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October 8, 2021

Reducing the Challenge of Online Apparel Shopping

Vitruvian VDR, a Venture Class 9 company, has officially launched its app on the Shopify App Store. Its 3-in-1 size chart, body measurement tool and fit recommender helps remove the stress of fit uncertainty from online shopping for clothes.

Honorlock is Honored

Honorlock, a Venture Class 2 company, was honored as a GrowFL Florida Company to Watch, based on its growth, innovation and response to adversity and community involvement. The 11th annual celebration will be from 5 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2022 in Orlando.

What is FAU TRIN?

The FAU Tech Runway Investor Network (TRIN), is an organization that provides privileged access to investment opportunities for return-driven investors, designed for those financially motivated to back talented FAU-connected entrepreneurs.

Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of becoming an elite TRIN member.

South Florida Business Journal | 2022 Best Places to Work Awards Nominations

Register by Oct. 8

Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation: Incubate Program

Register by Oct. 25

Amazon Web Services U.S. University Startup Competition

Deadline by Nov. 1

BioPitch at BioFlorida Conference Orlando '21

Deadline by Nov. 5

Learn more here.

Grow with Google OnAir

Workshops, Tips and tricks, and Resources

TheVentureCity | First Ticket and Product-Led Growth Program

Open Deadline

Pareto | Pre-Seed Program

Open Application

Florida International University | Venture Miami Opportunity Program

Open Application

Founder Institute | Online Information Session

2 – 3 p.m., Oct. 11, Virtual Event

Startup Grind | Instant Delivery is the Next Big Thing

3 – 4 p.m., Oct. 11, Virtual Event

Tech Talk | NFTs and the Digital Collectables Revolution

6 – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, Fort Lauderdale

Florida SBDC at FIU | What Makes a Company Investable by VC

1 – 2 p.m., Oct. 12, Virtual Event

Grow with Google | Elevate Your Website with Google Tools

1 – 2 p.m., Oct. 12, Virtual Event

General Assembly | Marketing Guide for Small Business: TikTok and Instagram

2 – 3 p.m., Oct. 12, Virtual Event

Flatiron School | Data Science Virtual Open House

7 – 8 p.m., Oct. 12, Virtual Event

Biz to Biz Network | Bix to Biz Fall Business Expo

4 – 8 p.m., Oct. 13, Virtual Event

American Marketing Association of South Florida | eCommerce Trends, Concerns and Strategy 2021

6 – 8 p.m., Oct. 13, Miami

South Florida Agile Association | Modern Leadership Capabilities to be Successful in Today's Uncertain Industry

6 – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Virtual Event

University of Miami | Design Thinking 101: Talking with the Experts

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Virtual Event

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce | 2021 Resilient H2O and Infrastructure

8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

The LAB Miami | Resources to Enter the US Market

9 – 10:30 a.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

CIC Miami | BlueSwell Incubator Cohort II: Meet the Founders

11 a.m. – noon, Oct. 14, Virtual Event

Florida SBDC at FIU | The Right Marketing Strategy for Your Business

1 – 2 p.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

CIC Miami | Venture Cafe Rotterdam Thursday Gathering

4 – 7 p.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

South Florida Business Journal | 2021 CFO Awards

5:15 – 7:45 p.m., Oct. 14, Davie

General Assembly | Talk Data to Me: Nonprofits and Community Organizing

6 – 7 p.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

Venture Cafe Miami | Technologies and Solutions for Optimal Well Being

6 – 7 p.m., Oct. 14, Miami

CIC Miami | How (and When) to Find Good Blockchain Lawyers

6:30 – 8 p.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

General Assembly | Data Analytics Info Session

6:30 – 7 p.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

Flatiron School | Intro to Malware Analysis for Cybersecurity

7 – 8 p.m., Oct. 14, Virtual Event

South Florida Business Journal | Breakfast with the Business Journal - Fort Lauderdale

8:30 – 10 a.m., Oct. 15, Fort Lauderdale

Endeavor Pitch Competition for Black Founders

Deadline Oct. 18

St. Johns County Chamber Pitch Factory

Deadline Oct. 21

Creme of Nature | Legacy of Leadership Pitch Competition

Deadline Oct. 21

Startup Showdown: Pitch Contest

Now Accepting Applications

Pitch Night MIA

Now Accepting Applications

FAU Executive Education Professional Certifications

It Labs | Turn Data Science Into Business Value to Your Customers One-on-One Workshop

Awesome Foundation Miami

Application for Grant Funding

Florida SBDC at FAU | SBIR/STTR Specialized Consulting Services

Now Accepting Applications

Gainesville Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program (GEAP)

Now Accepting Applications

7K Startup | Build Your Minimum Viable Product Contest

Now Accepting Applications

HubSpot Resources:

Hubspot Remote Sales Playbook

Hubspot App Marketplace

Hubspot Landing Page Builder

Hubspot Sales and Marketing Email Templates

Hubspot Content Creation Templates

Scholarship Opportunities:

Ironhack and Uber | Tech Career

Apply for up to $5K in Tuition Costs

Boca Code | Diversity in Tech Scholarship

Apply for up to 20% off Tuition Costs

Flatiron School | Access Scholarship

Apply for up to $3K in Tuition Costs

General Assembly | Make it Happen

Apply by Nov. 4 for up to $10K in Tuition Costs

BrainStation Miami Tech Scholarship

Apply for up to $5K in Tuition Costs

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