SeaSweepers is combatting plastic pollution, from Miami Beach to the world
By Riley Kaminer We have a plastic problem. The proliferation of disposable plastic products has lead to major plastic pollution – which in turn lowers biodiversity,…
With a virtual care platform, MedSys provides remote patient monitoring for chronic care and more
By Nancy Dahlberg You may not have heard of MedSys Health – yet. That’s because since 2019, founder Safaquat Khan and his team have been…
Miami’s Fashom partners with local retailers, using AI tech to enhance fashion sustainability
By Krysten Brenlla In a world filled with fast-fashion, where, according to an analysis by Business Insider, fashion production comprises 10 percent of total global…
Paying it forward: UM student builds marketplace to connect athletes with K-12 students
By Riley Kaminer Lacrosse has had a major impact on Maurice Manswell’s life. “Lacrosse has provided a place for me to forget about everything else…
Lights, camera, action! Wisecut raises $1M from Tim Draper to supercharge AI-powered video editing platform
By Riley Kaminer Sometimes the best deals happen far outside of the board room. For brothers Ivo and Vicente Machado, co-founders of AI-powered video editing…
Clayful helps kids navigate mental health challenges, providing K-12 schools with insights along the way
By Riley Kaminer We are living through a pediatric mental health crisis. The pandemic on accelerated a decade-long trend that saw feelings of persistent sadness…
Looking to get a trademark without breaking the bank? Miami startup Trademarky’s got you covered
By Riley Kaminer When starting a business, it’s very easy to get wrapped up in the most exciting aspects – things like building your product,…
Spain-born CheckToBuild finds growth in US, with Miami as hub
By Riley Kaminer When Alejandro Ruiz Lara was about to release the MVP for his construction tech startup, CheckToBuild, he and his team did an…
Dash to DASH: Real estate platform makes finding new builds less of a headache
By Riley Kaminer It’s literally Miami, bro. We want something clean, fresh – new. And that extends especially to our homes. New construction abounds in the…
A pawsitively purrfect pre-seed: Miami startup raises $1.2M to develop tools for veterinarians
By Riley Kaminer While the pandemic pet boom may be over, zooming out a bit shows that pet ownership still continues to rise. While 56%…
This UM professor’s startup uses the power of light to combat violent threats
By Riley Kaminer Brian Arwari is a father – and a concerned one. Ever since the Sandy Hook shooting, Arwari has become increasingly frustrated by what…
In wake of SVB and First Republic collapse, CapStack collects $6M to build inter-bank marketplace
By Riley Kaminer If you’re a bank issuing loans in Miami, there is currently no straightforward way for you to share this information even with…
Web3 startup Nifty Bridge is helping brands build deeper connections to customers
By Riley Kaminer Loyalty and rewards programs abound – everywhere from your local coffee shop to international apparel stores are trying to keep their customers happy…
Base’s tech-enabled membership club makes it easier to make meaningful connections
By Riley Kaminer People talk about a lot of ‘tipping points’ when it comes to #MiamiTech. An amount of VC dollars raised. In migration of…
PADL rides high tide in #MiamiTech, expands offerings to include kayaks and trail bikes
By Riley Kaminer Surf’s up for Key Biscayne-born PADL. The self-service paddleboard rental company – which closed a $1.5 million seed round just over a year…
Miss a game? No worries, just check out The Highlights App
By Riley Kaminer Daniel Benchimol moved around a lot as a kid – bouncing around Argentina and Colombia in his youth before attending high school in…
Wondering how old is your pet? EpiPaws can help and more pet-health innovation is on the way
By Krysten Brenlla Our pets make the best furry companions – whether we are looking for cuddles, a playmate, an Instagram selfie partner, or a…
Only up from here for EducUp, a rising star in Miami EdTech
By Riley Kaminer The American dream continues for Carlos Raul, Yamel Barroso, and Yusnier Viera: the three Cuban natives who landed in Miami and founded…
Teal founder shares the ‘huge opportunity’ for tech to help jobseekers find careers that matter to them
By Riley Kaminer The US job market is sizzling hot, with 339,000 jobs added in May alone. So if you’re in the market for a…
Automate your e-commerce presence by leveraging ModernAI’s suite of tools
By Riley Kaminer Retail e-commerce sales, which in 2021 accounted for a whopping $5.2 trillion globally, are set to grow to 56% to $8.1 trillion…
Student Spotlight: Silver Knight winner Christopher Oeltjen is on a mission to use science for public good
By Riley Kaminer Even the limits of planet earth don’t stand a chance at limiting the impact recent Palmer Trinity graduate Christopher Oeltjen seeks to…
Avatar Buddy leverages AI to help people become the best versions of themselves
By Riley Kaminer Since ChatGPT gained major momentum late last year, there has been a proliferation of platforms helping with everything from creating presentations to…
AI brings WorkStory’s performance review platform to the next level
By Riley Kaminer WorkStory, formerly known as GetSpeedBack, is supercharging its performance review platform by leveraging the latest in AI tools. The Palm Beach County-based…
A year after arriving in South Florida, Easymetering doubles its team amid rapid smart-grid growth
By Riley Kaminer It’s a Boca Raton success story. In late 2021, Ecuadorian startup Easymetering landed in South Florida as part of Florida Atlantic University’s…
Voi untangles the mess of government data to help fleets manage their citations
By Riley Kaminer No one likes getting tickets. But managing citations and tolls is a particular headache for fleets. “Fleets are unique because they have…
Rigor launches Home Construction Collective to help alleviate the housing crisis while providing returns to retail investors
By Riley Kaminer The US housing market is short as many as 7.3 million homes, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. One of…
Miami-based Fuego partners with actress/dancer Jade Chynoweth on high-tech shoe collection
By Krysten Brenlla This Miami-based startup is stepping into the future of dance – and it is redefining the art form, as we know it.…
For the healthcare industry in LatAm, Osigu is a bright light in a sea of inefficiency
By Riley Kaminer Healthcare across Latin America is notoriously complex, made up of a web of public, private, and hybrid systems that ultimately lead to…
Moving? Monadd manages mail, subscriptions, services and more
By Riley Kaminer In America, 15.3 million households – upwards of 27 million people – move every year. Every single move requires heaps of mind-numbing…
Xenesis soars to new heights, transferring data from ground to space
By Riley Kaminer Mark LaPenna’s head is in the clouds – in the best possible way. The South Florida native, who returned to his home turf…