BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaunchpad.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Launch Pad REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T213500 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:6052-1466533800-1466544900@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Making the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start your own technology company\, but don’t know where to get started? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don’t enjoy\, but few do something about it. At the “Employee to Entrepreneur” event\, you can hear the stories\, tips\, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition\, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. How do you know if you have a good idea? What are the first steps in an entrepreneurial journey? Join us for a fun evening! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/making-the-leap-from-employee-to-entrepreneur/ LOCATION:5790 Sunset Drive\, South Miami\, FL\, 33143\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T213500 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:6463-1466533800-1466544900@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Making the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start your own technology company\, but don’t know where to get started? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don’t enjoy\, but few do something about it. At the “Employee to Entrepreneur” event\, you can hear the stories\, tips\, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition\, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. How do you know if you have a good idea? What are the first steps in an entrepreneurial journey? Join us for a fun evening! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/making-the-leap-from-employee-to-entrepreneur-2/ LOCATION:5790 Sunset Drive\, South Miami\, FL\, 33143\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:2444-1466622000-1466629200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Healthcare of the Future: Machine Learning & Internet of Things DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning and the Internet of Things are burgeoning technologies set to disrupt almost every aspect of our lives\, most excitingly healthcare. We are partnering with companies working on the frontline of these bleeding edge fields to bring you the very best panel of speakers possible. Each speaker will have 5 minutes to introduce themselves and their work before the panel will be turned over to our talented moderator\, Mr. Colin Forward. Attendee Q&A is welcome! Our speakers are: Felix Sosa\, Co-Founder of Cortex Karl Seiler\, Founder & President of Pivit Satish Movva\, CEO of CarePredict URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/healthcare-of-the-future-machine-learning-internet-of-things/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:6525-1466622000-1466629200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Healthcare of the Future: Machine Learning & Internet of Things DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning and the Internet of Things are burgeoning technologies set to disrupt almost every aspect of our lives\, most excitingly healthcare. We are partnering with companies working on the frontline of these bleeding edge fields to bring you the very best panel of speakers possible. Each speaker will have 5 minutes to introduce themselves and their work before the panel will be turned over to our talented moderator\, Mr. Colin Forward. Attendee Q&A is welcome! Our speakers are: Felix Sosa\, Co-Founder of Cortex Karl Seiler\, Founder & President of Pivit Satish Movva\, CEO of CarePredict URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/healthcare-of-the-future-machine-learning-internet-of-things-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:2445-1466701200-1466712000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Caribbean Code Regional Tech Meet Up DESCRIPTION:MC² Regional Tech Meet-up happening on June 23. This one-day event will host a strategic panel discusion that will focus on mapping regional resources\, providing education and creating visibility for business opportunities available in the tech sector in Miami and in the Caribbean region. MC² has invited tech leaders from the Caribbean region to participate in the meet-up\, along with tech innovators from Miami and beyond. MC² will highlight the best practices of the tech industry\, so that the attending particpants can become stakeholders in the regions tech eco system. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-caribbean-code-regional-tech-meet-up/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:6526-1466701200-1466712000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Caribbean Code Regional Tech Meet Up DESCRIPTION:MC² Regional Tech Meet-up happening on June 23. This one-day event will host a strategic panel discusion that will focus on mapping regional resources\, providing education and creating visibility for business opportunities available in the tech sector in Miami and in the Caribbean region. MC² has invited tech leaders from the Caribbean region to participate in the meet-up\, along with tech innovators from Miami and beyond. MC² will highlight the best practices of the tech industry\, so that the attending particpants can become stakeholders in the regions tech eco system. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-caribbean-code-regional-tech-meet-up-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:2446-1466703000-1466712000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:GENERATION IT - IT'S YOUR TIME! DESCRIPTION:Join our next Generation IT information session and get the opportunity to learn how you can get the skills to enter a fast growing industry. Generation IT will help you kick-start your career in Information Technology through a FREE 13-WEEK PROGRAM – OPEN TO ALL MIAMI DADE COLLEGE STUDENTS – that will provide you with the skills to succeed in an IT user support/network support role. Generation IT is a FREE class where you get hands-on experience\, IT certifications\, and opportunities to meet field experts. Plus\, previous IT experience is not required! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/generation-it-its-your-time/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:6527-1466703000-1466712000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:GENERATION IT - IT'S YOUR TIME! DESCRIPTION:Join our next Generation IT information session and get the opportunity to learn how you can get the skills to enter a fast growing industry. Generation IT will help you kick-start your career in Information Technology through a FREE 13-WEEK PROGRAM – OPEN TO ALL MIAMI DADE COLLEGE STUDENTS – that will provide you with the skills to succeed in an IT user support/network support role. Generation IT is a FREE class where you get hands-on experience\, IT certifications\, and opportunities to meet field experts. Plus\, previous IT experience is not required! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/generation-it-its-your-time-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:6177-1466704800-1466712000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:LegalTech Labs: Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal gathering of entrepreneurs\, investors\, and attorneys to learn about how some local startups are aiming to transform the legal industry. Please RSVP @ : info@legaltechlabs.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/legaltech-labs-meet-greet/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:6516-1466704800-1466712000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:LegalTech Labs: Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal gathering of entrepreneurs\, investors\, and attorneys to learn about how some local startups are aiming to transform the legal industry. Please RSVP @ : info@legaltechlabs.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/legaltech-labs-meet-greet-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:2322-1466706600-1466717400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Modernizing Agile?! DESCRIPTION:Yes modern Agile is “a thing”.  Agile has evolved so much since its early days\, especially in the past couple of years. Yet many are still practicing Agile like it’s 1999!  Join us for this interactive session\, as we break through. Let’s learn what Agile looks like\, in the most advanced markets! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/modernizing-agile/ LOCATION:1613 North Harrison Parkway \, Sunrise\, FL\, 33323\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6502-1466706600-1466717400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Modernizing Agile?! DESCRIPTION:Yes modern Agile is “a thing”.  Agile has evolved so much since its early days\, especially in the past couple of years. Yet many are still practicing Agile like it’s 1999!  Join us for this interactive session\, as we break through. Let’s learn what Agile looks like\, in the most advanced markets! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/modernizing-agile-3/ LOCATION:1613 North Harrison Parkway \, Sunrise\, FL\, 33323\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160530T195411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160530T195411Z UID:2340-1466710200-1466717400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Scaling to a billion: How Jet.com is building the next big marketplace DESCRIPTION:How do you differentiate your product/service in a crowded marketplace? How do you manage rapid growth while maintaining your organization’s corporate culture? This month\, we’re flying down Rick Paster\, Director of Program Management at Jet.com\, to hear how they’ve set their organization apart and successfully grown their employee base to over 1300 employees! Launched in July 2015\, Jet.com is already on pace to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2016. They have amassed over 1\,800 sellers offering a total of 11 million products\, and an impressive 3 million shoppers since their debut. Their success is in their dynamic pricing model\, which works like a real-time trading system\, rewarding customers for buying multiple items through decreased shipping costs and thereby decreased customers’ cost. Click here to register! About the Speaker: Rick Paster serves as Director of Program Management at Jet.com. The Program Management team\, which was recently formed\, is part of the larger Product Management and Customer Experience organization. In this role\, Rick and team focus on product management and the coordination of larger efforts that impact several Jet teams and systems and span multiple development cycles. As Jet continues to scale rapidly\, his team plays a critical role in the holistic planning and execution of larger initiatives\, including synchronizing customer experience\, product assortment and inventory\, marketing\, and operations and fulfillment. Rick joined Jet in August 2015 after a 10-year stint at Citibank. At Citibank\, he was a Senior Vice President of Digital Product Management focused on Citi’s eServicing strategy across consumer lines of businesses. Most recently\, Rick led the effort to consolidate Citibank’s disparate digital platforms\, unifying the bank’s credit card\, retail bank and lending platforms\, into a single\, streamlined customer experience. Prior to Citibank\, he worked in American Express for four years\, splitting time between the OPEN Small Business and digital servicing teams. Rick began his career at a public relations agency supporting IBM software. In his spare time\, Rick loves to spend time with his wife Robyn and his two incredible girls\, Lily and Haley\, and try to keep them out of trouble (the kids\, not Robyn!). He also enjoys playing and watching sports\, especially his beloved Boston Bruins. About Jet.com: Launched in 2015\, Jet.com is a new kind of marketplace that reimagines online shopping from the ground up. Founded on three simple values – trust\, transparency and fairness – Jet is powered by a smart technology that creates more value for everyone\, finding innovative ways to pull costs out of the supply chain and\, together with its retailer and brand partners\, shares those savings with shoppers. Special Thanks To Our Sponsor: Internet speeds up to 1Gbps are now available! Learn more about U-verse with AT&T GigaPower: uverse.us/GigaPowerInfo1 Special Thanks to Our Venue Partner: URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/scaling-to-a-billion-how-jet-com-is-building-the-next-big-marketplace/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160530T195411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160530T195411Z UID:6507-1466710200-1466717400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Scaling to a billion: How Jet.com is building the next big marketplace DESCRIPTION:How do you differentiate your product/service in a crowded marketplace? How do you manage rapid growth while maintaining your organization’s corporate culture? This month\, we’re flying down Rick Paster\, Director of Program Management at Jet.com\, to hear how they’ve set their organization apart and successfully grown their employee base to over 1300 employees! Launched in July 2015\, Jet.com is already on pace to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2016. They have amassed over 1\,800 sellers offering a total of 11 million products\, and an impressive 3 million shoppers since their debut. Their success is in their dynamic pricing model\, which works like a real-time trading system\, rewarding customers for buying multiple items through decreased shipping costs and thereby decreased customers’ cost. Click here to register! About the Speaker: Rick Paster serves as Director of Program Management at Jet.com. The Program Management team\, which was recently formed\, is part of the larger Product Management and Customer Experience organization. In this role\, Rick and team focus on product management and the coordination of larger efforts that impact several Jet teams and systems and span multiple development cycles. As Jet continues to scale rapidly\, his team plays a critical role in the holistic planning and execution of larger initiatives\, including synchronizing customer experience\, product assortment and inventory\, marketing\, and operations and fulfillment. Rick joined Jet in August 2015 after a 10-year stint at Citibank. At Citibank\, he was a Senior Vice President of Digital Product Management focused on Citi’s eServicing strategy across consumer lines of businesses. Most recently\, Rick led the effort to consolidate Citibank’s disparate digital platforms\, unifying the bank’s credit card\, retail bank and lending platforms\, into a single\, streamlined customer experience. Prior to Citibank\, he worked in American Express for four years\, splitting time between the OPEN Small Business and digital servicing teams. Rick began his career at a public relations agency supporting IBM software. In his spare time\, Rick loves to spend time with his wife Robyn and his two incredible girls\, Lily and Haley\, and try to keep them out of trouble (the kids\, not Robyn!). He also enjoys playing and watching sports\, especially his beloved Boston Bruins. About Jet.com: Launched in 2015\, Jet.com is a new kind of marketplace that reimagines online shopping from the ground up. Founded on three simple values – trust\, transparency and fairness – Jet is powered by a smart technology that creates more value for everyone\, finding innovative ways to pull costs out of the supply chain and\, together with its retailer and brand partners\, shares those savings with shoppers. Special Thanks To Our Sponsor: Internet speeds up to 1Gbps are now available! Learn more about U-verse with AT&T GigaPower: uverse.us/GigaPowerInfo1 Special Thanks to Our Venue Partner: URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/scaling-to-a-billion-how-jet-com-is-building-the-next-big-marketplace-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:2436-1466848800-1466870400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Black Girls CODE Miami Presents - Build a Game in a Day with SCRATCH! DESCRIPTION:Build a Game in a Day with SCRATCH! This workshop will focus on an introduction to game design and development. It is designed to encourage student-driven learning\, as participants think analytically\, design\, play and code in real-time. All BGC workshops are geared towards introducing participants to the technological universe and encouraging them to pursue careers as Tech Creators and Entrepreneurs. This event is intended for all girls ages 7-17. Check-in will begin at 9:00 AM and the workshop will start promptly at 10:00 AM. Registration for this workshop is $35. Limited scholarships are available. Participants do not need to bring their own computers. Access will be provided to a computer workstation during the workshop. Lunch will also be provided. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/black-girls-code-miami-presents-build-a-game-in-a-day-with-scratch/ LOCATION:7757 West Flagler Street Suite #220\, Miami\, FL\, 33144\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:6522-1466848800-1466870400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Black Girls CODE Miami Presents - Build a Game in a Day with SCRATCH! DESCRIPTION:Build a Game in a Day with SCRATCH! This workshop will focus on an introduction to game design and development. It is designed to encourage student-driven learning\, as participants think analytically\, design\, play and code in real-time. All BGC workshops are geared towards introducing participants to the technological universe and encouraging them to pursue careers as Tech Creators and Entrepreneurs. This event is intended for all girls ages 7-17. Check-in will begin at 9:00 AM and the workshop will start promptly at 10:00 AM. Registration for this workshop is $35. Limited scholarships are available. Participants do not need to bring their own computers. Access will be provided to a computer workstation during the workshop. Lunch will also be provided. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/black-girls-code-miami-presents-build-a-game-in-a-day-with-scratch-2/ LOCATION:7757 West Flagler Street Suite #220\, Miami\, FL\, 33144\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:2447-1467113400-1467118800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FOUNDER'S BRUNCH DESCRIPTION:Get up close with Alfonso Martinez-Lagares\, COO of Live Ninja\, as he shares his experience on why people fall in love with personality and how to build one for your brand. We’ll serve mimosas and french toast! Q & A to follow. GENERAL ADMISSION = $35 BOSSPASS MEMBERS = Free BUILDING MEMBERS = Free Become a BossPass member. Download the app and access signature events like these\, free. www.getbosspass.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/founders-brunch/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:6528-1467113400-1467118800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FOUNDER'S BRUNCH DESCRIPTION:Get up close with Alfonso Martinez-Lagares\, COO of Live Ninja\, as he shares his experience on why people fall in love with personality and how to build one for your brand. We’ll serve mimosas and french toast! Q & A to follow. GENERAL ADMISSION = $35 BOSSPASS MEMBERS = Free BUILDING MEMBERS = Free Become a BossPass member. Download the app and access signature events like these\, free. www.getbosspass.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/founders-brunch-5/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:1732-1467138600-1467149400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Startup Ideation Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:If you have an idea for a startup that could use some refinement\, then join us for the Startup Ideation Bootcamp. In just three hours\, this intensive workshop will help you improve your idea\, come up with new ideas and even recruit potential co-founders. What are the components of a great idea? How do you know if you are working in an attractive market? How do you validate that your idea is great? URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-ideation-bootcamp/ LOCATION:5790 Sunset Drive\, South Miami\, FL\, 33143\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:6464-1467138600-1467149400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Startup Ideation Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:If you have an idea for a startup that could use some refinement\, then join us for the Startup Ideation Bootcamp. In just three hours\, this intensive workshop will help you improve your idea\, come up with new ideas and even recruit potential co-founders. What are the components of a great idea? How do you know if you are working in an attractive market? How do you validate that your idea is great? URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-ideation-bootcamp-2/ LOCATION:5790 Sunset Drive\, South Miami\, FL\, 33143\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:2448-1467138600-1467149400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Startup Funding 101: How to raise capital for your idea  DESCRIPTION:Do you have a business idea or product that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup  funding works\, what you need to do before trying to raise funding\, and where you can go to get it? Then join us for this beginner fundraising workshop\, which will provide practical\, step by step  advice\, and feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their  businesses\, and investors actively funding businesses. Learn expert tips\, big pitfalls to avoid\,  what investors are looking for\, how equity works\, and more. Join us for a great event! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-funding-101-how-to-raise-capital-for-your-idea-2/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160628T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:6529-1467138600-1467149400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Startup Funding 101: How to raise capital for your idea  DESCRIPTION:Do you have a business idea or product that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup  funding works\, what you need to do before trying to raise funding\, and where you can go to get it? Then join us for this beginner fundraising workshop\, which will provide practical\, step by step  advice\, and feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their  businesses\, and investors actively funding businesses. Learn expert tips\, big pitfalls to avoid\,  what investors are looking for\, how equity works\, and more. Join us for a great event! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-funding-101-how-to-raise-capital-for-your-idea-2-2/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:2324-1467225000-1467230400@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-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6503-1467225000-1467230400@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-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160627T195327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160627T195327Z UID:2463-1467226800-1467226800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Form Design: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Form design is often an underestimated element of interaction design. Slap some fields and labels on a page\, decide on alignment\, and you’re good to go right? Heck no! Forms are easier than you think to get wrong. Yet\, they are one of the most important conversations points you can have with your users and one of the most underestimated designs. • A sign-up form is often the first interaction point between you and a potential new user. • How customers purchase products through the checkout forms are critical to consumer business success. • The experience users have with B2B forms can make or break enterprise relationships. Join in on this meetup to see some of common pitfalls of form design\, and tips on best practices and mistakes to avoid. Presentation by Lauren Martin and Marta Guerra URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/form-design-best-practices-and-common-pitfalls/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160627T195327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160627T195327Z UID:6544-1467226800-1467226800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Form Design: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Form design is often an underestimated element of interaction design. Slap some fields and labels on a page\, decide on alignment\, and you’re good to go right? Heck no! Forms are easier than you think to get wrong. Yet\, they are one of the most important conversations points you can have with your users and one of the most underestimated designs. • A sign-up form is often the first interaction point between you and a potential new user. • How customers purchase products through the checkout forms are critical to consumer business success. • The experience users have with B2B forms can make or break enterprise relationships. Join in on this meetup to see some of common pitfalls of form design\, and tips on best practices and mistakes to avoid. Presentation by Lauren Martin and Marta Guerra URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/form-design-best-practices-and-common-pitfalls-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160627T195327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160627T195327Z UID:2464-1467228600-1467235800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Groove at Bayfront Park Promenade DESCRIPTION:South Florida Are You Ready To Dance! Dance! Dance! Salsa. Hip Hop. Caribbean Rythms. Join Groove Miami for a dance packed night at the Promenade in Bayfront Park on Wednesday\, June 29th from 7:30-9:30pm for an awesome dance party and fitness experience. Can’t dance? Dont worry! Over the course of the evening there will be 20-30 minute instructor lead mini dance classes covering each dance style. Come ready to have fun\, work out and groove! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/groove-at-bayfront-park-promenade/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160629T213000 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160627T195327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160627T195327Z UID:6545-1467228600-1467235800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Groove at Bayfront Park Promenade DESCRIPTION:South Florida Are You Ready To Dance! Dance! Dance! Salsa. Hip Hop. Caribbean Rythms. Join Groove Miami for a dance packed night at the Promenade in Bayfront Park on Wednesday\, June 29th from 7:30-9:30pm for an awesome dance party and fitness experience. Can’t dance? Dont worry! Over the course of the evening there will be 20-30 minute instructor lead mini dance classes covering each dance style. Come ready to have fun\, work out and groove! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/groove-at-bayfront-park-promenade-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160702 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160517T195530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T195530Z UID:6093-1467244800-1467417599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Disruptors Sports Business Conference DESCRIPTION:Hello\, everyone. We’re bringing a Sports Business Conference to Miami! Disruptors is a two-day conference which will help to inspire sports business disruptors at the intersection of technology\, marketing\, sponsorship\, fan engagement\, and more. The conference is a gathering of leading sports innovators to provide insights\, tools\, and strategies for sports business professionals to become disruptors and thrive in the sports industry. Check out the speaker lineup here: https://disruptorscon.com/speakers. More speakers to be announced! Use the discount code REFRESH75 to receive $75 off the Early Bird price of $325. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/disruptors-sports-business-conference/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160702 DTSTAMP:20260406T120652 CREATED:20160517T195530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T195530Z UID:6482-1467244800-1467417599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Disruptors Sports Business Conference DESCRIPTION:Hello\, everyone. We’re bringing a Sports Business Conference to Miami! Disruptors is a two-day conference which will help to inspire sports business disruptors at the intersection of technology\, marketing\, sponsorship\, fan engagement\, and more. The conference is a gathering of leading sports innovators to provide insights\, tools\, and strategies for sports business professionals to become disruptors and thrive in the sports industry. Check out the speaker lineup here: https://disruptorscon.com/speakers. More speakers to be announced! Use the discount code REFRESH75 to receive $75 off the Early Bird price of $325. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/disruptors-sports-business-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR