Congratulations Venture Class 7!
FAU Tech Runway would like to extend a warm and well-deserved congratulations to the graduating venture class 7. We’re incredibly proud of their accomplishments.
We hope this video highlights their journey through our program and propels them to continue on their path as they grow their venture. Celebrate with us, and help us congratulate venture class 7!
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Polka Box Interviewed by the FAU College of Business
Aditya Devendra, co-founder and CEO Polka Box, an incoming venture class 8 company, was recently interviewed by the FAU College Business podcast network. In the interview, he discusses his company winning the 12th annual FAU Business plan competition and earning a spot in our venture program.
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The Elevate Prize
The Elevate Prize, powered by MIT Solve, aims to empower inspiring leaders and role models around the world—Global Heroes who can spark movements, mobilize communities, and catalyze positive change. The Elevate Prize Foundation will award up to US$5 million annually to multiple Global Heroes and offer valuable resources for two years after being selected, helping build a massive movement to galvanize people all over the world to do good in their own community.
Deadline:
June 29.
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Cade Prize for Innovation
As one of the largest cash prize competitions for innovation in Florida, the Cade Prize has drawn hundreds of creative thinkers from diverse sectors, who enter cutting-edge inventions with real market potential. In 2020, the Cade Prize will award $50,000 in seed-capital.
FAU companies won 3 out of the 16 semi-finalist slots last year, with one making it to the top 4.
Applications will be accepted through August 1.
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What is the TRIN?
The FAU Tech Runway Investor Network (TRIN) is an organization that provides privileged access to investment opportunities for return-driven investors who are financially motivated to back talented FAU-connected entrepreneurs.
To learn more about this opportunity and the membership benefits you can enjoy,
CLICK HERE.
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Join the Florida Venture Forum at the
13th Annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference and the 10th Annual Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition on
Oct. 15-16, 2020 at the Westshore Grand Hotel in Tampa, Florida. This is your opportunity to reach the next level of expansion, through meaningful interaction and exposure to the angel investor community in Florida and beyond.
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eMerge Americas
is the premier technology event connecting the Americas held annually at the
Miami Beach Convention Center.
By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas.
eMerge Americas serves as a catalyst in order to foster innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. The upcoming eMerge Americas conference is scheduled for
November 4-5, 2020.
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12 – 12:45 p.m., June 15
Facebook Live
3 – 4 p.m., June 15
Webinar
6 – 6:45 p.m., June 15
Online event
12 – 1 p.m., June 16
Online Event
12 – 1 p.m., June 16
Webinar
1 – 1:30 p.m., June 17
Facebook Live
7 p.m., June 17
Virtual event
June 15 – 17, 2020
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando
11 a.m., June 18
Zoom Webinar
12 – 12:45 p.m., June 22
Online Event
7 – 7:45 p.m., June 22
Online event
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10 – 10:45 a.m., June 23
Online event
1 – 1:30 p.m., June 24
Facebook Live
1 – 7 p.m., June 24
Hilton Palm Beach Airport, West Palm Beach
June 23 – 25
Virtual Conference
6 – 6:45 p.m., June 29
Online event
1 – 1:30 p.m., July 1
Facebook Live
6 – 6:45 p.m., July 13
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., July 31
Jungle Island, Miami
5 – 8:30 p.m., Aug. 27
Jungle Island, Miami
7:15 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 30
University of Miami Watsco Center, Miami
Nov. 4 – 5
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
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- The Red BackPack Fund is open to public donation, so anyone can partner with GlobalGiving to bolster women through entrepreneurship in their hour of need with a contribution to The Red Backpack Fund, backed by Sara Blakely (creator of Spanx) at GlobalGiving.
- Hospitality Helping Hands is a not for profit formed to help feed the hospitality workers, their families, local charities, and others in need due to the Corona Virus shutdown. Their mission is simple and directly impacts the local community.
- Miami Foundation's Community Recovery Fund provides critical help to Miami-Dade nonprofits whose operations are severely impacted and supports their long-term recovery, resilience and financial stability.
- Year Up South Florida is shifting to a virtual learning environment for its 140+ current students, including over 60 students completing internships with South Florida’s leading employers. To ensure uninterrupted support and access to meaningful career pathways for its young adults, Year Up would be incredibly grateful if the community would consider supporting the COVID-19 Impact Fund.
If you have a cause you'd like us to promote, please
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