Stories with 'startups' tag

Idea.me offers $5,000 for creative projects

With Idea.me, creators offer their backers rewards, making them participants in the project.

/ May 10, 2016

The most Miami moments of eMerge Americas 2016

We’re pretty sure eMerge Americas couldn’t happen in any other city. Where would they get the sequin ladies?

/ April 19, 2016

Felecia Hatcher’s journey from popsicles to progress

Felecia Hatcher went from the tech business to the popsicle business and back again. Along the way, she picked up a new passion: training the next generation of technology innovators.

/ November 29, 2015

Ernie Hsiung’s advice for technology talent

Ernie Hsiung used to complain about the absence of a tech community in Miami. Then he decided to help build one.

/ November 29, 2015

Laura Maydon’s search for scale-ups

When Endeavor picked Miami as its first U.S. city, Laura Maydon knew it was an opportunity to find the next generation of Miami entrepreneurs.

/ November 29, 2015

Johanna Mikkola’s quest to fill 500,000 jobs

Johanna Mikkola didn’t expect to be in Miami. But now that she is, she’s trying to change the way we prepare for work, and the way companies hire in technology.

/ November 29, 2015

Glamor and startups with Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of Gilt and GlamSquad, offers her ingredients for success. She doesn’t believe in failure — she believes in tests.

/ November 11, 2015

Demo Day: Pitching Miami startups

Last week, a group of Miami startups put it all on the line for a 5-minute pitch session, with $200,000 at stake.

/ October 7, 2015

Five startups that could improve Miami’s future

At last week’s Smart City Startups conference, startups showcased products that could help solve some of Miami’s biggest challenges, including economic opportunity, transportation, and sea level rise. Here’s a look at five companies with innovative ideas for tackling tough issues.

/ April 27, 2015