🚀 The Buzz on FAU Tech Runway

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Shipmonk on Inc.'s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies

For three years consecutive years, Shipmonk, a Venture Class 1 company, has been named on Inc.'s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America.

They are ranked No. 241, with 1,844% growth in the logistics and transportation industry. To see the list click here.

On Tuesday, Aug. 11, FAU Tech Runway held its first public Entrepreneurs' XChange with Tech Runway alum, Scott Adams, CEO and co-founder of STRAX Technologies and STRAX Intelligence Group. Adams shared his entrepreneurial journey, challenges he faced while launching his company and participated in a Q&A session with attendees.

Join the next Entrepreneurs' XChange from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 with John Duffy, founder and CEO of 3Cinteractive, as he discusses his insights on launching his company. Pre-register for this free event below.

Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program

Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship has a Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, executive directors and presidents of small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Apply for the four-month, nine-session, training program, which focuses on growth, leadership expertise and financial success. Sessions begin in Jan. 2021.

To learn more and to apply to the program, view the three program options below:

Data Science, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Conference

Florida Atlantic University is hosting the third annual Data Science, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14. The conference will take place on a virtual platform for conversations on data science, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) across the boundaries of academia, government and business.

Submit a 30-minute presentation that shares industry or academic expertise in original research, demonstrations in data science and analytics, automated reasoning, AI, machine learning or other conversational topics that help bring community of data science and AI in South Florida closer together.

Presentations and student poster submissions are due by Monday, Aug. 17.

SUBMIT HERE

What is the TRIN?

The FAU Tech Runway Investor Network (TRIN) is an organization that provides privileged access to investment opportunities for return-driven investors, designed for those financially motivated to back talented FAU-connected entrepreneurs.

To learn more about the benefits of becoming an elite TRIN member, click below.

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Synapse Challenge: Financial Literacy for Students

Join the Synapse Challenge for an opportunity to pitch the concept of a fun and entertaining financial education mobile application for elementary school children.

Entries will deliver a five-minute video pitch of the application overview covering the following concepts:

spend cautiously
save diligently
invest wisely
give generously

Submissions are due Sept. 1.

SUBMIT HERE

Data Center World 2020: A Virtual Experience is bringing together more than 75 leading experts and data center industry professionals to network.

Join Moises Levy, CEO and founder of DCMETRIX, a Venture Class 8 company, as he discusses Data Center Site Risk Metric: An Important Tool for Data Center Due Diligence from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24.

*Use discount code "LEVY" to save $200 when registering.

Zero Code Conference 2020 is a two-day virtual conference connecting entrepreneurs and companies on how to build a business without writing a single line of code, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 8. This event also will have demos, expert talks from their speakers, panel discussions and networking.

Learn software-as-a-service monetization, digital tools to improve marketing, how to start scaling a business and more.

Click the link below before Aug. 17 to receive a free ticket for this event.

The U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter is hosting a virtual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo on Aug. 21 and 22 for local government agencies, the building industry and the public. The expo will have live streaming sessions, interactive exhibitor and community partner booths, virtual tours, digital networking, recorded content and more.

The event also highlights the second cohort of its Net Zero Accelerator companies, such as PowerCalc, a Venture Class 3 company, that identify with viable net zero building solutions, positions them for success and accelerates their market entry in Los Angeles.

To register and to see their agenda, click the link below.

Join the Florida Venture Forum for the 13th Annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference and the 10th Annual Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition on Oct. 14 and 15 at the Westshore Grand Hotel in Tampa, Fla.

This is an opportunity to reach the next level of expansion through meaningful interaction and exposure to the angel investor community in Florida and beyond.

eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting the Americas, held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with corporate business executives, government leaders and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas.

eMerge Americas serves as a catalyst in order to foster innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. The upcoming eMerge Americas conference is re-scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2021