FORT LAUDERDALE TECH MEETUP
Fuel your month with inspiration, founder insights, and meaningful connections.
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ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY
Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup was founded in January 2023 as a monthly gathering for startups, investors, and people building in tech. It's grown into one of South Florida's fastest-growing tech communities.
Since launch, we've hosted over 5,000 guests, averaging 150 attendees per event. Expect friendly, smart conversations with people who will level up your business. Every month we host interviews with highly successful startups, investors and executives. Visit our registration page for the latest agenda.
A FAST GROWING COMMUNITY. NO EGOS. QUALITY INTERVIEWS. REAL CONNECTION.
3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY VIDEO
Three years in, the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup has become the home for local founders and tech leaders. Hear from some of our regular guests.
EXPECT A WARM WELCOME
Once a month, 6PM-9PM
Exact day, location and details here.
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A TECH COMMUNITY THAT IS DRIVEN, DETERMINED AND SUPPORTIVE
TESTIMONIALS
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"One of the best networking events I’ve ever been to. Incredible connections. Impecable hospitality."
Luiza Barbosa, Market Lead at Airbnb
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"The Fort Lauderdale tech scene is growing and booming. You'll want to be a part of this."
Scott Burgess, Startup Advisor
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"This meetup matches similar events in New York City, I highly recommend attending!"
Mirko Kerschbaum, Business Strategist
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"My startup all started by attending the FTL Tech meetup. This community is a game changer."
Jennifer Dugan, Founder at Marc
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JOIN THE FORT LAUDERDALE TECH MEETUP
Once a month, 6PM to 9PM — Exact day, location and details here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Our guest include startups, investors, people building in tech, and multiple world-class partners and speakers.
We also welcome people who interested and curious about the latest trends in the tech industry.
This is a great time to practice your pitch, find a partner, investors, employees, a new mentor or advisor.
The objective is to gather everyone in tech to network, in an ego-free environment and support each other's work.
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You can expect to be greeted on the ground floor by our team, and asked for your name and registration.
Once in the venue, you’ll be invited to make a name tag and register for our Networking App so you can scan the room for the best connection.
There is a light agenda with a 5-10 minute welcome on the microphone by the event host and any sponsors of the night.
Towards 7:00 PM any additional content will take place, depending on the schedule (this could mean a short panel, founder interviews or startup pitches). Please visit our registration page for a more detailed agenda, as it changes every month.
The evening consists of networking with smart, friendly people who come from all around town (and out of town) to attend the meetup.
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We charge a small fee to ensure an intentional, high-quality crowd and curated speakers. Light refreshments included.
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The Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup started in January 2023 with an astounding 120 guests the very first edition, consistently hosting 200+ guests per event through it’s first year, placing it at the fastest growing tech meetup in South Florida.
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First of all, we believe in the power of community and live to tell those stories on our podcast.
Inspired by the power of community, our team decided to launch the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup fostering an in person tech community in Broward County.
Our mission is to help people leverage the power of community when it comes to reaching their business goals and purpose in life — be it through meetups & great podcast interviews.
Looking for some more inspiration?Listen to the Founder Tactics Podcast
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Sponsorship Opportunities are available.
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Reach 12,000+ followers digitally, and 150+ people in person each month.Interested in learning more?
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