1st Annual Tech + Startups Community Conference with $5000 Pitch Competition
Ignites Miami on May 1
The Tech + Startups Community proudly announces its 1st Annual Tech + Startups Community Conference set for May 1 2025 at the Miami Dade College Auditorium in Downtown Miami. Over 500 founders venture capitalists and tech professionals will gather for a dynamic day of innovation actionable insights unparalleled networking and a Startup Pitch Competition.
Born in Miami in August 2023 the Tech + Startups Community has exploded to over 12000 members across 24 cities in 8 countries connecting the brightest minds in startups technology and investment. This inaugural conference marks a milestone offering a platform to learn from industry trailblazers and forge game-changing connections. Gold Sponsors Delta Airlines and LATAM Airlines alongside Silver Sponsor ZenCentiv elevate the event’s prestige within the global tech ecosystem.
What to Expect:
• Cutting-Edge Insights: Hear from top VCs and founders who’ve scaled startups from 0 to $10M and $10M to $100M sharing real implementable strategies.
• Fireside Chats: Join Sarah Pichardo (Corporate Venture Capitalist PepsiCo) on corporate VC opportunities; Ryan Pruitt (Managing Director Ocean Azul Partners) and Richard Lavina (CEO & Co-Founder Taxfyle - Series B $20M) on FinTech innovation; Steve Mock (Head of Growth Blumberg Capital) with moderator Nicolas Toro (Head of LatAm Silicon Valley Bank) on AI-driven Enterprise SaaS; Zach Rubin (Head of Growth Traded) on growth hacking trends; and Michaeljohn Green (Chief of Economic Development & Strategy Miami DDA) with Keeyan Ravanshid (Co-Founder HODL Markets) on why Miami rocks for startups—plus more speakers to come.
• $5000 Startup Pitch Competition: 5 startups present their projects to a panel of judges. Application deadline: April 11 2025.
• Networking Powerhouse: Connect with founders investors and tech leaders from across the globe.
• $500 Prize Drawing: One lucky attendee will win $500 in Delta|LATAM Money courtesy of our Gold Sponsors.
Hosted at the state-of-the-art Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium this conference offers an unforgettable experience for just $45 including sessions networking beverages snacks and a lively AfterParty at Alma Rosa Brickell.
“We’re bringing together the innovators and investors shaping the future of tech and startups” said Denis Hiller Founder and CEO. “This is more than an event—it’s a movement to inspire connect and accelerate growth.”
“I’ve engaged with many startup ecosystems and the Tech + Startups Community truly stands out” said Ryan Pruitt Managing Director Ocean Azul Partners. “Speaking at their packed Brickell event and joining the podcast that day was energizing. The engagement innovation and connections here are remarkable.”
Event Details:
• Date: May 1 2025
• Location: Miami Dade College 300 NE 2nd Ave Miami FL 33132 (Auditorium - Room 1261)
• Tickets: $45 at https://lu.ma/0nct5q0k
• More Info: https://www.techandstartups.com/community-conference-miami
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Колледж Майами Дейд, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132, США, United States
USD 42.80
