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A Re-cap of PQSecure's Work in the Past Year
The Miami Herald recently highlighted
PQSecure, a venture class 5 company and winner of the trade and logistics vertical in Miami Herald’s 2019 Startup Pitch Competition.
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20Lighter to Host Breakout Session at National Wellness Conference
Venture class 7 company,
20Lighter, was invited to host "The Perfect Storm: The Real Causes of Obesity (And Strategies for Coming Out on Top)" breakout session at the 45th Annual National Wellness Conference Reimagine Wellness in Orlando, Fl.
Congratulations and keep up the good work, 20Lighter!
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“Meet the Angels” is one of South Florida’s premier educational networking event for entrepreneurs. This annual event assembles the primary deal makers and thought leaders within the Southeast Florida region. Attendees gain unique insights and make direct contact with the very few active, early-stage technology investors in our midst.
Join us
2 – 6 p.m., Thursday, March 19 to gain exclusive access to:
- Expert advice from the region’s leading investors
- In-depth knowledge of current issues and latest trends related to growth funding
- Top tips on best practices and processes
- Invaluable networking with entrepreneurs, major angel groups, investors, investment funds, tech leaders and startups.
Additionally, a select group of entrepreneurs and business owners will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with active angel investors (“check-writers”) prior to the main “Meet the Angels” event.
For more information, click the button below!
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2020 Launch Competition
FAU Tech Runway’s annual Launch Competition provides promising ventures and talented entrepreneurs the opportunity to join the year-long Venture Program. Deadline to apply is
March 20.
Winners of the Launch Competition receive:
- Entrepreneurial skills instruction (including I-Corps instruction)
- Preferred access to regional business and tech events
- Free on-site co-working space
- Introductions to potential sources of early-stage capital
- Structured team mentoring based on the MIT Venture Mentoring Service
- Over $100,000 in cash awards
- Marketing assistance
- Student intern support
- Vendor credits (Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services)
Applications are now OPEN!
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Food Truck Friday
The Research Park at FAU will be hosting a Food Truck Friday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., on Feb. 28.
Five different food trucks will be serving delicious meals in the large parking lot at the intersection of NW 35th Street and FAU Blvd. Come and grab a bite with your friends and family!
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Entrepreneur Boot Camp
FAU College of Business Adam's Center for Entrepreneurship will be offering their Entrepreneur Boot Camp, starting Feb. 26. This fast-paced certificate course empowers promising entrepreneurs and ambitious small business owners with the tools to write a successful business plan, find financial backing, and design a blueprint for success
Upon completion of the Boot Camp, you will be prepared to enter the FAU Business Plan Competition and the FAU Tech Runway Launch Competition.
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Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is a network partner of the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program which offers on-campus instruction and access to local resources such as business leaders and mentors.
Deadline to apply is Feb. 27.
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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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7:30 – 9:30 a.m., Feb. 24
Carl DeSantis Building on Nova Southeastern University Campus, Davie
11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Feb. 24
Le MĂ©ridien Dania Beach
6 – 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24
General Provision Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
6:30 – 9 p.m., Feb. 24
The LAB, Miami
9 – 11 a.m., Feb. 25
Florida Blue Community Center, Doral
9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Feb. 26
TheVenture.city, Miami
11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Feb. 26
Webinar
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Feb. 26
Block Building, Downtown Miami
9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Feb. 27
The LAB Miami
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Feb. 28
FAU Stadium Parking Lot, Boca Raton
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7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Feb. 29
Nova Southeastern University, Davie
March 13 and 14
LightBox by Goldman Properties, Miami
6 – 9 p.m., March 18
Cendyn Spaces, Boca Raton
2 – 6 p.m., March 19
FAU Tech Runway, Boca Raton
March 18 and 19, 2020
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
March 30 and 31, 2020
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
6 p.m., April 4
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Delray Beach
May 17 – 20, 2020
Gaylord Palms Resort and Spa, Orlando
June 15 – 17, 2020
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando
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