Episodes
June 18, 2022
EP 66: Building Authentic Community In Local Tech Hubs w/ Jeanine Suah XIR at Brex
On this episode the hosts chat with Jeanine Suah XIR at Brex & Investor at Rezilyent Capital Topics on deck: - Community and its role in business strategy - Empowering anyone to become an investor through @rezilyentcap - How...
June 13, 2022
EP 65 w/ Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross
On this episode the hosts chat with Miami Hurricane Specialist at Fox Weather Brian Norcross. Topics on deck: - From college DJ at Florida State University to weatherman - 40 years in broadcasting - How hurricane Andrew chang...
June 5, 2022
EP 64 w/ Geoffrey Woo of Archive.com, Anti Fund & H.V.M.N
On this episode the hosts chat with Geoffrey Woo of Archive.com, Anti Fund & H.V.M.N Topics on deck: - Early days going through @ycombinator - Selling his first company to @Groupon - Why he & @JakePaul launched @antifundvc - ...
May 29, 2022
EP 63 w/ The SpotX Games Team | From Hack House to Acquihire In 90 Days
In this episode Will, Brian and Maria Chat with Traci, Chris and David of SpotX Games Topics on Deck: - Niantic Acquisition - Shrimp Society - Creating user generated NFT's - Bringing the metaverse to IRL - And More! Follow t...
May 21, 2022
EP 62 w/ Chris Adamo and Mike Simkins of E11EVEN Crypto
In this episode Maria and Brian chat with Chris Adamo and Mike Simkins from E11EVEN Crypto about 11 Captain's Club NFT, what perks to expect, expansion of the E11EVEN brand and much more! For more info check out: Website: htt...
May 16, 2022
EP 61 w/ Founder of Doodles Jordan Castro on Building Brands on the Blockchain
In this episode Will and Jordan sit down for a live fireside chat at Emerge Americas during Miami Tech Week. Topics on deck: - Founding Doodles - building a community in Web3 - Going from an NFT PFP project to a full on brand...
April 30, 2022
Ep 60: Miami Tech Week recap + interviews w/Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith, eMerge CEO Felice Gorordo!
In this episode, Maria, Cesar, Brian, Will recap Miami Tech Week and discuss: Best panels/speeches during Miami Tech Week Best Miami Tech Week parties Key takeaways from Miami Tech Week + hopes for next year In addition, the ...
April 18, 2022
Ep 59 w/Sneak peak at React Miami & work-life balance in engineering w/Michelle Bakels
In this episode, Cesar, Brian, Maria, & Michelle Bakels (co-organizer of React Miami and Program Director of Developer Health at G2i) discuss: Preview of React Miami Preventing burnout in engineering Hiring software developer...
April 10, 2022
Ep 58: Inside Miami NFT Week w/Erik LaPaglia, Gianni Dalerta, & Ted Lucas
In this episode, Maria, Brian, & Will chat with Erik LaPaglia, Gianni Dalerta, & Ted Lucas about: - A full recap of @miaminftweek - the backstory story behind the conference and what’s they’re planned next - why #Miami is bec...
March 20, 2022
Ep 57 w/Michelle Abbs on Tuttle Tribe NFTs & inclusion in Web3!
In this episode, Maria, Will, Brian & Cesar are joined by Michelle Abbs, founder of Web3Equity, discuss: Tuttle Tribe NFTs Behind the scenes on launching an NFT project Inclusion in Web3 Links: https://tuttletribe.web3equity....
March 12, 2022
Ep 56 w/8 Sleep Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer Alexandra Zatarain talks sleep fitness, hyper growth, & scaling a hardware company.
In this episode, Brian, Maria, and 8 Sleep co-founder & CMO Alexandra Zatarain discuss: Building a sleep fitness company in Miami Scaling a hardware company 8 sleep for babies?
March 7, 2022
Ep 55 w/ Venture Miami Executive Director Erick Gavin on MiamiCoin & future of public problem solving!
In this episode, Maria, Brian, Cesar, & Erick discuss: Venture Miami's service to local startups and entrepreneurs MiamiCoin Should government invest directly in startups?
Feb. 19, 2022
Ep 54: w/Demian Bellumio from Nue Life: Ketamine therapy, decades of investing & operating in Miami, & origins of Miami Tech Life
In this episode, Cesar, Brian, Will discuss: Demian's decades of building & investing in companies in Miami Ketamine Therapy & Nue Life's growth Origins of Miami Tech Life: from What's App to public benefit company
Feb. 13, 2022
Ep 53: Healthcare.com President, Co-Founder Jose Vargas joins the pod!
In this episode, Maria, Cesar, Will, Brian, and Jose discuss: Building online companies in Miami for the last 20 years. Healthcare.com's explosive growth, $180M round. Jose's M&A activity over the last two decades.
Feb. 5, 2022
Ep 52: Founder of Novo Tyler McIntyer on building a fintech company in Miami!
In this episode, Maria, Cesar, Brian, and Tyler discuss: Novo's business banking tools Raising $130M+ in VC funding Bringing the company back to Miami
Jan. 31, 2022
Ep 51: Live from Miami Hack Week!
In this episode, Maria & Cesar record live from Casa de Quicknode and the Softbank/Atomic house at Miami Hack Week! Topics include: Sneak peak into Quicknode's customers & traction Ana Paula Gonzalez from Softbank discusses d...
Jan. 23, 2022
Ep 50! Co-hosts share favorite moments of 2021, what they're working on in 2022, & more predictions!
In this episode, Maria, Brian, Cesar, & Will discuss: Favorite moments of the Miami Tech Pod in the last 50 episodes. What everyone is working on in 2022. More predictions for the year ahead.
Jan. 16, 2022
Episode 49: Miami Hack Week 2.0 preview w/Ja'dan Johnson
In this episode, Maria, Cesar, Brian, and Ja'dan discuss: All things Miami Hack Week 2.0 Ja'dan hosting Miami Hack Week salsa night?! Miami's Q4 fundraising numbers
Jan. 9, 2022
Ep 48 w/ Ryan Rea: #MiamiTech Year in Review, Downtown Real Estate Boom, & Side Hustles
In this episode, Maria, Cesar, and Ryan discuss: #MiamiTech Year in Review The Downtown Real Estate Boom Turo Side Hustles & more!
Dec. 19, 2021
Ep 47: TikTok's new offices, Serena Williams at Emerge, HealthCare.com, and more!
In this episode of the Miami Tech Pod, Cesar, Brian and Will Discuss: - This latest COVID wave with Omicron - TikTok's new Miami Office - Serena Williams appearing at Emerge - Funding for HealthCare.com - and more!
Dec. 12, 2021
Ep 46: Art Basel Mania: Art, Tech, NFTs, JPEG Morgan, and more!
In this episode, Maria, Brian, Cesar and Will discuss: Art Basel All the craziness of the Miami Art Week Events Why Miami is perfect as an NFT Hub JPEG Morgan & more!
Nov. 15, 2021
Ep 45 w/ Rebecca Fishman Lipsey CEO and Chairman of The Miami Foundation: Give Miami Day, and more!
On this episode of the Miami Tech Pod, Rebecca, Brian, Maria and Will Discuss: - Rebecca's background - Her work at Radical Partners - How she got started at The Miami Foundation - Give Miami Day - & more! Donate here: https:...
Nov. 9, 2021
Episode 44 w/ Michelle Abbs from Mana Tech: All about Mana Tech, NFT BZL, and more!!
In this episode of the Miami Tech Pod, Michelle, Cesar, Maria, Will and Brian discuss: - Michelle's background - Learn more about Mana Tech - NFT BZL event - and more! Get your tickets for NFT BZL at www.nftbzl.com
Nov. 7, 2021
Episode 43 w/ Steven Galanis from Cameo: building Cameo, advice for entrepreneurs & moving to Miami
In this episode, Steven, Cesar, Maria, and Brian discuss: Steven’s rollercoaster ride building Cameo Advice for entrepreneurs Moving to Miami and more!