Tech & Espresso in Cape Coral
Welcome to Tech & Espresso, by Espresso Ventures!
Join us for the next Cape Coral Tech Meetup as we continue building momentum in Southwest Florida’s growing tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem! After the success of our first gathering, we're excited to return with an even more energizing morning of innovation, conversation, and community building.
This meetup brings together founders, tech professionals, city leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future of Lee County and beyond. Whether you're building a startup, working in tech, exploring AI, or simply passionate about the region’s economic transformation, this event is for you!
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Our Agenda for January 30th
8:30-9am: Arrival, open networking with participants.
9am: Espresso & Founders.
First, we'll hear from Max Zabramny, who brings over two decades of expertise in Digital Experience Strategy and Design, shaping how leading brands connect with their audiences through innovative digital solutions. Max has spearheaded Product Design at renowned agencies including Method and AKQA, crafting digital experiences and products for industry leaders like American Express, Verizon, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. In 2018, he transitioned deeper into the tech ecosystem, where he has driven product and design strategy at high-growth startups as well as Meta's flagship platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Currently, Max consults with a diverse portfolio of clients - from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies -providing strategic guidance across Product and Brand development to help organizations navigate the evolving digital landscape.
We will then have a conversation with Ashley Anderson, who is the City of Cape Coral's Business Recruitment & Retention Specialist. She heads up efforts to attract new industries and businesses to the city. After a decade serving with the United Nations, she joined Cape Coral’s Economic Development Office in May 2024, bringing a global perspective to local economic growth. In her role, Ashley blends data-driven insights with strategic outreach to attract new businesses while raising Cape Coral’s visibility.
Harrison Ambs, President, Avenue Media. Harrison is an entrepreneur and business growth advisor known for scaling digital businesses. As Chief Strategy Officer at Vectra Digital, he led a 2020 competitor acquisition that laid the groundwork for the company’s 2025 merger with Avenue Media. His work has earned multiple Davey and Addy awards, Inc. 5000 recognition, and a GrowFL Top 50 Company to Watch, along with Gulfshore Business and Business Observer 40 Under 40 honors. He now advises organizations on strategic expansion and speaks frequently on AI, marketing, and growth - while giving back through the Gulf Coast Humane Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Habitat for Humanity.
The session is moderated by your host, community founder and Espresso V Principal, Sebastien Leduc. Sebastien is a Tech Entrepreneur, Advisor & Investor, passionate about helping exceptional entrepreneurs grow their venture and achieve their most ambitious objectives.
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Our Tech Meetups: 3 simple rules
1. Entrepreneurs First
Our objective is to help foster entrepreneurship and innovation in SWFL. We believe in community and synergy, to help existing and aspiring entrepreneurs build great companies from SWFL to the world.
2. Be Generous
We all have our businesses and projects to promote, but arrive to this group with an open mind and an objective to give to the community, first. Then magic happens.
3. Southern Hospitality
Be hospitable the Southern way. That's something that attracted many of us to relocate to our beautiful paradise of SWFL. Let's keep ourselves courteous, respectful, constructive with each other.
Looking forward to being your hosts,
Seb & Naomi
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