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We hope that you and your loved ones made it safely through hurricane Irma. FAU Tech Runway is up and running with power and wifi.
Unfortunately, this is not the case for many of our neighbors. Those within the path of hurricane Irma and Maria are in desperate need of food and supplies as recovery begins. The Division of Research is collaborating with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County to collect donations on Sun. Sept. 24 and Sun. Oct 1 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lynn Financial Center. Donations can also be made through the non-profit's Amazon
wishlist
.
For more information and to volunteer, email
Summer Faerman.
Together we can make a difference.
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Child Rescue Coalition Expands Team
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The Child Rescue Coalition, a Venture Class 3 graduate, has added three new team members, including Scott Smith, vice president of business development, Blake Brockway, director of events and Elisa Pisana, office manager.
Learn more about their new additions in this
Palm Beach Post
article
.
The coalition also will host their inaugural Coalition Cup on Nov. 5. Proceeds from the event will go towards the non-profit's mission to protect innocence through technology. For tickets and more information, click the link below.
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Two Degrees at TechCrunch Disrupt
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Two Degrees, a Venture Class 5 company, is currently at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco. Check out the photo above of Two Degrees founder, Steven Fleisher with famed actor of the HBO comedy series
Silicon Valley
, Zach Woods. The startup plans to launch their official app next month. To help support the company's growth, they have also hired six interns from Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.
Two Degrees is a social network that creates meaningful relationships by connecting people through mutual friends.
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Google Cloud on the Road
@ FAU Tech Runway
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We're proud to partner with Google for our upcoming event,
Google Cloud on the Road @ FAU Tech Runway. The event will take place from 5 - 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at FAU Tech Runway.
Whether you’re a startup or Fortune 500 company, join us to learn how companies are benefiting from cloud technology and t
aking advantage of Google’s world-class infrastructure.
The event will also include networking, local bites, free beer provided by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and a Google Home raffle.
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Research Park Annual Awards
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The Research Park Annual Awards and Entrepreneurship Celebration will be held from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at The Addison.
Join us as we celebrate with South Florida's most influential economic leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and corporations, and commemorate the growth and success of our innovative community.
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The Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Diplomacy and Conflict Prevention in the Age of Cyber-Security
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The Israel Public Diplomacy Forum, in partnership with FAU Tech Runway, Research Park at FAU, and the Florida Institute, invite you to join a dynamic discussion on current events affecting modern society. The event will take place 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 18 at FAU Tech Runway. Attendance is free.
RSVP to Heather Thompson no later than Fri. Oct 13 by clicking the link below.
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FAU Tech Runway
Maverick Reception
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You don’t want to miss our annual Maverick Reception, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thur. Oct. 26 at FAU Tech Runway.
The celebration will include cutting-edge technology showcased by Tech Runway Venture Class companies, drone demonstrations, and a distinguished keynote speaker that represents a true maverick.
Come celebrate the success of our amazing entrepreneurs, and honor the mentors, advisory board members, corporate partners and donors who help make it all happen. Show your support for innovation and entrepreneurship — buy a ticket today!
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Florida Venture Forum is accepting applications for the 2017 Florida VentureTech Showcase of South Florida, held Nov. 16 at FAU Tech Runway.
Companies will compete for the chance to win the $25,000 Space Florida Accelerating Innovation Award.
Florida Venture Forum is Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, helping emerging companies connect with sources of capital.
Applications due Oct. 16.
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