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SUMMARY:The Interview Lab
DESCRIPTION:This isn't your average mock interview. Our Lab features improv actors who will engage with attendees in  real-time interview scenarios.\n\n\nNail the interview. Own the room. Get the job. \nJoin us for the 2nd annual Interview Lab\, a one-of-a-kind event where strategy meets spontaneity\, and interview prep gets a bold\, interactive twist. \nBack for another year\, this lab kicks off with high-impact coaching to help you speak with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose in any interview setting. Then\, it’s time to put your skills to the test—in a fun\, low-pressure environment that’s anything but ordinary. \nLast year’s event led to multiple attendees landing interviews—and getting hired! Come see what all the buzz is about. \n🎭 Meet the Interactive PlayLab \nThis isn’t your average mock interview. Our Interactive PlayLab features improv actors who will engage with attendees in dynamic\, real-time interview scenarios. Shake off nerves\, sharpen your instincts\, and get immediate feedback in a space designed for both growth and play. \nWhat You’ll Experience:✅ Interview strategies that actually work✅ Techniques to boost confidence and overcome nerves✅ Interactive practice with professional improv actors✅ Real-time coaching and feedback to elevate your presence✅ Food provided! \nWho Should Attend: \n\nJob seekers and career changers\nStudents and recent grads\nEntrepreneurs preparing for investor or client pitches\nAnyone looking to level up their speaking skills and interview game\n\nWhy It Matters:Interviewing isn’t just about answering questions—it’s about connection\, clarity\, and confidence. The Interview Lab gives you the tools and the reps to walk into your next interview ready to shine. \n📎 Bring your resume! Come prepared with a copy for an even more applicable\, hands-on experience. \n📅 Wednesday\, August 26🕕 6:00 PM📍 The Conduit\, 1001 N Orange Ave\, Orlando\, FL 32801 \nAdditional Parking
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/the-interview-lab/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Improving Credit and Managing Debt
DESCRIPTION:Get smart about your money with easy tips to boost your credit and tackle debt like a pro.\n\n\nImproving Credit and Managing Debt \nTake control of your financial future! Join us for an informative session designed to help you build stronger credit and manage debt with confidence. \nWhether you’re just starting to establish credit or working to recover from past financial setbacks\, this event will give you practical\, actionable strategies you can start using right away. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n📈 Building a Positive Credit History — Learn the fundamentals of how credit works\, what factors influence your credit score\, and simple habits that help you build a strong track record over time. \n💳 Reducing Your Credit Utilization — Discover strategies to lower your credit utilization ratio\, one of the biggest factors impacting your credit score\, and understand why it matters. \n⚠️ Dealing With Delinquent Debts — Get guidance on how to address past-due accounts\, communicate with creditors\, and create a plan to move forward. \nWho should attend?Anyone looking to improve their credit health\, pay down debt\, or better understand how credit decisions affect their financial well-being — no prior financial knowledge needed. \nCome with your questions — we’ll leave time for open discussion!
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/improving-credit-and-managing-debt/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit – Theater Room\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Startup Investment Beyond Your Zip Code
DESCRIPTION:Most founders assume their next check has to come from someone down the street. It doesn't and limiting your search to local investors is.\n\n\nStartup Investment Beyond Your Zip Code \nMost founders assume their next check has to come from someone down the street. It doesn’t — and limiting your search to local investors is one of the fastest ways to leave capital on the table. \nBuilding Our Tech and Starter Studio are teaming up to bring founders a practical\, no-fluff session on raising capital from investors outside your immediate network — where to find them\, how to reach them\, and what actually gets a meeting on the calendar. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nPractical ways to identify and attract outside investors\nHow to target investors by stage and thesis\nWhere warm introductions really happen\nHow to build a repeatable outreach process\nWhich pre-seed signals matter most\n\nSpeakers \nJehue Francois\, Startup Program Director for Building Our TechJehue Francois is the Startup Program Director at Building Our Tech (BOT). He works with founders\, startups\, and community partners to build pathways into entrepreneurship through emerging technology\, strategic partnerships\, and innovation. As a founder himself\, Jehue is passionate about connecting entrepreneurs with the resources\, relationships\, and opportunities they need to grow sustainable businesses. \nSpencer ElliottExperienced CEO/Startup Founder\, Investor\, Mentor\, UCF + UF Business Graduate\, Florida Man\, and Family Man! Spencer has raised $5M+ in startup capital for his own ventures and advised dozens of early stage companies over the last 15+ years\, the majority of it outside of Florida. He is currently a franchisee with Foxtail Coffee\, opening and operating stores in the Orlando\, FL market. \nMarc AntoineOver the past decade\, I have worked to deploy capital and structure investments across North America\, Latin America\, Africa\, and other global markets\, helping connect high-impact ventures with strategic sources of funding. \nI currently serve as a Senior Partner leading capital deployment and venture-building efforts across the firm’s investment platform. I am responsible for identifying high-potential opportunities\, structuring tailored capital strategies\, and guiding businesses through investment\, scaling\, and execution. \nJoin us at Credo Conduit for an evening of direct\, actionable insight from people who’ve actually raised and deployed capital.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/startup-investment-beyond-your-zip-code/
LOCATION:1001 N Orange Ave\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Real Talk on Resumes\, Ai\, and Strategies to Getting Noticed
DESCRIPTION:Get the inside scoop on crafting resumes\, using AI\, and standing out in the job hunt with real-deal tips.\n\n\nFrom Invisible to Irresistible: Real Talk on Resumes\, AI\, and Strategies to Getting Noticed \nYou’ve done the work. Now let’s make sure it shows. \nWhether you’re breaking into tech\, making a pivot\, or ready for that next level — the job search has changed and you need a strategy to get you noticed. Before a human ever lays eyes on your application\, AI and applicant tracking systems are already making decisions. We’re here to make sure you pass that first test and still sound like you on the other side. \nThis is a hands-on\, no-fluff workshop where we get into it together. And we mean all of it — so come prepared. \nBefore You Arrive \nCreate your master CV. This document is just for you — no formatting rules\, no word limits\, no audience to impress. Write it in your own words. Include everything: the tech projects you built while learning\, the certifications you earned at midnight\, the leadership you showed at jobs that had nothing to do with tech. That time at McDonald’s or Checkers? It counts. Customer service\, pressure\, reliability\, teamwork — that’s a story worth telling. Get it all on the page before you walk in the door. \nWhat We’ll CoverOnce you’re here\, you’ll use that foundation to: \n\nCreate a resume tailored to the role you’re seeking\nUse AI to compare your resume against a real job description\nTalk honestly about the pros and cons of using AI — making it your hype person without fabricating a single thing\nGo beyond the resume with networking moves\, both in person and online\nLearn how to show up before the job is even posted\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With\nHow ATS and AI actually work — and how to beat them without selling your soul\nA tailoring system so you’re never starting from scratch again\nAI prompts and techniques that amplify your real story\, not a fake one\nThe master CV method — one doc to rule every application\nNetworking plays online and in person that work before you even hit apply
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/real-talk-on-resumes-ai-and-strategies-to-getting-noticed/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunset Soirèe: A Juneteenth Social & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:BOT's 3rd Annual Sunset Soirèe at the Grape & Grain featuring Music with DJ Cierra\, Food Vendor Knowles Creations\, Games\, Dancing\, issa vibe\n\n\nSunset Soirée: A Juneteenth Social & Networking Experience \nJoin us for the 3rd annual Sunset Soirée\, a Juneteenth-inspired evening of connection\, culture\, and celebration designed for career professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and community builders. \nSet against the warm\, laid-back backdrop of Grape & Grain\, this midweek gathering blends meaningful networking with a vibrant social atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to expand your circle\, spark new opportunities\, or simply unwind with good people\, this is your space to do it. \nEnjoy sounds by DJ Cierra setting the tone for the evening\, along with delicious bites from Knowles Creations available for purchase. Throughout the night\, tap into conversation\, collaboration\, and a little friendly competition with classic games like dominoes\, cards\, and UNO. \nAnd because we know Florida summers don’t play\, the covered back patio is equipped with fans and cooling misters to keep you comfortable while you mix\, mingle\, and enjoy the evening. \nCome for the vibes\, stay for the connections. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 17Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Grape & Grain \nBring a friend\, meet someone new\, and celebrate Juneteenth in a way that feels both intentional and unforgettable. \nPhoto & Video Consent Notice \nBy entering this event space\, you acknowledge and agree that photography\, video recording\, and other media capture may be in progress. \nYour presence constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded. You also grant permission for your likeness\, image\, voice\, and/or appearance to be used by Building Our Tech (BOT) for promotional\, marketing\, and storytelling purposes. \nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, use across digital platforms\, social media\, websites\, email communications\, and printed materials such as flyers and brochures\, both now and in the future. \nIf you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, please notify a member of our team upon arrival so we can do our best to accommodate your request. \nThank you for being part of this experience.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/sunset-soiree-a-juneteenth-social-networking-event/
LOCATION:Grape and the Grain Wine Bar\, 1110 Virginia Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32803\, United States
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SUMMARY:Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to watch some killer startups battle it out for the ultimate launch boost!\n\n\nLaunchpad Liftoff: Pitch Night\nThursday\, June 11 · Doors at 5:30 PM \nSeven founders. One stage. A community of people showing up for each other. \nLaunchpad Liftoff is more than a pitch competition — it’s a night where our community gathers to lift up seven selected founders as they take the stage in front of venture capitalists\, executives\, and active funding sources. And you have a seat in the room. \nThis isn’t a transactional networking event. It’s an intentional gathering of people who believe that the right introduction\, the right conversation\, and the right room can change everything. Whether you’re investing\, building\, supporting\, or simply curious — you belong here. \nRun of Show \n🎧 5:30 PM — Doors open. Music by DJ Darry J sets the tone for the room. 🎤 6:30 PM — Programming begins. Seven founders take the stage. 🏆 After Pitches — The winner is announced and awarded a prize to help build and scale their startup. (Total prize amount to be announced — sponsorships still in motion.) 🥂 To Close — The part of the night where the real connections happen. Stay. Talk. Trade ideas. Find your people. \nWhat to Expect \n\nLive pitches from seven founders our community has rallied behind\nA room of VCs\, executives\, funding sources\, and the people who champion them\nSpace to make intentional connections — not just collect business cards\nA chance to be part of someone’s “I met them at Liftoff” story.\n\nIncluded With Your Ticket \nWater\, soda\, beer\, and wine for a limited time\, plus appetizers to keep the conversation going. \nAlso On Site\nA cash bar for cocktails and access to additional food in the food hall\, available throughout the evening. \nImportant: Age & Atmosphere \n\nMust be 21+ to drink. Valid ID required at the bar.\nAttendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\nThis is an adult atmosphere. Please keep this in mind when bringing younger children — our founders are pitching their life’s work and need a focused\, distraction-free room to do it well. Holding that space for them is part of how our community shows up.\n\nWho Should Be in the Room\nThis room is built for people who believe in showing up for each other: \n\nInvestors and funders ready to meet the founders our community is backing\nExecutives and operators open to their next chapter — and to mentoring the next one\nFounders looking for their people\, their peers\, and the rooms where things start\nMentors\, supporters\, and connectors who know that one introduction can change a trajectory\nAnyone in our community who wants to cheer loud\, stay late\, and be part of what’s next\n\nIf you came alone\, you won’t leave that way. \nAbout the Organizer \nWe’re a nonprofit organization on a mission to accelerate economic mobility by empowering individuals with practical tech training\, entrepreneurial resources\, and career development support — creating clear\, sustainable pathways to success in an evolving digital economy. \nBut the work doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in community. Every program we run\, every event we host\, and every founder we champion is held up by the people who show up — intentionally\, generously\, and consistently — for one another. \nPhoto & Video Consent Notice \nBy entering this event space\, you acknowledge and agree that photography\, video recording\, and other media capture may be in progress. \nYour presence constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded. You also grant permission for your likeness\, image\, voice\, and/or appearance to be used by Building Our Tech (BOT) for promotional\, marketing\, and storytelling purposes. \nThis includes\, but is not limited to\, use across digital platforms\, social media\, websites\, email communications\, and printed materials such as flyers and brochures\, both now and in the future. \nIf you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, please notify a member of our team upon arrival so we can do our best to accommodate your request. \nThank you for being part of this experience. \nA seat at the table\, for everyone. We intentionally price our events so that anyone who wants to be in the room can be in the room. Pitch nights aren’t just for people with deep pockets — they’re for everyone in our community working toward something\, supporting someone\, or ready to be part of what’s next. \nReserve your seat below. Every ticket puts a founder on the stage and a community in the room.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/launchpad-liftoff-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Great Southern Box Company\, 2105 North Orange Blossom Trail\, Orlando\, FL\, 32804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Understanding Credit Scores and How to Improve Them
DESCRIPTION:Get the lowdown on credit scores and pick up easy tips to boost yours without the boring finance talk.\n\n\nUnderstanding Credit Scores and How to Improve Them\nJoin us at CREDO Conduit on June 10\, 2026 at 6:00 PM (ET) for a laid-back session where we’ll break down what credit scores really mean and share easy tips to boost yours. Whether you’re new to credit or just want to get smarter about it\, this event is for you. Come hang out\, ask questions\, and leave feeling more confident about your financial future!
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/understanding-credit-scores-and-how-to-improve-them/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Data in Motion: A Hands-On Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, interactive event where you can get hands-on experience with data science to solve real business problems!\n\n\nData in Motion 2: Bigger AND Better \nStep into a hands-on experience designed for professionals across all business verticals and all experience levels\, from beginners to experts. \nLast year\, we brought together an incredible mix of doctors\, developers\, data scientists\, analysts\, finance professionals\, lawyers\, entrepreneurs\, and students. This year\, we are leveling up. \nWhat to Expect\n\nData Lab + Hackathon + Pitch\, all in one – Make sure you bring your laptop!\nWork in teams to solve real business problems using data\nBuild and present a project from 0 to 100 in just 3 hours\nGet guidance from experienced professionals across tech\, business\, and entrepreneurship\nA high-energy\, fast-paced environment that is still welcoming and collaborative\n\nWhy You Should Attend\n\nAccelerate your skills using real-world tools and scenarios\nLearn from others by tapping into your team’s diverse expertise\nExpand your network with driven professionals across industries\nWalk away with practical experience you can actually talk about\n\nSkills You Will Use and Build\n\nData Analytics\nProject Management\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCommunication and Presentation\nA “progress over perfection” mindset\n\nWhether you are just getting started or bringing years of experience\, this is your chance to learn by doing\, collaborate across industries\, and build something meaningful in just a few hours. \nLed by Natesha Mortimer\, Founder of Data Swale\, Data in Motion 2 returns as an interactive\, high-energy workshop experience designed to make data approachable\, practical\, and actionable for real business growth. \nNatesha is a data scientist and analytics leader known for her unexpectedly fun\, community-driven workshops that blend collaboration\, curiosity\, and creativity. Through her work at Data Swale\, she helps small and midsize businesses build the data foundations and decision systems needed to scale with confidence. With a background in finance and advanced analytics (M.S. in Analytics\, Georgia Institute of Technology)\, she brings both technical depth and real-world business insight into every session. \n \nAdditional Parking
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/2nd-annual-data-in-motion-a-hands-on-experience/
LOCATION:The Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:How To Build Goals\, Set A Budget and Save
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to crush your money goals\, make a budget that works\, and start saving smarter without the stress.\n\n\nHow To Build Goals\, Set A Budget and Save\nJoin  BOT and Gene Martin with Chase Bank at CREDO Conduit on April 15\, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a hands-on session where you’ll learn how to set goals\, create a budget\, and save smarter. Whether you’re just starting out or want to sharpen your money skills\, this event’s got you covered.  \nCome hang out\, ask questions\, and leave feeling ready to take control of your finances! \nKey takeaways from our budget workshop: \n\nConnecting your values to your financial goals\nBuilding a realist budget\nPrioritizing saving strategies and how to stick to them
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/how-to-build-goals-set-a-budget-and-save/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Personal & Business Brand Summit Orlando
DESCRIPTION:One day. Your brand. Your business. Ready to launch. Build the brand behind your business and the brand that is you.\n\n\nBuild the brand behind your business and the brand that is you. \nWhether you are a founder\, freelancer\, corporate professional\, or small business owner — your brand is the most powerful asset you have. And on April 11th in Downtown Orlando\, we are giving you one full day to build it\, sharpen it\, and walk away ready to be seen. \nPersonal & Business Brand Summit Orlando is a one-day intensive experience designed for anyone who is serious about showing up with intention — in their business\, in their career\, and in every room they walk into. \nThis is not a conference where you sit and listen. Every session\, every experience\, and every moment of this day was built around one goal — you leaving with a brand that actually works. \nHere is what is waiting for you: \nProfessional Headshot Experience Walk in and walk out with a professional headshot that actually represents where you are going. No more outdated LinkedIn photos. No more phone screenshots. Just you\, camera ready\, looking like the professional you are. Included with every ticket. \nBrand Strategy Workshops Four hands-on workshops covering personal branding\, hiring creative talent\, AI business tools\, and building systems that scale without burning you out. You are not choosing one — you get all four. \nDress for the Brand You Are Building Panel and Interactive Runway How you show up is part of your brand. This panel covers professional style for the office\, events\, and working from home — then takes it further with an interactive runway experience where you could actually walk the stage. \nProfessional Networking Intentional connection time built into the day. This is not hallway small talk. You will leave with real relationships and real referrals. \nHere is everything your ticket includes: \n→ Full all-day access — every session\, every experience\, 9AM to 3PM  \n→ Free professional headshot with Tillsbrothers  \n→ Four brand strategy workshops  \n→ Dress for the Brand You Are Building panel and interactive runway  \n→ Intentional networking built into the agenda  \n→ Access to the Building Our Tech community beyond April 11th  \n→ DJ Darryl J keeping the energy all day  \n→ Breakfast — danishes\, muffins\, coffee station\, and orange juice  \n→ Lunch — sandwich bar\, salads\, cookies\, sodas\, and infused water  \n→ Digital resources from every workshop facilitator \nTicket Pricing — 48 Hour Launch Special \n🎟 General Admission — $39.00 👥 Duo Pass (2 tickets) — $69.00 \nSmall processing fees apply at checkout. \nEvent Details: \n📅 Saturday April 11\, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Eola View · 150 E Central Blvd · Downtown Orlando FL 32801 🌐 buildingourtech.org  \nAbout Building Our Tech \nBuilding Our Tech is an Orlando based nonprofit supporting founders\, creators\, and tech entrepreneurs through workforce development\, startup support\, and community building. Personal & Business Brand Summit Orlando is our most business-focused event yet and we cannot wait to welcome you into the room.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/personal-business-brand-summit-orlando/
LOCATION:Eola View\, 150 East Central Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Signature Summit — Orlando's Only Creative Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to connect with creative pros and boost your business game at Orlando’s must-attend creative summit!\n\n\nSIGNATURE SUMMIT — Orlando’s Only Creative Business Summit \nOne day. One room. Everything you need to sharpen your brand\, strengthen your business\, and connect with people who are building something real. \nThe BOT Team built Signature Summit because we kept seeing talented\, gifted\, visionary people showing up small. Not because they lacked talent. Not because they lacked drive. But because nobody had given them the room to figure out who they truly are as a brand. \nThis is that room. \nWHAT IS SIGNATURE SUMMIT? \nSignature Summit is a one-day interactive creative business summit hosted by Building Our Tech in the heart of Downtown Orlando. This is not a sit-and-listen conference. Every experience on this agenda was designed to help you walk away with something real. A discovery. A connection. A skill. A strategy. A headshot. Something you can put to work the moment you leave. \nWHAT IS WAITING FOR YOU: \nALL DAY EXPERIENCES \nBrand Archetype Discovery Wall Experience — Powered by StickerPrintGO Discover which of the 8 brand archetypes drives you\, where you are strongest\, and who you need around you to fill the gaps. This is not a generic personality test. This is the framework that finally explains everything about how you show up. \nProfessional Headshot Experience — with Tillsbrothers. Walk in and walk out with a professional headshot. Camera ready. No excuses. \nCoffee Networking — Sponsored by Truist Foundation. Intentional connection time is built into the day. This is not hallway small talk. You will leave with real relationships\, not just business cards. \nWORKSHOPS \nHiring Creatives: From Idea to Execution Janet Randolph and David Yarde Learn how to find\, hire\, and work with creative talent that actually moves your brand forward. \nBeyond Pretty Graphics: Hidden Features That Scale Nicole Perpillant The tools inside your favorite platforms that most people never find — and that will save you hours every single week. \nFrom Audience to Experience: Building a Brand That Moves People Knakeesha Samuels How to turn passive followers into an engaged community that buys\, shares\, and shows up for everything you build. \nRun Your Brand Without Burnout: Systems to Save Time and Scale\, Safia Porter. The systems\, tools\, and boundaries that let you build a brand that grows without costing you your peace. \nPANEL AND EXPERIENCE \nFashion of Influence Panel and Interactive Runway Ana Duperval and Chris Cyrille A full Fashion of Influence panel covering how you show up professionally — in the office\, at events\, and working from home. Style is part of your brand\, and we are not leaving that conversation out of the room. \nDO YOU WANT TO BE ORLANDO’S NEXT TOP MODEL? \nThis is not just a panel. It is a fully interactive runway experience that highlights styles for every BODY. Be inspired. See yourself on that stage. And if you want to walk it\, submit your unique style and how you show up\, and you could be chosen to walk our runway. Music all day by DJ Darryl J. \nBut you have to be there to be chosen. \nYOUR TICKET INCLUDES EVERYTHING: \n✔ Full all-day summit access — every workshop\, every experience\, every moment from 9 AM to 3 PM \n✔ All 4 workshops — you are not choosing one and missing the rest. You get everything. Hiring creatives\, brand building\, business systems\, and hidden tech features that scale \n✔ Brand Archetype Discovery — walk away knowing exactly which of the 8 archetypes drives your brand\, how to use it\, and who you need around you to fill the gaps \n✔ Fashion of Influence Panel and your chance to walk the runway — yes\, you could actually be on that stage \n✔ Free professional headshots with Tillsbrothers — camera-ready\, no excuses \n✔ Intentional networking — connection is built into the day\, so you leave with real relationships\, not just business cards \n✔ Access to the BOT community beyond April 11th — the room does not close when the event ends \n✔ DJ Darryl J keeping the energy all day — because good music makes everything better \n✔ Breakfast — assorted danishes and muffins with a coffee station and orange juice\, sponsored by Truist Foundation \n✔ Breakfast — assorted danishes and muffins with a coffee station and orange juice\, sponsored by Truist Foundation \n✔ Lunch — create your own sandwich or wrap\, potato salad\, pasta salad\, assorted cookies\, sodas\, and infused water\, sponsored by Truist Foundation \n✔ Digital resources from every workshop facilitator — tools and frameworks you can put to work the moment you leave the room \nTICKET OPTIONS: \n🎟 Builder Ticket — $49.00 \n👥 Builder Duo Pass (2 tickets) — $89.00 \n🎓 Student Builder — $29.00 \n🎖 Veteran Builder — $39.00 \nSmall processing fees apply at checkout. \nBOT Members use code BOTMEMBER for an additional 20% off. \nEVENT DETAILS: \n📅 Date: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n📍 Venue: Eola View\, 150 E Central Blvd\, Orlando\, FL 32801 \n🌐 Website: buildingourtech.org \n📧 Contact: safia@buildingourtech.org \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: \nWhat should I wear? Come as you are. Business casual to creative — there is no wrong answer. And if you want to walk the Fashion of Influence runway\, start thinking about your signature look now. \nIs parking available? Yes — downtown Orlando has several parking garages and street parking options within walking distance of Eola View. \nIs food included? Yes. Breakfast and lunch are both included in your ticket and sponsored by Truist Foundation. \nWho is this event for? Signature Summit is for founders\, creators\, entrepreneurs\, freelancers\, students\, veterans\, and anyone building something and ready to invest in their brand and future. \nIs this only for people in the tech industry? Not at all. Signature Summit is a creative business summit open to anyone who is building a brand\, growing a business\, or figuring out their next chapter. \nABOUT BUILDING OUR TECH: \nBuilding Our Tech is an Orlando-based nonprofit focused on workforce upskilling\, tech startup development\, career readiness\, and community building for founders and creators. Signature Summit is our largest event of the year and we cannot wait to welcome you into the room.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/signature-summit/
LOCATION:Eola View\, 150 East Central Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:The UX Advantage: Building Frictionless Products From Day Zero
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to learn how to design smooth\, user-friendly products right from the very start.\n\n\nSynopsis: \nIn the race to launch a green-field digital product\, founders often prioritize feature count over user flow and curb appeal—a mistake that causes many startups to stumble out of the gate. Join Kenyon Congdon for a high-impact session on why User Experience is the ultimate “force multiplier” for early-stage startups. This workshop explores how to balance the craft of design and the speed of a startup\, using modern AI tools to accelerate design and synthesize user research insights in record time. Through real-world teardowns of successful and struggling interfaces\, you’ll learn to identify the invisible barriers that stop users in their tracks. We’ll dive into user-centered decisions and research to help you validate your product’s direction early and often. \nWhat You’ll Walk Away With: \n\nThe “Zero-to-One” UX Blueprint: Designing for growth without technical debt.\nAI-Powered Insights: Leveraging AI to automate user research and sentiment analysis.\nThe Founder’s Friction Audit: High-speed methods to evaluate your prototype today.\n\nAbout the Speaker \nKenyon Congdon is a veteran UX leader and product strategist with over 20 years of experience navigating the intersection of the craft of design and the speed of a startup. With a deep background in transforming complex regulatory and govtech workflows into intuitive digital experiences\, Kenyon has been the design force behind high-impact platforms in public safety and public administration for companies like CentralSquare\, PlanetBids and his own startup\, AI-driven Permit Saige. \nA specialist in “Zero-to-One” product development\, Kenyon focuses on helping founders leverage modern AI tools to accelerate user research and eliminate friction before it hits general release. Based in Orlando\, he is a dedicated mentor in the tech community\, helping startups build scalable\, human-centered products that balance rapid innovation with design excellence.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/the-ux-advantage-building-frictionless-products-from-day-zero/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Openclaw Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Five minutes on the clock to share what you’ve built\, broken\, or discovered with the AI agent everyone’s talking about\n\n\n​Dr. Phillips Academic Commons – 528 W Livingston St\, Orlando\, FL 32801\, Room 169 \nThe closest parking garage is located at 323 N Parramore Ave\, Orlando\, FL and has a fee of $8. There is free street parking after 6pm. \nOVERVIEW \nBuild The Future is teaming up with Accelerate Orlando and Building Our Tech (BOT) to bring you OpenClaw Open Mic Night—five minutes on the clock to share what you’ve built\, broken\, or discovered with the AI agent everyone’s talking about. \n​Whether your lobster is automating your entire workflow or you’re still figuring out how to connect WhatsApp\, we want to hear your story. No slides required. No polished demos. Just real talk about what happens when you give AI actual hands on your machine. \n​Come share your wins\, your weird automations\, and your “it did WHAT?” moments. Bring your laptop if you want to show something off. Bring your curiosity if you just want to learn. Either way—you’re in the right place. \n​Three communities. One night. All the field notes. See you there.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/openclaw-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Dr. Phillips Academic Commons\, 528 West Livingston Street\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Founder Intelligence: Building In The Era Of Ai
DESCRIPTION:BOT x SWORL x OIL are partnering up for an enlightening panel discussion surrounding how founders can build faster with Ai.\n\n\nJoin us for Founder Intelligence: Building in the Era of AI\, an inspiring evening created for entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, and anyone curious about what it really takes to build a business in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. \nBuilding Our Tech (BOT)\, in partnership with Startup Weekend Orlando and Orlando Innovation League\, invites you to an enlightening panel discussion focused on how founders are building\, adapting\, and leading in the age of artificial intelligence. \nWhether you’re refining an idea\, preparing to launch\, or looking to scale\, this conversation will explore how AI is shaping product development\, operations\, customer acquisition\, and competitive advantage. Hear directly from founders and ecosystem leaders as they share real lessons\, practical strategies\, and honest insights about building smarter in this new era. \n📅 Tuesday\, March 31🕕 6:00 PM📍 The Conduit1001 N Orange Ave\, Orlando\, FL 32801 \nFood will be provided\, generously sponsored by Startup Weekend Orlando. \nThis is more than a panel. It is a space to connect\, ask questions\, and build community with others who are serious about turning ideas into impact. \nCome curious. Leave equipped. \nMap for available parking areas attached.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/founder-intelligence-building-in-the-era-of-ai/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T220000
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SUMMARY:Openclaw: Hack & Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chill evening of coding\, brainstorming\, and good vibes as we build something awesome together!\n\n\nEvent Overview\nDuration: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMFormat: Hands-on hackathon for tackling your personal project backlog \nFull Event Schedule\n6:00 – 6:30 PM | Arrival\, Food & Networking (30 minutes)\n\nGrab dinner and connect with fellow participants\nDiscuss what you plan to build with your fellow Claws\nGet your environment set up and tested\n\n6:30 – 7:00 PM | OpenClaw Crash Course (30 minutes)\nFacilitators: Josh and Orrett \nFast-tracked introduction covering: \nWhat & Why (10 minutes) Orrett \n\nAI agents explained: autonomous task execution\nOpenClaw framework capabilities and architecture\nReal impact examples (business + personal use cases)\n\nHow to Build (15 minutes) Josh \n\nLive 5-minute setup demo (EC2 or Mac Mini)\nEssential best practices:\nSecurity guardrails and data handling\nEffective prompting techniques\nHeartbeat monitoring basics\nQuick Q&A\n\nYour Night\, Your Projects (5 minutes) Josh \n\nThis is time to work on your stuff\nPick something from your backlog you’ve been meaning to tackle\nNo judging\, no competition—just focused building time\nResources and support available throughout\n\n7:00 – 9:30 PM | Hackathon Building Time (2.5 hours)\nFinally tackle that thing on your backlog! \nBring Your Own Challenge: \n\nThat automation you’ve been meaning to build\nPersonal workflow that needs streamlining\nSide project you never have time for\nRepetitive task you’re tired of doing manually\nExperiment you’ve been curious about\nInternal tool that would make your life easier\n\nCheckpoints: \n\n7:45 PM – Progress check-in (optional)\n9:00 PM – 30-minute warning\n9:15 PM – Finalize and prepare 3-minute demo\n\n9:30 – 10:00 PM | Show & Tell Showcase (30 minutes)\nFormat: Volunteer lightning demos \n\n3 minutes per demo\nShow what you built and what you learned\nDoesn’t need to be perfect—works-in-progress welcome!\nShare your wins\, learnings\, and roadblocks\n\nWhat to Share: \n\nThe backlog item you chose and why\nYour approach and what worked\nSurprising challenges or discoveries\nWhether you’ll keep building on it\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nLaptop with necessary access/permissions\nYour personal project backlog (or ideas brewing in your head)\nCuriosity and willingness to experiment\nAny relevant data\, specs\, or context for your project\n\nPre-Event Setup (Recommended)\nTo maximize building time\, complete these before arriving: \n\nInstall required dependencies\nTest your development environment\nReview [OpenClaw documentation link]\nThink about what you want to build – come with a project in mind!\n\nProject Ideas (If You Need Inspiration)\n\nAutomate your expense reports or time tracking\nBuild a personal research assistant\nCreate a meeting notes summarizer\nDevelop a code review helper\nMake a smart email triage system\nBuild anything that makes your work/life easier\n\nPost-Event\n\nEvent content shared\n\nQuestions or want to help mentor?Contact: josh@buildingourtech.org \nLet’s clear some backlog! \nSponsored By:BOT x Mighty Orbit \nParking Map Attached.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/openclaw-hack-huddle/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women Who Build: Powered by Lovable
DESCRIPTION:Join a fun gathering of women making moves and building cool stuff powered by Lovable energy!\n\n\nAn International Women’s Day Hackathon for Founders & Future Builders \nThis International Women’s Day\, we’re not just talking about innovation\, we’re building it. \nWomen Who Build: Powered by Lovable is a hands-on\, collaborative hackathon designed for women founders\, entrepreneurs\, and aspiring builders who want to turn ideas into real\, working apps without needing a traditional technical background. \nWhether you’re: \n\nA founder looking to prototype your next feature\nAn entrepreneur validating a new idea\nA creative ready to build your first app\nOr simply curious about how AI-powered tools like Lovable can accelerate your business\n\nThis space is for you. \n💻 What You’ll Do \n\nLearn how to use Lovable to build functional applications\nWork alongside other ambitious women in a supportive environment\nGet guidance\, feedback\, and real-time collaboration\nLeave with a live prototype (or serious momentum toward one)\n\nNo gatekeeping.No intimidation.Just focused building. \n🤝 Why This Matters \nAccess to tools changes everything.When women\, especially founders have the skills to build their own tech\, we shorten the gap between idea and execution. \nThis isn’t a panel.This isn’t just inspiration.This is implementation. \n🎯 Who Should Attend \n\nStartup founders\nSmall business owners\nCreatives and consultants\nNon-technical entrepreneurs\nWomen curious about AI and app development\nAnyone ready to move from idea → action\n\nAll experience levels are welcome. \n✨ What to Bring \n\nYour laptop\nAn idea (big or small)\nA willingness to experiment and collaborate\n\nWe’ll handle the rest. \nJoin us as we celebrate International Women’s Day the BOT way\, by building.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/women-who-build-powered-by-lovable/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Sales 101: Is This The Career Path For You?
DESCRIPTION:Curious about a career in tech sales? Join us for a fun and insightful event to discover if this path is right for you!\n\n\nTech Sales 101: Is This the Career Path for You? \nCurious about breaking into tech but not sure where you fit? Tech Sales 101 is your inside look at one of the most lucrative and accessible pathways into the tech industry. \nHosted by Building Our Tech (BOT) and led by Mike Felix — Cofounder\, Board Chair\, and tech sales professional — this session will break down what tech sales really is (beyond the stereotypes)\, who it’s for\, what the earning potential looks like\, and what it realistically takes to land your first role. \nThis is not fluff. This is clarity. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn:• What day-to-day life in tech sales actually looks like• The different roles within tech sales and how to find your fit• Realistic earning potential and career growth opportunities• The skills and mindset required to break in• The roadmap to getting hired \nBy the end of this session\, you’ll walk away knowing three things:✔ This career path is real and attainable✔ I can see myself in one of these roles✔ I need structured guidance to do this the right way \nIf you’ve been looking for a practical\, high-growth entry point into tech — this is where you start. \n📍 March 4 at 6PM📍 Credo Conduit \nSeats are limited. Come get the clarity you’ve been looking for.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/tech-sales-101-is-this-the-career-path-for-you/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Ai & Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Business owners to startup founders\, join us for The Intersection of Ai & Cybersecurity with real takeaways to keep your data private\, safe.\n\n\nThe Intersection of AI & Cybersecurity\nHosted by Building Our Tech (BOT)Led by Anthony Gonzalez\, Founder of Solveratech📅 Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026🕕 6:00 PM \nAI is transforming how we work—but it’s also reshaping the cybersecurity threat landscape faster than most organizations are prepared for. From “Shadow AI” tools to AI-powered phishing attacks\, today’s risks are more sophisticated\, harder to detect\, and often happening without leadership even realizing it. \nThis practical\, non-hype workshop is designed for founders\, business leaders\, technologists\, and professionals who want to leverage AI responsibly without putting their data\, clients\, or companies at risk. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n🔍 The “Shadow AI” Risk AssessmentLearn how to identify and manage the hidden risks of employees using unsanctioned AI tools that may be leaking sensitive company data. \n🔐 Privacy by Design in the Age of GPTExplore practical frameworks for integrating AI into your workflows while staying compliant with GDPR\, CCPA\, and client confidentiality agreements. \n⚠️ The New Threat LandscapeGet an inside look at how hackers are using AI for advanced phishing and social engineering—and the defensive AI tools you need to fight back. \n🧠 Prompt Engineering for Secure OutputsUnderstand how to structure AI prompts to get high-quality results while keeping proprietary information “off the grid” and out of public training models. \n📘 Building Your AI Governance PlaybookWalk away with a step-by-step approach to creating internal AI policies that balance rapid innovation with strong cybersecurity controls. \nWho Should Attend\n\nStartup founders & business owners\nIT\, security\, and engineering professionals\nProduct managers & operations leaders\nAnyone using AI tools at work and responsible for data protection\n\nWhether you’re already using AI daily or just beginning to explore it\, this session will give you the clarity\, guardrails\, and real-world strategies you need to move forward with confidence.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/the-intersection-of-ai-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
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SUMMARY:Don't Be Scared To Go-To-Market..Here's How
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to fearlessly tackle the market and boost your business with expert insights in this engaging event.\n\n\nDon’t Be Scared to Go-To-Market — Here’s How.\n📅 February 5\, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM📍 The Conduit \nGrowth shouldn’t feel random—and your go-to-market strategy doesn’t have to be intimidating. \nJoin BOT and StarterStudio for a collaborative workshop designed for founders who are ready to stop guessing and start growing with intention. This session breaks down go-to-market in a practical\, approachable way—focused on clarity\, not complexity. \nWhether you’re launching something new or struggling to gain consistent traction\, this workshop will help you understand what’s actually driving growth (and what’s not). \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nHow to turn your ideas into a clear\, focused growth marketing strategy\nWhere your audience actually is—and where they aren’t\nWhy spending more on marketing isn’t always the solution\nHow to fix growth when it feels inconsistent or unpredictable\n\n \nFeatured Speaker\nLeila SamuelsFounder\, LEIADS LLC \nLeila is a marketing operations strategist and consultant who helps businesses bring structure and clarity to their growth. She works with founders to eliminate guesswork and build marketing strategies that are designed to scale—without wasting time or money. \nThis workshop is part of The Ecosystem Lab\, a collaborative learning series from BOT × StarterStudio focused on practical tools\, real conversations\, and actionable takeaways for startup founders. \nCome with questions. Leave with clarity.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/dont-be-scared-to-go-to-market-heres-how/
LOCATION:The Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Time Block for Balance Workshop + BOT 2026 Vision & Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person to master time blocking\, plan BOT 2026 goals\, and catch up on upcoming events!\n\n\n2026 is a pivotal year for BOT—and we’re starting it by helping you take control of your time with clarity\, structure\, and balance. \nTime Block for Balance Workshop + BOT 2026 Vision & Upcoming Events is a practical\, interactive session designed for professionals\, founders\, and community members who want to move into the new year with intention—not overwhelm. \nDuring this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nBuild realistic time blocks that support both work and life\nProtect your energy and avoid burnout\nCreate weekly structures that actually stick\nUse simple tools and frameworks you can reuse all year\n\nIn addition to the workshop\, we’ll share a special preview of BOT’s 2026 vision\, including: \n\nUpcoming workshops and programs\nKey community events planned for the year\nWays to stay engaged as BOT enters its next chapter\n\nThis event is equal parts practical planning and forward-looking insight\, giving you tools you can use immediately and clarity on what’s ahead. \n \nWho Should Attend\n\nProfessionals balancing demanding schedules\nFounders and entrepreneurs\nCareer switchers and upskillers\nAnyone seeking structure\, focus\, and balance in 2026\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With\n\nA personalized time-blocking framework\nClear next steps for planning your year\nPractical tools you can reuse week after week\nEarly insight into BOT’s 2026 roadmap and events
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/time-block-for-balance-workshop-bot-2026-vision-upcoming-events/
LOCATION:CREDO Conduit\, 1001 North Orange Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz\, Joy & The Journey Ahead
DESCRIPTION:A networking event and year end celebration of BOT’s impact\, innnovation and what’s next at The Phoenix Jazz Club on Thursday\, Dec 11 at 6pm\n\n\nJoin us for an evening year end celebration and networking event at The Phoenix Jazz Club on Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 starting at 6:00PM. \nFrom 6:00PM to 7:00PM will be an RSVP only ticketed event where we have the Phoenix Jazz Club privately to celebrate a phenemonal year of new events\, big wins\, innovation\, and a HUGE announcement leading into a year long celebration of hitting our major10-Year Milestone Anniversary of BOT’s existence from grassroots community to nonprofit organization. \nThe Phoenix Jazz Club has rolled out the red carpet for us with 50% off their specialty cocktails during our private event time and all the way till 10:00PM!  Wine and Beer options will be regular prices. Beginning at 7:00PM you can order pizza from Nuri’s Tavern to your table! They have QR codes on each table that will take you to the process and someone will deliver to you.
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/jazz-joy-the-journey-ahead/
LOCATION:The Phoenix Jazz Club\, 69 East Pine Street\, #2nd Floor\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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