South Florida Tech Podcast

#53 | Panel Discussion | A Look Into CES 2023.

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Nikki Cabus, Nadia Volkova) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:25:00 +0000

CES® is he self-proclaimed "most influential tech event in the world" held in Las Vegas each year. The world's biggest brands attend each year to conduct business, meet existing and new partners, and some of the most innovative minds hit the stage to make announcements educate and promote their brands. Tech Hub's Nadia Volkova, Program and Events Coordinator, guest hosted a discussion with a few South Florida tech leaders from CITY Furniture, Peak Activity, Magic Leap and SiPhox Inc. to get their insights and feedback from CES 2023. Did the conference live up to the hype? What were this year's major takeaways? Listen in and find out!

#52 | Meggie Soliman | Director of Innovation @ DSS

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Nikki Cabus, Meggie Soliman, Nadia Volkova) — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

South Florida Tech Hub CEO, Nikki Cabus, interviews Meggie Soliman (Director of Innovation @ DSS). They talk about women in STEM, South Florida tech ecosystem, the power of manifestation, defining and discovering one-self.

#51 | Salo Sterental | Co-founder @ SoStereo

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Nikki Cabus, Salo Sterental, Nadia Volkova) — Mon, 6 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

South Florida Tech Hub CEO, Nikki Cabus, interviews Salo Sterental (Co-founder @ SoStereo). They talk about the music industry, Latin American culture, business operations, talent, and more.

#50 | Nikki Cabus | CEO @ Tech Hub

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Nikki Cabus, Nadia Volkova, Damian Montero) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:30:00 +0000

This is special episode where we highlight the new CEO of Tech Hub - Nikki Cabus.

#49 | Michael Hall | Co-founder @ D.G.I.T.

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Nikki Cabus, Michael Hall, Nadia Volkova) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:20:00 +0000

South Florida Tech Hub CEO, Nikki Cabus, interviews Michael Hall (Co-founder @ D.G.I.T.)

#48 | Ricky Lavina | Co-founder @ taxfyle

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Ricky Lavina, Nikki Cabus, Nadia Volkova) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

South Florida Tech Hub CEO, Nikki Cabus, interviews Ricky Lavina (CEO & Co-founder @ taxfyle) on raising $20M in funding.

#47 | Maria Russo | Director of Community @ Florida Funders

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Maria Russo, Florida Funders) — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

South Florida Tech Hub Interim CEO Nikki Cabus and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Maria Russo (Director of Community @ Florida Funders) on finding and funding Florida's tech driven startups.

#46 | Jeff Ransdell | Founding Partner @ Fuel Venture Capital

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Jeff Ransdell, Fuel Venture Capital) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida Interim CEO Nikki Cabus and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Jeff Ransdell (Founding Partner @ Fuel Venture Capital) on fueling South Florida's tech startups.

#45 | John Stecher | CTO @ Blackstone

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Blackstone, John Stecher) — Mon, 31 May 2021 18:30:00 +0000

Guest Host Michael Fowler, Vice President of IT at FPL and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview John Stecher (CTO @ Blackstone) on building stronger communities.

#44 | Dmitry Kozko | CEO @ Motorsport Games

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Dmitry Kozko, Motorsport Games) — Mon, 17 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and special guest Juha Mikkola Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Dmitry Kozko (CEO @ Motorsport Games) on connecting people globally.

#43 | Martha Poulter | CIO @ Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Martha Poulter) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Martha Poulter (CIO @ Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) on technology advances in the cruise industry.

#42 | Bobby George | Chief Digital Officer @ Carrier

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Bobby George, Carrier) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Bobby George (Chief Digital Officer @ Carrier) on the digital transformation of a newly independent giant.

#41 | Michael Udine | Vice Mayor @ Broward County

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Michael Udine, Broward County) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Michael Udine (Vice Mayor @ Broward County) on branding South Florida as a Tech Hub.

#40 | Kelly Merbler | Principal @ The Kelly Merbler Company

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (The Kelly Merbler Company, Kelly Merbler) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Kelly Merbler (Principal @ The Kelly Merbler Company) on her journey from solo entrepreneur to Prestigious Women Award winner.

#39 | Francis X. Suarez | Mayor, City of Miami

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Francis X. Suarez, City of Miami) — Tue, 9 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Francis X. Suarez (Mayor, City of Miami) on Miami tech and growing the ecosystem.

#38 | Chris Stegner | CEO @ Very Big Things

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Chris Stegner, Very Big Things) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of BrainStation interview Chris Stegner (CEO @ Very Big Things), serial entrepreneur, CTO, and VC firm partner.

#37 | Leigh-Ann Buchanan | Executive Director @ Venture Café Miami

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Venture Café Miami, Leigh-Ann Buchanan) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Tech Hub South Florida CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Leigh-Ann Buchanan (Executive Director @ Venture Café Miami) on creating a diverse and inclusive ecosystem.

#36 | Antonio Delgado | Dean of Engineering, Tech and Design @ MDC

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Antonio Delgado, Miami Dade College) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview John Machado (Dean of Engineering, Tech and Design @ MDC) on cloud computing talent development in South Florida.

#35 | Brad Feld | Managing Director @ Foundry Group

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Foundry Group, Brad Feld) — Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Brad Feld (CTO @ Managing Director @ Foundry Group) on the early stage IT investments.

#34 | John Machado | CTO @ Ultimate Kronos Group

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (John Machado, Ultimate Kronos Group) — Tue, 2 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview John Machado (CTO @ Ultimate Kronos Group) on the best places to work in IT.

#33 | Jaclyn Baumgarten | CEO @ Boatsetter

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Jaclyn Baumgarten, Boatsetter) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Jaclyn Baumgarten (CEO @ Boatsetter) on innovative technology for on-demand boating.

#32 | Raul Moas | Director, Miami @ Knight Foundation

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Raul Moas, Knight Foundatoin) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Andrew Parker (Founder & CEO @ Papa) on investing in Miami's community of entrepreneurs.

#31 | Tony Newell | Co-Founder @ Resorcity

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Tony Newell, Resorcity) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO Joe Russo interviews Tony Newell (Co-Founder @ Resorcity) on helping connect our local tech community.

#30 | Andrew Parker | Founder & CEO @ Papa

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Papa, Andrew Parker) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Andrew Parker (Founder & CEO @ Papa) on our aging tech community.

#29 | Brian Brackeen | General Partner @ Lightship Capital

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Brian Brackeen, Lightship Capital) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Brian Brackeen (General Partner @ Lightship Capital) on investing in underrepresented tech founders.

#28 | Shay Berman | Founder & President @ Digital Resource

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Shay Berman, Digital Resource) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Shay Berman (Founder & President @ Digital Resource) on his story as an emerging South Florida leader

#27 | William Weinraub | Founder @ Local Leaders Collective

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (William Weinraub, Local Leaders Collective) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 19:30:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview William Weinruab (Founder @ Local Leaders Collective) on founders supporting founders.

#26 | Clayton Idle | Managing Director @ South Florida Business & Wealth

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Clayton Idle, South Florida Business & Wealth) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Clayton Idle (Managing Director @ South Florida Business & Wealth) on reaching top decision-makers and influencers.

#25 | Yuda Saydun | Tech Committee Chair @ Miami-Dade Beacon Council

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Yuda Saydun) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Matteo & Julie Ferrer (Co-Founders @ VERSATTIRE) on cutting-edge technology and local impact efforts.

#24 | Maxeme Tuchman | CEO & Co-Founder @ Caribu

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Maxeme Tuchman, Caribu) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech VP, Nikki Cabus, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Maxeme Tuchman (CEO & Co-Founders @ Caribu) on jumping into Entrepreneurship.

#23 | Matteo & Julie Ferrer | Co-Founders @ VERSATTIRE

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (VERSATTIRE, Matteo Ferrer, Julie Ferrer) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-Founder of Wyncode interview Matteo & Julie Ferrer (Co-Founders @ VERSATTIRE) on their journey from startup founders to Discovery Channel stars.

#22 | Derick Pearson | President @ Code Fever Miami

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Code Fever Miami, Derick Pearson) — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Johanna Mikkola, CEO & Co-founder of Wyncode interview Derick Pearson (President @ Code Fever Miami) on building and innovating the BlackTech community.

#21 | Manish Hirapara | CEO @ PeakActivity

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (PeakActivity, Manish Hirapara) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, and Wyncode Co-Founder & CEO, Johanna Mikkola, interview Manish Hirapara (CEO @ PeakActivity) 'Reaching A Major Growth Milestone' Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#20 | Terry Leeper | CTO & EVP @ Office Depot

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Terry Leeper, Office Depot) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Terry Leeper (CTO & EVP @ Office Depot) 'For The Love of Large Tech Behemoths.' Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#19 | Ryan Boylston | Founder & CEO @ 2TON Creative

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (2TON Creative, Ryan Boylston) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Ryan Boylston (CEO @ 2TON Creative, Creator & City Commissioner.) Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#18 | Mark Volchek | Founding Partner @ Las Olas Venture Capital

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Las Olas Venture Capital, Mark Volchek) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Mark Volchek (Founding Partner @ Las Olas Venture Capital) on his journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#17 | Rebecca Danta | Managing Director @ Miami Angels

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Miami Angels, Rebecca Danta) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Rebecca Danta (Managing Director @ Miami Angels) on 'Backing The Best Startups in South Florida' Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#16 | Chris Nielsen | Founder & CEO @ Levatas

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Levatas, Chris Nielsen) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Chris Nielsen (Founder & CEO @ Levatas) on 'The Business of Artificial Intelligence.' Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#15 | Adam Steinhoff | CEO @ DedicatedIT

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (DedicatedIT, Adam Steinhoff) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Adam Steinhoff (CEO @ DedicatedIT) on 'Squashing Tech Problems in South Florida' Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#14 | Khalid Saleem | SVP & Chief Digital Officer @ TBC Corp

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (TBC Corp, Khalid Saleem) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Khalid Saleem (SVP & Chief Digital Officer @ TBC Corp) on South Florida's driving force. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#13 | Scott Adams | CEO @ STRAX Intelligence Group

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Scott Adams) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Scott Adams (CEO of STRAX Intelligence Group) serial entrepreneur & education advocate. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#12 | Phil Jackson | Co-Founder of Future Commerce

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Future of Commerce, Phil Jackson) — Tue, 6 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Phil Jackson (Co-Founder of Future Commerce) on the future of Consumer Engagement. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#11 | Pete Martinez | Former Head of IBM

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (South Florida Tech Hub) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:00:13 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Pete Martinez (Former Head of IBM) on the formation of the South Florida Tech Industry. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#10 | Jan Bednar | Founder & CEO @ ShipMonk

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (ShipMonk, Jan Bednar) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:00:16 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Jan Bednar (Founder & CEO @ ShipMonk) on chasing the American Dream at only 16 in South Florida. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#9 | Rhys Williams | Managing Director @ FAU Tech Runway

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Rhys Williams, FAU Tech Runway) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:00:05 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Rhys Williams (Managing Director @ FAU Tech Runway) on South Florida Investment network and entrepreneurial community. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

# 8 | Angelo Bianco | Managing Partner @ Crocker Partners

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Angelo Bianco, Crocker Partners, BRiC) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:22:51 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Angelo Bianco (Managing Partner @ Crocker Partners) on the blueprint of building an innovation campus. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#7 | Brian Breslin | Founder @ Refresh Miami

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (South Florida Tech Hub) — Mon, 6 Jul 2020 15:09:09 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Brian Breslin (Founder @ Refresh Miami) on the beginning of the South Florida Tech Community Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#6 | Johanna & Juha Mikkola | Founders @ Wyncode

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (wyncode) — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:42:42 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Johanna & Juha Mikkola (Founders @ Wyncode) on Miami Tech Scene & Why Coding Matters. Thanks to our sponsors eMerge Americas & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#5 | Michael Fowler | VP IT @ FPL

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (FPL, Michael Fowler, Next Era Energy) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:00:40 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Michael Fowler (VP IT @ FPL) on the topic of ‘How Technology Keeps The Lights On.’ Thanks to our sponsors Salesmsg & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#4 | Meerah Rajavel | CIO @ Citrix

Tue, 9 Jun 2020 16:00:04 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Chief Information Officer, Meerah Rajavel on the topic of ‘Journey Through Tech to South Florida.’ Thanks to our sponsors Salesmsg & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#3 | Shana Ostrovitz | Executive Director @ 1909

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (South Florida Tech Hub) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 19:03:30 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews 1909's Executive Director, Shana Ostrovitz on the topic of ‘Local Creators Turning Problems into Projects.’ Thanks to our sponsors Salesmsg & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#2 | Andrew Koenig | President @ City Furniture

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (City Furniture) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:42:59 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews City Furniture President Andrew Koenig on the topic of ‘Next Gen Growth & Social Responsibility.’ Thanks to our sponsors Salesmsg & Devops.com! #SouthFloridaTech

#1 | Dan Cane | CEO @ Modernizing Medicine

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Joseph R Russo) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:47:28 +0000

Palm Beach Tech CEO, Joe Russo, interviews Florida Techpreneur CEO of Modernizing Medicine, and Founder of Blackboard Dan Cane, about business, the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and life at home for the recording of our first-ever "South Florida Tech Podcast."

Trailer

nikki@techhubsouthflorida.org (Nikki Cabus, Nadia Volkova) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:00:34 +0000

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