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Who is Synapse?
Mission:
Synapse is the guide for Florida’s innovation community to easily find what they need and share what they have to accelerate success and create thriving economies.
Vision:
Synapse empowers and provides the foundation for Florida’s innovators to accomplish their goals by building meaningful connections and sharing ideas.
Values:
- Community First
- Be Honest, Be Accountable, Be Agile, and Take Action
- Keep it fun and thought provoking
- “Light it Up!”

CEO & Co-founder
Brian Kornfeld

Co-founder & Executive Chairman
Marc Blumenthal

Chairman of the Board
Tim Schar

Chief Strategy Officer
Lauren Prager

VP of Corporate Engagement
Brett Maternowski

Co-founder & Fractional VP of Marketing
Wes Lehman

Director of Programming
Basha Ferdinand

Director of Community Engagement
Raechel Canipe

Founder
Andy Hafer

Social Media Manager
Daniel Cura
