The we are #miamitech manifesto is an honest and necessary statement of our values and #inclusive vision. I’m proud to help articulate what really matters to our community. Will you take the pledge?
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On 1/10 will share tools, tips and best practices to help #entrepreneurs improve their capacity to access sustainable forms of #capital while retaining maximum ownership.
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Why do we continue to gaslight ourselves by having faith in systems and institutions that operate just as they were designed?
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Meet Girl Guide Alum . Leigh-Ann was a Girl Guide in Vancouver, Canada, the equivalent of here. For Leigh-Ann, it matters to "bloom where you are planted." She has done just that since moving to Miami where she leads & .
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We're live! Join us for BOOSTXL #42 NOW with and 🎙
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Welcome to Miami-Dade, !
Thanks to our partners –– especially and @MiamiandBeaches –– who worked tirelessly with us to secure this bid. Together, we are ready to give soccer fans from around the world a truly memorable experience.
See you in 2026!
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Join me and for #BOOSTXL Thursday, 6/2 at 3PM EDT to share about the "Change and Challenges of leadership and moving forward in a positive way." Join us!
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JPMorgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Miami Foundation and aire ventures launch $100M Tech Equity Miami funding consortium
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Great to see Jamie Dimon in Miami this morning discussing Tech Equity. has designed a TRULY equitable program with , Miami-Dade County, Knight Foundation & others. 100mm bucks for equity!
This is why you need more tech centered in Miami.
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. is excited to be apart of the - $100M initiative. Congrats to the and for building this amazing initiative. mailchi.mp/aireventures/t
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Miami-Dade is a place of inclusion and acceptance. The Don’t Say Gay bill makes families feel invisible and puts our economy at risk.
Today, I sent a letter asking to speak with me and reconsider her decision to move the 2023 Pivot conference away from our county.
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Happy #WomensHistorymonth!
All month long, we'll be celebrating the outstanding women who continue to make a difference in our #Miami.
This week, we're highlighting Engagement Advisory Council member & #bosslady @LABuchananESQ 
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We're back with a new season of Innovation City in Miami! Thank you to our guests @gotthemojoo, @BluJuniper_, @ivanrapinsmith, @hdmujica, @watscoventures, @matthaggman, @beaconcouncil, @musicasalive, @beajando_ Subscribe today innovationcity.co
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From mentorship to funding, join guest host as we look at ways to create a more sustainable and equitable tech ecosystem. Watch today at Noon!
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Are we #REDI? We breakdown the latest scorecard for South Florida's #tech ecosystem and resources for local startups. #MiamiTech #TechDiversity #REDIScorecard
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#ICYMI: Our President and Executive Director, was featured on #YourSouthFlorida to walk through key findings and insights of the .
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#MiamiTech's growing at a rapid pace, but a recent study shows that not everyone’s getting a piece of the pie. shares insights about South Florida’s tech community w/ . Watch now. opp.miami/3GDu3WM cc:
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A recent study by the non-profit Aire Ventures shows Black and women-led startups give the South Florida tech ecosystem low marks when it comes to equitable access to capital, and diversity
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#ICYMI: This week, joined these local #female trailblazers and moderated the discussion about #womenintech. We're excited to see how the talented #WomenUnited will lead in #MiamiTech. 👏
#eMergeAmericas #Miami
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By objective measures, Miami remains among the most segregated & unequal cities in the country. We know we have a problem — but we haven’t had data on how deep the opportunity gaps go. shares more on the REDI scorecard: opp.miami/3dW0lA1 cc:
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It was such an honor to be a part of the first edition of the Scale NL x Miami Office Hours, where I was connected with the founders of DeNoize (Aman Jindal), Bits of Stock (Arash Asady) and Lalaland (Harold Smeeman & Michael Musandu).
#miamiecosystem #ScaleNL
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Greater access to capital, especially for underrepresented founders, is the biggest issue cited in a benchmark survey of the South Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem released today, said of opp.miami/3o8k0mw
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We’re lucky to have these four extraordinary leaders in Miami! Great work #PreMoney2021 for featuring long-time community builders that we’re very proud of. “Making a tech capital!”
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spoke about:
why they chose Miami as immigrants
If it works here, it works anywhere
Raw diamond Under radar
Triple digit growth rate in valuation in startups
More access to capital but not more accepts points to underrepresented
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Thank you for your leadership ! Indeed, we all have a shared responsibility to ensure #miamitech is REDI.
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Among those leaders, @LABuchananESQ of @aire_ventures stands out for her commitment to shining a light on inclusivity and equity in tech. Read more about her essential report on the work that must happen to build a truly equitable tech economy: miamiherald.com/news/business/ (2/7)
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Thank you for sharing insights on how we can help #MiamiTech be as diverse & inclusive as it can be 🙏 You are all rock stars & we are lucky to have you all as leaders in our community! 💫🤩 #MiamiTech
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SVBer joined , and onstage at #LaCasa2021 to discuss how the #MiamiTech ecosystem can embrace diversity.
Big thanks to for hosting such a great event!
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Notion, Loom, Google forms and ongoing digital playbooks help us implement systems, processes, checklists, and things that are repeatable.
It's a nonstop comittment to get out of the weeds and create greater efficiencies. twitter.com/bryanl/status/…
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Less than 12 HOURS LEFT! Calling all Black & Latina women entrepreneurs to apply for The AWE Project (tinyurl.com/apmiami), a free program with an entrepreneurship Bootcamp & 1:1 mentoring! #empowerment
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