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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-25/
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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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-25-2/
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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LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T195318Z
UID:3778-1497947400-1497961800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\n                  \nMorning Session:\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”             \n8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee3t1wuy5216bfd1&llr=niazh9cab\nYou will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:\nWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site\nHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\nComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites\nOptions available for designing web sites yourself The basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\nAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\nHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for\nHow to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\nHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nIn the last part of the seminar we will examine and critique your web sites live.\nWho should attend this seminar?\n tOnline Marketers\n tMarketing Executives\n tWeb Developers\n tProduct Managers & Brand Managers\n tIT Programmers\n tBusiness Owners\n tBusiness & Marketing Consultants\n tP.R. Professionals\n tBusiness Owners and Managers\, CEOs\, CMOs\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee3t1wuy5216bfd1&llr=niazh9cab\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Registration & Networking\n9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Seminar\nFee:   $97.00 Well Worth It ! – A real bargain!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/search-engine-optimization-seo-seminar/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T123000
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UID:7320-1497947400-1497961800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\n                  \nMorning Session:\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”             \n8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee3t1wuy5216bfd1&llr=niazh9cab\nYou will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:\nWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site\nHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\nComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites\nOptions available for designing web sites yourself The basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\nAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\nHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for\nHow to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\nHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nIn the last part of the seminar we will examine and critique your web sites live.\nWho should attend this seminar?\n tOnline Marketers\n tMarketing Executives\n tWeb Developers\n tProduct Managers & Brand Managers\n tIT Programmers\n tBusiness Owners\n tBusiness & Marketing Consultants\n tP.R. Professionals\n tBusiness Owners and Managers\, CEOs\, CMOs\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee3t1wuy5216bfd1&llr=niazh9cab\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Registration & Networking\n9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Seminar\nFee:   $97.00 Well Worth It ! – A real bargain!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/search-engine-optimization-seo-seminar-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T170000
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UID:3753-1497952800-1497978000@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-35/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T100000
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UID:7304-1497952800-1497978000@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-35-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T210000
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UID:3791-1497983400-1497992400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:WordPress 4.8 and Site Speed
DESCRIPTION:Topic #1: WordPress 4.8\nWe will go over a few of the changes of the new version of WordPress and see into the future of what might be coming in the future versions.\nTopic #2: Site Speed and Performance\nTips\, Plugins and other Web tools to help your website move faster and perform better.\nAgenda: \nTime varies based on weather and room availability. \n6:30 pm to 7 pm – Network\n7 pm to 8 pm – “Talks 1 & 2”\n8 pm to 9 pm – Happiness Bar (Need help with your website or need advice for a plugin or theme bring your questions to be answered)\nParking: \nToll parking is available if you wish not to get a ticket or be 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).\nLocation:\nNetworking will be in the pavilion on the South East corner of PG 6. The rest of the night events will be in a classroom 115 which is right inside the building on the first floor.\nFood:\nI will try to work something out but I would recommend to grab something before you come.\nJOIN OUR SLACK CHANNEL: https://wpmia.herokuapp.com/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wordpress-4-8-and-site-speed/
LOCATION:11200 SW 8th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33174\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T210000
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UID:7329-1497983400-1497992400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:WordPress 4.8 and Site Speed
DESCRIPTION:Topic #1: WordPress 4.8\nWe will go over a few of the changes of the new version of WordPress and see into the future of what might be coming in the future versions.\nTopic #2: Site Speed and Performance\nTips\, Plugins and other Web tools to help your website move faster and perform better.\nAgenda: \nTime varies based on weather and room availability. \n6:30 pm to 7 pm – Network\n7 pm to 8 pm – “Talks 1 & 2”\n8 pm to 9 pm – Happiness Bar (Need help with your website or need advice for a plugin or theme bring your questions to be answered)\nParking: \nToll parking is available if you wish not to get a ticket or be 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).\nLocation:\nNetworking will be in the pavilion on the South East corner of PG 6. The rest of the night events will be in a classroom 115 which is right inside the building on the first floor.\nFood:\nI will try to work something out but I would recommend to grab something before you come.\nJOIN OUR SLACK CHANNEL: https://wpmia.herokuapp.com/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wordpress-4-8-and-site-speed-2/
LOCATION:11200 SW 8th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33174\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T170000
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UID:3807-1498032000-1498064400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course June 21
DESCRIPTION:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course June 21\n8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nBeginner and Intermediate $147.00 Valued at $250\nAttendees will receive a Free Edition of QuickBooks 2014: THe Missing Manual on PDF/CD.\nSeminar Presented by a Certified QuickBooks Instructor.\nOur goal is to prepare you with the tools and understanding you need to take advantage of the power QuickBooks offers.\nThese are some of the topics covered in this workshop:\nGENERAL: Upgrade vs Update\, Navigating through QuickBooks: Home Screen / Menu Bars / Modules Navigaton\, Cash vs Accrual method of accounting\nQUICKBOOKS LISTS: Organize and Simplify\, Same name not allowed by QuickBooks\, Chart of Accounts\, Items = Services and/or Products\, Customers = Clients \, Vendors = Suppliers and Contractors\, Employees = Payroll\, vs Contractors\nACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & ACCOUNTS: PAYABLE: Create new Customer (Client)\, Create an Invoice\, Receive Payment\, Deposit Payment: Undeposited Funds account Create new Vendor (Supplier / Contractor)\, Enter a new Hill\, Pay Bill\nCHECKING ACCOUNTS & REPORTING: Open Register\, Reconcile Bank account(s)\, Imperative for Business Decision Making\, Preset Reports\, Daily / Weekly Review of most common Reports\nREGISTER AT:\nhttps://www.quickbookstrainingcourses.com\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/quickbooks-for-business-course-june-21/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170620T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T195254Z
UID:7336-1498032000-1498064400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course June 21
DESCRIPTION:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course June 21\n8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nBeginner and Intermediate $147.00 Valued at $250\nAttendees will receive a Free Edition of QuickBooks 2014: THe Missing Manual on PDF/CD.\nSeminar Presented by a Certified QuickBooks Instructor.\nOur goal is to prepare you with the tools and understanding you need to take advantage of the power QuickBooks offers.\nThese are some of the topics covered in this workshop:\nGENERAL: Upgrade vs Update\, Navigating through QuickBooks: Home Screen / Menu Bars / Modules Navigaton\, Cash vs Accrual method of accounting\nQUICKBOOKS LISTS: Organize and Simplify\, Same name not allowed by QuickBooks\, Chart of Accounts\, Items = Services and/or Products\, Customers = Clients \, Vendors = Suppliers and Contractors\, Employees = Payroll\, vs Contractors\nACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & ACCOUNTS: PAYABLE: Create new Customer (Client)\, Create an Invoice\, Receive Payment\, Deposit Payment: Undeposited Funds account Create new Vendor (Supplier / Contractor)\, Enter a new Hill\, Pay Bill\nCHECKING ACCOUNTS & REPORTING: Open Register\, Reconcile Bank account(s)\, Imperative for Business Decision Making\, Preset Reports\, Daily / Weekly Review of most common Reports\nREGISTER AT:\nhttps://www.quickbookstrainingcourses.com\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/quickbooks-for-business-course-june-21-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195253Z
UID:3754-1498035600-1498041000@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-7/
LOCATION:120 Northwest 25th Street Loft 301\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195253Z
UID:7305-1498035600-1498041000@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-7-2/
LOCATION:120 Northwest 25th Street Loft 301\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170608T195230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T195230Z
UID:3785-1498068000-1498075200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:The Miami Tech Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The most ground breaking and innovative organization in Miami is back with the second event in our Summer Event Series. Featuring two guest speakers directly from the Miami scene itself: Alienware Co-founder\, Jem Costa and DVLPER CEO and Co-Founder\, Sean Cosentino. Try out VR for yourself at our hands on VR demos taking place during our event. Network\, make new friends\, and learn how Miami is becoming the new Silicon Valley. Welcome to “Silicon Beach”.\nCo-Founder of Alienware & Multi-Business Investor\, Jem Costa\nSee what it’s like to build a multimillion dollar computer company from the man himself\, Jem Costa. He is a passionate entrepreneur that strives to help businesses reach the next level. He is also the owner and founder of several companies including Hypernia\, Jelau Airlines\, Revelator\, and Grapetree. Jem has extensive experience in being able to take an idea and turn it into a successful company. Learn about the online gaming market\, gain insight on the latest trends in tech\, and hear how Miami is on its way to becoming the Silicon Valley of the southeast.\nCEO and Co-Founder of DVLPER\, Sean Cosentino\nMeet the Miami tech pioneer himself\, Sean Cosentino. Having graduated from Wyncode Academy\, Sean was able to take his knowledge of coding and created the tech startup DVLPER\, specializing in designing\, developing\, and deploying apps and websites for their clients. Inquire about the latest advances in web development and how building the right app can propel your company to the next level. Sean is truly an outside-of-the-box thinker and strives to be a game changer in the tech movement here in Miami. Learn about the major shift in the startup scene that’s causing millions of entrepreneurs to start to code.\nExperience VR Like Never Before\nThanks to our partners at LoftVR there will be interactive VR Demos taking place at our event. Come out and experience the future of gaming and entertainment with the HTC Vive. You will be able to demo various different short films and games at our event and learn how VR is on its way to being the next big form of entertainment.\nNetwork With People & Make New Friends\nHere at MIA\, we collaborate with many companies and organizations in an effort to help them grow. That means providing resources\, and you may be one of those resources. Startups and enterprises are almost always hiring\, and we can help land you a spot in a great business that you’ll love to work at. Take advantage of all the businesses coming to network\, talk to professionals and employers\, and talk to us\, MIA. Make your talents known. Life is all about experiencing new things and changing into a better version of yourself. If this is your first networking event\, don’t stress. We’ll be there to help you break the ice and make any introductions.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-miami-tech-revolution/
LOCATION:Florida International University  11200 SW 8th St\, Miami\, FL 33199\, Miami\, FL\, 33199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Miami Innovators Association":MAILTO:mia@fiu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170608T195230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T195230Z
UID:7324-1498068000-1498075200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:The Miami Tech Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The most ground breaking and innovative organization in Miami is back with the second event in our Summer Event Series. Featuring two guest speakers directly from the Miami scene itself: Alienware Co-founder\, Jem Costa and DVLPER CEO and Co-Founder\, Sean Cosentino. Try out VR for yourself at our hands on VR demos taking place during our event. Network\, make new friends\, and learn how Miami is becoming the new Silicon Valley. Welcome to “Silicon Beach”.\nCo-Founder of Alienware & Multi-Business Investor\, Jem Costa\nSee what it’s like to build a multimillion dollar computer company from the man himself\, Jem Costa. He is a passionate entrepreneur that strives to help businesses reach the next level. He is also the owner and founder of several companies including Hypernia\, Jelau Airlines\, Revelator\, and Grapetree. Jem has extensive experience in being able to take an idea and turn it into a successful company. Learn about the online gaming market\, gain insight on the latest trends in tech\, and hear how Miami is on its way to becoming the Silicon Valley of the southeast.\nCEO and Co-Founder of DVLPER\, Sean Cosentino\nMeet the Miami tech pioneer himself\, Sean Cosentino. Having graduated from Wyncode Academy\, Sean was able to take his knowledge of coding and created the tech startup DVLPER\, specializing in designing\, developing\, and deploying apps and websites for their clients. Inquire about the latest advances in web development and how building the right app can propel your company to the next level. Sean is truly an outside-of-the-box thinker and strives to be a game changer in the tech movement here in Miami. Learn about the major shift in the startup scene that’s causing millions of entrepreneurs to start to code.\nExperience VR Like Never Before\nThanks to our partners at LoftVR there will be interactive VR Demos taking place at our event. Come out and experience the future of gaming and entertainment with the HTC Vive. You will be able to demo various different short films and games at our event and learn how VR is on its way to being the next big form of entertainment.\nNetwork With People & Make New Friends\nHere at MIA\, we collaborate with many companies and organizations in an effort to help them grow. That means providing resources\, and you may be one of those resources. Startups and enterprises are almost always hiring\, and we can help land you a spot in a great business that you’ll love to work at. Take advantage of all the businesses coming to network\, talk to professionals and employers\, and talk to us\, MIA. Make your talents known. Life is all about experiencing new things and changing into a better version of yourself. If this is your first networking event\, don’t stress. We’ll be there to help you break the ice and make any introductions.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-miami-tech-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Florida International University  11200 SW 8th St\, Miami\, FL 33199\, Miami\, FL\, 33199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Miami Innovators Association":MAILTO:mia@fiu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T213000
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CREATED:20170607T195313Z
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SUMMARY:Wyncode Wynfo Session
DESCRIPTION:Your first step to becoming a Web Developer!\nCome and find out if coding is for you! We’ll talk about how you can change your life by learning how to code and why Wyncode’s 10-week intensive bootcamp will launch you in a new direction. Our next cohort begins on July 5th!\nWe will be hosting this workshop in our new space\, Wynbase\, where we hold full-time and part-time web development courses throughout the year. Go to wyncode.co for more information about learning to code with us.\nWyncode is proud to be the #2 most reviewed code school in the country on the industry-leading website Course Report with a 4.63/5 star rating.\nWe have graduated over 400 students. Our hiring network includes over 164 companies with over 44 hiring more than one graduate. Our top four hiring partners have hired at least 5 Wyncoders. They are MDLIVE\, Kipu Systems\, SATO Global Solutions and Cloud Logistics.\nIf you seek to make a change in your career by becoming a developer\, this introductory lesson is the first step! During the session\, we will explain exactly what coding is\, why everyone should learn to code and what you can build with those skills. Bring your laptop and get ready to try it for yourself\, as you’ll write your first lines of Ruby code. Interviews are happening on a first-come\, first served basis now to sign up for the course in February. Visit https://wyncode.co/full-time-web-development to learn more and please RSVP for this event.\nIf you are not able to make one of our introductory lessons feel free to contact us directly at admissions@wyncode.co 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-wynfo-session/
LOCATION:549 NW 28th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170607T195313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T195313Z
UID:7322-1498069800-1498080600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Wyncode Wynfo Session
DESCRIPTION:Your first step to becoming a Web Developer!\nCome and find out if coding is for you! We’ll talk about how you can change your life by learning how to code and why Wyncode’s 10-week intensive bootcamp will launch you in a new direction. Our next cohort begins on July 5th!\nWe will be hosting this workshop in our new space\, Wynbase\, where we hold full-time and part-time web development courses throughout the year. Go to wyncode.co for more information about learning to code with us.\nWyncode is proud to be the #2 most reviewed code school in the country on the industry-leading website Course Report with a 4.63/5 star rating.\nWe have graduated over 400 students. Our hiring network includes over 164 companies with over 44 hiring more than one graduate. Our top four hiring partners have hired at least 5 Wyncoders. They are MDLIVE\, Kipu Systems\, SATO Global Solutions and Cloud Logistics.\nIf you seek to make a change in your career by becoming a developer\, this introductory lesson is the first step! During the session\, we will explain exactly what coding is\, why everyone should learn to code and what you can build with those skills. Bring your laptop and get ready to try it for yourself\, as you’ll write your first lines of Ruby code. Interviews are happening on a first-come\, first served basis now to sign up for the course in February. Visit https://wyncode.co/full-time-web-development to learn more and please RSVP for this event.\nIf you are not able to make one of our introductory lessons feel free to contact us directly at admissions@wyncode.co 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-wynfo-session-2/
LOCATION:549 NW 28th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195253Z
UID:3755-1498127400-1498127400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Machine Learning Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:David Crook will be on site to answer questions\, provide technical guidance\, debug code or even business assistance for all things intelligent services\, data science and machine learning. Don’t even know what it is; thats ok\, drop by to find out. Organizations to individuals are all welcome to take advantage of this free time.\nDavid Crook is a Microsoft Technical Evangelist focused on Machine Learning\, Data Science and Intelligent Applications. He is previously from Microsoft Consulting Services where he focused on development operations. To see more information about David\, check out his blog: www.DaCrook.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/machine-learning-office-hours-56/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195253Z
UID:7306-1498127400-1498127400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Machine Learning Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:David Crook will be on site to answer questions\, provide technical guidance\, debug code or even business assistance for all things intelligent services\, data science and machine learning. Don’t even know what it is; thats ok\, drop by to find out. Organizations to individuals are all welcome to take advantage of this free time.\nDavid Crook is a Microsoft Technical Evangelist focused on Machine Learning\, Data Science and Intelligent Applications. He is previously from Microsoft Consulting Services where he focused on development operations. To see more information about David\, check out his blog: www.DaCrook.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/machine-learning-office-hours-56-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195253Z
UID:3757-1498136400-1498156200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:DX Forum 2017: Digital Transformation in the Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:Special Discount for RefreshMiami Members – Use Code RefreshMIA50 at www.EDXForum.com\nDigital Transformation | So Much More Than a Buzzword\nDigital Transformation in the Enterprise is one of the most pertinent topics for CIO’s\, CMO’s\, and CDO’s across the globe. Although few actually agree on what it is\, Digital Transformation is essentially about establishing new relationships with your customers\, employees\, and other stakeholders in your business\, and giving them the platforms\, tools\, and opportunities to achieve their desired outcomes.\nIt’s not just about transitioning your workflows to a digital platform\, sharing information more easily across different arms of your organization\, or IoT or the “cloud”. If you’re not evolving digitally\, chances are you are falling behind your competitors.\nStanding still is not an option.\nWhat Challenges Are You Facing with Digital Transformation?\nJoin AAJ Technologies for an afternoon of Digital Transformation talk around how to re-establish and redefine the relationship between your business and your users\, clients\, customers\, employees\, partners or vendors. Truly understanding what it is your users are looking to purchase or do is core to Digital Transformation.\nLearn from the experts\, including Murray Izenwasser\, Vice President of Digital Transformation at AAJ Technologies\, and other real-world practitioners\, as we take participants through an approach for Digital Transformation that brings IT and Marketing together\, both focused on your customers\, stakeholders\, and your business.\nIn this forum you will:\n● Understand what Digital Transformation is\, what it isn’t\, and how to tell the difference\n● Discover methods used by organizations like yours that transformed their businesses after approaching the Digital Transformation divide\, and successfully crossing over\n● Take away valuable strategies and practical advice you can apply immediately within your organization\n● Interact and network with other professionals who are facing similar issues\n● Improve the current way you use digital transformation in order to help transform how you do business with your users and consumers\n● Understand how to use the five pillars: Customer\, Employees\, Operations\, Product\, and Data.\nStay Ahead of the Learning Curve and learn from an incredible lineup of nationally recognized experts\, including David Rogers\, author of the groundbreaking book\, “The Digital Transformation Playbook”\, and other real-world practitioners\, as we take participants through an approach for Digital Transformation that brings IT\, Marketing\, and other business silos together\, all focused on your customers\, stakeholders\, and your business.\nInteract with recognized experts from leading brands\, and discuss real-world solutions and approaches with your peers. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas to address your biggest Digital Transformation challenges.\np.s. Again\, use the promo code of RefreshMIA50 for 50% off at  www.EDXForum.com. Super Early Bird pricing ends at the end of April. This pricing isn’t going to last long\, so don’t hesitate.\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/dx-forum-2017-digital-transformation-in-the-enterprise/
LOCATION:541 NW 1st Avenue \, Fort Lauderdale \, FL\, 33301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195253Z
UID:7307-1498136400-1498156200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:DX Forum 2017: Digital Transformation in the Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:Special Discount for RefreshMiami Members – Use Code RefreshMIA50 at www.EDXForum.com\nDigital Transformation | So Much More Than a Buzzword\nDigital Transformation in the Enterprise is one of the most pertinent topics for CIO’s\, CMO’s\, and CDO’s across the globe. Although few actually agree on what it is\, Digital Transformation is essentially about establishing new relationships with your customers\, employees\, and other stakeholders in your business\, and giving them the platforms\, tools\, and opportunities to achieve their desired outcomes.\nIt’s not just about transitioning your workflows to a digital platform\, sharing information more easily across different arms of your organization\, or IoT or the “cloud”. If you’re not evolving digitally\, chances are you are falling behind your competitors.\nStanding still is not an option.\nWhat Challenges Are You Facing with Digital Transformation?\nJoin AAJ Technologies for an afternoon of Digital Transformation talk around how to re-establish and redefine the relationship between your business and your users\, clients\, customers\, employees\, partners or vendors. Truly understanding what it is your users are looking to purchase or do is core to Digital Transformation.\nLearn from the experts\, including Murray Izenwasser\, Vice President of Digital Transformation at AAJ Technologies\, and other real-world practitioners\, as we take participants through an approach for Digital Transformation that brings IT and Marketing together\, both focused on your customers\, stakeholders\, and your business.\nIn this forum you will:\n● Understand what Digital Transformation is\, what it isn’t\, and how to tell the difference\n● Discover methods used by organizations like yours that transformed their businesses after approaching the Digital Transformation divide\, and successfully crossing over\n● Take away valuable strategies and practical advice you can apply immediately within your organization\n● Interact and network with other professionals who are facing similar issues\n● Improve the current way you use digital transformation in order to help transform how you do business with your users and consumers\n● Understand how to use the five pillars: Customer\, Employees\, Operations\, Product\, and Data.\nStay Ahead of the Learning Curve and learn from an incredible lineup of nationally recognized experts\, including David Rogers\, author of the groundbreaking book\, “The Digital Transformation Playbook”\, and other real-world practitioners\, as we take participants through an approach for Digital Transformation that brings IT\, Marketing\, and other business silos together\, all focused on your customers\, stakeholders\, and your business.\nInteract with recognized experts from leading brands\, and discuss real-world solutions and approaches with your peers. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas to address your biggest Digital Transformation challenges.\np.s. Again\, use the promo code of RefreshMIA50 for 50% off at  www.EDXForum.com. Super Early Bird pricing ends at the end of April. This pricing isn’t going to last long\, so don’t hesitate.\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/dx-forum-2017-digital-transformation-in-the-enterprise-2/
LOCATION:541 NW 1st Avenue \, Fort Lauderdale \, FL\, 33301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:3758-1498147200-1498165200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
DESCRIPTION:Connect with hundreds of Miami’s amazing innovation and startup community every week. Gather to enjoy\, engage and learn from each other at our free Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café.\nThe Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering serves as a physical nexus for helping innovators and entrepreneurs find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality.  Through connections and scheduled programming\, Venture Cafe Miami is working to strengthen the growth of our innovation community. Please check our calendar for more information on weekly programs.\nNo need to RSVP\, and parking is free!\n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/thursday-gathering-venture-cafe-miami-58/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Hackathon,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Party Or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:7308-1498147200-1498165200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
DESCRIPTION:Connect with hundreds of Miami’s amazing innovation and startup community every week. Gather to enjoy\, engage and learn from each other at our free Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café.\nThe Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering serves as a physical nexus for helping innovators and entrepreneurs find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality.  Through connections and scheduled programming\, Venture Cafe Miami is working to strengthen the growth of our innovation community. Please check our calendar for more information on weekly programs.\nNo need to RSVP\, and parking is free!\n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/thursday-gathering-venture-cafe-miami-58-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Hackathon,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Party Or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170619T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T195254Z
UID:3802-1498154400-1498159800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Valuing Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:How do you value your startup? How much should you expect investors to take in your first round? Are you doing equity or convertible note? Have you considered how the option pool will affect your ownership?\nAnd are you valuing your equity properly in order to attract and retain exceptional talent—or are you accidentally self-selecting for mediocre team members?\nJoin us for a free workshop hosted by Mike Lingle\, managing partner at 10xU\, experienced mentor\, and former co-founder of SlideRocket.\nYou can livestream from anywhere OR join us in-person at our awesome new learning facility in Wynwood.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/valuing-your-startup/
LOCATION:2121 NW 2nd Ave Suite 203\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="10XU":MAILTO:INFO@10XU.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170619T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T195254Z
UID:7333-1498154400-1498159800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Valuing Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:How do you value your startup? How much should you expect investors to take in your first round? Are you doing equity or convertible note? Have you considered how the option pool will affect your ownership?\nAnd are you valuing your equity properly in order to attract and retain exceptional talent—or are you accidentally self-selecting for mediocre team members?\nJoin us for a free workshop hosted by Mike Lingle\, managing partner at 10xU\, experienced mentor\, and former co-founder of SlideRocket.\nYou can livestream from anywhere OR join us in-person at our awesome new learning facility in Wynwood.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/valuing-your-startup-2/
LOCATION:2121 NW 2nd Ave Suite 203\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="10XU":MAILTO:INFO@10XU.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:3759-1498156200-1498163400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:A Night on Growth Hacking with Greylock's Casey Winters
DESCRIPTION:A new type of team is developing across startups all over Silicon Valley\, the “growth team”. Join us as Casey Winters\, Growth Advisor for Greylock Partners\, discusses why these teams have developed and how they are different from product teams or marketing. Casey will also talk about when growth teams should emerge in startups\, and the best ways for them to emerge\, thrive\, and evolve over time.\nABOUT CASEY\nCasey Winters is a growth advisor in residence at Greylock Partners\, where he helps startups on their growth strategies. Prior to Greylock\, Casey led growth at Pinterest\, helping kickstart international growth. Pinterest recently crossed over 175 million monthly active users. Yes\, those annoying signup prompts are his fault.\nPrior to Pinterest\, Casey was the first marketer at Grubhub\, helping the company grow from 30\,000 users to over 3 million by leading acquisition and retention marketing. Casey is responsible for some of Grubhub’s worst performing ads\, but definitely not its best. Grubhub went public in April 2014. Prior to Grubhub\, Casey worked in online marketing at Homefinder and Apartments.com. Casey has a BBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from Chicago Booth\, but he isn’t like those other MBA types. He blogs\, not as well as most\, at caseyaccidental.com.\nAGENDA:\n6:30PM – 7:30PM – Networking\, pizza and beer\n7:30PM – 8:30PM – Speaker Presentation\nPARKING:\nStreet parking available. Ride sharing encouraged.\nPowered by Eventbrite\nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above.  By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner. \nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/a-night-on-growth-hacking-with-greylocks-casey-winters/
LOCATION:31 NW 23rd Street\, Wynwood\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar Or Talk,Slider Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:7309-1498156200-1498163400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:A Night on Growth Hacking with Greylock's Casey Winters
DESCRIPTION:A new type of team is developing across startups all over Silicon Valley\, the “growth team”. Join us as Casey Winters\, Growth Advisor for Greylock Partners\, discusses why these teams have developed and how they are different from product teams or marketing. Casey will also talk about when growth teams should emerge in startups\, and the best ways for them to emerge\, thrive\, and evolve over time.\nABOUT CASEY\nCasey Winters is a growth advisor in residence at Greylock Partners\, where he helps startups on their growth strategies. Prior to Greylock\, Casey led growth at Pinterest\, helping kickstart international growth. Pinterest recently crossed over 175 million monthly active users. Yes\, those annoying signup prompts are his fault.\nPrior to Pinterest\, Casey was the first marketer at Grubhub\, helping the company grow from 30\,000 users to over 3 million by leading acquisition and retention marketing. Casey is responsible for some of Grubhub’s worst performing ads\, but definitely not its best. Grubhub went public in April 2014. Prior to Grubhub\, Casey worked in online marketing at Homefinder and Apartments.com. Casey has a BBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from Chicago Booth\, but he isn’t like those other MBA types. He blogs\, not as well as most\, at caseyaccidental.com.\nAGENDA:\n6:30PM – 7:30PM – Networking\, pizza and beer\n7:30PM – 8:30PM – Speaker Presentation\nPARKING:\nStreet parking available. Ride sharing encouraged.\nPowered by Eventbrite\nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above.  By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner. \nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/a-night-on-growth-hacking-with-greylocks-casey-winters-2/
LOCATION:31 NW 23rd Street\, Wynwood\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Refresh Miami,Seminar Or Talk,Slider Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:3760-1498208400-1498219200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Growth Hacking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Casey Winters\, the workshop will dive into the type of projects growth teams work on\, and best practices for these areas\, such as virality\, SEO\, conversion optimization\, email\, notifications\, and loyalty\, and how to apply them to your business.\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn:\n \n– Best practices for conversion optimization for mobile and web\n– How to practically improve your onboarding\n– Many different ways to increase your retention\n– How to crack the code of search engine optimization\n– How Pinterest plans and executes on its product roadmaps\n \nABOUT CASEY\nCasey Winters is a growth advisor in residence at Greylock Partners\, where he helps startups on their growth strategies. Prior to Greylock\, Casey led growth at Pinterest\, helping kickstart international growth. Pinterest recently crossed over 175 million monthly active users. Yes\, those annoying signup prompts are his fault.\nPrior to Pinterest\, Casey was the first marketer at Grubhub\, helping the company grow from 30\,000 users to over 3 million by leading acquisition and retention marketing. Casey is responsible for some of Grubhub’s worst performing ads\, but definitely not its best. Grubhub went public in April 2014. Prior to Grubhub\, Casey worked in online marketing at Homefinder and Apartments.com. Casey has a BBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from Chicago Booth\, but he isn’t like those other MBA types. He blogs\, not as well as most\, at caseyaccidental.com.\nCancellation Policy: Must cancel 48 hours prior for full refund. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite\nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/growth-hacking-workshop/
LOCATION:95 Merrick Way #100\, Coral Gables\, FL\, FL 33134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Refresh Miami,Slider Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:7310-1498208400-1498219200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Growth Hacking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Casey Winters\, the workshop will dive into the type of projects growth teams work on\, and best practices for these areas\, such as virality\, SEO\, conversion optimization\, email\, notifications\, and loyalty\, and how to apply them to your business.\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn:\n \n– Best practices for conversion optimization for mobile and web\n– How to practically improve your onboarding\n– Many different ways to increase your retention\n– How to crack the code of search engine optimization\n– How Pinterest plans and executes on its product roadmaps\n \nABOUT CASEY\nCasey Winters is a growth advisor in residence at Greylock Partners\, where he helps startups on their growth strategies. Prior to Greylock\, Casey led growth at Pinterest\, helping kickstart international growth. Pinterest recently crossed over 175 million monthly active users. Yes\, those annoying signup prompts are his fault.\nPrior to Pinterest\, Casey was the first marketer at Grubhub\, helping the company grow from 30\,000 users to over 3 million by leading acquisition and retention marketing. Casey is responsible for some of Grubhub’s worst performing ads\, but definitely not its best. Grubhub went public in April 2014. Prior to Grubhub\, Casey worked in online marketing at Homefinder and Apartments.com. Casey has a BBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from Chicago Booth\, but he isn’t like those other MBA types. He blogs\, not as well as most\, at caseyaccidental.com.\nCancellation Policy: Must cancel 48 hours prior for full refund. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite\nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/growth-hacking-workshop-2/
LOCATION:95 Merrick Way #100\, Coral Gables\, FL\, FL 33134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Refresh Miami,Slider Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170625
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
CREATED:20170601T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:3761-1498262400-1498348799@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:WeDesign: Create Designs of Your Own in 2 days!
DESCRIPTION:Ironhack is hosting an intense 2-day workshop with 100 like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs\, learning the fundamental design tools used by designers around the world at places likes Apple\, Adidas\, and Uber! Their goal is to teach powerful design tools that are essential to anyone who wants to uplevel their skills and use design to enhance their life and work. Participants will leave with tangible skills\, and a new way of solving problems with design.\n \nThe weekend will include workshops taught by designers at InVision\, Cross.Team\, and UX Gofer\, as well as an opportunity to use those skills to create a mobile app prototype!\n \nTickets are $50 right now for the entire weekend and include the cost of breakfast\, lunch and parking for two days\, as well as a happy hour! To purchase yours go to bit.ly/we_design
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wedesign-create-designs-of-your-own-in-2-days/
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CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170625
DTSTAMP:20260404T155644
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T195254Z
UID:7311-1498262400-1498348799@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:WeDesign: Create Designs of Your Own in 2 days!
DESCRIPTION:Ironhack is hosting an intense 2-day workshop with 100 like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs\, learning the fundamental design tools used by designers around the world at places likes Apple\, Adidas\, and Uber! Their goal is to teach powerful design tools that are essential to anyone who wants to uplevel their skills and use design to enhance their life and work. Participants will leave with tangible skills\, and a new way of solving problems with design.\n \nThe weekend will include workshops taught by designers at InVision\, Cross.Team\, and UX Gofer\, as well as an opportunity to use those skills to create a mobile app prototype!\n \nTickets are $50 right now for the entire weekend and include the cost of breakfast\, lunch and parking for two days\, as well as a happy hour! To purchase yours go to bit.ly/we_design
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wedesign-create-designs-of-your-own-in-2-days-2/
LOCATION:Array\, Array\, Array\, Array
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
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