about synapse

Who we are, what we do, and why we do it.

Story

A 501c(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 with the launch of our flagship event, Synapse has become synonymous with Florida’s staggering growth and innovation across industries, technologies, and communities.

Vision

Our vision is to bring together enterprise innovation leaders, startup entrepreneurs, investors, and resources to accelerate the growth of innovation in Florida.

By The Numbers

6 Years of Impact
Dozens of Programs + Events
1,500+ Partner Orgs
35,000+ Active Participants
1,000+ Curated Content
75 Impact Board Members

Our mission at Synapse is to connect and catalyze Florida’s vibrant and diverse innovation ecosystem to drive economic growth and social impact.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Lauren Prager

Chief Executive Officer

Basha Ferdinand

VP of Programming & Community Engagement

AmyKelly Petruzzella

Director of Operations

Nicole McDougall

Director of Partnerships

Contributors

Daniel Cura

Tidal Marketing

Jeff Parisi

Digital Marketing Pro

Wes Lehman

Urban Buffalo Marketing

Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy

Zebrina Creative Studio

Statewide Ambassadors

These innovators from across the state are servant-leaders that dedicate their time off the clock to make a difference in the innovation community every day.