PHSoFLA NL - June 2022 π€·πΎββοΈ
Honestly couldn't think of a better NL subject line this month! π
I donβt care what the calendar says, summer has started in Florida. π Letβs all take a moment to pray for a safe and easy hurricane season! ππ½ My plans are to take advantage of my freedom as an artist/entrepreneur and work from cooler climates. Traveling around is also great for meeting all the online friends I made during pandemic! What about you, any plans for the summer?
Let me know your favorite spots, Iβm putting together my itinerary! I appreciate all recommendations, travel or event related! Keep scrolling for some of mine.
Besos,
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Shout out Ecuador πͺπ¨ First Unicorn Start-Up!
I guess it really is all about the money? Kushki's, a payments infrastructure facilitator became the countries first unicorn after securing itβs $100M Series B extension funding round.
Existing investors, including Kaszek Ventures, Clocktower Ventures, SoftBank Latin America Fund, DILA Capital, and others.Β
The startup, which already operates in Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Chile, will use the incoming funds to further develop its payment infrastructure to cater to the entire Latin American region, which is estimated to be worth $175B by 2025.Β
Plans are in place to commence operations in Brazil and Central America soon.
Kushki reports processing over $30B in transactions per year, averaging about 75,000 transactions every second.Β
Its preceding Series A round closed with $8M in capital provided by Dila Capital, Magma Partners, Kaszek Ventures, and Clocktower Ventures.Β
What is Developer DAO?
Michelle Bakels has kindly compiled the most often asked questions from Twitter DMs, in-person interactions, and Discord discussions to assist provide some clarification around this dynamic and somewhat cryptic organization.
How does Web3 help artists exactly?
Interview with Founder of Chosn.io
You know I love a mental health advocate! Meet Andre Smith! His professional career has been made up of operational roles across a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail pharmacies, investor research, and digital marketing.
Currently working on Chosn.io a relationship enrichment app designed to help you be the best version of yourself with the people you love. Join the conversation with me and Andre later this month.
Interview with Storytelling Creators
Learn how Mayra and Katie co-created the children's book called "Grow, Florecita, Grow" and how this book lead to their brand, Grow Florecita. This event will be hosted by Swarna Ananthan, the founder of Magic Polygon, a storytelling app that allows children and their family live stream their own stories in an animated and fun way for an interactive and magical experience.
Nerd Nite Miami
Every second Thursday of each month at Gramps Bar, Nerd Nite Miami hosts a monthly event during which several folks give fun-yet-informative presentations while the audience drinks alongβ¦as they say βItβs like the Discovery Channel with beer!β
How to Design a Winning Business as a First-Time Founder?
June 21, 2022, 5:00 PM (PDT)
Working on something? History shows that youβre likely to fail until you have a crystal-clear understanding of how your company satisfies the four basic components of any business strategy. Right Box Founder, Josh David Miller (JDM), will discuss how entrepreneurs can develop a robust business model at a free virtual session hosted by Startup Grind Sacramento.
βThe Superbowl of NFTsβ
June 20-23, 2022
Since 2018, NFT.NYC has been committed to giving a voice to the growing NFT community. Now, they are back to hold the 4th Annual NFT Industry Event. NFT.NYC will return to Times Square with debates, thought leader talks and industry briefings from the leading names and brands in NFTs.
Black Future Weekend Miami
June 22-26, 2022
Dream Corps TECH's annual conference, Black Future Weekend, brings together thought leaders, influencers, subject matter experts, and the community for an engaging event aimed at preparing the Black Diaspora for a technologically enhanced future.
Black Founders Demo Day
August 20, 2022
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Letβs Navigate this Bumpy Market!
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