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How the COVID-Preneur Led to a Micro Business Renaissance

Austin Startup

“It has been awe-inspiring to see so many people take the leap towards business ownership as a means to change their lives and follow their dreams, especially in the face of such adverse conditions,” said ZenBusiness CEO and co-founder Ross Buhrdorf.

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Nov. 8, NYC: Conference on Family Office Investments in Tech

David Teten

Eric Rosenbach , Former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense and Co-Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, Ms. Campbell , Founder & President, FutureGrasp, LLC, Mr. Jonathan Nutzati Fontaine , Founder, CEO at Mothership Aeronautics, Mr. Alexsey Matyushev , CEO & Co-Founder, Natilus.

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Miami: A hot spot for venture capitalists

David Teten

For example, we’re a significant investor in Clearpath Immigration , a company based in NY, DC, and Florida which makes immigration process easier and more affordable. We also are a significant investor in a Florida startup, UniKey , which allows you to unlock your house with your smartphone.

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How To Grow A Company Without Venture Capital

YoungUpstarts

by Keith Smith, co-founder and CEO of Payability. If you read startup news, then you might believe “getting funded” is the ultimate goal of any business. One Florida franchise was doing well, so its owner wanted to expand to a second location. Sky Zone is a national company that owns indoor trampoline parks.

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Founder Interview: Alejandro Russo, Building the Candela Spiced Rum Brand

The Startup Magazine

For the next entry in The Startup Magazine’s founder interview series , we are featuring Alejandro Russo, founder of Candela Mamajuana. Alejandro: As the fastest-growing premium spiced rum in Florida, Candela is the leading mamajuana brand. TSM: What is the most important thing you can tell other startup founders?

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Co-founder Passionate About High-quality Pre-school Programs

Hearpreneur

They returned truly inspired and passionate about spreading its wonders in South Florida and across the nation. New York and the Carolinas. Strong brand presence in South Florida. We had an opportunity to interview Roberto and asked about his story, how he started KLA Schools and the future of his business.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

Being a co-founder of a real estate investment company allows me to set my own objectives, determine my work hours, and reap the rewards of my actions. A couple of years ago, on a Sunday, my dad had a stroke which led to him having to go through a long recovery process in Florida. Thanks to Katie Horgan, Giving Assistant ! #2-