Want to be the first to meet South Florida innovators?

Be a part of our audience! Experience SPARK Pitch Competition.

Our ‘quick-pitch competition’ will feature entrepreneurs and new ventures competing for cash prizes by giving a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges comprised of local investors and business professionals.

SPARK Featured Speaker

Imran Siddiqui​ | Associate Vice President, BC Eduventures & BCEx of Broward College

SPARK Judges

• Karan Zaveri | Las Olas Venture Capital

• Sandy-Michael McDonald | Broward OESBD

• John Wensveen | Nova Southeastern University

• Sarah Lucas | New World Angels

​SPARK Finalists

• Nailstry

• Freezecake

• Modern Strukture

• Print to Point 

• Snapper Mikes

Get Inspired. Connect With Experts.

Want to learn more about resources, programs + development of entrepreneurship in South Florida?

Attend SPARK Launch.

A first-hand approach for participants to interact and learn from a panel of experts. Focused on entrepreneurial programs and resources South Florida has to offer - highlighting Broward’s unique position in the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.

Moderator

John Wensveen | Chief Innovation Officer, Nova Southeastern University and Executive Director, Alan B. Levan Broward Center of Innovation

Featured Panelists

• Chad Bernstein | President / CEO, Guitars Over Guns

• David Lekach | South Florida Learning Chair, The Entrepreneur's Organization (EO)

• Chris Brisson | CEO, Salesmsg

Want to be the first to meet South Florida innovators?

Be a part of our audience! Experience SPARK Pitch Competition.

Our ‘quick-pitch competition’ will feature entrepreneurs and new ventures competing for cash prizes by giving a three-minute presentation of their innovative business proposal to a panel of judges comprised of local investors and business professionals.

Featured Speakers

• Craig Avera + Rose White, Cali Coffee

• Steve Edwards, Premier Virtual

SPARK Judges

• Nate Vasel, Las Olas Venture Capital

• Sandy-Michael McDonald, Broward OESBD

• John Wensveen, Nova Southeastern University

• Sarah Lucas, New World Angels

SPARK Finalists

• The Bang Shack

• Carevocacy

• Vitruvian VDR

• Key Shield LLC

• Lid Vizion LLC

• Sweet Sips Straws

Get Inspired. Connect With Experts.

Want to learn more about resources, programs + development of entrepreneurship in South Florida?

Attend SPARK Launch.

A first-hand approach for participants to interact and learn from a panel of experts. Focused on entrepreneurial programs and resources South Florida has to offer - highlighting Broward’s unique position in the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.

Moderator

John Wensveen | Chief Innovation Officer, Nova Southeastern University and Executive Director, Alan B. Levan Broward Center of Innovation

Featured Panelists

• David Ponraj | Founder and CEO, Startup Space

• Andrew Koenig | President, City Furniture

• Manish Hirapara | CEO, PeakActivity