As a Native Texan, my family has stretched back either 5 or 7 generations (depending on which parent I ask). While the early years of my life were split between San Antonio and Dallas, it wasn’t until I moved to the Texas Capital of Austin where I discovered the meaning of entrepreneurship and all the […]
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ELEVATOR PITCH A-Player Media, Inc., is a branded events and entertainment company, based in Austin, Texas. We are deeply passionate about live events and the stories that are created from them. Since 2016, we have created, promoted, and produced hundreds of original live events throughout the Central Texas area for both local and worldwide brands.
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WHO WE ARE Phase Eight Theater Company is the latest arts organization to be formed in Jacksonville, Florida. It is recognized as a boundary-pushing and socially progressive theater group. They’ve presented fourteen productions in its first two and a half years of existence having performed for hundreds of audience members. Their theater home is inside
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Artists First We believe that by empowering artists the world can be a better place. We help artists thrive by giving them access to today’s leading-edge technology and abundant resources to create. We are a passionate collective of artists and industry experts with many years of first-hand experience producing ambitious art projects and events. We
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That Lyfe, LLC was founded around the simple idea that having a great nightout should be easy and transparent. Our focus is on democratizing the nightlife experience through our iOS application, NOCTURNAL , This idea originated from an evening in a city none of us are from. The team was trying to plan
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Located in the heart of the vibrant Wynwood Arts District, the LAB is Miami’s original coworking community. In 2012, the founding members of the LAB teamed up with the Knight Foundation and a group of angel investors to convert a 10,000 square foot warehouse into a shared office space and event venue. Since then, a
Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, Founder & CEO – WatchMojo Just for Laughs. Cirque Du Soleil. Vice Media. Those are just some of the names of globally-recognized media & entertainment brands that were born in Montreal. After graduating in 1999 with a degree in commerce (majoring in finance) from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business in
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Rob Coble began his career in the music industry, where he specialized in retail and marketing, working with such stars as U2, Eminem, Reba McEntire, and Andrea Bocelli, among many others. In 2004, he joined Full Sail University as Industry Outreach Manager, where his time and experience incubated his projects today: the This Is Orlando
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Hacking Health is a movement born in Montreal in 2012. Seven years later, the organization counts 53 chapters over five continents and has headquarters at the CHUM (Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal). Our mission: bring together experts inside and outside the healthcare sector. In Montreal and all other cities, we catalyze and empower the
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An international competition connecting citizens, communities, entrepreneurs, researches, academics, and large institutions to cooperatively design a more socially responsbile future. The Cooperathon is also a gathering of social entrepreneurs, change leaders and impact creators. The Cooperathon connects ecosystems and communities that share Desjardins’s vision for the planet and society. 4 MAJOR TRACKS TO REACH THE
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Greater Montréal has all the key success factors for investors, entrepreneurs, international organizations, talent and students from around the world. According to Montréal International, Greater Montréal’s investment promotion agency, the city has never been so attractive. Find out why… Le Grand Montréal rassemble tous les facteurs clés du succès pour les investisseurs, entrepreneurs, organisations internationales,
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Job seekers, investors, curious neighbours… Ever wonder what it’s like inside a startup? Step into the offices of your city’s most vibrant startups and see for yourself what the startup spirit is all about Movers and shakers of the startup community, it’s time to let people in! SOH is your chance to showcase what you’re made of,
Recognizing that storytelling was shifting to the world of video, and spotting the rise of platforms such as YouTube early on, WatchMojo was founded in 2006 by John Molson School of Business graduate, media executive, and author Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, with a vision to inform and entertain with a video on every topic. But an overnight
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Memorable moments come in many different shapes and sizes. Airstream Ventures partners with events, companies, and non-profits to create those moments and unique experiences that connect the community on a deeper level. In July of 2018, Alan Verlander and Joel Lamp decided to take a risk and leave their current jobs of working in all
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What is your vision for startup culture in Jacksonville? I believe Jax will become a first-tier city for entrepreneurs. We’re well on our way, there’s tremendous momentum and interest. We have all of the basics in place. We’ve been gifted a great natural environment that is a great place to live, and an economic environment
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When innovation is combined with creativity, it not only captures attention, it can create an experience that can lead to change. Castano Group specializes in designing and producing these experiences: multimedia, multisensory engagements that change the way people communicate with brands in digital and physical environments. Castano Group was launched in 2015 by its founders,
Our 40+ years entrepreneurial journey has its humble beginning in Philadelphia’s working-class neighborhoods. Fueled by the optimism of being a first-generation Italian immigrant, it was always important to advance our family and community. Half a century later, the vision and commitment remain. Cosmo DeNicola Companies is a privately held company with a diverse portfolio
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Two decades ago, Visit Philadelphia set out to prove that Greater Philadelphia is a fun destination with so much to see and do. Back then, people didn’t know much about Philadelphia. But we had confidence in the destination, and that in itself felt innovative at the time. Long before content was a hot marketing buzzword
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It is hard to believe that it’s been two years since the launch of Synapse. Every day since then has been a validation of our mission: to connect Florida’s innovation communities in a meaningful, purposeful way. As I’ve traveled the state I’ve seen first hand the passion and creativity that have created an incredible tapestry
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American Patriots assisting American Heroes successfully transition into the civilian world. The term “Special Operations Forces” or “SOF” refers to our nation’s most elite group of warriors from our US Department of Defense that includes Army Green Berets, Night Stalkers and Rangers; Navy SEALs and Combatantcraft Crewman; Marine Raiders; and Air Force Pararescueman and Combat
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Ticketlabel is an innovative online digital platform that maximizes and personalizes event ticketing and event productions – even better than its predecessors. Before Ticketlabel, there was Mind Blowing Productions, a Live Entertainment Agency created in 2006 which focused on providing bookings, tour management and production for musicians, with the added offering of marketing and promotions.
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