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Hedgehog is an open source software company dedicated to giving Cloud Native application owners the ability to deploy workloads on edge compute and distributed cloud infrastructure with the same procurement power and automated operations used in the public cloud.

The Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, Inc. (“MDIA”) is a nonprofit that works to strengthen the relationship between institutions, including local government, and technology companies with innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade county residents. Founded as an outcome of a collaboration with Miami-Dade County and key technology leaders, MDIA launched in 2023 with an equal match of private, public and philanthropic funding from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Citadel Founder and CEO, Ken Griffin, and Miami-Dade County. We de-risk capital investments as well as accelerate the discovery and commercialization of technologies through our Public Innovation Challenge Program, which connects private innovators to the public sector through strategic investments and a test-and-validate process designed to help companies successfully deliver market-ready solutions along with accompanying jobs in Miami-Dade County. Our mission is to scale innovative solutions for people most affected by critical public challenges, improve economic and social outcomes, and make Miami-Dade County a world-class capital for high growth technology companies.

Booker by MINDBODY is transforming the way local services are managed by businesses and discovered by consumers. Booker replaces everything from manual methods to disconnected software, and unifies the essential components of running a service business into a single web-based platform, accessible from any device. Booker by MINDBODY also enables service business to sell their services online, through their website and a network of partner sites and apps, creating a seamless online booking experience for consumers. Booker by MINDBODY processes over one million appointments each month across 70 countries. Headquartered in New York City, Booker by MINDBODYs customers include thousands of local service businesses as well as Fortune 500 companies. For more information, booker.com.

Catbird® is a pioneer and leader in Software-Defined Segmentation and Security for the Hybrid IT Infrastructure. Catbird’s software suite of products was designed from the ground up to provide visibility into and protection of private clouds and virtual Data Centers, and is available for both VMware and OpenStack.

MDR for the 99%. Onboard in minutes, respond in seconds. Consistent and complete investigations 24x7, so you can rest easy. Enterprise capabilities at SMB prices. Come see for yourself with a Free Trial.

Hedgehog is an open source software company dedicated to giving Cloud Native application owners the ability to deploy workloads on edge compute and distributed cloud infrastructure with the same procurement power and automated operations used in the public cloud.

The Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, Inc. (“MDIA”) is a nonprofit that works to strengthen the relationship between institutions, including local government, and technology companies with innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade county residents. Founded as an outcome of a collaboration with Miami-Dade County and key technology leaders, MDIA launched in 2023 with an equal match of private, public and philanthropic funding from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Citadel Founder and CEO, Ken Griffin, and Miami-Dade County. We de-risk capital investments as well as accelerate the discovery and commercialization of technologies through our Public Innovation Challenge Program, which connects private innovators to the public sector through strategic investments and a test-and-validate process designed to help companies successfully deliver market-ready solutions along with accompanying jobs in Miami-Dade County. Our mission is to scale innovative solutions for people most affected by critical public challenges, improve economic and social outcomes, and make Miami-Dade County a world-class capital for high growth technology companies.

CloudTree teams with the founders building the fundamental infrastructure that drives interactive experiences in leading-edge gaming, esports, AR/VR, and XR technologies. We believe “Interactive Entertainment” is a driving force of innovation in hardware, software, and media as the demand for innovative and intuitive experiences pushes the boundaries of existing technology. The proliferation of connected devices and mass digital media consumption has established a base of ‘always-on’ consumers who engage in mobile games, social media, immersive experiences, and e-commerce. The democratization of tools and technology, paired with open digital platforms, can further enable the creation and distribution of better, cheaper, and more diverse IE. Moreover, new technology, including edge computing, machine learning, XR, avatars, and blockchain, will continue to drive the industry’s growth well into the future. These new technologies created by our desire for social engagement and entertainment are often extremely well suited for industries outside of IE, including healthcare and education. We, therefore, see the crossover of these technologies into these secondary markets, in addition to their primary use cases, as a key component to the untapped value in IE today and an important valuation driver as we evaluate market opportunities in the IE sector.

The global leader in entrepreneurship education. The No. 1 undergraduate school and MBA for entrepreneurship 28 and 31 times in a row. (U.S. News & World Report) The No. 2 Best College in the United States. (Wall Street Journal)