Orlando Tech Community

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🌟 A huge thank you to Dawn Haynes, our 2024 Orlando Tech Community President, for her incredible leadership and dedication! Your vision and efforts, from advancing the Collective Impact Strategy to driving the Tech Connect Platform, have strengthened our ecosystem and inspired us all. We’re grateful for your unwavering commitment to innovation and collaboration🙌

Thank you to Digital Brew for supporting and taking the stage!!!

We had the best time at Orlando Tech Community Holiday Party at Orlando Science Center hosted by Digital Brew and University of Central Florida with a special appearance Santa Charlie Lewis 🎅 We are so proud to be a part of Orlando's vibrant and thriving tech community and already can't wait to see what 2025 brings! Here's to more moonshots and magic in the new year! 🚀 ✨

👏We are amongst the World's 100 Best Cities 🎊👏 Orlando has been named the #37 city globally in the 2024 World’s 100 Best Cities ranking, solidifying our position as a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and economic growth. Renowned for our world-class attractions (#6 globally) and top-tier convention center (#4 globally), Orlando continues to shine as a destination for visitors but also for those choosing to call the region home. The publication highlighted spots like Universal Studios’ upcoming Epic Universe theme park and Downtown’s cultural expansions, including Judson’s Live and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, underscore Orlando’s growing dynamism. With the new Brightline high-speed rail and the South Terminal Complex at Orlando International Airport improving connectivity, the city is primed for even greater global impact. This recognition reflects Orlando's transformation into a thriving metropolis, making it a top choice for businesses, talent, and visitors alike. This milestone reinforces the Orlando region’s potential as a powerhouse for economic development, creativity, and opportunity on the global stage. 🌟 #WorldsBestCities #UnbelievablyReal✨ Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ZER3jG

Join the Firefly #BlueGhostMoonWalk Challenge – Launching January 2025!  🚀  Partnering with Firefly Aerospace: We’re grateful to collaborate with Firefly on this historic initiative, merging digital innovation and physical activity to inspire communities.  🌕  Step Into History: Track your steps or walking distance as we collectively journey 2.8 million miles—the total distance for the Blue Ghost Moon Walk Mission, celebrating the first lunar landing in 50 years.   🎮  Gamified Experience: Powered by Player Epic’s next-gen platform, participants will enjoy a unique, interactive experience that blends physical and digital, keeping the journey fun and competitive.   🏆  Earn Rewards Along the Way: • Top steppers and walkers will win exciting prizes for their contributions. • Individual and team-based leaderboards will showcase your progress in real time.   🌟 Stay True to the Mission: Player Epic is redefining wellness through gamification, encouraging physical activity while engaging users in a digital ecosystem. 💌    Join the Mission: Enter your email below to join the mailing list for exclusive updates and sign-up instructions: • https://lnkd.in/eizatrmX Let’s merge the physical and digital worlds and achieve the unimaginable—together, we’ll walk 2.8 million miles to the moon! Sign Up Now and Be Part of History! Emmanuel Nsiye Fraz Jamil Ricardo Albornoz Player Epic Inc Gregory Williams

Hear from some of the most impactful Venture Capitalists in Central Florida as they share their insights and projections for the upcoming year! Stay tuned for more!

It's that time of the week again, the newsletter is here! https://lnkd.in/gzphwU2M

ICYMI: This week we met with Roberto Baptiste, MBA,MPA, Jessica Ellen King and Collin Topolski and discussed some amazing resources within our Central Florida tech ecosystem. Check it out ⬇️⬇️ ⬇️⬇️