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Register for FAU Tech Runway's 5th Annual Maverick Reception from 6 to 7 p.m. ET, on Nov. 19. Celebrate six years of innovation and launching South Florida’s next generation of global entrepreneurs.

The virtual event will highlight and celebrate the success of Tech Runway’s entrepreneurs and those who play a vital role in assisting these ventures. With your support, FAU Tech Runway will continue to provide instruction, mentoring, intern support, marketing assistance, capital-raising guidance and more.

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Join FAU Tech Runway for the next Entrepreneurs' XChange from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 with Karan Zaveri, chief technology officer of 24/7 Software and founder of Computing Objectives Inc., as he shares his journey of launching and scaling his company. Zaveri will discuss unique insights on long-term technology vision, software as a service platform and more.

Watch our August Entrepreneurs' XChange, featuring Scott Adams, here.

FAU Tech Runway Company Earns Semi-Finalist Distinction

AlertGy, a Venture Class 7 company, earned a semi-finalist distinction in BioFlorida’s prestigious annual BioPitch Competition. This is the second time has been selected, having received this finalist honors in 2017. Many of FAU Tech Runway's graduate companies have earned similar distinctions through BioFlorida's BioPitch competition in previous years. The company follows Stuart Therapeutics, a Venture Class 8 company, which was a semi-finalist in 2018, and NeuroPharmalogics, a Venture Class 4 company, which received a finalist distinction in 2016.

“As a result of the world-class biomedical research being conducted at Florida Atlantic University, combined with the entrepreneurship ecosystem that has been flourishing at FAU over the past several years, we are seeing a growing stream of high-quality early-stage life sciences companies emerge," said Rhys L. Williams, managing director of FAU Tech Runway. "In the highly competitive field on display at the annual BioPitch Competition, I could not be more pleased with our companies’ showing in recent years.” Williams said he was honored to serve as the moderator for the conference panel titled “Seeking Investment in 2020: Challenges and Opportunities.”

AlertGy is developing a non-invasive, wearable technology for continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes.

Additionally, FAU Tech Runway Mentor Robert Mino was tapped by BioFlorida to organize this year’s competition.

Southeast Life Sciences Pitch Rounds is featuring the southeast's best-in-class medical device, biopharma, digital health and diagnostic startups.

Seed-stage and late-stage companies looking for expansion capital are encouraged to apply. Companies will present to a panel and receive feedback, have access to in-depth workshops, receive the opportunity to network with investors and potential partners, and have meetings with venture capitalists and industry experts.

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Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program

Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship has a Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, executive directors and presidents of small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Apply for the four-month, nine-session, training program, which focuses on growth, leadership expertise and financial success. Sessions begin in January.

To learn more and to apply to the program, view the three program options below:

Global Entrepreneurship Week South Florida celebrates entrepreneurship throughout South Florida on Nov. 16 to 22, and features entrepreneurial talent, innovation, expertise while building and strengthening local connections.

You will:

Learn from experienced mentors, qualified professionals and successful peers.
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, developers, designers, investors, etc., to celebrate entrepreneurship.
Discover and support the amazing array of local venues, spaces and resources provided throughout the community.
Be counted as an active member of the growing South Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem by sharing and learning from one another.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Florida Atlantic University is hosting the third annual Data Science, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14. The conference will take place on a virtual platform for conversations on data science, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) across the boundaries of academia, government and business.

University of Florida (UF) is hosting its 2020 Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit at 10 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 6. Network and hear inspirational stories and lessons learned from successful women entrepreneurs. UF will provide opportunities for women to connect with peers and other successful business leaders to foster shared learning and community-building, mentoring, start-up advice, career advice and connections.