Startup FIU Speaker Series: Misha's Cupcakes
2017-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
From kitchen to a kiosk to a commercial bakery. Come to our Speaker Series January 18, 2017, to listen to Misha Kuryla-Gomez, owner and President of Misha’s Cupcakes, tell her story about a small home bakery turned successful multi-location business and the keys to success that got her there.
Agenda:
6:00 pm – Networking
6:30 pm – Speaker Series
7:30 pm – Q&A
7:45 pm – Networking
What is StartUP FIU?
StartUP is an initiative focused on creating traditional and social entrepreneurship among students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. We help create and grow traditional companies, high-tech ventures, and social enterprises.
Who should attend?
The StartUP FIU Speaker Series features local business leaders who have turned an idea into an extremely successful venture. These are interactive presentations that encourage questions from the audience, providing valuable information for business leaders or anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit. All presentations are free and open to students, faculty/staff, alumni, and community members who are interested in learning about startups and entrepreneurship. It is also an excellent opportunity for early-stage startups to familiarize themselves with StartUP FIU.
Where?
FIU SASC – Multipurpose Room

Brainfood Speakers Series w/ Endeavor feat. Mary Biggins
2017-01-18 18:30 - 20:30 | 400 Northwest 26th Street, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Schedule:
6:30-7:00pm – Registration & Networking
7:00-7:30pm – Keynote Interview
7:30-8:00pm – Audience Q&A
8:00-8:30pm – Wrap-up & Networking
Speaker (Mary Biggins)
Mary is co-founder of MealPal, a lunch subscription service that launched in Miami in 2016. Mary is also co-founder of ClassPass, where she helped thousands of fitness studios grow their business by facilitating over 10 million reservations for ClassPass customers in 35 cities around the world.
Before becoming a founder, Mary enjoyed being an entrepreneur inside the security of other companies: she was VP of Marketing at NYC investing startup Betterment; she launched the Canadian site for Vistaprint; and she tested hundreds of NFL and MLB licensed products as a Product Manager at MBI.
Mary holds a BA from Colby College. She started her career in direct marketing, and still loves to look through a mailbox of direct mail offers.

Brainfood with Endeavor featuring Mary Biggins
2017-01-18 18:30 - 21:00 | 400 NW 26th St, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Gain insights from a leading entrepreneur in the community. Mary is co-founder of MealPal, a lunch subscription service that launched in Miami in 2016. Mary is also co-founder of ClassPass, where she helped thousands of fitness studios grow their business by facilitating over 10 million reservations for ClassPass customers in 35 cities around the world.

Meet Knight Foundation January 19
2017-01-19 08:30 - 10:00 | 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Suite 3300, Miami, FL, 33131, United States
Please join Matt Haggman, Miami program director, for a breakfast conversation to discuss Knight Foundation’s work in Miami and our commitment to the future of our evolving city. Matt will give a brief presentation on the focus of our work at Knight followed by an informal group discussion.
Location: Knight Foundation 200 S Biscayne Blvd, 33rd Floor Miami, FL 33131
Seating is limited, and we often have a waitlist for the Meet Knight breakfasts. After signing up, please let us know if you become unable to attend so that we can include another community member.

Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
2017-01-19 16:00 - 21:00 | 1951 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
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.
The 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.
No need to RSVP, and parking is free!

Attorney Marketing Annex™ Professional Networking Breakfast
2017-01-20 07:30 - 21:00 | 3255 Northwest 87th Avenue, Doral, FL, 33172, United States
Attorney Marketing Annex™
Professional Networking Breakfast
January 20th | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
www.AttorneyMarketingAnnex.com
The Attorney Marketing Annex™ Doral Chapter will host its inaugural event in Doral. Attorneys and non-attorneys*
are invited to network and enjoy breakfast with other attorneys and professionals at our monthly meeting of the AMA.
The Attorney Marketing Annex™ is designed for attorneys to share referrals from other attorneys, share professional and legal knowledge and grow their practice. The attorney referral network is different from other networking groups because it is comprised of attorneys from various fields of legal practice but with only three attorneys from each legal specialty.
Non-attorney professionals are invited to attend and greet and welcome our AMA members to the organization. Membership is available for non-attorney, professionals on a limited basis, subject to approval by the existing members.
Networking Meeting includes hot breakfast, networking, free parking and presentations.
We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event!
The Attorney Marketing Annex™ Doral Chapter is sponsored by 1BC Consulting, Doral Family Journal
and the Doral Chamber of Commerce
Keynote Speaker Attorney Marketing Annex™
José F. Padró
Speaking On
“Year Round Strategies to Make the Tax Laws Work for You”
José F. Padró has over 25 years of public accounting experience having practiced in small, mid-size and large accounting firm environments. José has a broad range of experience in taxation, financial reporting and management consulting. In Small and medium size businesses the knowledge of Income Taxes is of utmost importance to taxpayer.
Mr. Padró considers himself a businessman that happens to be in the accounting profession. Businessman first and accountant second, has been the ingredient to the firm success in helping businesses achieve their goals, certainly quite different than the traditional bean counter reputation of the accounting profession.
FREE for Attorney Marketing Annex™ Member (Call for Promo Code)
$25 for Non-Member Attorney
$35 for Non-Member/Non-Attorney Guests
*In Advanced – Additional $10 at the Door. Members Please Call for Your Membership Promo Code: (786) 408-0700
The Attorney Marketing Annex™ has the following seats available:
Admiralty & Maritime Law Adoption Law Antitrust & Trade Regulation Law Appellate Law Aviation Law Bankruptcy Law Business Litigation City County and Local Government Law Civil Trial Law Condominium & Planned Development Law Construction Law Criminal Appellate Criminal Trial Law Education Law Elder Law Environmental Law Family & Marital Law Foreclosure Defense Law Health Law Immigration & Nationality Law Intellectual Property Law International Law Juvenile Law Labor & Employment Law Mediation Real Estate Law Sports Law State & Federal Government & Administrative Practice Tax Law Wills Trusts, Probate & Estates Workers’ Compensation Law
Professional, non-attorneys can be members of the Attorney Marketing Annex™ , subject to approval by the existing Attorney Marketing Annex™ members.
Become a member today and register for Attorney Marketing Annex™ at: www.AttorneyMarketingAnnex.com
or
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edn4i4lub3ceed06&llr=niazh9cab
AMA Membership:
$69 per Month (12-Month Commitment) + $50 Enrollment Fee
or
$649 per Year + Enrollment Fee Waived
When
January 20th | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Where
Holiday Inn Miami-Doral Area
3255 Northwest 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
Contact:
Sara W. Vallejo
1BC Consulting
Director, Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Solutions
(786) 408-0700
svallejo@1bcconsulting.com
www.1bcconsulting.com

The Pitching Table – Attract Customers & Investors
2017-01-21 10:00 - 13:00 | 2 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
This interactive Pitching Table session is designed for those looking to craft or refine their business pitches.
During this interactive session you will work closely with experts who have sat on the other side of the table and analyzed hundreds of pitches. This event will help you improve your pitch skills. You will review and dissect top-notch pitches, perform a pitch, and receive feedback from the organizers and fellow attendees in breakout groups.
All participants will vote for the best pitch of the day at the end of the session.
Space is limited and expected to sell out. Don’t wait! Register now to save your spot.

CIC Presents MiamiLand
2017-01-21 18:00 - 21:00 | 1951 Northwest 7th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Join us for CIC Miami’s launch party at MiamiLand.
MiamiLand, The New Tropic’s annual get down and ode to the 305, is officially back. Last year we explored the history and culture behind Miami’s diverse and colorful neighborhoods. This year we’re celebrating the launch of CIC Miami and the future of innovation.
Since opening its door this fall, CIC Miami has been serving as an innovator space, connecting Miami’s entrepreneurial local leaders to catalyze new startup and investment activity right at home.
Join us for an interactive shindig, where you’ll get to explore our home at the Converge Miami building for live performances, local food trucks, complimentary cocktails and some surprises we’ve got under our belt.
We’re also accepting applications for community vendors and partners to join us for this event until Jan 6th, so if you’re interested submit your information here.
More details to come soon, but save the date for the sequel to an unforgettable event.

Agile Requirements and Planning Workshop
2017-01-23 08:30 - 2017-01-24 17:00 | 550 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309, United States
The increased speed of change brought about by the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous nature of today’s world requires a value driven, iterative, and adaptive approach to requirements and planning. It requires a collaborative effort that involves both the team doing the work and the stakeholders who impact, or are impacted by that work. This Agile Requirements and Planning Workshop offers participants the first hand knowledge, experience, and confidence to tackle the requirements and planning of projects / products and services using an Agile, value driven and adaptive approach.
Beginning with a clear understanding of how Agile requirements and planning differ from a more traditional approach, participants take a deep dive into User Stories – learning how to collaboratively elicit and capture requirements from the perspective of the user and how to structure those requirements into vertical slivers of functionality that enable early and frequent delivery of value. Participants deepen their understanding of the new and critical role of Product Owner,introduced by the Scrum Framework, and the evolving role of the Business Analyst in creating a shared understanding of the work and ensuring the team is building the right product/service.
The hands-on experiential nature of the workshop has participants working in teams to simulate real-world requirements elicitation and planning through a team project – using popular and effective Agile tools and techniques including Personas, Product Visioning, User Story Mapping, User Story Writing, High Speed Estimating, Planning Poker, Story Splitting, Acceptance Criteria and more.
The Agile planning process is incomplete without the elements of inspection and adaptation. Throughout the workshop, participants learn how to use feedback loops that are part of Scrum and other Agile methodologies to more accurately forecast outcomes and adapt when circumstances demand it to ensure the product or service delivered consistently delights customers and generates business value.
Duration:
2 – Days
Target Audience:
Product Owners, Business / Functional / Systems Analysts, Product Managers, Project Managers, Functional Managers, Agile Team Members or anyone else interested in learning how to elicit requirements and plan Agile projects to early delivery of value.
Learning Objectives:
Send an email to aleon@ppl-coach.com for detailed learning objectives
Learning Credits:
t14 PDUs for PMI
t14 SEUs for Scrum Alliance
Facilitator:
Anjali Leon is a veteran Agile Coach and Trainer having worked in industries including high-tech, energy, education, healthcare, retail, and government. Her experience as an Agile Practicioner and her prior fifteen years of technical and leadership experience in a variety of roles – including Lead Software Engineer and Director of Product Development, give her the unique perspective of the delicate balance between discipline and flexibility necessary for organizations to be agile and remain competitive.
Anjali brings her vast experience, an interactive, participatory and engaging teaching style, and Training from the Back of the Room techniques to create an experience that not only leave her learners feeling inspired, knowledgeable, competent, and energized to put their learning into practice, but looking forward to the next time they can attend one of her classes!
Her credentials include a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Drexel University. She also holds certifications as a PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master), CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner), and CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) and is a recognized Agile Team Facilitator (ICP-ATF) and Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) through IC Agile. She is also certified as an AgilityHealth Facilitator (AHF). Anjali is an active member of South Florida’s Agile community and regularly speaks and volunteers at Agile events and conferences. She founded the South Florida Women In Agile group and mentors budding agilists.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjali-leon-a97b636
Cancellation Policy:
Organizer reserves the right to cancel the class with a full refund.
Cancellation before December 15, 2016 – Full refund
Cancellation 2 weeks prior – Full refund minus $100 administrative fee
Cancellations within 2 weeks – 50% refund or full credit towards a future class

#OpenHUB Mondays
2017-01-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Protected: Order – November 13, 2017 @ 03:34 PM
Join us for #OpenHub day at StartHub Miami
Come and enjoy a French catered breakfast along networking from 9:30am to 10:30am. Afterwards, stay to bang out some work until noon anywhere in our facility. All ammenities included of course.
You could choose from a high desk, Personal Stations all the way to our Executive Private suites based on availability. (first come, first serve. Eat fast!)
Work and create at our space and enjoy the perks of a great coworking community.
We look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this NOW WEEKLY event!
09:30-10:30AM Breakfast
10:30AM-12:30PM #OpenHub
Parking Instructions:
Cultural Arts Garage
90 SW 1 Street, (at SW 1 Avenue)
Miami, FL 33130
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eojs77fnpwss6d7/BestParkingAvailable.pdf?dl=0
OR Get here: Metrorail or Metromover to Government Center or Miami Ave.
Interested in learning more? Email Hector at hector@finaben.com.
Share this event on Facebook and Twitter!
Let’s get your week started off right, bright and early with a full stomach and new contacts!
Cheers!
The StartHub Team

Office Hours @ the MIC
2017-01-24 10:00 - 17:00 | 1010 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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.

EDC Investor Series with Tamiami Angel Funds Chair Tim Cartwright
2017-01-24 17:00 - 20:00 | 111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
On Tuesday, January 24th the EDC will highlight Tamiami Angel Funds, funds organized to allow high net worth individuals and family offices an opportunity for active involvement in a diversified capital investment process with the goal of building a portfolio of high potential, emerging growth companies.
This is the second investor group in our monthly series that plans to bring investors to Miami with the intention of making key introductions that will lead to successful financings. www.TamiamiAngels.com
For those entrepreneurs that would like the opportunity to be considered for a 1-on-1 30 minute capital introduction with Tamiami Angel Funds, please submit your executive summary and investor slide deck to team@edc-tech.org by 1/2/17. You will be notified if you are selected for that opportunity. Those meetings will be held in the afternoon of January 24th.
At the evening event, Tim Cartwright will provide background on the fund, including what are some key factors in evaluating an investment, and perhaps even dig into relevant specific topics (valuation, due diligence, critical investment criteria, etc.) as well as facilitate audience questions. This will be their third fund launched and they are excited to share their goals.
Register for the evening event here

THE IDEA CENTER PROGRAM FEST
2017-01-24 17:30 - 20:30 | 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Building 8th – 5th Floor, Miami, FL, FL 33132, United States
We’d like to thank you for choosing us to start on your path to a brighter future. The Idea Center has grown quite a lot this year, and it is all thanks to YOU, our community of maverick entrepreneurs.
Maybe you began a new journey in coding, felt inspired to follow your startup dream, or connected with new partners who share your passion for innovation and technology. Either way, we can say we’re making it happen together. A world of opportunities is in our hands!
We’re kicking off 2017 with an exciting event for you to discover your road to success in the new year. Don’t miss our Programs Fair on January 24th. Save the date now and register!​

“Code: Debugging the Gender Gap” Film Screening + Panel Discussion
2017-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 | 5030 Brunson Dr. Memorial Building, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
“Everyone who cares about the rights of girls and women should see this movie. It’s an extraordinary exploration of the opportunities and challenges for women and the tech industry.”
– Maria Klawe
President, Harvey Mudd College
CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap explores why more women and minorities do not pursue careers in computer science despite high demand and lucrative job opportunities. The film highlights breakthrough efforts that are producing more diverse programmers and shows how a critical gender gap can be closed.
Join us for a special screening at University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema followed by a discussion with industry and academic leaders.
AGENDA
6:00 – 6:45: Registration
6:45 – 8:00: Film Screening
8:00 – 8:30: Panel Discussion
8:30 – 9:00: Networking
MODERATOR
Felecia Hatcher-Pearson, Black Tech Week Co-Founder
PANELISTS
Sarah “Sea” Amundsen, University of Miami CS Major
Ibis Arrastia, Girl Develop It Chapter Leader
Brian Brackeen, Kairos Founder + CEO
Lisa Hauser, iPrep Teacher + Girls Who Code Advisor
Monique Ross, FIU Assistant Professor
Kiran Virdee-Chapman, Kairos HR Director
Early bird pricing ends on January 15th. After that, General Admission is $35 and Student Admission is $15.
PARTNERS

Product Council : DermaSensor & CareCloud
2017-01-24 18:30 - 21:00 | 400 Northwest 26th Street, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Lab.ID is excited to bring New York’s The Product Council to Miami on January 24th. Product Council provides startups and existing companies a fresh new outlet for critical feedback, ideation, and improvement of their products. Join product makers, (designers, developers, etc.) and founders to learn valuable lessons and insights from experienced product owners as they dive deep into the challenge, success and failure of product design. This is no demo or pitch, rather it’s an open examination of how to execute an idea. Join us for your opportunity to exchange product stories, network, and learn valuable lessons from seasoned product veterans.
Run of show:
– 6:30 Doors Open
– 6:45 Networking
– 7:05 Event Kickoff
– 7:15 Product Council
– 8:00 Break / Networking
– 8:10 Product Chat w/ Sarah Hughes Product Manager of CareCloud

Product Council
2017-01-24 18:30 - 21:00 | 400 NW 26th St, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Lab.ID is excited to bring New York’s The Product Council to Miami on January 24th. Product Council provides startups and existing companies a fresh new outlet for critical feedback, ideation, and improvement of their products. Join product makers, (designers, developers, etc.) and founders to learn valuable lessons and insights from experienced product owners as they dive deep into the challenge, success and failure of product design.
