining the Miami GovJam + Learn how to reduce and manage the risk and costs for any project. + Learn how to quickly conceive of a new service and get solid customer feedback. + Learn how to dramatically increase customer satisfaction. + Enhance your team-building and collaboration skills. + Experience hands-on learning and practice of design-thinking and creative skills. Build your creative confidence. + Make new friends and expand your professional and creative network. + Get rich and famous! Probably not\, but you will have a great time! Ticket price includes breakfast\, lunch\, and supplies. For more information visit: https://contexto.co/miamigovjam/ URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-govjam-global-design-thinking-event/ LOCATION:1700 Convention Center Drive\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160603 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160512T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T195246Z UID:6474-1464739200-1464911999@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami GovJam (Global Design Thinking Event) DESCRIPTION:Looking to add a creative spark to your work or team? Join the GovJam\, a global event where participants learn and apply innovation methods to the world of government and public life. The Miami GovJam is a unique professional development opportunity for government workers and all people passionate about civic life. This project-based\, hands-on professional training teaches participants how to dramatically increase the efficacy of service delivery and customer satisfaction\, while fostering innovation and teamwork within and outside of government. Miami GovJam is a chance to learn by doing: You will work in small teams to quickly design\, build\, and test solutions to public problems. By the end of the event you will know the fundamentals of customer-centric design\, how to dramatically improve customer satisfaction\, and how to design new services people really want. It’s for anyone who cares about their community: The Miami GovJam is open to all government employees\, private sector and nonprofit professionals\, artists\, students\, and anyone who cares about their community and wants to meet interesting people while building something awesome. Benefits of joining the Miami GovJam + Learn how to reduce and manage the risk and costs for any project. + Learn how to quickly conceive of a new service and get solid customer feedback. + Learn how to dramatically increase customer satisfaction. + Enhance your team-building and collaboration skills. + Experience hands-on learning and practice of design-thinking and creative skills. Build your creative confidence. + Make new friends and expand your professional and creative network. + Get rich and famous! Probably not\, but you will have a great time! Ticket price includes breakfast\, lunch\, and supplies. For more information visit: https://contexto.co/miamigovjam/ URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-govjam-global-design-thinking-event-2/ LOCATION:1700 Convention Center Drive\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:2299-1464805800-1464813000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Free HTML Hacks for Marketers + Designers Workshop DESCRIPTION:There’s one skill that puts marketers and designers ahead of the curve… And it doesn’t involve your right brain. Code is the foundation of all marketing campaigns\, websites\, apps and graphics used to build the ultimate customer experience. So why aren’t more creative people adding this flair to their skill set? Join us at Ironhack for our HTML Hacks for Marketers + Designers workshop–meant to make you ask yourself the same question. In 2 hours\, you’ll learn some very basic + important hacks and how being a little versed in HTML and CSS can take you a long way! Please bring your fully-charged laptop with a downloaded version of Sublime Text. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-html-hacks-for-marketers-designers-workshop/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160523T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195235Z UID:6489-1464805800-1464813000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Free HTML Hacks for Marketers + Designers Workshop DESCRIPTION:There’s one skill that puts marketers and designers ahead of the curve… And it doesn’t involve your right brain. Code is the foundation of all marketing campaigns\, websites\, apps and graphics used to build the ultimate customer experience. So why aren’t more creative people adding this flair to their skill set? Join us at Ironhack for our HTML Hacks for Marketers + Designers workshop–meant to make you ask yourself the same question. In 2 hours\, you’ll learn some very basic + important hacks and how being a little versed in HTML and CSS can take you a long way! Please bring your fully-charged laptop with a downloaded version of Sublime Text. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-html-hacks-for-marketers-designers-workshop-2/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160520T195603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T195603Z UID:6100-1464809400-1464818400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Refresh Miami Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:  Join us for a fun night of networking and craft beer in the heart of Wynwood! Learn what fellow Refreshers are working on\, make great connections and potentially meet your next co-founder\, lead designer or programmer. We’ll have some fun ice breakers to help you connect with others in the tech community. To register\, visit our Eventbrite page. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/refresh-miami-happy-hour/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160520T195603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T195603Z UID:6483-1464809400-1464818400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Refresh Miami Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:  Join us for a fun night of networking and craft beer in the heart of Wynwood! Learn what fellow Refreshers are working on\, make great connections and potentially meet your next co-founder\, lead designer or programmer. We’ll have some fun ice breakers to help you connect with others in the tech community. To register\, visit our Eventbrite page. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/refresh-miami-happy-hour-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160425T224619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T224619Z UID:6024-1464859800-1464886800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:OpenHub DESCRIPTION:#OpenHub day at StartHub Miami! Work and create at our space for the day\, and enjoy the perks of a great coworking community. Come and enjoy a breakfast/networking session and stay after to work from the best coworking space in Downtown Miami. We look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this monthly event. 09:30-10:30AM Breakfast & Networking 10:30AM-05:30PM OpenHub day Parking Instructions: Cultural Center Garage 90 SW 1 Street\, (at SW 1 Avenue) Miami\, FL 33130 OR Get here: Metrorail or Metromover to Government Center or Miami Ave. RSVP to next OpenHub here: https://openhub-miami.eventbrite.com Interested in learning more? Email Mariangelli at starthub.miami@gmail.com Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We look to seeing everyone bright and early! Cheers! The StartHub Team URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhub/ LOCATION:tourism CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T104642 CREATED:20160425T224619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T224619Z UID:6448-1464859800-1464886800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:OpenHub DESCRIPTION:#OpenHub day at StartHub Miami! Work and create at our space for the day\, and enjoy the perks of a great coworking community. Come and enjoy a breakfast/networking session and stay after to work from the best coworking space in Downtown Miami. We look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this monthly event. 09:30-10:30AM Breakfast & Networking 10:30AM-05:30PM OpenHub day Parking Instructions: Cultural Center Garage 90 SW 1 Street\, (at SW 1 Avenue) Miami\, FL 33130 OR Get here: Metrorail or Metromover to Government Center or Miami Ave. RSVP to next OpenHub here: https://openhub-miami.eventbrite.com Interested in learning more? Email Mariangelli at starthub.miami@gmail.com Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We look to seeing everyone bright and early! Cheers! The StartHub Team URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhub-3/ LOCATION:tourism CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR