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SUMMARY:Orlando Deepfake Convention 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Orlando Deepfake Convention 2025 for a mind-blowing experience exploring the world of digital deception!\n\n\nWelcome to the Orlando Deepfake Convention 2025! \nJoin us for a mind-blowing experience where technology meets creativity! Dive into the world of deepfake technology and witness its incredible potential. Network with fellow enthusiasts\, attend cutting-edge workshops\, and discover the latest trends in the industry. \nWhether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about deepfakes\, this event is for you! Immerse yourself in demos\, discussions\, and hands-on activities that will leave you inspired and informed. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of digital media! \n\nExpert Speakers and Cutting-Edge Technology\nLearn from industry leaders\nDiscover the latest advancements in deepfake technology.\n\nMark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with innovation and excitement. See you at the Orlando Deepfake Convention 2025! \nWhat is Deepfake?\nDeepfake refers to the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to create hyper-realistic videos or images that appear to be authentic but are actually manipulated or fabricated. \nLimited Tickets\, Sponsorships and Vendor Spots Available. Hurry and secure your spot at Deepfake Con 2025! \nLearn more at https://deepfakecon.ai \nContact Scott Kelly at scott@blackdogvp.com for sponsorship and speaking opportunities
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SUMMARY:Roadmap to Growing Your Business by Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar we will discuss the steps needed to grow your business through acquisitions.\n\n\nBlack Dog Venture Partners presents\, “Roadmap to Growing Your Business by Acquisition” with Sam Bahmanyar and Stephen Speer and your host Scott Kelly\, CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners. \nAre you interested in growing your business? Have you considered buying a business? In this webinar we will discuss the steps needed to grow your business through acquisitions. \nOur Agenda: \nOverview of buyside M&A \nMerits of a buy-and-build strategy \nRisks of a buy-and-build strategy \nBuyside acquisition process \nCase studies \nFinancing your acquisition strategy \nClosing remarks \nQ&A \nOur Speakers: \nSam Bahmanyar has provided investment banking and advisory services to closely held\, sponsor-backed\, and multinational clients for over a decade. He brings wide-ranging industry expertise and significant experience with complex transactions. Previously\, Sam held investment banking positions with Toronto-Dominion Bank and predecessor firms and consulting positions with PricewaterhouseCoopers. He holds a Bachelor’s in business from Indiana University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. \nStephen Speer is the Founder and CEO of eCommerce Lending\, the nation’s premier advisory firm specializing in financing business acquisitions. With decades of lending experience\, Stephen and his team have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs navigate the acquisition process\, funding over 500 transactions totaling more than $1 billion. A recognized authority in the industry\, Stephen is a sought-after speaker\, M&A instructor\, and trusted advisor in the eCommerce and business acquisition space. He has been featured on top podcasts\, including Quiet Light\, Let’s Buy a Business\, DealQuest\, and Top M&A Entrepreneurs\, where he shares expert insights and strategies for acquisition success. Under his leadership\, eCommerce Lending has set the standard for financing efficiency\, expertise\, and deal execution\, making it the go-to lender for entrepreneurs looking to acquire online and traditional businesses. \nScott Kelly\, Founder and CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners\, is a 30-year fundraising\, marketing\, sales\, training and publicity veteran. Scott has helped companies raise billions of dollars in capital\, garnered international media coverage for hundreds of brands and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues for the companies he has represented. \nScott is also the host of VC Fast Pitch which connects the world’s top investors with innovative startups. \nLearn more at BlackDogVenturePartners.com and VCFastPitch.com and follow Scott on social media at @blackdogceo \nQuestions? Send an email to scott@blackdogvp.com
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SUMMARY:14th  Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch
DESCRIPTION:GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is an annual awards celebration that recognizes the top second-stage companies headquartered in Florida.\n\n\nThe 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is brought to you by Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services\, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. \nGrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is an annual awards celebration that recognizes second-stage companies headquartered in Florida for innovation\, community involvement\, leadership\, and growth. Developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation\, Companies to Watch is a unique way to honor the companies that demonstrate high performance in the marketplace with innovative strategies and processes. \nAs the only organization in the state committed exclusively to growing second-stage businesses\, GrowFL is proud to honor and recognize those outstanding companies each year. Since 2011\, more than 600 companies have been named GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees. \nFor more information or to see the companies being awarded\, click here. \nRegistration fee includes a one-year subscription to Florida Trend magazine valued at $29.95. Current subscribers will have the 12 monthly issues added to their existing subscriptions. This cost is part of the registration and is not separately deductible. \nEarly Bird Ticket Sales Close November 1\, 2024. \nTicket sales will close on Thursday\, February 14th. Any changes to already purchased tickets must be communicated to Melissa Sileo at MSileo@GrowFL.com by Monday\, February 14th. \nTraveling in? We’ve secured a block of rooms at the Aventura Hotel for event attendees. The room block will open soon! \n\n\nSponsorships are open!\nReady to put your business in the spotlight and be a champion of Florida’s small businesses? By sponsoring this event\, you can gain exposure to a targeted and influential audience while contributing to the recognition and advancement of these rising stars. As a sponsor\, you won’t just attend the event – you’ll be an integral part of it showcasing your business in front of Florida’s top growth companies. Reach out to Melissa Sileo at MSileo@GrowFL.com for more information.
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LOCATION:Hard Rock Live\, Universal CityWalk\, 6050 Universal Blvd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - St Pete Chapter Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:a casual gathering of high-performing\, non-conforming women founders\, tech workers\, VCs\, and hype girls\n\n\nJoin us for the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship St Pete Chapter monthly meet up! Our goal is to resource women in technology and entrepreneurship with near-peer mentorship\, educational opportunities\, and a support network. \nJoin us for dues-free\, no-cost monthly networking opportunities – because financial barriers should never limit our opportunities for success and support. \n \nWhat to Expect:\nWarm Welcome: Come as you are\, come when you can. There’s no such thing as late\, over dressed\, underdressed – whatever – at a WTE event. At our events you’ll meet a warm and welcoming community of supportive\, ambitious women who want to meet you! \nBetter Networking: We think differently at Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship. We want to connect about ideas\, industry disruptions\, personal passions\, and big audacious dreams. We keep our events simple so we can focus our energy on authentic connections\, and the culture we’ve created leads to better connections and deeper relationships for our members. \nInteresting People at Every Stage of Their Journeys: Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey\, there’s someone here for you. We’re proud to be 3X more diverse than the tech sector as a whole and we’re all on unique journeys – which means we all offer out-of-the-box perspectives to help every member breakthrough and level up. \n\n\n\nVenue Spotlight: Green Bench Brewing Company\nAn independent craft brewery located in Downtown St Petersburg\, Florida\, Green Bench Brewing Company offers a cash bar featuring meads\, ciders\, IPAs\, and fermented options at the adjacent Webb’s City Cellar. Join us in the beautiful beer garden to sip\, celebrate\, and connect. \nParking: Plenty of street parking\, garages\, and surface lots are available within walking distance. We recommend factoring in some extra time to your commute to allow for parking. \nPS: To keep our community free for members\, food and drinks at our events are self-pay. If you’re interested in changing that (AKA sponsoring this event)\, reach out to us at sponsorships@wte.network! \n\n\n\nMeet Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE)\nA groundbreaking organization focused on advancing women in technology and entrepreneurship sectors\, Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) operates on a unique\, dues-free\, member-led model with local chapters across multiple cities and one unifying\, virtual hub for member networking and connection. WTE offers a dynamic platform where women can access educational content\, business resources\, industry insights\, and near-peer mentorship with other ambitious leaders\, all without the burden of membership fees.potlig
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LOCATION:Green Bench Brewing Company\, 1133 Baum Avenue North\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
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