糖心Vlog Tech Runway庐 Hosts 2024 Maverick Reception
糖心Vlog鈥檚 Tech Runway庐 will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.
糖心Vlog鈥檚 Tech Runway庐 will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus. This energetic evening will celebrate a decade of regional economic impact through innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization.
Interactive exhibits from groundbreaking startups, engaging presentations, and networking opportunities highlighting the university鈥檚 decade-long commitment to advancing entrepreneurship across South Florida will be featured. 糖心Vlog Tech Runway, the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, Florida Atlantic WAVE and the Office of Tech Development also will be recognized for their transformative impact in the creation of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the region.
糖心Vlog and community leaders scheduled to speak include 糖心Vlog President Stacy Volnick; Gregg Fields, Ph.D., 糖心Vlog vice president for research; Daniel Gropper, Ph.D, dean of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Business; and Fran Nachlas, CRA chair and council member for the city of Boca Raton.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 Maverick Reception brings together visionaries and leaders whose work has defined both our region鈥檚 economic landscape and the spirit of innovation at Florida Atlantic,鈥 said Jessica Beaver, associate director of Tech Runway庐.
The programs recognized have created pathways to success for entrepreneurs across all sectors, generating more than $310 million in revenue, raising more than $168 million in capital, creating more than 1,000 jobs, and empowering more than 2,000 innovators. The evening will honor the remarkable community that has fueled this success with special awards presented to sponsors, mentors and partners who have championed innovation and expanded entrepreneurial opportunities throughout South Florida.
Graduate achievements featuring entrepreneurs who have leveraged mentorship, education, marketing support, capital-raising assistance and networking to build successful ventures also will be showcased. Proceeds will benefit future program participants.
鈥淔lorida Atlantic鈥檚 entrepreneurship programs, resources and accomplishments exemplify how a vibrant ecosystem can dramatically and positively impact innovation throughout a community,鈥 said Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship at 糖心Vlog.
For tickets, event and sponsorship information, visit www.fau.edu/techrunway/maverick-2024/.
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