INNOVATE® Miami

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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

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...

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...

SkyPlanner

SkyPlanner - We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

We believe in fully integrating ourselves within our clients’ businesses

SkyPlanner is a 5-star-rated, Silver Salesforce Consulting & AppExchange Partner based in Miami, FL with offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Vitoria, Brazil specialized in helping companies of all shapes and sizes leverage the power of Salesforce to do more with their businesses. At SkyPlanner, we believe in fully integrating ourselves...

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...

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....

Radical Partners

Radical Partners - We’re an accelerator for social impact

We’re an accelerator for social impact

We’re an accelerator for social impact. We scout for people solving the issues that matter most to the future of our region and help them scale their impact. We mobilize locals to get engaged in strengthening our region, and we connect organizations and leaders to increase greater change together. Miami...

8base

Computing Infrastructure, Application Core Services And Integrations Delivered Through A Single API Endpoint

ELEVATOR PITCH8base is a next-generation backend-as-a-service for building SaaS and other go-to-market applications. The 8base Platform includes computing infrastructure, application core services, and integrations delivered through a single API endpoint. 8base also offers 8base Labs, a team of SaaS architects, designers, and engineers that help companies build on the 8base...

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...

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...

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...

SnapLeads

SnapLeads - Helps businesses unlock marketing opportunities with big data

Helps businesses unlock marketing opportunities with big data

SnapLeads helps businesses unlock marketing opportunities with big data. The company specializes in building data-driven direct mail and client retention platforms for enterprises in various industries including, automotive, legal, medical, and real estate. SnapLeads began as a way for a group of attorneys to generate more business for their own...

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....

RMG STAFFING

RMG STAFFING - Understanding our client’s brand and vision

Understanding our client’s brand and vision

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO? We are a leading staffing and recruiting firm that have been laser focus to deliver the best talent for the Food and Beverage departments of the most luxurious and iconic brands in the hospitality industry (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering and Special Events) in the...

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...

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...

Crea7ive

Crea7ive - Using Data To Predict User Behavior And Optimize Creativity

Using Data To Predict User Behavior And Optimize Creativity

We are a data-driven creative agency focused on helping brands succeed across multi-cultural markets. From branding and web development to predictive marketing and digital strategy, our portfolio includes global brands such as Wendy’s, Zumba, Kraft, Armani Casa, and Disney. Shortly after arriving in Miami from Argentina in 2005 and while...

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...

Papa

Papa - By connecting older adults to college students

By connecting older adults to college students, we bridge the gap between two distinct generations

Papa is a platform dedicated to solve the loneliness crisis. By connecting older adults to college students, we bridge the gap between two distinct generations. Our enthusiastic students – known as Papa Pals, are considered “Grandkids On-Demand!” to our members. Companionship, assistance, and transportation provided by our pals can be...

Recipes for Change

Recipes For Change - A localized society created to evoke social change

A localized society created to evoke social change

Recipes for Change is a non – profit organization founded by Chef Santiago Gomez in 2017. Is localized society created to evoke social change by inspiring and educating people through gastronomy, volunteer programs, educational workshops and fundraising events. Our aim is to unite Miami’s local community in order to educate...

Caribu

Caribu - Reading And Drawing Through Video-Call

Reading And Drawing Through Video-Call

ELEVATOR PITCH Caribu helps children age 0-7 to read and draw with their parents and grandparents through a video-call when they’re not in the same location. Caribu is a game-changer for the hundreds of millions of global families that are separated by distance and need to make memories together with...

PADL

PADL - Makes getting out on the water easy by combining technology and paddleboards into its paddle share system

Makes getting out on the water easy by combining technology and paddleboards into its paddle share system

PADL makes getting out on the water easy by combining technology and paddleboards into its paddle share system. Users can quickly unlock a smart board from one of PADL’s docking stations through the mobile app and enjoy their ride. PADL is on a mission to get more people out on...

500 Startups

500 Startups - Discovering And Backing The World's Most Talented Entrepreneurs

Discovering And Backing The World's Most Talented Entrepreneurs

500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world. Ana Paula Gonzalez, Innovation & Partnerships...

Pathwaves

Pathwaves - Providing Mental Health as well as Performance Improvement Services utilizing neurotechnology equipment

Providing Mental Health as well as Performance Improvement Services utilizing neurotechnology equipment

Pathwaves is a Miami-based Biopsychology Digital Therapeutics company providing Mental Health as well as Performance Improvement Services utilizing neurotechnology equipment combined with timeless cognitive behavioral therapy and/or coaching techniques. Neural Empowerment is their proprietary process which begins with a Quantification of Mental Function. A vision for the future “Our goal...

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...

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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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