The_Movement
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
Lauren Prager

Chairman of the Board
Tim Schar

Director of Programming
Basha Ferdinand

Director of Community Engagement
Raechel Canipe

VP of Corporate Engagement
Brett Maternowski

Co-founder & Fractional CMO
Wes Lehman

Fractional Director of Digital Content
Daniel Cura

Co-founder
Brian Kornfeld

Co-founder & Executive Chairman
Marc Blumenthal

Co-founder
Andy Hafer
