MIAMI AI MANIA: AI Startups Pitch Battle Semi-Finals
🤖 MIAMI AI MANIA: AI Startups Pitch Battle
Who: Infobip Shift Miami, Startup Grind South Florida Chapters
What: AI Startups Pitch Battle Semi-Finals, Networking
Where: BitBasel Gallery inside the iconic Sagamore Hotel South Beach
When: Wednesday, April 16th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EST
Pitch Battle Semi-Finals Description:
Join us at the Sagamore on South Beach for MIAMI AI MANIA: the SG South Florida x Infobip Shift Miami AI Startups Pitch Battle Semi-Finals.
This exclusive in-person event is your opportunity to network with top AI entrepreneurs, investors, and AI innovators while enjoying an evening of high-energy competition.
Don’t miss our exciting AI Startups Pitch Battle Semi-finals, where top AI startups will compete for a chance to advance to the MIAMI AI MANIA Startups Pitch Battle Finals held at the Infobip Shift Miami 2025 Conference and at least $300K in prizes.
The winner will also gain exclusive access to Startup Grind HQ Perks, featuring global partners and premium opportunities. Plus, exciting raffle prizes await attendees throughout the night, including tickets to the Infobip Shift Miami 2025 and the Startup Grind Conferences! 🎉
Important Notice!
RSVP tickets on this page do not include drink or raffle tickets. To view complete registration options please visit: https://www.startupgrind.com/ft-lauderdale/
Agenda
6:30 PM: Welcome & Networking
Guests welcome, networking.
7:00 PM: AI Solopreneurship Panel
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, predicts that the first billionaire solopreneur is on the horizon thanks to the power of AI. Our AI and Solopreneurship expert panel will illuminate the path for us.
7:10 PM: AI Startups Panel
The AI gold rush seems to just be warming up as OpenAI recently raised the largest round of any startups at 40 billion dollars. What does the fundraising landscape look like for early stage AI startups?
7:20 PM: Enterprise AI Panel
What are the challenges and opportunities helping transform Enterprise AI as they're integrating AI into their core business processes and systems at scale? Can early stage startups compete with the AI behemoths?
7:30 PM: Partners & Supporters Recognition.
Special recognition for our Partners & Supporters. Stellar & Spectacular Supporters Presentations. 1st Giveaway!
7:40 PM: Partner Recognition
Special recognition for our Partner Infobip. 2nd Giveaway!
7:45 PM: AI Startups Pitch Battle
Fantastic AI Startup Pitch Battle, Startup Grind Style. Join us on this journey to the cutting edge of technology and help us pick the winners.
8:30 PM: Announcements & Final Drawing
Local opportunities, community-related and future events announcements. 3rd Giveaway!
8:40 PM: Networking & Farewells
Final Informal Networking. Event Ends
About our event partner: Infobip Shift Miami 2025
AI Meets Miami's Tech Scene. Shift Miami is where AI developers, engineers, and innovators come together to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. From cutting-edge model development to real-world AI applications, the conference brings expert-led talks, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities that help developers integrate AI into their software and workflows. Whether you're optimizing LLMs, building AI-powered products, or scaling AI-driven infrastructure, Shift Miami is where ideas turn into reality.
Expected Outcomes:
🌍 Global Exposure: Showcase your AI startup to a worldwide audience.
🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with AI industry leaders, investors, and peers.
💡 Expert Feedback: Receive actionable insights from seasoned judges.
💸 Investment Potential: Pitch directly to top-tier investors.
🏆 Grand Prize: Win $5,000 in Prizes and SG Global Conference tickets.
🎟️ Raffle Prizes: Win exclusive prizes for attendees and new chapter members.
🔗 Community Growth: Strengthen ties within South Florida’s vibrant startup ecosystem and Infobip's extensive partner network.
🌟 Brand Visibility: Amplify your startup’s presence through global promotion.
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