Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation

???? ?????? ??????? ???????? ???? ??????????! Your idea could be the next big thing in global health. Check out the short video below for a flavour of the Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon experience. #GlobalHealth #Innovation #GlobalHealth #Hackathon #Healthtech #Medtech #Biotech #Deeptech #AI #PersonalizedHealthcare #PrecisionMedicine #AIinHealthcare #SahlgrenskaGlobalHealthHackathon #Boston #Miami #SouthFlorida #FortLauderdale ?? Local partners: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., SACC-NE (The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England), Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, University of South Florida, Nova Southeastern University ?? Global partners: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Science Park, AstraZeneca, M?lnlycke Health Care, AFRY, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Business Region G?teborg AB, Evinova, GoCo Health Innovation City, Microsoft, SwedenBIO, Pristine Agency Supriya Bakshi, Julia Wardwell, Andrea Hofelich, Taiba Quraishi, Scott Weintraub, Lisa Plimpton, Magdalena Huber, Cathina Cronquist Wigvall, Kjell De Orr, Jaap Donath, Ph.D., Per Hillertz, PhD MBA, Cecilia Edebo, Linda S?ngberg, Filip Hansen, Siri Bergnéhr, Iris ?hrn ?? Jeanie Dawnbringer, Caner A. Olesia Karvetskaia, Hanna T?rn?sen

?? Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop! ?? Join us at the Levan Center on April 3rd, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM, for an exclusive Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop hosted by Sentient Perspectives (SENP-X). Learn directly from Felicita J Sandoval MSc., CFE, CEO of SENP-X, and Jaspreet Rodriguez, MSc., President & COO of SENP-X. Discover the essentials of cybersecurity, understand the importance of best practices, and learn how to protect yourself from common cyber threats. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eqNiCr9y #LevanCenter #cybersecurity #innovation

It was an honor to have our EWLC Founder Giselle Cheminand serve as a Mentor once again at the amazing Mentoring Monday program with the South Florida Business Journal among such a high caliber team of leaders in our community! Congratulations to our friend and partner Melanie Dickinson for her commitment to support women to grow and prosper! Our gratitude also goes to Maureen D'Silva for always putting together beautiful events alongside her wonderful team at the SFBJ. It was wonderful to have other EWLC Leaders (Board Members, Speakers, etc.) also serving as Mentors and sharing their wisdom with the audience. Special shout out to Camela Glean-Jones, Connie Chiara, Darran Blake, Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Lonnie Maier and Ann Marie Sorrell. Our gratitude also goes to all other amazing mentors and speakers that shared their wisdom and expertise Anna Papalia, Marcie DePlaza, Jacqui Hartnett, Kathy Koch, Aimee LeWinter, Tennina McAnany, Mili Orsini Peluso, MBA, Leyla R. Osorio, Lil Roberts, Nicole Milnthorpe, Nikole Donath, Jodie Petrone, Teresa Foxx, Vanesa Patino, Angelica Santibanez, Durée Ross, Elizabeth Jacobs Amy Federman, Maureen Shea Sheri Fiske Schultz, CPA ABV CFF Tracy Lautenschlager We appreciate the sponsors Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Southwest Airlines, Amazon, Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation Bonnie Boyer, CPA Wendy Smith, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO, ITIL Karen Hobbs Alison Bertin Lawanda Wright

New Episode Alert: Levan Center Live! ??? The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation brings you, Levan Center Live, a podcast diving deep into the world of innovation, entrepreneurship, and groundbreaking ideas. In our latest episode, co-hosts Jim Ryan, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Co-Founder of The Venture Mentoring Team, and Kelley Shanley, Interim Executive Director of the Levan Center, chat with Marcell Haywood, Director of THESIS HOLDINGS & Founder of Encompass. Marcell shares his amazing journey of being a collegiate athlete and a successful entrepreneur. Marcell felt an entrepreneurial pull from the time he was in college -- where he started his first small business. He believes, "If you're committed to something, and you have a passion for something, you can chart your own course." Marcell drew inspiration and work ethic from his parents: his mom, a dedicated Pediatrician, and his dad, an entrepreneur. Although he doesn't believe work-life balance is a realistic goal, he aims to create more harmony amongst his family, his work obligations, and his friends. His final thoughts on entrepreneurship: "You really just give it everything you have, and you hope that it's enough. I have a soft spot for entrepreneurs because most of the time, it's a lonely journey." We are proud to have Marcell as a member of the Board of Governors at the Levan Center. Marcell is grateful for the time and energy that his mentors invested in him, and he sees his time at the Levan Center as a way to give back to the next generation of innovators. And we're lucky to have him! Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eZKTdfjM ??? New episodes will be released regularly. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our exciting conversations this season! https://lnkd.in/edrvV8VQ #LevanCenterLive #Podcast #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GroundbreakingIdeas

?? ?????????????? ?????? ????????????????????, ???????????????????? ???????????????????? & ???????? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????? ?????? ???? !!! ?? The Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon is coming to ????????????, ??????????/?????????? ?????????????? & ?????????????????? on April 5-6 — and this is your chance to shape the future of healthcare! ?? ?????? C????????????????? Co-action to address global health challenges: ?? Access to care/Health equity ?? F@*# Cancer ?? Healthy aging ?? Infection prevention & control ?? Smart, safe & sustainable healthcare ?? ?????? S?????????? J??????? Medtech/Healthtech/Biotech/Deeptech pioneers, AI experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, clinicians & anyone (from any industry) passionate about making an impact to improve health and healthcare. ?? ?? ?????? P????????????????????? Collaborate with top minds, get mentorship from industry leaders & compete for ???????????????? ????????????! ? ????????????: ?? Winners from each location will be invited to #Gothenburg, Sweden, in October 2025 for the final award ceremony at the ???????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????? (Nordic Life Science Days)—one of Europe’s premier life science events. ?? Pitch your idea to potential partners and investors. ?? Gain exposure through pitching and exhibition opportunities. ?? Receive business coaching to accelerate your idea. ?? Compete for a share of the ?????? 15,000 ?????????? ??????! Your idea could be the next big thing in global health! ?? Spots are limited—???????? ???? ??????????! ?? https://lnkd.in/dpU92GUz #HealthTech #Innovation #GlobalHealth #Hackathon #MedTech #Biotech #Deeptech #AI #PersonalizedHealthcare #PrecisionMedicine #AIinHealthcare #SahlgrenskaGlobalHealthHackathon ?? Local partners: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., SACC-NE (The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce New England), Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, University of South Florida, Nova Southeastern University ?? Global partners: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Science Park, AstraZeneca, M?lnlycke Health Care, AFRY, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Business Region G?teborg AB, Evinova, GoCo Health Innovation City, Microsoft, SwedenBIO, Pristine Agency Supriya Bakshi, Julia Wardwell, Andrea Hofelich, Taiba Quraishi, Scott Weintraub, Lisa Plimpton, Magdalena Huber, Cathina Cronquist Wigvall, Kjell De Orr, Jaap Donath, Ph.D., Allison Madden, Per Hillertz, PhD MBA, Cecilia Edebo, Siddhartha Khandelwal, Linda S?ngberg, Filip Hansen, Jacqueline Leksell, Siri Bergnéhr, Iris ?hrn

Here’s a great example of a successful #entrepreneur and former student athlete that was grounded early in principles of humility, hard work and the dream that success is truly within your grasp. Marcell Haywood , has built several businesses learning from challenges and is “weaved in the fabric” of the ecosystem as a founder and contributor to the South #Florida community with The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance , Community Foundation of Broward and several organizations and Board roles. The Founder of Encompass and Managing Director of Thesis Holdings Marcell shares his early lessons and key learnings following his passions for entrepreneurship and “paying it forward” with his philanthropy. Kelley Shanley and I had a great conversation you will certainly enjoy. Check out the podcast and remember to like, share and subscribe if you like to content. Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation Nova Southeastern University

?? What a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when we work together! ??? Yesterday—yes, another Saturday working in the world of education and edtech—our team helped lead the South Florida Showdown. Love this team! ?? This Minecraft competition between the winning teams from Broward County Public Schools, The School District of Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools was an incredible testament to the power of collaboration. ?? Nine teams of students from across South Florida came to the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation at Nova Southeastern University to battle it out in a sustainable schools challenge. ?? Huge congratulations to the teams that prevailed with their winning designs that included rooftop gardens, clean power generation, and water conservation techniques! Huge THANK YOU to the coaches who have been working with these students and providing leadership and mentoring to the students each year. Huge THANK YOU to the district leaders who centrally support and advocate for these programs in their organizations. And a huge THANK YOU to all the cosponsors, partners, and additional folks who worked to make this a reality. ??? It truly takes a village. I’ll try to tag everyone involved but will fail miserably. Our team: Victoria, Corey, Jen, and German. Other sponsors/partners: Gameplan (Bryan and Chris), Miami EdTech (Carlos, Tate, and team), Spectrum Industries Inc. (Scott, Mykiah, Jonathan, and more). And obviously can’t do this without the Minecraft Education / Microsoft team (Laylah, Monica, Jade, Susie, and more!). Amazing school and district leaders: Belinda (Happy Birthday!), Dr. Lisa M, Annmargareth, Lupe, John, Leigh, Julius, and many many more. THANK YOU!

Today, the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is the location for the South Florida Minecraft Showdown competition, bringing students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Broward County Public Schools, and Palm Beach Public School to compete. Stephanie King Ashley Trejos Kaitlin Armstrong Lauren Levin CDW Microsoft Nova Southeastern University NSU University School Anthony Santana, MBA Lupe Ferran Diaz, Ph.D. Kelley Shanley Mili Orsini Peluso, MBA Arthur Rose Corey Levin Doug Konopelko Victoria Thompson, M.S. Miami EdTech Carlos Vazquez David Coddington Miami-Dade Beacon Council Refresh Miami The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. James Knapp Gameplan Spectrum Industries Inc. Jen Dawson

South Florida is becoming a hotspot for life sciences innovation and collaboration is the real catalyst for growth. Join BioFlorida, Inc. on March 19, at the Miami International Airport Auditorium, where industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers converge to shape Florida’s healthcare future. No hype, just action. ????Don’t miss out and register today! https://lnkd.in/e6jtEsTF This is your chance to connect directly with people driving change and to showcase your work. ???Hear from Industry leaders, including: Mark Glickman, President & CEO, BioFlorida Rich Daly, CEO,?Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?(Keynote Speaker) Jason Matuszewski,?CEO,?BioStem Technologies (OTC: BSEM) Maurice R. Ferre M.D. Ferre, MD,?CEO & Chairman,?INSIGHTEC Dr. Yelena Yesha,?First Knight Foundation Chair of Data Science and AI,?University of Miami Sergey Shukaila, Director, Strategic Accounts for North America,?LeverX Gregory G Mario,?CEO,?TAXIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharma Andrew S. Duffell, MBA,?President,?Research Park at Florida Atlantic University William Silverman,?Executive Director,?Coulter Program & New Ventures,?University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine Jaap Donath, Ph.D. Donath, PhD, Assistant Executive Director,?Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation ???DATE:?Wednesday, March 19, 2025 ??TIME:?9:30 am - 2:00 pm ???LOCATION:?Miami International Airport?Auditorium, 4th Floor, Terminal D at Miami International Airport?|?Miami, FL Ready to be part of Florida’s healthcare evolution? Drop a comment: What's the biggest hurdle you've faced in commercializing medical technologies? ???? Share this post to invite others into the conversation! ?? Follow me and Cleveland Clinic Innovations for more insights on healthcare innovation! ?? #clevelandclinic #ClevelandClinicInnovations #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #BioFlorida2025 #lifesciences #medicalinnovation Mark Glickman Ian Leventhal Tara Ann Coleman, MBA Lorrie Albinson, MBA Jessica Manchette

New Episode Alert: Levan Center Live! ??? The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation brings you, Levan Center Live, a podcast diving deep into the world of innovation, entrepreneurship, and groundbreaking ideas. In our first episode, co-hosts Jim Ryan, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Co-Founder of The Venture Mentoring Team, and Kelley Shanley, Interim Executive Director of the Levan Center, chat with the esteemed Dr. Harry Moon, the newly appointed President of Nova Southeastern University! Dr. Moon shares his amazing journey of becoming both a medical doctor and a successful entrepreneur. Some key takeaways that Dr. Moon shared about starting your own business:? (1) You can't be afraid to fail; (2) It's good to dream big; (3) If you don't ask, you don't get; (4) Be honest with yourself; and? (5) Resources ultimately go where they are best utilized! Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e7FjtuTD ?? New episodes will be released regularly. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on all our exciting conversations this season! https://lnkd.in/eckdHDAq #LevanCenterLive #Podcast #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GroundbreakingIdeas