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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

PikMyKid.com

pikmykid.com - A Comprehensive School Safety Platform

The Comprehensive School Safety Platform

PikMyKid is the only company in the United States that provides a comprehensive dismissal solution that addresses all of the dismissal needs of a school without the need to purchase, install, or support ANY additional hardware. Bring your own device. As a true Software as a Service platform, Teachers and...

Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig - Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem

Entrepreneur Focused Legal Counsel at the Center of Miami’s Innovation Ecosystem

At Greenberg Traurig, innovation is more than just talk. It’s in our DNA. Our global law firm utilizes a systemic, holistic approach to innovation, helping clients cut through the noise and pursue their most business-critical goals and growth objectives. Greenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology Practice is a multidisciplinary legal team representing...

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...

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...

Benjamin Douglas

Benjamin Douglas - Recognized as one of the Top Staffing Agencies and Fastest Growing by the South Florida Business Journal.

Recognized as one of the Top Staffing Agencies and Fastest Growing by the South Florida Business Journal.

Benjamin Douglas is a boutique recruitment agency serving domestic and international clients across a myriad of business sectors with a deep specialization in technology and sales roles. Douglas Viney, CEO and Founder The firm was founded in Miami, Florida by Doug Viney in 2014 and has been recognized as one...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

EveryMundo

EveryMundo - Provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales

Provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales

EveryMundo provides software products that airlines integrate into their websites to improve their direct sales and help them compete with the third-party giants of the travel industry.   In today’s digital world, airlines must execute best-in-class online marketing strategies if they intend to compete with third-party online travel companies for...

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...

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...

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...

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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