Orlando Open Coffee Club
2019-09-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

FREE COWORKING DAY @Downtown
2019-09-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 South Garland Avenue Suite 108, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month for FREE Coworking Day! Whether you are an aspiring business owner, entrepreneur, remote worker, or just want to leave the office for a day, we want to invite you into our space and community.

3rd Thursday Art Hop
2019-09-19 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 South Garland Avenue Suite 108, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month to celebrate the arts and creativity in our community. We will have a new local artist featured every month!
What is 3rd Thursday?On the third Thursday of every month, thousands of visitors converge Downtown to celebrate art, music and business. Along the way, people partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping and cosmopolitan living. Continue your evening out in downtown Orlando by attending the official Gallery Hop After Party from 9-11 pm at Wall St. Plaza‘s Hooch.http://www.3rdthu.com
If you want to feature your art, please contact Casey at [masked]!

Pitch Night @ StarterStudio Downtown with CENTERSTATE BANK
2019-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 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 drinks6:15pm: Pitching kickoff8:00pm: Event wrap up
Interested in pitching your awesome startup to the local community? Email [masked] for more details!

Pitch Night @ StarterStudio Downtown
2019-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 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 drinks 6:15pm: Pitching kickoff 8:00pm: Event wrap up Interested in pitching your awesome startup to the local community? Email [masked] for more details! Your ticket comes with a free subscription to Pulptown, the essential newsletter for Orlandoans who want to make the most of their city

TAB | Orlando Tech & Beer
2019-09-26 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Brew Theory, 400 Pittman St, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Orlando’s #1 Tech Community Networking Event!
Fall is officially here 🍁Come out to September’s TAB Meetup on Thursday, September 26th starting at 5:30PM.
Location: Brew Theory
400 Pittman St, Orlando, FL 32801

CONNECT . COLLABORATE . INSPIRE .
Special thanks to our sponsors this month:
BlueWave Resource Partners | https://bluewaverp.com/
Pandera Systems | https://panderasystems.com/
Gringos Locos | http://gringoslocos.com/
Fattmerchant | https://fattmerchant.com/
GoldSky Security | https://goldskysecurity.com/
Archer First Response Systems | https://www.archerfrs.com/

WiredThinking Fireside Chats
2019-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | orlando gamespace, 421 E Robinson, Orlando, FL, 32801
The usual agenda:
30-40 minutes: a group member or guest presents on a topic of their choosing
15 minutes: job announcements and those seeking jobs share their stories
This group is great for visual designers, interaction designers, usability professionals, user researchers, writers, small business owners and anyone looking to make an impact using design and technology!

November Rooftop Network & Social @ M Lounge!
2019-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | M Lounge, 2000 N Orange Ave Suite 100, Orlando, fl, 32804, us
Hey Young Professionals,
First of all, thank you for making our October Meetup at Modera a HUGE success. 175+ people made that our biggest (and arguably best) event to date.
M Lounge is a trendy cocktail bar with a gorgeous rooftop. It’s the perfect venue for our November Meetup.
We hope you join us on November 12th from 5:30 until 8:00pm to network and socialize with the most dynamic group of Young Professionals in Orlando.
RAIN or SHINE… There’s a covered valet + indoor lounge for us in case it’s raining!
#YPO

Startup Weekend ORL: Pre-Event Party
2019-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 South Garland Avenue Suite 108, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
Details
Come by for a night of celebration and entrepreneurial fun, hosted by Starter Studio. FREE FOOD + BEER, talks from entrepreneurs/ innovators, and PITCHES!
In the first half will cover an overview of what a global phenomenon Startup Weekend is, and hear from SWORL veterans. 2nd half will be an Open Pitch Competition with prizes for Most Creative, Best Overall and Funniest Pitch. The audience vote will decide.
Wait, what is Startup Weekend? Glad you asked! Tech Stars Startup Weekend is a global phenomenon in over 150 countries with close to 200,000 alumni. Over a single weekend, participants will pitch brand-new business ideas, form teams, validate customers, present to a judging panel and compete for prizes. Existing businesses cannot compete so it is a level playing field for new ideas.
Orlando teams have won the Global Startup Battle across 150 cities in 2017 and 2018! Will you be part of the team that makes it a three-peat for Orlando? Come and learn about the single BEST event to experience #StartupLife!
Grab your early bird tickets now using discount code OTECHROCKS, while supplies last!
See you there!!!

Headshot Happy Hour
2019-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | CREDO Conduit, 1001 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Headshot Happy Hour!
Come join us one last time this year to network, have some drinks (yes! The alcoholic kind ) enjoy some bites and get your FREE professional headshot on us to prepare for your 2020 career and entrepreneurial goals.
Phillip Simmons will be taking ONE free headshot for each person. So put on your best smile and blazer or outfit and get ready for a quick snap to update your LinkedIn profile picture, website, or any other professional needs.
We are doing 2nd Wednesday in November due to Thanksgiving at the end of the month and people traveling.
This will also be our last meetup until January, so come and close out 2019 with us!

Rust & Communication Basics
2019-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 South Garland Avenue Suite 108, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
At this meetup, we’ll be learning about Rust from Al Rodriguez and basic communication with Jared Porcenaluk

How To Be A Side-Hustler: A Definitive Guide | November 15
2019-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Stardust Coffee & Video Lounge, 1842 Winter Park Rd, Winter Park, Florida
Having a job with great pay and solid benefits is rewarding, but there’s one thing that can be even more meaningful: the ability to work for yourself! Most of us have thought about creating a business that helps us reach our financial goals.
The problem is that we all have bills to pay and responsibilities to take care of that make it difficult to quit our jobs and pursue our dreams.
So then, how do you make your aspirations of becoming your own boss come to life? The answer is the Side Hustle. Come join us for tactical tips and tricks on the how (and why) behind starting a successful side hustle while keeping your day job.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
– How to find a side hustle
– How to leverage the benefits of having a day job
– Prioritization, time management, and how to structure a daily routine
– Why having a side hustle will create opportunities, rather than sitting around and waiting for big breaks
– and much more…
Also, hang about with fellow aspiring side-hustlers and get the inside scoop

DevFest Florida - Orlando
2019-11-16 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Neowares Studio, 1485 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL
DevFest Florida is the most magical developer conference in Florida. BUT it’s also so much more! It is all about Mobile, Web, Cloud, AI, AR/VR, IoT and other modern technologies!
The idea behind DevFest Florida is to bring top talent to Florida, support local developers with an inclusive environment for learning new technology, and to help developers, designers create relationships with each other & organizations
We are always looking for opportunities to better connect your brand and our thriving tech community. If you’d like to sponsor this or any other event please reach out to us via organizers@devfestflorida.org
Find the latest information about speakers, agenda, and other exciting news at devfestflorida.org
What to expect?
Learn more about Angular, Flutter, Go, Android, App Scripts, UX, Machine Learning, Firebase, Cloud, Web, and other technologies.
Local talent as well as other experts from around the world speaking and sharing their expertise on multiple technologies
Meet other developers, designers, testers, tech entrepreneurs and enthusiasts
Tickets cover breakfast, lunch and coffee for that day
Awesome Swag & Prizes
Magical Moments
Impactful event striving to promote diversity and inclusion

1 Million Cups - Orlando Weekly Meetup
2019-11-20 08:30 - 10:00, 2019-12-18 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | 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 at 9:00a. See you this Wednesday!

Your Gateway to Growth Networking
2019-12-12 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | boston coffee house, 851 S SR 434, Suite 1190, altamonte, fl
Welcome to Your Gateway to Growth! If you are looking for massive growth in business, mindset, trusted relationships, knowledge, and the wisdom to apply it all, then it’s time to open the gate. This is an innovative networking event that is interactive, fun, and purposeful. The mission is for you to receive tremendous value, as well as share your expertise with others. Together we grow!
We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at Boston Coffeehouse in Altamonte Springs in the Publix shopping center, to the right of Publix, facing Gateway Drive.
Entrance fee: $5.00 cash or credit at the door (lunch not included)
What to expect:
Arrive at 11:30 for 30 minutes of open networking and placing your lunch order. There is NO pre-set menu, so you get to choose what’s best for you! We ask that you support this great venue, so kindly make a purchase. The food and staff are amazing!
There will be a table for you to display your cards and brochures. Please bring plenty of them!
Presentation and mastermind is at the heart of getting to know more about each other. That is what building trusted relationships and increasing collaboration is about. These activities will be included each week.
Be prepared with your powerful elevator speech to entice others to want to get to know YOU more. It’s not only about what you do but WHO you are!
Every meeting will have a 3 MINUTE BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT. One business per meeting will have the opportunity to share more of how they help others and how we can help them grow.
Bring raffle items that will market your business.
Required: a positive mindset of cooperation, the willingness to learn from others, and to take action! Your Gateway to Growth is here to support you. Time to open the gate and unleash the power within you!
Your host is Elizabeth Gifford Maffei. She is an internationally known intuitive, coach, and speaker, serving heart-centered entrepreneurs, businesses, corporations and those seeking their path in life.
Elizabeth coaches results-oriented, customized business strategies, receives intuitive messages, and guides her clients on their life/work path. Her clients have a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Elizabeth owns two successful businesses and has appeared on radio and television shows around the country. Building a trusted relationship with yourself and with others is always at the heart of her message.

Young Professional Network & Social @ DoveCote
2019-12-17 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Dove Cote – Bank of America Building, 390 N Orange ave Suite 110, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Hey Young Professionals,
We hope you’ll join us at DoveCote on Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30 until 8:30pm. DoveCote is a hidden gem located in the lobby of the Bank of America Building in Downtown Orlando.
We’ll have a great group of young professionals at the boutique bar setup in the lobby (pictured).
Hope to see you there!

Pitch Night @ StarterStudio Downtown
2019-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | StarterStudio Downtown, 101 South Garland Avenue Suite 108, Orlando, FL, 32801, us
Have a business idea, but you want to build your pitch confidence? Try out your pitch on a community audience and get feedback from your audience!
You can present a formal 5-6 minute pitch with a deck (please bring your own laptop to present), or you can test some ideas out with a shorter elevator style pitch (with or without a deck). Either way, you will have the chance to get community feedback in a supportive environment!
Come enjoy light food and drinks, networking, and, as always, innovative ideas!
Message the organizer (Marelena) to sign up to participate.

Afternoon of Lunch & Networking
2019-12-18 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Tea and Tea, 127 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States
Lunch is something most of us take every day. Why not have lunch and meet some new business professionals and build your business through referrals. Building business relationships through networking is one of the top ways to grow your business today.
Each meeting we will first do introductions where each person will introduce themselves and tell us a little about one another. Then we will find out what each person is looking for in a lead and see how each of us can refer to one another. Finally we will have an education spotlight from a guest speaker.
All we ask is that you purchase lunch with a drink to support this great establishment that is allowing us to gather to grow our business.
Parking is limited in front of the location but there is also public parking on Park Avenue as well. Please DO NOT park in the 7 Eleven area as you will be towed.
Come with business cards in hand, a great attitude and the determination to make new business partnerships. See you all soon.

Community Action Night
2020-01-07 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Co. World
We are a non-partisan civic action oriented meetup of coders, designers, activists, policy nerds, data lovers, writers, and concerned citizens. It’s not up to other people to create the kind of positive change our community needs, it’s up to us!
👋 New to the meetup? *Arrive right at 6:30pm*
💻 Returning and already been on-boarded? *Come at 7pm!*
Please bring:
• A laptop
• Any ideas for change in the community
• Appetite for action! And pizza. 🍕
Doors may be locked when you arrive. If you need help getting in, contact @james_da_game or @Krystina on Slack.

Project Orlando Launch Party
2020-01-16 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Abbey, 100 South Eola Drive, Orlando, FL, us
Join us as we celebrate the official launch of Project Orlando 🎉
Stay tuned as we release more information about what to expect at this event and throughout 2020 | We are so excited to see you all soon!
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About Project Orlando:
Project Orlando is a community-based organization with the purpose of engaging and scaling the Central Florida technology community.
Our goal is to facilitate an environment where startups and emerging companies have the ability to connect with the right resources; including mentors, peers, investors & capital, resulting in an increase in funded companies & successful exits out of Central Florida.

Speed Networking With Business Professionals in Orlando
2020-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | M Lounge, 2000 N Orange Ave Suite 300, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Orlando Business Connections | Speed Networking With Business Professionals in Orlando:
Date: Jan 27, 2020 7:00 pm to Jan 27, 2020 9:00 pm
Location: M Lounge, 2000 N Orange Ave Suite 300, Orlando, United States

Speed Networking works a lot like ‘Speed Dating’ without the ‘Dating’. A structured opportunity to meet accomplished professionals just like yourself, face to face, one business professional at time. Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, legal or medical professional, in the finance, real estate or entertainment industry – our events offer the perfect occasion to expand your business, social or enterprise contacts. All in a setting and speed – just your style.
Devoid of typical business networking event staples – we have done away with whistles, bells and over-the-top event trimmings. We feel building business relationships should be a comfortable, sophisticated and relaxed venture. An opportunity to create opportunities.

You, Your Business Idea, How SCORE Can Help
2020-02-04 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
For people who have limited knowledge about managing or starting a new business and/or are not familiar with SCORE’s services. It is designed to explain the challenges and risks that an entrepreneur will face. It covers reasons why so many businesses fail as well as the keys to succeeding. You will learn what makes an idea a good business idea. FREE event.

The Orlando Summit 2020 in Entrepreneurship
2020-02-09 - 2020-02-11 | FL, United States
“The Startup Studio has come to the world to be a new idea in education. To accomplish this, we must give our students and our educational leaders the opportunity to converge directly with the world of entrepreneurship and business. Nowhere can we accomplish this better than when we all come together under one roof in our Summit Program.”

PROPELHER PITCH COMPETITION EVENT
2020-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Full Sail Live, 141 University Park Dr., Winer Park, FL, 32792, United States
NAWBO Orlando is proud to present the 2020 PropelHER Pitch Competition. Our finalists in the Emerging and Established Business Categories will have one shot to present on stage in front of a live audience and expert panel of judges for a chance to win an array of cash and prizes.
Join us on February 18, 2020, to be inspired, enlightened, and ignited by our dynamic finalists, cheer on your favorite competitors, and meet other applicants to learn about the powerful community of women led businesses in Florida. (Breakfast will be served.) Corporate tables also available for sale.

Listening to Leaders: Leading Through Innovation
2020-02-27 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Orlando Economic Partnership, 301 E Pine St Ste 900, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Leadership Orlando invites you to learn more about how business leaders around the country are developing successful and profitable “second chance” hiring models for those with criminal records. Spend 60 minutes with Jeff Korzenik, managing director and chief investment strategist at Fifth Third Bank, who will share his research and the lessons, successes and challenges of second chance employers.
8:30 – 9 a.m. | Registration Breakfast & Networking
9 – 10 a.m. | Program

Accelerate: Orlando Entrepreneurs POSTPONED
2020-02-27 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | M Bar, 2000 N Orange Ave #100, Orlando, FL, 32804
Accelerate Orlando Entrepreneurs has been postponed due to an urgent family matter. Please stay tuned for updates.
If you are an entrepreneur looking to accelerate, or a supporter looking to accelerate local entrepreneurs this event is for you.
What to expect:

Big Announcement: Orlando Entrepreneurs Show update
Uncover the available resources Orlando Entrepreneurs provides
Accelerate as an entrepreneur or service provider by tapping into the power of the Orlando entrepreneurial ecosystem
Connect with other entrepreneurs and supporters
Meet Orlando Entrepreneurs team
Get Involved

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
Time: 6 pm – 8:30 pm EST
Location: M Bar. 2000 N Orange Avenue. Suite 100. Orlando, Fl 32804
If you have questions or comments please contact us at christina@orlandoentrepreneurs.org

Start Up Your Start Up Seminar
2020-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Welcome Room Wellcare, Welcome Room Wellcare 6801 West Colonial Drive E, Orlando, FL, 32818, United States
This seminar is geared to provide key information to young professionals, entrepreneurs, small business owners by successful entrepreneurs

About this Event

Welcome! Please visit www.startupyourstartuptour.com for updates, past events, announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and more!
For your convenience, we have created two ways to be able to attend this seminar. On-site admission and live streaming for attendees only.
For the schedule visit www.startupyourstartup.com
Presentation Folders and Writing Utensils will be provided.
Aim To Inspire Young Business Campaign Recipient will be announced!
