Jim Ryan

Mission: Mind&Melody, Inc. is a non-profit organization that implements interactive music programs with educational and therapeutic benefits for individuals experiencing neurological impairments in order to improve quality of life. About Music Programs: Our music sessions begin with simple music theory lessons and progress to teaching the participants how to play short songs on the keyboard and guitar using a color-coded system we developed. Participants are able to learn about music while increasing dexterity, speech, and working memory. Participants experiencing neurological impairments greatly benefit from our program because of the cognitive, social, physical, and creative stimulation. Our music programs have the major advantage of the interactive teaching and learning component. Our program is unique in this way and creates a stimulating environment for the volunteers, participants, and facility where we implement the program. The quality of our programs is high; the feedback from volunteers and professionals has been outstanding. We have lesson plans mapped out for each musician volunteers in an understandable way. Each volunteer is thoroughly trained to understand the individuals they will be working with along with all the policies they must follow. The target population involves individuals that are under-served in the healthcare industry. Our services help address the lack of enrichment programs catered to people experiencing neurological decline at healthcare facilities. There is a need to integrate social and healthcare services with medical providers. Our program also allows for volunteers to experience leadership and creativity in a growing area of healthcare. They are asked to come up with new lesson plans and carry them out during our sessions. They also have to work in teams with other volunteers to make the session flow smoothly which improves their team building skills.

https://www.thevmt.org/ The Venture Mentor Team (The VMT) is a nonprofit educational 501(c)(3) dedicated to fostering the startup community by credentialing Mentors and then connecting them with the best and brightest entrepreneurs to help them reach their full potential. We are experienced executives and entrepreneurs in corporate, legal, academic, profit and not for profit organizations that donate our time and talent. Our goal is to help the start-up gain sustainability and traction. How We Help: - We refine your business plan through collective intelligence - Help develop your investor or grant pitch for maximum value - Prioritize your activities to get to market faster - Create access for maximum exposure Why Start-ups Love the Venture Mentoring Team: - Experienced entrepreneurs and executives who share their wisdom and passion. - Co-working space when available during the program - Networking with senior advisors, entrepreneurs, attorneys, accountants & executives - Friendly, safe, educational environment. - Access to events, seminars and Angel Investors Interested in becoming a Mentor or applying as a Start-up? Contact the VMT today on our website, www.thevmt.org Learn more about the VMT: https://vimeo.com/1090914073

Since 2014, ShipMonk has operated with a singular guiding principle: help ecommerce brands scale through technology-driven fulfillment solutions that enable entrepreneurs to devote more time to the things that matter most in their businesses. Put simply, here at ShipMonk we help ecommerce brands STRESS LESS and GROW MORE. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ShipMonk proudly employs 2,000+ team members across 12 state-of-the-art facilities located throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. We are America’s fastest-growing third-party logistics provider (3PL) for DTC, B2B, and retail fulfillment, specializing in the facilitation of sustained growth for ecommerce brands of all sizes across all verticals. Our enterprise-level fulfillment services stand out amongst other 3PLs thanks to our seamless integrations, superior shipping rates and services, and powerful order, inventory, and warehouse management technology. Each year, ShipMonk is recognized by ecommerce industry leaders and publications for our commitment to innovation. For example: The Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™️, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s 360 List of Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America. Most recently ShipMonk was recognized as a Business Intelligence Group “Company of the Year” for the third year in a row, and ShipMonk founder Jan Bednar was named a National Winner in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year®️ Awards.

Glades Capital LLC is a venture capital firm based in Parkland, Florida. Their mission is to invest in early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups in the South Florida region. Glades Capital helps firms in its portfolio navigate to success by providing deep expertise in growth, marketing, fundraising, connectivity, and operations. For more information, visit glades.capital.

Mission: Mind&Melody, Inc. is a non-profit organization that implements interactive music programs with educational and therapeutic benefits for individuals experiencing neurological impairments in order to improve quality of life. About Music Programs: Our music sessions begin with simple music theory lessons and progress to teaching the participants how to play short songs on the keyboard and guitar using a color-coded system we developed. Participants are able to learn about music while increasing dexterity, speech, and working memory. Participants experiencing neurological impairments greatly benefit from our program because of the cognitive, social, physical, and creative stimulation. Our music programs have the major advantage of the interactive teaching and learning component. Our program is unique in this way and creates a stimulating environment for the volunteers, participants, and facility where we implement the program. The quality of our programs is high; the feedback from volunteers and professionals has been outstanding. We have lesson plans mapped out for each musician volunteers in an understandable way. Each volunteer is thoroughly trained to understand the individuals they will be working with along with all the policies they must follow. The target population involves individuals that are under-served in the healthcare industry. Our services help address the lack of enrichment programs catered to people experiencing neurological decline at healthcare facilities. There is a need to integrate social and healthcare services with medical providers. Our program also allows for volunteers to experience leadership and creativity in a growing area of healthcare. They are asked to come up with new lesson plans and carry them out during our sessions. They also have to work in teams with other volunteers to make the session flow smoothly which improves their team building skills.

https://www.thevmt.org/ The Venture Mentor Team (The VMT) is a nonprofit educational 501(c)(3) dedicated to fostering the startup community by credentialing Mentors and then connecting them with the best and brightest entrepreneurs to help them reach their full potential. We are experienced executives and entrepreneurs in corporate, legal, academic, profit and not for profit organizations that donate our time and talent. Our goal is to help the start-up gain sustainability and traction. How We Help: - We refine your business plan through collective intelligence - Help develop your investor or grant pitch for maximum value - Prioritize your activities to get to market faster - Create access for maximum exposure Why Start-ups Love the Venture Mentoring Team: - Experienced entrepreneurs and executives who share their wisdom and passion. - Co-working space when available during the program - Networking with senior advisors, entrepreneurs, attorneys, accountants & executives - Friendly, safe, educational environment. - Access to events, seminars and Angel Investors Interested in becoming a Mentor or applying as a Start-up? Contact the VMT today on our website, www.thevmt.org Learn more about the VMT: https://vimeo.com/1090914073

TechNearshore is an international software development company headquartered in the US with modern industrial operations based in the Dominican Republic. TechNearshore couples English speaking software developers with a simplified, transparent pricing model for all of your programming needs. Programmers in your timezone, that speak your language all within your budget. •Pay Per Project •Pay Per Programmer Hour •Dedicated Resources Web, Apps, APIs and more. We service starts up to the Global 500 developing tech solutions that drive business. TechNearshore, technology outsourcing made simple. Visit www.technearshore.com for more information

Since 2014, ShipMonk has operated with a singular guiding principle: help ecommerce brands scale through technology-driven fulfillment solutions that enable entrepreneurs to devote more time to the things that matter most in their businesses. Put simply, here at ShipMonk we help ecommerce brands STRESS LESS and GROW MORE. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ShipMonk proudly employs 2,000+ team members across 12 state-of-the-art facilities located throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. We are America’s fastest-growing third-party logistics provider (3PL) for DTC, B2B, and retail fulfillment, specializing in the facilitation of sustained growth for ecommerce brands of all sizes across all verticals. Our enterprise-level fulfillment services stand out amongst other 3PLs thanks to our seamless integrations, superior shipping rates and services, and powerful order, inventory, and warehouse management technology. Each year, ShipMonk is recognized by ecommerce industry leaders and publications for our commitment to innovation. For example: The Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™️, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s 360 List of Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America. Most recently ShipMonk was recognized as a Business Intelligence Group “Company of the Year” for the third year in a row, and ShipMonk founder Jan Bednar was named a National Winner in Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year®️ Awards.