The Launch Pad at The University of Miami offers career guidance, resources, and advice to entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors at the University of Miami. Our mission at The Launch Pad is to show University of Miami students and alumni that starting a new venture and being an entrepreneur is a legitimate career path. We encourage every UM student who wants to start a new venture - either for-profit or not for profit - to do so in South Florida and thereby contribute to the economic and social growth of our region. The Launch Pad at UM - we help the folks who get stuff done.
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Wonderful to meet with 3 startups earlier today led by University of Miami faculty and students during the ��Cane Angel Network office hours. Big thanks to members Bob Williamson, William Shapiro, MD, MBA, and Julian Dallas for offering valuable feedback, and to Samantha ��Sam�� Palmer-Shields for hosting us at The Launch Pad at UM. Look forward to keeping in touch with the startups teams.
?? On Wednesday, February 26th, don��t miss the The Launch Pad��s MVP Showcase! Meet the next big startups, network with innovators, and get inspired. Join us at The Rock from 11 AM - 2 PM. See you there! ?? #UMStartups #MVPShowcase #TheLaunchPad
Check out this opportunity this weekend!
Join us at this two-day #innovation marathon, uniting students to create AI-powered solutions with real societal impact. ?? A $5K grant will be presented by Miami-Dade County + #eMergeAmericas to the winning team at #eMergeAmericas on March 27 + 28!?? RSVP ?? https://lu.ma/w18vycmu #highered #Miamitech #Floridatech #globaltech #AI #TechTuesday
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Big News! Anne Mahlum, the founder of [solidcore] is coming to KEYNOTE the UVenture Summit for Young Entrepreneurs at Miami Herbert Business School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. [solidcore] is one of the fastest growing fitness brands in the United States- with over 130 locations. In its second year, the UVenture Summit for Young Entrepreneurs brings together dozens of the most impressive high school aged entrepreneurs from across Miami-Dade and Broward counties for a jampacked day of speaker events and networking.
Come check out U Innovation's Spotlight on Innovation event on March 5th! ?? Register now! https://lnkd.in/egi_tdRT
Come celebrate groundbreaking research and innovation at U Innovation��s Spotlight on Innovation event on March 5th! ?? Network with UM leaders and explore exciting advancements in technology, life sciences, and climate resilience. ?? Where: Lakeside Expo Center ? When: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ?? Register now �C https://lnkd.in/egi_tdRT In partnership with: Florida Venture Forum and University of Miami Alumni Association #Innovation?#UMiami?#Technology
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University of Miami Herbert Business School is the place to be this week for #Entrepreneurship education! TUESDAY (18th): Ouali Benmeziane of WEBCONGRESS will share his expertise on digital marketing tools and trends for bootstrapped scaleups. 12:30 at the Dean M. Fogel Entrepreneurship Hub! WEDNESDAY (19th): Designer Stuart Weitzman will share his global brand building experience - register: https://lnkd.in/ejJb8C4J SATURDAY (22nd): The 2nd Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS throughout South Florida to learn from both the University of Miami's best student founders and incredible keynotes! Register by Wednesday for your spot and an amazing goodie bag! Email [email protected] for more information REGISTER: https://bit.ly/UMYES2025 UVenture Miami Thanks to Tarte Cosmetics Anne Mahlum The Salty Donut Trademarky #GhostStudios Jayset Designs Runaway New York H?P MIAMI #GalleryMexico UniHop
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?? UMiami Black in Business at University of Miami Herbert Business School SPRING 2025! ?? On behalf of the Department of Management we are thrilled to announce that UMiami Black in Business application for our Spring 2025 cohort is NOW OPEN! We had an amazing Fall semester and now we get to do it all over again! If you are looking for a transformative program designed to empower and connect students across all disciplines, then this is the program for YOU! Black in Business is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, and offers a unique platform to build meaningful relationships with Black faculty, administrators, alumni, business professionals and our Black student community here at the University of Miami. Through mentorship, networking, and professional development, UMiami Black in Business aims to prepare students for success in their careers while fostering a strong, inclusive community here on campus. ?? Program Dates: February 29th - April 11th, 2025 ?? Application Deadline: February 12th, 2025 ?? Application Link Below: https://lnkd.in/dzZR3Z3H This is your chance to expand your network, develop key skills, and learn from accomplished professionals. Don��t miss out��apply now to be part of this impactful experience! For questions about the program or how to get involved: ?? [email protected] Follow us on Instagram ??: @Umiami_BIB #BlackInBusiness #MiamiHerbert #UniversityofMiami #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentorship #DepartmentofManagement
Stop by our office next Thursday to connect with you legal questions!
Stop by The Launch Pad at UM to connect with the U Innovation team and get expert insights on intellectual property, start-ups, and commercialization! ??? February 20 ? 11:00 AM �C 1:00 PM ?? The Launch Pad, Lakeside Village Whether you��re exploring patents, trademarks, or funding options, we��re here to guide you. No appointment needed��just drop in and let��s turn your idea into real-world impact! For more information, visit innovation.miami.edu.
Congratulations to Samantha ��Sam�� Palmer-Shields on her promotion to Director of The Launch Pad! ?? We are so grateful for the 12 amazing years she has dedicated to The Launch Pad, mentoring and empowering entrepreneurs. We are so excited for this next chapter and appreciate everything Sam has done for The Launch Pad community! ???? #Leadership #Promotion #TheLaunchPad #Entrepreneurship
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?? Building Global Innovation Partnerships ?? Last Friday,?William Silverman from the Coulter Center, and Whitney Hough from the University of Miami - Office of Technology Transfer?met with?Professor Vinicius Farias Campos Superintendent of Innovation and Interinstitutional Development at Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil. Our discussion focused on?best practices in technology transfer, university spinouts, and fostering innovation across institutions. Strengthening these global connections is key to advancing research commercialization and creating real-world impact. We look forward to future collaborations!??? #Innovation #TechTransfer #UniversitySpinouts #GlobalCollaboration #CoulterCenter