Miami Startup Ecosystem Conference 2026 by 1001 VC
1001 VC Presents: The 2nd Annual Miami Startup Ecosystem Conference Feb 12 - 13, 2026
Miami Dade College Auditorium (Downtown, Wolfson Campus)
Phase 1 Tickets: SOLD OUT. Phase 2 Tickets: Now Open.
Pictured above (from our 2025 Conference): Sarah Pichardo, Corporate Venture Capitalist, PepsiCo in conversation with Oliver Moreno, Ph.D, Chief Scientist, EngeniusMicro.
Join Miami's highest-density gathering of active investors and builders. This isn't another "networking mixer" it is 2 full days of tactical playbooks, deal-making, and unfiltered war stories from the people actually building the ecosystem.
Did we mention the Speakers lineup is incredible?
The Room:
250+ Attendees: Strictly curated for Active VCs, Startup Founders, Corporate Innovators, and Tech Leaders.
23 Speakers: Featuring Unicorn Founders (Shikhar Agarwal, Spotnana), IPO Veterans, and VCs from Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, Florida, DC, and Atlanta.
No Fluff: Real insights on raising capital, scaling to exit, and navigating the 2026 market.
Proudly Partnered With: ZenCentiv, CitizenM, Miami Dade College, and Mana Tech.
Pictured above: Our lively networking & coffee break area. Insightful conversation and warm smiles.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
THE UNICORN BUILDERS & EXIT FOUNDERS
Shikhar Agarwal: Founder of Spotnana (Unicorn Status, $1B+ Valuation). Ex-Google Brain (TensorFlow).
Mark Volchek: Founding Partner, Las Olas VC. Co-Founder Higher One (IPO, $250M Revenue).
David Bitton: Co-Founder DoorLoop (Series B, $100M).
Sam Bhagwat: Founder Mastra (YC W25), backed by Gradient & Pioneer. Author of "Principles of Building AI Agents."
Eugene Malobrodsky: Partner, One Way Ventures. Exited Founder visiting from Silicon Valley.
Denis Hiller: Managing Partner, 1001 VC. 3x Founder, 2 Exits. (Host).
Tom Rogers: CEO & Co-Founder, ZenCentiv.
THE VENTURE CAPITALISTS
Olivia Gaudree: Partner & VP of Operations, Fuel Venture Capital.
Kathy Chiu: Managing Partner, DeepWork Capital. Board Member of HCW Biologics (Nasdaq).
Saxon Baum: Partner, Florida Funders.
Ryan Pruitt: Managing Director, Ocean Azul Partners.
Justis Mendez: Managing Partner, OneSixOne Ventures.
Hunter Sessions: Fulcrum Equity Partners. Ex-Atlanta Technology Angels.
ECOSYSTEM LEADERS & INNOVATORS
Danielle Mousseau: Director of Economic Development, 35 Mules (FPL).
Pedro A. Santos Acosta: Executive Director of Emerging Technologies, Miami Dade College.
Inga Broerman: CMO, BluLogix.
Paul Neyman: Co-Founder & CRO, Areti Health.
Katya Fisher: Founder & CEO, Aracor AI (Pre-Seed, $4.5M).
Matt Sattler: Co-Founder & CEO, Detect (35 Mules).
Julia Lucidi: Founder, Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup (4,500+ members).
Amir Emacha: Founder & CEO, Microhub. Making cities livable by setting the new standard for package management.
Zach Rubin: Head of Growth, Traded Media.
Chris Schwenk: Founder, Delos Staffing & Host of Tech Jobber.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Get Tactical: No high-level theory. Just actionable playbooks on fundraising and scaling.
High-Value Networking: Connect with founders and investors who are actually deploying capital in 2026.
The Experience: 2 Full Days of Tactical Sessions.
The After Party: Official Rooftop Networking Event (Included in Standard & VIP Tickets).
VENUE & LOGISTICS 📍 Location: Miami Dade College Auditorium (Wolfson Campus, Downtown Miami).
🏨 Official Hotel Partner: CitizenM Downtown World Center, the site of our official Rooftop socials on days 1 and 2 of the conference. Here is a special attendee link should you choose to stay at citizenM: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1766058028416&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Hosted by 1001 VC in partnership with Miami Dade College.
Photos from the 2025 Miami Startup Ecosystem Conference:
Tickets are not refundable but are transferable. Please reach out if you have any questions.