The #MiamiTech Pod

Listen in to our interview with Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer at Uber and current Chairman & CEO of DPCM Capital.Topics on deck:Lifelong leadership lessonsBuilding teams that love youScaling and taking big betsHow he ended up in MiamiWhat Miami companies he's excited about!Find Emil on Xhttps://twitter.com/emilmichaelFollow the Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Jeremy Wood founder at OpenStore.While working at Google, he watched as companies like Shopify brought small businesses online and was re-energized by the space. When Keith Rabois told me about an idea to maintain founder-created brands while giving the founder liquidity so they can move on, he knew he was onto something big. The goal was to preserve those brands that might otherwise get shut down. They launched less than a year ago and it’s been incredible working with such a passionate, energized team here in Miami. We’ve already acquired a number of Shopify businesses and have very ambitious goals for next year.Topics on Deck:- His Experience working @google- Building @openstore in Miami with @rabois- Solving Liquidity Problems for Merchants- Developing a New Influencer Marketplace at getgumdrop.app- We Share Our Favorite Miami Restaurants!- And More!Follow Jeremy on Instgram:https://www.instagram.com/jemdwood/?hl=enCheck out OpenStore: https://open.storeGreat Article in Forbes about Jeremy and OpenStore:https://www.forbes.com/sites/garydrenik/2022/01/05/the-startup-that-allows-shopify-merchants-to-cash-in-on-their-business/?sh=6b8af3f8a3e3Check out Gumdrop:https://www.getgumdrop.appFollow the Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Cary Gahm and Ed Thomas Co-founders of Tempmee.TempMee is a new and easier way to connect Licensed Dental Professionals with Dental Offices in need of temporary help through an on-demand staffing platform. Advanced algorithms match dental professionals with dental offices through a web and mobile platformTopics on Deck:- Raising a $4.1M Seed w/ @floridafunders - Their Amazing Co-founder Chemistry - Revolutionizing The Dental Profession - And more!Follow Ed and Cary on Twitter:https://twitter.com/mee_edhttps://twitter.com/carygahmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-gahm-a03084186/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-thomas-tempmee/Learn more about Tempmee: https://tempmee.com Follow the Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Edrizio De La Cruz.Edrizio is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor and occasional stand up comic :-)He’s a Dominican immigrant who grew up in Harlem. He dropped out of college to work as an aircraft technician to help make ends meet. He ultimately went back to college, worked on Wall Street and earned an MBA from The Wharton School.In 2013, he co-founded Arcus, a fintech company. He worked with an incredible team to build the company from scratch to 100+ employees, 100+ clients and raised $19M in funding from Y-Combinator, Ignia, Softbank and Citi Ventures. In 2021, the company was sold to Mastercard.Topics on Deck:- Hitting Rock Bottom & Persevering- Wining 200K with Visa Everywhere Initiative- Getting Acquired By Mastercard- His Time As A Partner At Y Combinator- Writing A Book To Help Underdog Founders- And More!Learn more about Edrizio: https://www.edriziodelacruz.com/Follow Edrizio on Twitter:https://twitter.com/EdrizioCruz @EdrizioCruzLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edrizio-de-la-cruz-2b8ab75/ Learn more about Arcus: https://www.arcusfi.comFollow the Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Javier Ramirez Lugo of Cuota!Javier is the founder of Cuota which is a company of B2B Sales consultancy, he has helped over 40 venture backed-startups. His B2B Sales experience comes from being a top-performing sales leader at 3 unicorns: Zenefits, Rippling & WeWork.Before tech, his career originated in Wall Street, first as a Credit Analyst then joining the Sales & Trading organization at Goldman Sachs.Javier graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a dual concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship.He was born & raised in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.Topics on Deck:- Javi’s experience leading sales team at 3 unicorns (Zenefits, Rippling & WeWork)- Why he chose to move to Miami- What most founders get wrong when hiring a sales leader- What most Sales leaders get wrong when selling- Parallels between B2B sales and dating- and more!Follow Javier on Twitter! @Javib2bLearn more about Cuota: https://www.cuota.ioJaviers new podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@0a100.podcastFollow the Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Zaid Rahman Founder/CEO of FlexbaseTopics on Deck:- Who Is Zaid Rahman?- Dropping Out Of College For The Thiel Fellowship- Working In A.I. Before It Was Cool- Building a Finance Super App - Investing With 305 Ventures- Biggest Learnings As A Founder - Miami Culture Shock- And More!Follow Zaid on Twitter! @ZaidrmnLearn more about Flexbase: https://www.flexbase.appFollow the Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLElizabeth Irizarry @Darthv83rWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Katy Carrigan CEO of Goody.Topics on Deck:- Revolutionizing Gift Giving at Goody- Working out of Pareto Holdings Venture Studio- Miami Over SF- Big Hairy Audacious Goals - If you could send a gift to anyone in the world, who would it be?- & more!Follow Katy on Instagram! @KatyCarriganLearn more about Goody: https://www.ongoody.com/Twitter:  @goodygiftingInstagram: OngoodyFollow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLElizabeth Irizarry @Darthv83rWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup 

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Chester Ng General Partner at Atomic.Topics on Deck:- Chester's incredible Entrepreneurial Journey- What is @JoinAtomic- Tips to Evaluate Talent- Atomic's Builders Summit 2023- Why Miami Drivers are the Worst- & more!Follow the guest: Chester Ng @ChestLearn more about Atomic:  https://atomic.vcFollow Atomic on Twitter:  @JoinAtomicFollow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiJeanine Suah @JeanineSuahWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comTo learn more about about Startup Day Miami visit: www.refreshmiami.com/eventsPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Andrew Parker Founder and CEO of Papa.Topics on Deck:- What is @join_papa- Being a Pal to a Papa- Coming out of Y Combinator- Building in Miami becoming a Super Power - Advice for Founders Raising in Today’s VC Climate- & more!Follow the guest: Andrew Parker @aparkthelarkLearn more about Papa:  www.papa.comFollow Papa on Twitter:  @join_papaFollow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiJeanine Suah @JeanineSuahWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comTo learn more about about Startup Day Miami visit: www.miamitechmonth.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Greg Galant CEO and Cofounder of Muck RackTopics on Deck:- Bootstrapping @muckrack to an $180M Series A- Going Viral With @shortyawards- Will Miami Survive The Crypto Contagion- and more!Follow the guest: Greg Galant @GregoryLearn more about Muck Rack:  https://www.muckrack.comFollow Muck Rack on Twitter: @muckrackFollow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Beatriz Ayala - Founder and CEO of Musicasa.Topics on Deck:- Bea's Incredible Journey As A Founder- Building The First Peer-to-Peer Platform for Live Music- Helping Undiscovered Artists Through Tech- and more!Follow the guest: Beatriz Ayala @beajando_Learn more about Musicasa:  https://www.musicasaa.comFollow Musicasa on Twitter: @musicasaliveIf interested in investing please email: Beatrizayala@musicasaa.com Follow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Pod the hosts chat with Web3 Investor and Founder of Double Down, Magdalena "Mags" Kala.Topics on Deck:- Raising $30M & Building Double Down in Miami- Web3 Mass Adoption Thru Consumer Culture- Why Utility is Overrated- and more!Follow the guest:Magdalena Kala @magdalenaKalaFollow Double Down on Twitter:@doubledownfundSubmit your company for review at:  Double-Down.com Follow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Pod the hosts chat with Antonio Delgado VP of Innovation & Tech Partnerships at Miami-Dade CollegeTopics on Deck:- Providing The Skills To Thrive in a Tech Ecosystem- Keeping Curriculum’s Relevant with Strategic Partnerships- Raising 15M for #MDCTech Artificial Intelligence Center- Partnering with Refresh Miami on “Good Jobs Challenge”- And more!Follow the guest:Antonio Delgado @Antoniodelgad9Learn more about the Programs at MDC:MDC TECH: https://www.mdc.edu/mdctech/Scholarships available: https://www.mdc.edu/entec/scholarships/default.aspxDirector of the Good Jobs Challenge grant (position 1003990): https://www.mdc.edu/jobs/Follow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

This week on The #MiamiTech Pod the hosts recap the summer in #MiamiTech and what to look forward to in Q4.Topics on Deck:- Cold Crypto Summer- Lux Capital Joins The Miami VC Party- Betr raises $50M led by Florida Funders- Kevin Griffin Backs Up The Brinks Truck in the 305- Former County Commissioners getting $25k Stipend- and more!Follow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup 

This week on The #MiamiTech  Pod the hosts chat #web3 and #NFT's with Ralph Quintero of The Daily RalphaTopics on Deck:- Filtering Out Noise In The #NFT Space- The Daily rAlpha - Rise Of The ENS Domains- Future Use Cases For NFT’s- & more!Follow The Guest:@RalphQuintero https://twitter.com/RalphQuintero@DailyRalpha   https://twitter.com/DailyRalphaFollow The Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft

This week on The Miami Tech Pod the hosts chat with  Kaben Clauson Co-founder of Pigeon LoansTopics on Deck:- What Is Pigeon Loans?- Going Through Y Combinator- Connecting People With #Fintech- The State Of Consumer Debt- Buy Now Pay Later - Importance Of Financial Education- And more!Follow the Guest:@kbclauson https://twitter.com/kbclausonCheck out Pigeon Loans:https://www.pigeonloans.ioFollow the hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft

This week on The Miami Tech Pod the hosts chat with Jake Brukhman CEO of Coinfund.Topics on Deck:- What is Coinfund?- The state of the crypto market- Fortune 100 companies riding the Crypto Train- Wen NFT mass adoption?- CCO’s in NFT’s- Future use cases for NFTS- and more!Follow the hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubFollow the Jake:https://twitter.com/jbrukhCheck out Coinfund:https://www.coinfund.ioCheck out Rabbit Hole Talks:https://www.coinfund.io/communitySpecial Thank you to Building.co for the space to record this week's episode.Please Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft

This week on The Miami Tech Pod the hosts chat with Matt Haggman of Beacon Council & Opportunity MiamiTopics on Deck:- Matt’s early days at the Miami Herald & Knight Foundation- Building community in Miami for the past 10 years- Being an early adopter of #MiamiTech- Importance of Co-working spaces in budding ecosystems- The “New Miami” and no permission culture- What is Opportunity Miami?- And more!Follow the hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinCesar Fernandez @CFernandezFLMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiWill Weinraub @WillWeinraubFollow Matt: @matthaggmanCheck out Opportunity Miami: https://opportunity.miamihttps://twitter.com/opportunitymiaThank you Building.co for the space to record this week's episode.Please Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod 

This week the hosts chat about recent headlines in Miami and #MIamitech Topics on Deck:- Insider trading rocks the crypto world- Time X City Of Miami NFT- Will Alexis Ohanian save the Choco Taco??- Miami Proposes Plan for Homeless- Bezos doubles down on Miami- & more!Follow the Hosts:@BrianBreslin@CFernandezFL@MariaDerchi@WillWeinraubFollow the podcast on Twitter: @miamitechpodThanks for listening! Please Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!

On this episode the hosts chat with CEO of Trend.io and host of DTC Podcast, Ramon Berrios.Topics on deck:- Raising $3M to build creator marketplace - Building brands off of TikTok content - A16z sets up shop in Miamiand more!Follow the Hosts:@BrianBreslin@CFernandezFL@MariaDerchi@WillWeinraubFollow the guest:@ramongberrioshttps://www.trend.ioThanks for listening! Please Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!