INNOVATE® Miami

Innovations of the World

INNOVATE® Miami

Miami is a city that is rapidly becoming known for its thriving innovation scene. With its diverse cultural heritage, strong economic growth, and a thriving start-up ecosystem, Miami is a hub for entrepreneurs and innovators looking to bring their ideas to life.

One of the key factors driving innovation in Miami is its diverse population. Miami is home to a large number of immigrants from Latin America, Europe, and other parts of the world, and this diversity brings a unique blend of ideas, perspectives, and cultures to the city. This, in turn, has led to the creation of a vibrant and supportive start-up community, where entrepreneurs can collaborate and share their experiences.

Another factor contributing to Miami’s innovative spirit is its growing economy. In recent years, Miami has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with a strong focus on developing industries like technology, finance, and tourism. This has created a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators and has attracted investment from major corporations, venture capital firms, and other sources.

Some of the most notable innovators and startups in Miami include FirstFuel, a company that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses improve their energy efficiency, and Open English, an online education company that provides English language instruction to students around the world.

Miami is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative cities in the United States, thanks to its diverse population, strong economic growth, and supportive start-up ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Miami is a great place to turn your ideas into a reality.

The city of Miami continues to gain traction as a growing tech hub and home to innovators and companies leading the way in innovation.  Miami, regarded as the gateway to Latin America proves that the city is also a gateway to the rest of the world. With more than 1,200 multinational companies headquartered in Miami, the city is known for its business brawn as well as its urbane style and natural beauty.

INNOVATE® Miami showcases the organizations, companies, and people who make the city the vibrant network of innovators that it is. Participants are chosen through careful research and through personal nomination, ensuring INNOVATE® Miami authentically reflects those making a huge difference, no matter the size of the organization or their role in the innovation ecosystem in Miami. In addition to industry-based chapters, INNOVATE® Miami also contains original pieces by some of the city’s leading Thought Leaders.

With AR video embedded in its pages, participants’ features come to life on your phone’s screen through the Global Village app. Miami’s innovation ecosystem is as unique as its history and its future.  See for yourself in the first edition of the INNOVATE® Miami ebook.

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Innovators

Featured Innovators

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce - A catalyst to help members grow

A catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses. It’s dedicated to building the best environment for business in the Americas and committed to improving the economic vitality of South Florida by educating and advocating for solutions to members’ business needs....

Gaming Frog

Gaming Frog - Win cash & prizes playing your favorite video games

Win cash & prizes playing your favorite video games

Gaming Frog is an eSport platform that allows gamers to play their favorite games for cash and prizes. , Juan Duque – Founder & CTO Lucas Romero – CEO Juan and I met playing Call of Duty: MW2, in 2009. At the time I was living in Colombia and he...

Penpal Schools

Helping teachers connect their students to learn with penpals around the world and from different backgrounds

PenPal Schools PenPal Schools is the world’s largest project-based learning community, with over a quarter million students in 150 countries. Students collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to fake news and robotics, all while practicing literacy, technology, and social-emotional skills. PenPal Schools was recognized by...

AMR Healthcare Consulting

Developing custom healthcare software & delivering innovative technology solutions

WHO WE AREAMR Healthcare Consulting (AMR) is an award-winning, nurse-led technology firm developing custom software and delivering innovative consulting solutions for the healthcare industry. We are a team of nurses, physicians, technology experts, software developers, and project managers leveraging industry knowledge to offer the latest technology solutions for our clients....

City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City

City Of Coral Gables - Recognized Nationwide As A Pioneering Smart City

Coral Gables was founded on innovation, being one of the very first planned communities in the United States. Today, we’re known nationwide as a Smart City, leveraging information and communication technologies to benefit our residents, employees, businesses and visitors, as well as make our city more resilient and sustainable. First...

Boatrax

A vision to provide an amazing experience to boaters

“People rent their houses, they rent their cars, and now more and more people are renting their boats. Boatrax provides these owners peace of mind; not only in knowing where their boat is, but its mechanical condition as well.”– Arturo Malave, Co-founder BoatraxBoatrax is an IoT platform that leverages the...

Gallardo Labs

Gallardo Labs - Redefining what is possible with design

Redefining what is possible with design, technology, and heart

Gallardo Labs is a new kind of digital experience agency that is redefining what is possible with design, technology, and heart. They provide strategy, storytelling, design and critical thinking for niche brands and complex products, and are on a mission to help forward-thinking organizations discover their true potential. Conscious that...

SynerTechCloud

Andres Hurtado Rangel

Accelerate and Secure Your Business with Hybrid Cloud

ELEVATOR PITCHThe hybrid cloud, a powerful combination of public and private clouds, has revolutionized the way enterprises do business. It enables employees and customers to experience unparalleled user satisfaction, embrace new business models, and achieve substantially enhanced productivity. SynerTechCloud empowers businesses to leverage the hybrid cloud by identifying the best...

Startup Safari Miami

Startup Safari Miami - An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

An adventure into one of the fastest-growing startup hotspots in the Americas

Multi-day, Unconference that brings together startups and early-stage entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, service providers, accelerator programs, in a multi-venue to experience the city’s local startup ecosystem including a startup competition. DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE SELF AND GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST STARTUPS AND TECH COMPANIES IN MIAMI. Startup SAFARI...

SunVessel

SunVessel - Transforming the way we travel around our country

Transforming the way we travel around our country

SunVessel is a network of smart charging stations for electric and robotic personal mobility devices installed in partnering hotels, offices, and apartment buildings. We are the next-generation transportation amenity. Our stations lock, charge, and teach users how to ride in a seamless manner. Users can come up to our stations...

Ecovie

We design and deliver on-site water management solutions for commercial and select residential scale

Water is one of our more precious resources. At Ecovie, we believe that decentralized water management is necessary to help assure everyone has clean and plentiful water. Potable water scarcity, water quality, water discharge, and storm water runoff are real issues impacting communities across the country. At Ecovie, we design...

Pipeline Workspaces

Pipeline Workspaces - A shared workspace concept that caters to a diverse community of entrepreneurs and start-ups

A shared workspace concept that caters to a diverse community of entrepreneurs and start-ups

Based in Miami, Pipeline Workspaces is a shared workspace concept that caters to a diverse community of entrepreneurs, start-ups, corporate teams and international business executives. With seven locations, our members range from local innovators to large companies such as Uber, Google and Postmates. Our growth has been deeply intertwined with...

FinConecta

FinConecta - Providing the technology infrastructure necessary to implement open banking

Providing the technology infrastructure necessary to implement open banking

FinConecta provides the technology infrastructure necessary to implement open banking. Through one single integration, FinConecta can easily connect Financial Institutions’ core banking systems with third-party FinTech providers worldwide. The platform that tests and integrates tech solutions 10x faster, accelerating open banking. The digital era brings new disruptive technologies, innovative business...

Miami DDA

Miami DDA - An independent agency of the City of Miami

An independent agency of the City of Miami

The Miami DDA is committed to fulfilling its mission collaboratively, ethically and professionally, consistent with the Authority’s public purpose. The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) is an independent agency of the City of Miami funded by a special tax levy on properties within its district boundaries. The agency is...

Riposte

Riposte - A lifestyle brand that enhances our sense of belonging

A lifestyle brand that enhances our sense of belonging

Riposte is a lifestyle brand that enhances our sense of belonging, thanks to its genuine designs made by local street-artists, printed or embroidered on clothes made of organic fabrics. Our motto: Reliable fashion, Local soul. The brand was founded in May 2019 by Nicolas Riviere, a French entrepreneur based in...

Arts & Business Council of Miami

Arts & Business Council of Miami - Building sustainability through relationships and tapping into our community

Building sustainability through relationships and tapping into our community

For 35 years the Arts & Business Council has led the movement to empower the creative ecosystem with high-impact partnerships between business, entrepreneurs, and the arts. As Miami’s only organization that leverages the arts for economic vitality, ABC programs inspire employees, stimulate innovation & foster creativity. We assist 500+ arts...

Social Impact Movement

Social Impact Movement - Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami

Builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami

Social Impact Movement builds partnerships to promote social change in Miami by highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Connecting business leaders, enterprises, organizations, and government, linking local social responsibility actions to the global goals. Social Impact Movement was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect people to social-related topics....

Refresh Miami

Its mission—to educate, inspire, connect and grow South Florida’s tech and startup ecosystem

ELEVATOR PITCHOUR STORYIn 2006, Brian Breslin saw untapped potential in South Florida’s fledgling startup ecosystem and quickly realized there lacked a support system for the tech and startup community. From this idea, Refresh Miami was founded. Its mission: to educate, inspire, connect, and grow South Florida’s tech and startup ecosystem....

Crowd Capital

Crowd Capital - We make investors happy by keeping families in their homes

We make investors happy by keeping families in their homes

Crowd Capital is a game changing social impact fintech operating at the intersection of crowd financing, investment platforms, and real estate. We help defaulting borrowers secure their homes while delivering above market average financial returns to our customers in a frictionless and transparent way. By leveraging machine learning and mobile...

Chargello

Chargello - Now in twenty-six countries and over 6000 restaurants and other venues

Now in twenty-six countries and over 6000 restaurants and other venues

Chargello makes portable phone charging kits, places them in restaurants and other venues, and uses this unique location to sell targeted ads. By doing this, they have built a highly focused new media channel while also solving the universal need for charging your phone away from home. “My phone was...

Pitch Night MIA

Pitch Night MIA - A monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together

Monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together

Pitch Night MIA is a monthly pitch competition designed to bring the startup community together for a night of entertainment, education and collaboration.     Miami right now is buzzing with an influx of innovative people, businesses, and opportunities. With everything being so new, it can be challenging for founders...

Dalent Medical

Dalent Medical - Creating Better Solutions For Physicians To Help Restore Health And Well-Being To Patients

Creating Better Solutions For Physicians To Help Restore Health And Well-Being To Patients

Dalent Medical is committed to creating better solutions for physicians to help restore health and well-being to patients living with sinus-related conditions. The company’s first FDA-listed product, the Sinusleeve™ Balloon Sinus Dilation Sleeve is used to treat chronic sinusitis, a condition that affects more than 30 million people annually, according...

Guru Financial

A mobile payday lending application

Guru the friendly lender is a mobile payday lending application, helping people get out of these financial troubles by providing them with small affordable loans and educational resources to help improve their financial situation. Problem People need access to credit in order to help pay their bills and take care...

Endeavor

Endeavor - Enabling high-impact entrepreneurs for a more prosperous future for all

Enabling high-impact entrepreneurs for a more prosperous future for all

Endeavor is a mission-driven, global organization present in 37 markets leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement. Its ultimate aim is a more equitable and prosperous future for everyone. Endeavor, launched in 1997, was founded on the belief that job creation, innovation, and overall prosperity flourish where there is robust support for...

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The Publisher

Rodrigo Rodríguez-Novás

Rodrigo Rodríguez-Novás is the Founder and CEO of NORDES Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in nearshoring, business management, fractional CFO & COO services, M&A, and project management. With over 20 years of progressive experience infinancial services, including financial control, strategic planning, business operations, and mergers & acquisitions, Rodrigo excels in team management and revenue growth.... click to read more

The Publisher

Rodrigo Rodríguez-Novás

Rodrigo Rodríguez-Novás is the Founder and CEO of NORDES Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in nearshoring, business management, fractional CFO & COO services, M&A, and project management. With over 20 years of progressive experience infinancial services, including financial control, strategic planning, business operations, and mergers & acquisitions, Rodrigo excels in team management and revenue growth.... click to read more

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