HackHire - Orlando Tech + Startup Jobs
2018-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
HackHire is where fast-growing companies meet face to face with talented people. We connect job seekers with startups and companies.
Talent attending: Front end developers, back end developers, mobile developers, graphic designers, UX + UI designers, data scientists, database administrators, tech journalists, product + project managers, IT professionals, full stack engineers, JavaScript, Ruby, Python, and Java programmers, social media professionals, sales & marketing professionals, and more.
Agenda:
6:00-7:30pm – HackHire Tech + Startup Job Fair & Networking
7:30-8:00pm – Tech Talks
Current / Past Sponsors + Open Orlando Tech Jobs:
Informulate
Carespotter
Timbr Technologies
Shoflo
Flex Receipts
Catalyst Spaces
Stetson University
Orlando Smart Homes
Luminar
Teeps
Unikey
Highwinds / StackPath
Cloudspace
Deloitte
TE2 / Accesso
Orlando Tech Association
StarterStudio
Info: http://www.HackHire.com

The Power of the Inbox
2018-03-29 08:00 - 2018-03-30 10:00 | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
You’ve been sending emails to your list regularly. So, why are you struggling to get your readers to take action? It’s disheartening every time you look at your email reports. But, there is something you can do! Our Constant Contact expert, Ken Countess, will show you.

How Your Website Could Become Your Most Expensive Legal Risk
2018-03-29 08:30 - 10:00 | Florida SBDC at UCF, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A-20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
In 2018, websites needs to be visually appealing, offer accurate and fresh content, and be easy to navigate. Did you know they should also be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA)? New regulations are pending that require businesses to ensure persons with disabilities have equal access to their information, services and products when accessing them via the Internet. Join our experts as they explore this topic and look at the legal implications of non-compliance.
Fee: No-Cost

OTAB | Orlando Tech Community Networking
2018-03-29 17:30 - 20:00 | FanHero, 121 S Orange Ave Suite 1600, Orlando, fl, 32801, us
Join OTAB and the team from Pandera as we bring together the Orlando Tech Community for an evening of networking and collaboration. The agenda this month will focus on how we are following through with our goals of connecting and facilitating growth right here in Orlando. Our founder, Pandera CEO Joshua Sutton will be making an announcement and touching on 3 focus areas that align with our goals here at OTAB:#1 Community Engagement / Incentivized Mentor Programs#2 Smart City Program Phase Two#3 Cohesive Tech Community Resources. We welcome you to join us and weigh in on these topics with the common goal of creating an eco-system of continuous learning and growth for our tech community.
As always, we will be providing complimentary food and drinks for our attendees. Thanks to our great partners BlueWave Resource Partners, Gringos, and Coughlin Advisors who help make this event happen each month. Thank you to FanHero and Concepta for hosting us at their offices. We look forward to seeing you there!

Women Who Win
2018-03-29 18:00 - 20:00, 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

Minimizing Start-Ups & Small Business Failures Seminar
2018-03-31 09:30 - 12:30 | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Small Businesses are the backbone of the US economy. However, new products/businesses have a dismal rate of failure. One of the main reasons is that “there is a lack of need for those products/businesses in the marketplace and/or a lack of competitive edge”. What you will learn:
– Why so many new products/ businesses fail
– Why rushing to “marketing an idea” is a bad idea, that is what most of us do.
– “Marketing a solution for a problem” is a better way to build a business
– Importance of competitive edge
– Simple roadmap to minimize those failures- secret sauce for your success
– Few missed opportunities and few success stories
*$35 per person. Online registration required.

You, Your Business Idea, How SCORE Can Help!
2018-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
This course is 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 learn about the seminar programs and mentoring. FREE. Online registration required.

Starting Your New Business Seminar
2018-04-07 09:30 - 12:30 | FL
Designed to guide you through the steps necessary for starting a business. It covers the different legal business entities, licenses needed, taxes and insurance. We explain what business plans are all about and show you how to collect business information and research. You will learn about capital funding and the lender’s view of the borrower. $35 per person. Online registration required.

Marketing Your Business Seminar
2018-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission, analyze your situation, conduct research, identify your target market, and develop your marketing mix. $35 per person. Online registration required.

How To Start a NonProfit
2018-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | SCORE Orlando, 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Applying for your 501(c)3 tax-exempt status can be an expensive, tedious, complex and confusing process. Here’s a chance to ask questions to avoid the common pitfalls that most non-profits make. This seminar covers all phases of creating a non-profit corporation and the paperwork required by the IRS to obtain your 501(c)3 tax exempt status. $45 per person. Online registration required.

OTAB Power Lunch
2018-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us for an insightful hour about topics ranging from finance, marketing, and business development.
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.
• What to bringBring your pressing questions and your willingness to learn.
• Important to knowBe sure to RSVP, there are only 30 seats available for each Power Lunch.

OTAB Power Lunch | How to Tell Your Story
2018-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Catalyst, 1 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
This month we segue from an awesome presentation on “How to Build a Brand” right into “How to Tell Your Story”.
We invite you to join us as we welcome Stan Miller, SVP of Sales Enablement at Orlando based Fintech Viewpost, and founder of CareerStory.io.
Your story is worth telling, and how you communicate your narrative often determines an outcome. Stan will share his storytelling framework designed to accelerate your business and influence your results. He’ll help you turn confusion into power, and turn buzzwords into a tangible reality that your audience can touch and feel.
Stan Miller is a career sales craftsman with more than 17 years of experience making the brands you love to look and sound like…well, the brands you love. AT&T, Regions Bank, and Walt Disney are a few of the blue-chip brands where he has offered his value. Stan specialized in strategic sales planning, and after more than a decade of experience, he joined Viewpost, an Orlando based Fintech startup where he currently serves as SVP of Sales Enablement.
For more information on Stan Miller and Career Story visit: http://careerstory.io/
Follow Stan Miller @careerstory.io
Lunch will be provided for all attendees thanks to Mr. Eric Kovar a local entrepreneur and OTAB supporter.
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.

Celebrating Empowerment and Diversity
2018-04-19 11:30 - 13:30 | FL
Hear from two leading ladies on how they have leveraged their positions to excel in their industry.
Heatherann Antonnaci, President of Herzing University, has risen to the top in a male-dominated environment. Learn her secrets … and the importance of building relationships.
Stacy O’Mara, Director of Professional Development at Full Sail University, will share tips from her True Colors Personality Assessment to help you leverage communication styles for maximum results, discover and use talents in the workplace, and understand differences to resolve conflict.
Thanks to our sponsors, United Capital and Panera Bread

OTAB | Orlando Tech Community Networking Event
2018-04-26 17:30 - 20:30 | 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

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 | 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 | 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 | 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/).
