Orlando Entrepreneurs

OTAB | Orlando Tech Community Networking Event
2018-04-26 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | SideShow, 15 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL, us
Join us this month as we take OTAB into the heart of Downtown Orlando into Sideshow located right next to Wall St. Cantina!
Come out and connect with like-minded individuals that share the passion of growing our local tech community. There is no other place that you can kick back and network with a blend of the most talented and influential tech community known to man.
In addition to the great networking opportunities, you can learn about some of the great startups and other amazing companies right here in Orlando.
We will also have some announcements from your favorite Meetup leaders:
– Orlando IoT Meetup– Orlando Developers Meetup– Orlando Tech and Beer
As always your beer tab will be on us and food will be provided so get there early. All this is possible because of our great partners and sponsors. Without them and your continuous support, we would not be able to do what we do.
A special thanks to these amazing partners:– Pandera Systems | http://panderasystems.com– BlueWave Resource Partners | https://www.bluewaverp.com– Gringos Locos | http://gringoslocos.com– Coughlin Advisors | http://www.coughlin-advisors.com– Industrious | https://www.industriousoffice.com– Catalyst Spaces | https://catalystspaces.com
If you have announcements you would like us to share, sponsor or would like to set up a table then please let us know info@techandbeers.com.
Cheers,Tommy B.#OTAB

Women Who Win
2018-04-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
A NAWBO Orlando educational initiative that features topic experts and experienced mentors supporting students, young professionals, and new entrepreneurs in their journey planning the launch of their own business.
REGISTER HERE:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eezsnln96d453648&llr=a5ilyfdab&showPage=true

BizFest Expo for Entrepreneurs
2018-05-02 12:00 - 19:30 | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Attention All Small Business Owners!
Come and join us in the celebration of Small Business Week at SCORE Orlando’s BizFest 2018. Network with policymakers, bankers and business leaders. FREE ADMISSION!!
– Seminars
– Networking
– Free Headshots
– Raffles & Prizes
– Evening Reception
Registration opens March 15, 2018.

Introduction to Social Media
2018-05-12 09:30 - 12:30 | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
This Social Media “Boot Camp” provides a high-level understanding of how to begin marketing your business using social media. You will walk away with a social media “toolkit” that will give tips and best practices for choosing the right social platform for your business type, what type of posts and best time to post for your customers and more.
*Online registration required at $35 per person

Social Media Day at the National Entrepreneur Center
2018-05-16 11:30 - 13:30 | FL
Join us for a panel discussion with 4 industry experts, as we explore the latest strides in social media excellence, discussing various platforms to boost your business and branding.
Melissa Albers; Penney Fox; Zanibel Melo; Microsoft Store at The Mall at Millenia

OTAB Power Lunch | Building a Brand
2018-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
This month we invite you to join us as we welcome Julian Correa, President of KnightSpeed Moving. He will provide a very insightful presentation and Q&A on how to build a brand. You will leave the Power Lunch with valuable tips that you are able to implement for your business or in your career. Julian is an innovative young entrepreneur and UCF grad who transformed the perception of the moving industry through his innovative marketing and branding strategies as well as utilizing some of the latest technologies to provide a one of a kind experience for their customers. He founded KnightSpeed during his time at the University of Central Florida. In the heart of the second largest school in the US, he looked to fill a demand, a necessity. He started a moving service for college students, by student movers. A bit has changed over the years and now they currently operate in three locations throughout Florida, servicing a wide range of clients. KnightSpeed operates the moving business on their own proprietary platform that they plan on bringing to market in the near future. In a way, KnightSpeed Moving has been the perfect case study to determine the needs of a service business. With a team of talented developers, they are building a software that allows small business owners to automate their operations so that they can focus on what matters, growing!
Check out KnightSpeed Moving and show them some love on their social channels:Website: http://www.knightspeedmoving.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knightspeedmoving/Instagram: @Knightspeedmoving
Thanks to our partner Catalyst for hosting this event and thanks to:– Pandera Systems – @Panderasystems– BlueWave Resource Partners – @BlueWaveRP– Archer First Response Systems – @Archer_FRS
for organizing and sponsoring this monthly event. We look forward to seeing you at Catalyst for this event and if you are looking to be a guest speaker please contact us at info@techandbeers.com.

Lunch & Learn: How We Built a Global Startup While Traveling the World - Pangian
2018-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Canvs Winter Park, 101 S. New York Ave Suite 201, Winter Park, FL, 32789, us
We believe in the ultimate creative and professional freedom. That’s why our team works 100% remotely. Why shouldn’t you?
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with the Pangian team as they share their Startup success story and share strategy tips and tricks for starting your own business while doing the things you love.
Learn more about Pangian at their website: http://pangian.com/

Pitch Night @ StarterStudio Downtown
2018-05-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 S Garland Ave, Suite 108, Orlando, FL, us
Hello Orlando entrepreneurs!
Join us for a fun night of pitches from some of Orlando’s most exciting startups! There will be light food and refreshments and time for networking before the event.
Here’s the rundown:6:00pm: Doors open for networking, light food and drinks6:45pm: Pitching kickoff8:00pm: Event wrap up
Interested in pitching your awesome startup to the local community? Email casey@starterstudio.org for more details!

1 Million Cups - Orlando Weekly Meetup
2018-05-23 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-08-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Rollins College, Suntrust Auditorium – Crummer Building, E Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park,, FL, Orlando, FL, us
If you love & support entrepreneurship and small business, there’s no better place to be on Wednesday mornings! Participate in our “Guppy Tank”, with the best coffee and breakfast pastries in the world served! Everything is FREE (including the parking)!
Created by the Kaufmann Foundation (one of the largest philanthropic, entrepreneurial & venture capital organizations in the world), we host a weekly educational meetup, where entrepreneurs educate us about their business ideas for 6 minutes, and we educate them with our wisdom for 20. It is the most valuable use of your time, if you’re interested in learning about how to be successful with your business, available in Central Florida. Why?
1) Network weekly with our audience of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors & service providers;
2) Learn from their questions & comments;
3) Listen to the latest business (& tech!) ideas to come out of Central Florida; and,
4) You never know who you’ll meet at our events – potential partners, vendors, advisors, employees, suppliers and/or investors.
Keep up-to-date with our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/1millioncupsOrlando/) & our YouTube account (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBrciZBkRTGz-Hy41n1HCDQ). If you love entrepreneurship, this is one Orlando event you cannot miss!
Networking starts at 8:30a, presentations start shortly after 9:00a. See you this Wednesday!

Rollins Think Tank @StarterStudio Winter Park
2018-05-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Canvs Winter Park, 101 S. New York Ave Suite 201, Winter Park, FL, 32789, us
Rollins Think Tank- come openly ideate your business idea, or just come to be creative and maybe be inspired to pursue a new idea! Coffee, tea, and snacks as always!
The Crummer Entrepreneurship Association mission is to add value to the Crummer MBA experience by providing insight and understanding of operations management, digital integration, and financing through real-word business practices, processes, and experiences by engaging business leaders about their success of starting and growing a company.
Local Guest Speakers from Start-ups right here in Winter Park.
Idea PhaseMVP PhaseLaunch PhaseNo Idea? No Worries!ALL WELCOME!

OTAB | Orlando Tech and Beer @ FanHero
2018-05-31 17:30 - 20:30 | FanHero, 121 S Orange Ave Suite 1600, Orlando, fl, 32801, us
Hey OTAB supporters,
This month we will be going back to a location that hosted one of our best OTAB events to date. That’s right, we are going back to FanHero. Come out and join us as we overlook Downtown Orlando from FanHero’s 16th-floor terrace.
If you were there last time then you know what to look forward to, if you missed it then we would highly recommend putting this one on your calendar. As always you will get a chance to connect and network with Orlando’s amazing tech community.
We will have local businesses and startups there to showcase their products and services and all this interaction will be accompanied by some awesome live music.
So come out, grab some food, have a few drinks and meet Orlando’s finest. It goes without saying that we will be picking up the tab thanks to our amazing partners and sponsors.
A special thanks to the following companies who help bring you this event and all our other programs to support the tech community:
– Pandera Systems– BlueWave Resource Partners– Gringos Locos– Coughlin Advisors– Industrious– FanHero– Concepta– Catalyst Spaces– New York Life– Pizza@ Lake Eola
If you are a startup looking to set up a table then please message us. Everybody else please be sure to RSVP and thank you soo much for the continued support.
Cheers,Tommy Bliven

OTAB | Orlando Tech Community Monthly Networking Event
2018-05-31 17:30 - 20:30, 2018-06-28 17:30 - 20:30 | FL

Lunch & Learn: LinkedIn Dance of Engagement with Gloria Rand
2018-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Canvs Co-working Space, 101 S New York Ave Suite 201, Winter Park, FL, us
Are you struggling to create consistent clients with LinkedIn? Are you confused about how to respond to connection requests? Are you not having the impact and influence you truly desire? When you attend “LinkedIn Dance of Engagement: 3 Steps to Getting More Leads” you willquickly and easily learn:
– The #1 mistake that most business owners make that stops them from attracting their ideal clients– An essential mindshift that will help you connect with prospects with increased clarityand confidence– The necessary steps that every business owner must take to ensure they are the go-toexpert in their industry– How to turn your cold connections into warm leads just by adding a few essential steps
This very special presentation by Gloria Grace Rand is exactly what you have been looking for. I hope you are excited to get the help that you need because Gloria will deliver.

OTM - Orlando Tech's Monthly Event - Second Tuesdays
2018-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Church Street Exchange, 101 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
Every month the Orlando Tech Meetup brings together entrepreneurs, creatives and technologists in the Orlando Regional Tech community for a conversation about developments in technology relevant to growing our community
Schedule:
6:00 pm Social Mixer
6:30 pm Presentations by our featured guests
7:15 pm Q&A
8:00 pm Program Wrap & Continue the conversation
Parking available in the Garland lot between Pine St and Central Ave or in the Garages on Central across from the FireHouse and at 55 West on Pine St.
**SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE** For more information contact: events@orlandotech.org
Although there is no charge for attending, we gently encourage a $10 donation to help support this program.
If you like our monthly meetups, please consider joining Orlando Tech Association (http://orlandotech.org/memberships/).

June DEMO NITE - Check out the cool stuff we're building
2018-06-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Orlando Florida, TBD, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
Building something cool you’d like to pitch? Want to see what others are up to? Our May Demo Night is Wednesday, May 16.
Bring your own experience and expertise to learn, consider, and comment on what your peers have in the works. Come out and see what they’re pitching
If you’d like to demo at a future event, apply here: http://bit.ly/Apply2DemoOTA
Open applications and no fee. Hardware and software projects are welcome.
**SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE** For more information contact: events@orlandotech.orgOur next Demo Nite is Wednesday, May 16. We have 5 teams pitching what they are building:

Lunch & Learn: Empowerment and Passion with Pamela Burks
2018-07-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Canvs Co-working Space, 101 S New York Ave Suite 201, Winter Park, FL, us
Please join us and Motivational Speaker and Author, Pamela Burks, for her talk on “Empowerment and Passion” to sustain entrepreneurial Growth and Progress. “Entrepreneurship is a tough game, we’re not invincible but we can be unstoppable…when we’re committed to achieve”.

Orlando Tech Meetup - Second Tuesday of Every Month
2018-07-10 18:00 | Church Street Exchange, 101 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
Every month the Orlando Tech Meetup brings together entrepreneurs, creatives and technologists in the Orlando Regional Tech community for a conversation about developments in technology relevant to growing our community
Schedule:
6:00 pm Social Mixer
6:30 pm Presentations by our featured guests
7:15 pm Q&A
8:00 pm Program Wrap & Continue the conversation
Parking available in the Garland lot between Pine St and Central Ave or in the Garages on Central across from the FireHouse and at 55 West on Pine St.
**SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE** For more information contact: events@orlandotech.org
Although there is no charge for attending, we gently encourage a $10 donation to help support this program.
If you like our monthly meetups, please consider joining Orlando Tech Association.

"What Venture Capitalists are Looking for in Startups" with the FAN Fund
2018-08-07 12:00 - 13:30 | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 South Garland Avenue Suite 108, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
“What venture capitalists are looking for in start-ups”Topics will include –– what type of funding are out there and what the benefits are of each (will be covering venture capital, debt, and grants)– what the fundraising process for venture capital might look like (including pitch deck do’s and don’ts)– what VCs look for in companies
Johanna Olsson is currently an analyst at FAN Fund, a venture capital firm investing in early stage technology companies in Florida. She graduated with her MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School (Winter Park, FL) in May 2018, where she also completed her BA in International Business. As an Entrepreneurial Scholar of Distinction, Johanna had the opportunity to work with the venture fund venVelo throughout her second year of Crummer. Johanna was also COO of the student-led company Rollins Moving Services, and interned at the digital marketing agency NetConversion. Previous internship experiences during Johanna’s undergraduate years included two summers at the Swedish M&A advisory boutique JZ Capital Partners and one summer at the European debt restructuring firm Hoist Finance. Johanna is born and raised in Sweden and moved to the US in 2013 to start college; she found Rollins through a tennis scholarship and played Division II tennis throughout her undergraduate years.

Lunch Talk: The Entrepreneurial Mindset @ Parramore
2018-08-08 12:00 - 13:30 | StarterStudio Parramore, 500 West Livingston Street, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
We entrepreneurs are truly a special breed! It takes a certain set of skills and characteristics to be successful in entrepreneurial ventures. Unfortunately, the most important of these skillsets is also the most overlooked and the most underappreciated: the Entrepreneurial Mindset! In this dynamic and interactive session, you’ll learn:
The secret success factors of the entrepreneurial mindset used by the world’s top entrepreneurs
Why the entrepreneurial mindset is the most important skill you need to make your business a success (yes, even more important than cash flow!)
How to use the entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate your business even when nothing else is
How to continually grow and sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset to reach new levels in your business (and life), sooner
Bio:For free marketing advice, webinars and more, visit bit.ly/starterstudiolunch
Multiple #1 International bestselling author Marcus “Dr. A.” Alexander consults, mentors and advises across the spectrum of entrepreneurial leadership and digital marketing topics with a focus on lead generation and conversion. Marcus has a strong passion for mentoring young men of diverse backgrounds.
After simultaneously earning his Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction and his MBA in Marketing & MIS from Iowa State in 2008, Marcus founded his own digital marketing firm, SocialMarQui.com which specializes in innovative, multimedia marketing solutions and systems for businesses and brands.
As an educator, entrepreneur and investor, Marcus is humbled by the honor and privilege to share his vision and message of enlightenment, encouragement and empowerment in genuine hope that more people will share their unique light with the world by pursuing and realizing the optimal potential of their dreams.
For free marketing advice, webinars and more, visit bit.ly/starterstudiolunch. Follow Marcus on Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/LinkedIn @SocialMarQui”

Millennial Leadership - 24-Year Old CEO Leading Hundreds
2018-08-09 12:00 - 13:30 | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 South Garland Avenue Suite 108, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
An intimate conversation with Sam Tarell to talk about how he has created a culture of leadership and how you can do the same.
Bring your questions and an open mind as Sam Tarell leans in and talks to us about how to he grew his company, employees, and customers. He is a thought leader, public speaker, CEO and more.
Company culture is one of the things that employees look for most when interviewing for a new position. They want to be able to grow, learn, and fit. How do you create this culture of leadership?
“Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company.”– Brian Kristofek, President and CEO, Upshot

Young Entrepreneur Series: How to Build an App with Cassandra Wilcox
2018-08-09 17:30 - 19:30 | StarterStudio Winter Park, 101 S New York Ave, suite 201, Winter Park, FL, Winter Park, AL, 32789, us
In this talk, app developer and CEO, Cassandra Wilcox, will demystify and address common misconceptions around hiring and managing developers for tech startup founders who are ready to build their software and need to hire help. Attendees will learn about:
What makes a successful software development teamBuilding an in-house teamWorking with contractorsHiring agencies and consultanciesWhat to expect from a software development proposalWho to hire and whenHow to ensure an on time and on budget launch
Cassandra Wilcox is the CEO at Code Hangar, an app development company that specializes in helping founders build and release software early while working to establish their own in-house product team and development processes. She has over 10 years of professional experience working with business of varying sizes, from lean, single founder startups, to large companies with big budgets, helping them design, build, and coordinate the launch of their apps. In her free time she enjoys sharing her passion for software development with the community as Advisory Board member of Orlando Devs and Chapter Leader of Girl Develop It Orlando.
Young Entrepreneur Series:Are you an aspiring young entrepreneur, with a business idea, but not exactly sure how to get things started?
With 3 locations in the Orlando area, StarterStudio is home to innovative entrepreneurs that are growing and scaling their ideas in a forward thinking, resource abundant community.
Come take part in our series, Young Entrepreneurs, where we navigate educational, experiential, and economic themes affecting entrepreneurs and businesses in our region and beyond. Network with other entrepreneurs, meet with mentors and startup professionals, and take your ideas to the next level.
FOOD will be sponsored by “The Sausage Shack” !!!!
Here’s the rundown:5:30pm: Doors open for networking, snacks and coffee6:00pm: Presentation kickoff7:00pm: Event wrap up and networking
Interested in being a host ?Email nina@starterstudio.org for more details!

Lunch & Learn: Keep It Cool (Under Pressure) with David Daeschler of SlideWave
2018-08-13 12:00 - 13:30 | StarterStudio Winter Park, 101 S New York Ave, suite 201, Winter Park, FL, Winter Park, AL, 32789, us
Join us for a spectacular Lunch & Learn!! We are excited to have you and ensure that you won’t want to miss the stories these incredible CEOs have to share.
Co-Founding a 3d virtual world startup in 2010 and self-employed ever since, David has almost a decade of entrepreneurial experience. His current company SlideWave helps businesses and startups to build digital products of all kinds, with a user experience driven edge. Currently working with multiple medical device companies, SlideWave hopes that their work can help make the world a better place.
Personally, over the course of his seventeen-year career, David has designed complex and distributed software systems, designed a compiler/VM, worked with big data systems, and worked extensively with 3d simulation in physics, network communications, and high performance computing.
Founder, SlideWave, LLC

Orlando Open Coffee Club
2018-08-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Catalyst Spaces, 1 South Orange Avenue Suite 502, Orlando, FL, us
Orlando Open Coffee Club is about good coffee, entrepreneurs, ideas, and conversation. We believe that when entrepreneurs, startups, creatives, freelancers, and those associated with them meet, collisions of ideas lead to great things happening. Every two weeks join us and enjoy complimentary coffee and bagels while we discuss the latest community news and upcoming events and network in Orlando’s newest coworking space, Catalyst.
