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SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Orlando!
DESCRIPTION:Want to be an **entrepreneur or innovator**? *Really*? Do you want it enough to devote a weekend to it? \nThen THIS is the event for you! Visit **[StartupWeekendOrlando.com](https://www.startupweekendorlando.com/)** and grab your tickets for an immersive innovation experience doing more in a single weekend than you have ever done before! Use discount code **OIL25** for 50% discount! \nLearn how to think\, work\, and build like a startup over 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups; if you’ve never been a part of it\, the time is NOW. \nOver an action-packed **three days**\, you’ll meet the very best mentors\, investors\, co-founders\, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster — and\, maybe even start that business. Past attendees have won **global competitions**\, ***raised millions*** of dollars\, and **created jobs** right here in Orlando. So *stop talking and start doing* surrounded by an *incredibly smart and motivated group* of people. \n#### \n**Not sure?** 7 meals\, 20 mentors\, 3 judges\, tons of swag\, unlimited snacks and 70+ of the smartest colleagues are eager to work with you! \n**Still not sure?** Watch these videos to get a sense of what this phenomenal experience is like: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YEzzyMkwTM&list=PLXJ79vImWKkZVolrK4gYOqgHFNTk7nIUo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YEzzyMkwTM&list=PLXJ79vImWKkZVolrK4gYOqgHFNTk7nIUo) \nThen register today\, the last 2 events were sold out! \nNOTE: You cannot register on Meetup\, this is a special event and lasts a whole weekend. So visit **[StartupWeekendOrlando.com](https://www.startupweekendorlando.com/)** and use discount code **OIL25** for 50% discount!
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SUMMARY:SWORL Pre-event - Leadership Panel & Networking!
DESCRIPTION:**Event Details:**\nJoin the [Orlando Innovation League](http://Orlinnovationleague.org “https://www.linkedin.com/company/orlando-innovation-league/”) in partnership with [Black Orlando Tech](https://blackorlandotech.org/) and [Orlando Devs](https://orlandodevs.com/)\, as we prepare for [Startup Weekend 2024](http://startupweekendorlando.com “www.startupweekendorlando.com”)\, the biggest community event for startups all year.\nMeet us at Seminole State College at 6:30 PM for food\, networking\, and incredible speakers including successful startup founders! Speakers Below! \nAnd that’s not all! You’ll get a chance to network with the speakers and ask them your questions! ALL attendees to this event will receive a discount code for their Startup Weekend Orlando tickets. \n**Speakers:**\n**Phil Dumas – Builder\, Creator\, Founder of UniKey Technologies**\nAn Engineer by degree\, and entrepreneur by practice\, Phil Dumas has played key roles in several startup and large companies. Most recently\, Phil founded UniKey Technologies\, a mobile key platform company focused on enabling people to move freely and securely through the world’s doors\, with ultimate control\, convenience\, and peace-of-mind. Phil has a passion for\, and has been working on\, alternative access control solutions for over a decade. With extensive product development\, large customer management\, turn-around\, and M&A experience\, Phil has been able to wear the multiple hats required to disrupt the access control space. Phil is also known for his successful appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank\, becoming the first company to get an offer from all five sharks. \n**Rob Panepinto – Managing Partner\, CIO\, and Director of Strategy and Partnerships**\nRob is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer for Govo Venture Partners\, an early-stage fund that invests in innovative companies in regulated industries or selling to governments. \nRob also serves as Director of Strategy and Partnerships for the UCF Innovation Districts and Business Incubation System. Rob is also the CEO of Entrepreneurs in Action\, who manage a social venture fund that invests in social enterprises\, helping them create successful businesses and jobs while addressing community and global social needs. \nActively engaged in the Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem\, Rob is the Co- Founder and Board Chair for the Rally Social Enterprise Accelerator (an international impact accelerator)\, and a board member of the\nFlorida Venture Forum\, Orlando Tech Council and Starter Studio. He is also a Board Member and Past Chair of the Central Florida Foundation\, the Orlando Police Foundation\, the Chair of the Central Florida Housing Action Team and the Board of Overseers for Rollins College Crummer School of Business. Rob was appointed by Gov. Ron Desantis to the Board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation in 2024. Rob was named as one of the Orlando Business Journal’s inaugural Power Players in 2021. \n**Jacques Fu -** **Unicorn Founder\, CEO\, and Podcast Host**\nJacques is the co-founder of Stax\, one of the Inc 500 fastest growing companies and the first startup to reach “Unicorn” status from the city of Orlando and as a result\, he is the first Chinese-American in Florida to become a unicorn founder. He is the host of the “Taking Your Time” podcast and author of “Time Hacks”. He co-founded Orlando Devs\, the largest developer meetup in Orlando\, and The Assistance Fund\, the second largest charity in the city according to Guidestar. Jacques has a passion for building products that solve problems\, bringing them to market\, and scaling them. He is currently the CEO of PETE\, where he assists individuals and businesses in creating\, selling\, and engaging their audience with courses\, coaching\, webinars\, and more to grow their online ventures with the use of AI. \n**Safia Porter -** **Executive Director\, Marketing Lead\, and Tech Founder**\nSafia Porter serves as the Executive Director of Black Orlando Tech. She is dedicated to leading initiatives to provide technology and entrepreneurship opportunities for underrepresented communities. Safia\, based in Orlando\, Florida\, is an alumna of Full Sail University. With 11 years of experience in Digital Marketing and five years in the nonprofit sector\, she is a tech founder and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry\, particularly for women and minorities. \n**Parking Instructions:**\nThe event is in Student Center (SC) Building. Room 185. There is plenty of free parking in front of the building.
URL:https://www.orlandoentrepreneurs.org/event/sworl-pre-event-leadership-panel-networking/
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