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29 Oct Sun Protection And What It Has To Do With Marine Biodiversity

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Just two weeks ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) raised the alarm about the terrible plight facing the Earth's coral reefs. For the third time in history, the world is in the midst of a global coral bleaching event, the agency said. "We are losing huge areas of coral across the U.S., as well as internationally," said Mark Eakin, NOAA's Coral Reef Watch coordinator, citing climate change and events like the current El Nino as primary reason for mass die-off. A new study published this week is bringing even more bad news about the world's dying corals. According to researchers,...

23 Sep 3 Miami Accelerators/Incubators To Help You Advance Your Startup

Miami is bursting with new and innovative startup entrepreneurs and businesses. Don't believe us? Google any list of 'Best Places to Start a Business' type articles with top media sources as proof to the claim! Then, pack your bags, bring your sunnies and your good ideas with you and head for South Florida. Plan on partnering with any one of these accelerators/incubators to help you evolve your ideas into a scalable business, or take your existing business to next level status. Venture Hive Located in downtown Miami, Venture Hive offers a startup accelerator program dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their technology businesses...

17 Sep What Is A Unicorn?

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if you run in tech startup circles, you've probably heard the term "unicorn" before. A unicorn is not someone come to sprinkle magic on your startup to help it rise the top. A unicorn is a startup company, and the venture capitalists who fund them, with billion dollar-plus valuations. The term was first coined by veteran venture capitalist Aileen Lee, of Cowboy Ventures. These companies, which aren't as rare as actual unicorns, are disrupting industries and changing how business is done on a global scale. the startup Uber, which has the taxi cab industry fighting hard to remain a standard in transportation,...

09 Sep 4 Local and Regional Tech Conferences In 2016 To Get Ready For Now!

Posted at 23:56h in Business , Events , Miami , Technology , Uncategorized

In the last few weeks, we've covered topics catering to the aspiring tech entrepreneur. From our favorite co-working spaces in Miami and around South Florida that we think will help you and your business thrive, to our favorite startups and startup innovators in South Florida and the Caribbean to inspire you, to a few fundamentals all entrepreneurs new to startup life should know. Today, we advise on some of the best tech conferences right in your own community designed to help you keep learning and growing your business. Black Tech Week Aiming to add more impactful programming around Black History Month, Black...

27 Aug Caribbean Innovators Making A Difference, Part 2

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In continuation of our 'Caribbean Innovators Making a Difference' series, we spotlight 3 more Caribbean-based innovators doing admirable work around the Caribbean and beyond. Michel DeGraff, PhD. Haitian Creolist, Professor of Linguistics, MIT Haitian Creolist Michel DeGraff, PHD, is a tenured professor of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (M.I.T). DeGraff is noted for his work and advocacy in getting the Haitian Creole language, also called 'Lang Kreyol,' recognized as a fully developed language. In support of Degraff's efforts, in 2012, the National Science Foundation granted him $1 million to introduce online Creole language materials to teach STEM in Haiti. DeGraff...

20 Aug Caribbean Innovators Making A Difference, Part 1

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From an overgrowth of foul-smelling seaweed mats disrupting coastlines and tourism, to an overpopulation of lionfish endangering other marine life, the Caribbean is currently under siege due to effects of climate change. Following are a few innovators living in the Caribbean who are combating these harmful changes, and helping to make the Caribbean a more eco-friendly place for all of its inhabitants. James Husbands, Managing Director of Solar Dynamics James Husbands, managing director of Solar Dynamics, and considered by some to be the father of the solar thermal movement in Barbados, is dedicated to renewable energy solutions. Solar Dynamics is a world...

12 Aug 5 More Fundamental Things Aspiring Startup Entrepreneurs Need To Know

Posted at 22:08h in Business , Startups , Uncategorized

Last week, we gave you 5 fundamentals essential to know if you're a new startup entrepreneur, or planing to be. But, of course, there are more than just 5 important things you must know. So, we wanted to provide you with a few more. Following are 5 more things investors look for when evaluating your company as a potential investment. What makes your startup unique? It may be true that everything has been thought of and done before. If this is true, that's no excuse not to pursue your idea and be innovative with your product. How is you invention cheaper, faster...

29 Jul 4 Miami Startups Bring The Heat!

Posted at 20:12h in Awards , Business , Miami , Startups , Technology , Uncategorized

Quite a few startups in and around Miami are heating up the city's tech scene. They place in top startup competitions for their innovations and take home big funding dollars. All of the new startup launches and pitch competition wins contribute to the buzz of Miami being the new tech hub where aspiring entrepreneurs, investors and businesses (Hello Twitter) want to be. Following are 4 of our favorite startups generating the buzz and bringing the heat to Miami. Symptify The internet puts information at our fingertips almost instantly. Many turn to the internet first for information when experiencing symptoms of illness, but...

11 Jun Ecotourism: Preserving Caribbean Biodiversity, Culture, and Economy

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It’s no surprise that the majority of the Caribbean is fueled by the economic benefits of the tourism industry, with its beautiful scenery, vibrant people, and carefree atmosphere. Islands such as Saint Martin are sustained entirely by the tourism industry, whether by direct flights into the country or cruise ship ports. Each week an influx of eager tourists arrive on the island and flood all the trendy tourist areas. However, mass tourism can become a detriment to the culture and sustainability of these Caribbean islands, especially the vulnerable ones. Protecting the biodiversity of an island can assist in maintaining the...

4 free apps for caribbean business and entrepreneurs

28 May 4 Free Apps to Help Small Business Owners in the Caribbean

Posted at 21:31h in Business , Technology , Uncategorized

As focus begins to shift to the economy of the Caribbean and emerging small businesses, many people are choosing to expand their business to Caribbean countries and other entrepreneurs are starting small businesses specifically in Caribbean regions with hopes of building up the island economy. In order to run an effective business, technological resources are imperative to the ease of business and finances. Here are four apps that are beneficial to those doing business in the Caribbean. 1. Paypal Many American small business owners are aware of Paypal as a form of quick and easy payments, invoicing and money transfers. However, Paypal’s services...