Join FAU Tech Runway for the upcoming Entrepreneurs' XChange from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, with Ron Tarro, board director of New World Angels, board advisor of Hospitality Technology Next Generation, former technology CEO and current FAU Tech Runway mentor board member. Moderator Kevin Cox, Ph.D., assistant director of FAU's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Business, will discuss Tarro's experiences in technology strategy, product management and more.
Register for this free event below.
Thank you to Rachelle Franklin, entrepreneur, chief executive officer of Frontline Marketing, chief operating officer of AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) Global Technologies and FAU Tech Runway Mentor, for presenting at the most recent Entrepreneurs' XChange. Franklin, shared with entrepreneurs and the public audience the latest in South Florida's business world and global marketing strategies.
Watch all of the previous Entrepreneurs' XChanges here.
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Squeeze Expands Southeast Regional Presence and Services
Squeeze, a Venture Class 5 company, recently announced the expansion of their insurance business in the Southeast region, to include Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Learn more about this and how Squeeze aims to disrupt the billtech industry. READ MORE.
The company also announced Fleury Fleury as its newest vice president of home services. Read more about his role here.
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Premier Virtual is Future-Focused
Premier Virtual, a Venture Class 8 company, continues to thrive during these unprecedented times.
By March of this year, the company anticipates it will have hosted 1,000 hiring events, 10,000 hiring companies and 100,000 job candidates since its launch.
In addition, they will be releasing version 2.0 of its virtual hiring software in March, which aims to improve the experience for its users.
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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021
Cisco's Global Problem Solver Challenge is looking for solutions to solve social and environmental problems. Award winners, in various categories, can win cash prizes up to $1 million.
Deadline to submit is 5 p.m. PST on Friday, Jan. 29.
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FAU Business Plan Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the FAU Business Plan Competition, open to FAU students, faculty, staff and recent graduates, to pitch their game-changing idea for a chance to fund their new ventures.
Deadline to submit is Monday, Feb. 1.
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X-Force Program Now Open
The X-Force program is accepting applications for technologists and entrepreneurs to serve the U.S. military by solving real-world national security problems.
Applications for internship opportunities are due by Feb. 1.
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Visa Accelerator Program
The Visa Accelerator Program applications are due by Friday, Jan. 22. The program is designed for startup companies to globally scale by partnering with Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments. This accelerated program will help companies forward their partnership opportunities through a fast-track path to pilots, partnerships and commercialization.
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The Black Ambition Prize
Gain access to growth capital, pitch feedback and mentorship through the Black Ambition Prize. Eligible Black and Latinx founders are encouraged to apply. Applicants will compete for awards up to $1 million.
Deadline to submit in categories of
consumer products and services, design, healthcare and/or technology is Thursday, Feb. 18.
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E-ROBOT Prize
The Envelope Retrofit Opportunities for Building Optimization Technologies (E-ROBOT) Prize is looking for solutions that make retrofits easier, faster, safer and more accessible for workers.
They are awarding up to $4 million in cash prizes for competitors and an additional $1 million in awards and support to network partners.
Deadline to submit is Wednesday, May 12.
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Save the date for Tech Lauderdale's ITPalooza 3D on March 24 and 25. This technology event and expo will be on an interactive virtual 3D platform to engage with technology professionals throughout South Florida. To learn more about the event click the link below.
Register now to learn more on how to virtually exhibit a booth on their 3D platform. Tech Lauderdale is hosting free tours on their platform beginning on Jan. 21, learn more here.
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The Florida Founder Institute is hosting its Graduation Demo Day on Jan. 19 to celebrate its newest alumni as they give their debut presentations.
Learn about the pre-seed companies that will become seed-accelerators, raise funding and network with other entrepreneurs.
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