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04
May, 2018

By Vanessa Calas

There’s a new shindig in town: Palm Beach Tech Talks

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There’s a new shindig in town: Palm Beach Tech Talks

This gathering of local tech-minded people will be taking place thrice monthly around Palm Beach County. Come join us in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and/or Boca Raton for a taste of the Palm Beach Tech community, without the long drive.

The first get together took place last month. It took place at Palm Beach Tech and featured Alejandra Palacios, a cloud engineer at Microsoft. Over a few cold beers at the Space, Alejandra spoke about cloud infrastructure.

How it works

Palm Beach Tech Talks will take place every month throughout Palm Beach County:

Each Tech Talk gathering will feature a local tech community member who will present for 15 minutes on an intriguing topic. Events will take place after work as a way for people to unwind, chat, and enjoy a happy hour.

Upcoming Tech Talks speakers

Be sure to sign up for our Newsletter, join our Meetups, and follow along on Facebook for exact dates on our upcoming speakers! And we’re always looking for more speakers, but here’s who’s coming up:

West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Gardens

Boca Raton

Interested in attending a Tech Talk?

To stay up to date on the next Tech Talk in your area, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook. We’ll keep you informed with news and happenings in our Palm Beach Tech community!

If you’re a local business that would like to hold an internal Tech Talk session at your company, contact us and we will be happy to support you as we grow the tech community in Palm Beach County: Team@PalmBeachTech.org

27
Apr, 2018

By Nikki Cabus

Palm Beach Tech releases Education Forum Report

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Palm Beach Tech Members & Partners,

On February 13th of this year, the Palm Beach Tech Association’s Education Committee held our first Palm Beach Tech Education Forum with the support of the Business Higher Education Forum (BHEF).

Click Here to Download our Report

The gathering was to focus on attaining three (3) predetermined goals as defined by the organizing team of Michael Fowler (NextEra Energy), Debbie Hughes (BHEF), Barbara Cambia (Lynn University), and myself:

  • Build Academic Partnerships
  • Strengthen Talent Initiatives
  • Identify Actionable Insights & Trends

With the support of our members, partners, and staff, we identified seven (7) gaps and six (6) opportunities listed in following report for our industry to address in the coming year. The Education Committee will take on these tasks through a yearlong 2018-2019 tactical plan set in June 2018, and as approved by the Board of Directors.

Additionally, it’s imperative to note we would not have been successful in this effort without the support of several South Florida Higher Educational Institutions. Of the following, we also had eight (8) Deans or High Level Administrators attend

  • Florida Atlantic University
  • Lynn University
  • Palm Beach State College
  • Keiser University
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • Miami Dade College
  • Palm Beach County School District

It’s our hope that this continued effort will lead to further building our Educational Pipeline for technology jobs in the Palm Beaches and South Florida.

Sincerely,

Joseph R. Russo

Executive Director, Palm Beach Tech Association

11
Apr, 2018

By Vanessa Calas

Hacking for a Cause: The 2018 Palm Beach Tech Hackathon

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Palm Beach Tech Hackathon, Palm Beach County’s first ever 24-hour hackathon, was held on February 23 to 25 and brought in over 75 attendees. Hosted by Palm Beach Tech and the South Florida Science Center, the attendees ranged in age from middle school students to seasoned professionals with 20 years in the industry.

All hackers were invited to bond over the local community and their shared love of technology.

 

Hacking with a Purpose

This was wasn’t your typical hackathon… Instead of having teams just compete for money or to seed a business, the goal was to give back to the community by helping out a local nonprofit that is hungry for technology. By involving participants in building and providing high-quality tech in every facet of the community, including non-profits, we’ll grow our overall innovation at an exponential rate.

This year, Palm Beach Tech partnered with the Palm Beach County STEM & the Palm Beach County School District. They brought three definitive problems for the hackers to solve:

 

  1. Matchmaking Classrooms with STEM Professionals: Creation of a platform where classrooms can post their needs and companies can submit their abilities.
  2. Promoting Events & Organization Opportunities: Creation of a software tool that integrates events from partner organizations, to aggregate then disseminate that information to parents, teachers, and the community.
  3. Your Own Idea and Project: Any team who can identify a credible problem and tangible solution to present their own idea. The project must be presented to the School District Staff on Friday evening for vetting and approval.

 

The Event

Participants coded, hacked, built, and tested as the hours ticked by. The animated atmosphere encouraged most to work through the night. There was palpable energy through the Science Center as the end of the 24 hours got closer.

When the hackathon ended, and each hacker sat back with a deep breath. They’d spent the past 24 hours creating and collaborating towards a shared goal. Despite their exhaustion, they felt immense pride, energy, and accomplishment.

Team Red Stapler, comprised mostly of employees of Florida Power & Light, came in first place. They worked 24 hours straight to build a website that automatically aggregated STEM and community events, and even included an integrated FAQ chatbot.

 

The Results

1st Place* | Team Red Stapler: Carolyn Gadigan, Rita Borraccio, Kirk Suscella, Dmitri Soroka, Laura Fagley, Sathiya, Venugopalakrishnan

*This team donated their winnings to Palm Beach Tech & Tech Garage

2nd Place | Team Undecided: Brett Wright, Colton Zecca, David ‘Mack’ Seager

3rd Place | Team Nebular: Ryan Wang, Gabriel Ferguson, Greg Perlman, Dani Healy, Sarah Nohe

4th Place | Team Tech Garage: Arman Alexis, Oalis Husband, Julia Cardoso, Christopher Cox, Devin Willis, and Dexter Dixon

 

Getting Involved

Palm Beach Tech is already planning next year’s hackathon. We’re looking to turn this 24-hour event into an annual competition that helps nonprofits and community organizations for years to come.

Are you looking to get in on the action?

Attend one of our upcoming Palm Beach Tech events or become a member today! We look forward to having you on board for our other exciting events.

 

26
Jan, 2018

By Nikki Cabus

Russo: Palm Beach Tech will adopt Code of Ethics

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The Palm Beach Association represents the very best of talent and innovation in the Palm Beaches.

Each day, I lead a full time staff of two wonderful ladies (Stephanie & Tyler), in addition to a team of talented interns each semester. These people reinforce my faith in the future, but remind me that we always need to be doing more.

In 2016, one of our community members came to me and said, “I’m going to do a meetup of women before the Palm Beach Tech Meetup so no one feels like they’re going alone.”

That took me a little aback, for as much as we promote inclusiveness and positivity throughout our organization, we must constantly engage and work to include others in all of our activities.

Recently, an organization similar to Palm Beach Tech was closed down in another state after its leader resigned in response to their misconduct. This has more than ever brought to light our responsibility as leaders to promote the highest standard of character.

I’ve asked our staff and Board of Directors to immediately draft and adopt a Palm Beach Tech Code of Ethics. We must acknowledge that we have a greater duty to assure everyone feels welcome, safe, and at home within our community.

This document will be applied to our organization, our members, and to every person we work with. It will serve as a zero-tolerance policy, outlining our intent to work only with those who value others, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, race, or beliefs.

Additionally, we will call on other technology, innovation, and startup organizations throughout Florida and our country to follow suit. As the gender and ethnic gaps in our industry’s workforce are behind national norms, the actions of some beneath our moral capacity. It’s our duty to lead this change.

We are the embodiment of the future we envision – lets make it one we’re proud of.

24
Jan, 2018

By Nikki Cabus

Palm Beach Tech hires Nancy Dahlberg as Contributing Writer

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Palm Beach Tech is proud to announce Nancy Dahlberg will be joining our team as a Contributing Writer.

Nancy has been a professional journalist since 1981, when she graduated the University of Florida, spending most of her career with the esteemed Miami Herald.

“I love to tell the stories of entrepreneurs and I’m looking forward to getting to know and writing about Palm Beach County’s vibrant tech community and its players,” said Nancy Dahlberg.

For the past six years, Nancy has built up the Starting Gate Blog for the Miami Herald, featuring hundreds of South Florida’s entrepreneurs, startups, and investors. For the past 9 years, she’s also coordinated the Herald’s annual Business Plan Challenge.

In her new role, Nancy will oversee Palm Beach Tech‘s written content, focusing on a weekly column highlighting successful tech & innovation companies in the Palm Beaches.

“We’re ecstatic to have Florida’s most accomplished & respected technology journalist joining our team,” said Joe Russo, Executive Director of Palm Beach Tech. “Nancy shares our passion for entrepreneurship, and we’re honored that she’ll be sharing that with us.”

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05
Jan, 2018

By Nikki Cabus

Announcing our 2018 Legislative Priorities

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The Palm Beach Tech Association’s Board of Directors and Public Policy Committee are pleased to announce our 2018 Legislative Priorities!

As the Florida Legislative Session begins, we ask our industry, members, and community to support these pivotal projects. You can do so my contacting your legislators by email or phone toexpress your support, as each of these will positively impact the Palm Beach County technology industry:

The 2018 Florida Legislative Session convenes on January 9th in Tallahassee and lasts for 60 calendar days. Click Here to download PDF Version of these priorities to share.

 

2018 Legislative Priorities

HB 2855  – Palm Beach State College – Coding & Cognitive Technologies Program | Request: $250,000

This turnkey-ready program would align with the industry and be directly transferrable. Potential areas included in the curriculum are Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Predictive Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, etc. It will appeal to those with and without degrees, is STEM focused, and will remain flexible by providing a marketable skillset through credentials with the opportunity to lead to a degree. PBSC has agreed to a $250,000 match, which includes funding for software license fees, computer lab materials, wiring and network server expenses. The total cost to establish the program is $500,000.

 

HB 2365  – Florida Atlantic University Tech Runway | Request: $3,000,000

Tech Runway is based on best practices developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University, and combines the resources of FAU with the local business community to create an ecosystem that is conducive to the development of successful technology startups. Since its inception in 2014, Tech Runway has launched 29 startup companies, which collectively have raised $17.976 million in capital and created more than 239 jobs.

 

SB 180 – Computer Coding Instruction

Authorizing, but not requiring, high schools to offer students opportunities to take specified computer coding courses beginning with a specified school year; requiring the Commissioner of Education to identify such courses that satisfy two credits of sequential foreign language instruction under certain circumstances; requiring each student and his or her parent to sign a specified statement, etc.

03
Jan, 2018

By Nikki Cabus

New Year, New Perks: Introducing Our New Councils

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It’s a new year, and as we head into 2018, Palm Beach Tech’s Team is ready to bring forward new opportunities for our members; membership councils.

Starting this month, we’re introducing a new format for our membership councils: namely the Startup Council and the CIO Council.

Introducing Member Councils

“These councils will provide new value for members in the form of exclusive opportunities to meet like-minded individuals, network with other member businesses, and discuss common interest,” said CIO Council Frank Barbato, who’s also the President of Third Wave Technologies

The new format for councils is a departure from the prior council format. Palm Beach Tech already has a Startup Council, for example, but in its previous format it functioned as a task force discussing potential opportunities & initiatives for Palm Beach Tech.

The new purpose of the Startup and CIO Councils is to adopt a roundtable format, where members will be able to meet, discuss issues, brainstorm ideas, and influence Palm Beach Tech’s strategies for the future.  All this in an environment that is more intimate than monthly meetups.

Bringing new value to Palm Beach Tech Members

“We want to offer a new, more personal setting for our members to interact with each other. This is the driving force between the new councils — to better engage members, together,” said Executive Director Joe Russo

The members of each council will be able to suggest speakers they would like to see at each meeting. These speakers will include industry and company leaders, who can provide insight for both individual members and their companies. Each meeting will have a speaker, but the council meetings will be interactive discussions and not a speaker series, as the monthly meetups are.

Getting involved and next steps

The first council meetings will take place in January, and are recurring monthly.

  • CIO Council: First meeting will be January 9 and feature Alex Rudloff, former chief digital strategist of TEDx & Vice President at AOL. If interested, contact Chair Frank Barbato
  • Startup Council: First meeting will be January 11 and feature Alex Furmansky, founder of Budsies and a participant on Shark Tank. If Interested, contact Chair Daniel Lofaso

Council Membership will be by invitation and referral, and is only available to Palm Beach Tech members. If you’re interested in becoming a member or have any questions, be sure to visit PalmBeachTech.org

29
Nov, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

SkyBike & Palm Beach Tech Announce Community Partnership

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It’s time to get out of the office and experience the vibrant downtown, the sunny breeze, and the downtown community of West Palm Beach!

As of December, every member of the Palm Beach Tech Space has access to a complimentary SkyBike membership! This will allow all members of the Space free 45-minute rides whenever and wherever they desire around Downtown West Palm Beach.

The team up

SkyBike is a West Palm Beach staple — it’s a fun, convenient, and healthy way for residents and visitors to enjoy all that West Palm Beach has to offer.

“SkyBike encourages consumers to use the bike share system for commuting, running errands, or enjoying a lunch break,” said Juan Orellana, general manager of SkyBike WPB. With Flagler Shore and downtown, the possibilities of biking around town are endless.

So, Palm Beach Tech has teamed up with SkyBike to offer this new and exciting possibility for their members.

The partnership will facilitate movement around downtown for PBT Space members. Joe Russo, executive director at Palm Beach Tech, stated, “We want our members to enjoy downtown as far as they feel they can bike.”

For SkyBike, the partnership makes sense because the SkyBike system is completely technological. It’s app-driven, with bike rentals, use, returns, and issue reporting happening completely from your phone. Beyond that, SkyBike’s integration of technology and community directly reflects the mission of Palm Beach Tech. The culture, mission, and goals of these two companies blend seamlessly to deliver healthy enjoyment to PBT members!

Working together for downtown

The purpose of Palm Beach Tech is not only to innovate in the tech industry, but also to support and strengthen the individuals who are working in the tech world. They are a community-centric association looking to create a culture of engagement, satisfaction, happiness, and wellness for all participants. Thus, Palm Beach Tech is always looking for new perks to provide their members.

Membership will provide:

  • A healthy means of exercise and commuting
  • A new form of travel outside the car
  • Increased downtown mobility
  • Boosted sense of community within the city
  • Reduced carbon emissions into the environment

How to sign up

Are you a Palm Beach Tech Space member, new or existing, looking to take advantage of this free SkyBike membership? Here’s how:

  1. Go to https://skybikewpb.com and register.
  2. Email SkyBike Director Juan, juan@skybikewpb.com, to request a voucher code
  3. Input the voucher code in your SkyBike account.
  4. Download the Nextbike app for Android or iPhone and input payment info.
  5. Use the app to unlock bikes at any station.
  6. Enjoy unlimited 45-minute trips across the city!

Are you interested in a SkyBike membership but not a member of Palm Beach Tech Space? With just a few dollars, you too can drive your way to a healthy and happy community. Sign up now to start unlocking bikes at any station across West Palm Beach!

To learn more about how Palm Beach Tech is driving technology in the Palm Beaches, visit https://palmbeachtech.org/coworking.

20
Nov, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

Loji wins the Palm Beach Tech Pitch Competition

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On November 15th, Palm Beach Tech hosted the Inaugural Palm Beach Tech Pitch Competition at the Lake Pavilion.

It was a night filled with 8 startups sharing their visions and initiatives to build an innovative and better tomorrow. This event was made possible by our generous sponsors: Florida Venture Forum, Florida Angel Nexus, Levatas Ventures, Akerman, Locke Lord, Merging Traffic, The City of West Palm Beach, and Duffy’s Sports Grill.

These 8 startups pitched their ideas and mission to an awesome panel of judges on Wednesday night:

 

First place was awarded to Loji, a mobile app that makes it easier for residents to make and share plans with visitors. 

The Bridge Connector won second place for its CRM and EMR integration platform service, Virtual Badge came in third place for its simple smartphone badging app, and Startup Weekend West Palm Beach Winner, TooPley, was awarded an honorable mention for its online marketplace for kids 8-15 to sell their toys with parental supervision.

It was a great night with game-changing ideas shared by 8 local startups, and 100+ attendees that came to join in on the conversation.

14
Nov, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

TooPley wins Startup Weekend West Palm Beach

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From November 10 – 12, Startup Weekend West Palm Beach was hosted at Palm Beach Tech Space and facilitated by TechStars‘ Regional Director Jordan Rothenberg.

It was a weekend jammed packed with 68 attendees, 27 pitched ideas, 9 teams formed, 12 amazing mentors, and 4 inspiring keynote speakers. The organizing team included Joe Russo, Jason Thomas, Tyler Tornaben, Corey Brown, & Sydney Marrero, in partnership with Palm Beach Tech, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and FAU Tech Runway.

Speakers also included West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, HOPE Water Founder & CEO Jimmy Thate, Levatas Co-Founder & CEO Ryan Gay, and HelpedHope Founder Alexander Golding.

The event was generously sponsored by the City of West Palm Beach, Quantum Foundation, SubCulture Coffee, HOPE Water, Duffy’s Sports Grill, & Red Pepper Group.

In the end, 9 teams that came together pitched to an incredible panel of judges on Sunday afternoon:

First Place was awarded to the Toopley team, an online market place for children 8-22 to sell their toys with parental supervision.

Treebotics won second place for its tree trimming robots, Free2B won third place for its freelancer credibility website, and Cravings won honorable mention for its foodie centric search app.

“It was inspiring to see complete strangers come together from different backgrounds go through their concepts and pitch their final product. By the end of it, I was completely re-energized by all the teams final pitches,” said Tyler Tornaben, Community Manager at Palm Beach Teach & Organizer of Startup Weekend West Palm Beach

It was a great weekend filled with phenomenal teams that displayed teamwork, hustle, and passion to create a better future through innovation.

 

About Startup Weekend:

Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event that brings together designers, developers, students, and entrepreneurs from all domains to build something amazing. On the first night, passionate individuals pitched their ideas, and then formed teams around these ideas. On the second day, teams put their talent to work and built real products, teams, and brands that can be executed in the real world. On the final day of Startup Weekend, teams prepare and present their final products to a panel of judges.

10
Nov, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

Palm Beach Tech Hires 1, Promotes 2 Staff Members

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The Palm Beach Tech Association announced its hiring of Tyler Tornaben (Community Manager), and the promotions of Stephanie Buzano (Communications Manager) and Kellie Ames (Community Coordinator).

“I’m proud that we’ve assembled such a talented and passionate team, dedicated to our mission of building the Palm Beaches into a Tech Hub,” said Palm Beach Tech’s Executive Director Joe Russo.

This staff team will oversee the day-to-day operations of Palm Beach Tech, including all of its programs and initiatives.

“Our Board is laser focused on building a strong, sustainable organization to fulfill our mission and this team will take us there,” said Palm Beach Tech Board Co-Chair Cam Collins

Tyler Tornaben | Community Manager

Tyler is a native South Floridian, formerly of the international coworking company Impact Hub, and now Palm Beach Tech‘s new Community Manager! She oversees PBT’s following programs:

She has a Masters in Social Entrepreneurship from Goldsmiths College of London and researched Microfinance and Reverse Innovation at the Yunus Social Business Center in Florence, Italy.

When she’s not with Palm Beach Tech, Tyler dedicates herself to her own startup; Snapgood. For fun, she enjoys cooking, traveling, Italian neorealism, going to the beach and researching puppies to adopt.

 

Stephanie Buzano | Communications Manager

Stephanie has risen from Hackathon participant, Web Development Intern, to her recent full time promotion as Communications Manager! She oversees PBT’s following programs:

  • Palm Beach Tech Website
  • Email Communications
  • Member Services

Stephanie holds a BS in International Business from Florida International University. She has spent the past year learning how to code on Free Code Camp, with her ultimate goal of being a front end developer.

When not working, Stephanie watches Manchester United games, goes to yoga, and plans her next travel destination.

 

Kellie Ames | Community Coordinator

Kellie joined Palm Beach Tech as a Digital Media Intern and now serves as Community Coordinator! She oversees PBT’s following programs:

Kellie earned her BS in Business Administration from the University of Miami. For the past year, Kellie has also developed her own eCommerce company Mantra Active, an e-boutique, bringing you the trendiest, newest designers in activewear and athleisure wear.

In her free time, Kellie spends time with puppy Kade, traveling with her husband Scott, exercising, and boating.

06
Nov, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

Pitch Competition to feature 8 Local Startups

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Palm Beach Tech is proud to announce the eight (8) Palm Beach Startups to participate in the Inaugural Palm Beach Tech Pitch Competition!

The 7 preselected startups come from throughout Palm Beach County, from Jupiter to Boca Raton. The companies include mobile apps, augmented reality (AR), internet of things (IOT), and online platforms. The founders themselves are experienced, diverse, and skilled in a variety of disciplines.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 15 @ 6:00pm

WHERE: West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion

 

PRESENTING STARTUPS:

1ST PLACE PRIZES:

All prizes are services based, wth applied values by the offering companies

24
Oct, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

Announcing the Palm Beach Tech Pitch Competition | $10k in Prizes

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Palm Beach Tech hosting Startup Pitch Competition on November 15th

Join us on November 15th for an evening of live, venture judged pitch competition of 5 minute demos from emerging startups here in the Palm Beaches!

Apply to Pitch —> Click Here

PITCH | Palm Beach Tech is currently looking for up to eight (8) startups to pitch for $10,000 in services! Companies must be early stage and headquartered in Palm Beach County.

ATTEND | The Pitch Competition is free and open to everyone, especially entrepreneurs looking to raise funding, network with their peers, and anyone interested in expanding or opening a business.

SUPPORT | This event is part of Entrepreneur Week Palm Beach, a seven day showcase featuring cutting-edge technologies, disruptive startups and leading innovators across the Palm Beaches!

1st Place Prizes:

Pitch Competition will be held November 15th at 6 pm!

     

26
Sep, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

1 Million Cups coming to Delray Beach

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Start your month off on the right foot by attending a FREE 1 Million Cups event. Every first Wednesday of the month, two early-stage businesses will present their companies or ideas to the community. These presentations allow both the entrepreneurs and audience engage in collaborative and honest conversations with like-minded people in your community.

What is 1 Million Cups?

Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups – a free program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities.

Taking place in over 40 states around the US, 1MC culture is supportive, inclusive and welcoming. You’re encouraged to be open and honest about your business and the challenges you face. Everyone that attends 1MC is there to support each other in their entrepreneurial journey.

 

Quick Facts:

  • Every 1st Wednesday of the month

  • 8am-10am @ Capital One Café

  • Two Presenters/6-minutes each

  • 20-minutes Questions & Answers w/ Audience

  • Free Coffee & Baked goods provided by Peets Coffee

  • Meet the community & have some fun!

     

 

Who’s Presenting?

We are excited to announce that one of our presenters for this month’s event is Rooster, a local start-up aiming to connect individual service providers with consumers. Our other presenter is a surprise, so come to the event to find out!

 

“I am excited to bring this event to the Delray Beach community. There are so many startups and entrepreneurs in the area, so this is a perfect outlet for them to get their names out there and create opportunities right at home.”—Kellie Ames, Community Coordinator @ Palm Beach Tech

Join us for our inaugural event on October 4th from 8:00am-10:00am. RSVP through our Meetup page & redeem your ticket on Eventbrite.

A special thanks to our sponsors: Capital One Café, Woo Creative, 1-800-Call-Lee, The KTCHN, Delray Newspaper, CDS International, and Better Delray

 

Follow 1 Million Cups: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram | E-mail: delraybeach@1millioncups.com

19
Jul, 2017

By Nikki Cabus

Full Day Coding Workshop @ Palm Beach Tech | August 19

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Wyncode Academy is hosting a full day coding bootcamp at Palm Beach Tech Space on Saturday, August 19th – an event they’ve dubbed Wyntroduction!

During the full day coding workshop, you will be taught programming basics for those with little to no experience in programming. All you’ll need for this event is a computer that is able to access the internet and a charger. Write your first line of code using Ruby learning from Ed Toro, M.I.T. Graduate with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and Wyncode’s Head Instructor. You will also have the opportunity to engage with alumni and hear from both developer and hiring partner panels. By the end of the day, you will have built your own game!

Note: This is an in-person event, so be sure to bring your laptop & a charger!

 A Little Background on Wyncode Academy:

Wyncode is a coding Bootcamp teaching Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML and CSS in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. They provide an inspiring learning environment engineered to develop successful coders with business acumen.Students are immersed in learning how to code in South Florida’s up and coming startup ecosystem. You will be given the training to succeed and make an impact in your chosen business or career whether in South Florida or beyond.

Wyncode is the #3 most reviewed in-person code school in the country on the industry-leading website Course Report with a 4.63/5 star rating. Wyncode is the place tech companies look for developers. Our hiring partner network includes 300+ companies looking for developers. 150+ companies in our hiring network have hired a Wyncoder, with over 45 hiring more than one graduate. Some of our top hiring partners are Carecloud, MDLIVE, Kipu Systems, SATO Global Solutions and Cloud Logistics, all companies that have hired over 5 Wyncoders. Kipu Systems and MDLive, have hired over 7 Wyncoders each. But the company that has hired the most is Carecloud with 9.

 

What the Day Will Look Like:

  • 9:30 AM Registration & breakfast
  • 10:00 AM Why learn to code
  • 10:15 AM Intro to Ruby Part 1
  • 11:15 AM Break
  • 11:20 AM Intro to Ruby Part 2
  • 12:20 PM Lunch
  • 1:20 PM Hiring Partner Panel
  • 2:05 PM Ruby Pat 3
  • 3:05 PM Developer Panel
  • 4:00 PM Break
  • 4:15 PM Intro to Ruby Part 4
  • 5:15 PM Closing
  • 5:30 PM Group photo on stage
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