2013 Workshops
"Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations."
Steve Jobs
Power Networking Session
Come learn from the top networking and marketing guru on how to how to sell, market and promote yourself in a way that draws in business organically - getting high-quality referrals and clients.
Speaker:
MIVISTA Consulting, Inc.
Understanding & Securing Venture
Capital and Angel Investors
Need money to finance your business? Raising venture capital is an intricate process that requires business owners to understand how to look for investors, the process of presenting your idea and if it merits VC &/or Angel funds.
Moderator:
Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Speakers:
Venture and Angel Investor
Principal Shareholder in the Latin American Group of Greenberg Traurig
Angel Investor
Gateway to the Americas Importing & Exporting
Is your business growing? Find out how to open new avenues to expand. As the Gateway to the Americas, South Florida is one of the leading ports in the world. Learn how to identify international markets for your products, understand legal requirements for trade, and the intricacies of importing.
Moderator:
Regional Manager Export Solutions Group Office of International Trade
U.S. Small Business Administration SBA,
Gray Robinson, I/E Expert
NSU Professor
International Trade Expert, Department of Commerce
Marketing
Can your business survive without customers? Learn how to market strategically and boost your bottom line. Discover new trends on branding, digital & social media and how you can measure success when it comes to marketing.
Moderator:
Vice President and Director, Bullseye Strategy
Panel:
Founder & President after Ambit Marketing
MIVISTA Consulting, Inc.
Entrepreneur and Social Media User
Work Life Integration while Growing Your Business
Learn simple tips on how to achieve harmony and balance between work and personal life; it is achievable. Get the tools to help you discover how, as you take your business to the next level!
Moderator:
President, Durée & Company
Speakers:
Senior VP, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitor’s Business Bureau
Social Entrepreneurship
How can entrepreneurship be a key element in solving social problems and generating high impact? Whether in the corporate world or non-profit sector, you can have an impact. In this workshop you will learn different entrepreneurial models that are both increasing revenue for communities and changing the world.
Moderator:
Director, South Florida Outreach Division
The Jim Moran Institute For Global Entrepreneurship
Florida State University
Speakers:
Director ASHOKA Miami & Latin America
ARC Broward
Founder, Mia Consulting Group, Inc.
How I Financed My Business (Never Asked Questions)
First hand accounts by successful entrepreneurs who have successfully pitched and received venture funds. You will learn how to position your company for competitive advantage with a Venture Capitalist or Angel Investor. The entrepreneurs will share: What I learned in developing my elevator pitch, how to make a pitch that sells, how to write an investment-quality business plan and market study and the “never asked questions” - what are they and how to prepare for them.
Moderator:
Small Business Banking SVP, Small Business Banking Manager Broward County
Speakers:
CEO Ideame
CEO Kairos
Founder Ocean Star International, Inc.
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Hispanic Unity was founded more than 31 years ago by community leaders to ease the acculturation transition for newcomers from other nations. Today this nonprofit provides 19 programs, in three languages, to Broward’s diverse community. Learn more
