Richard Munassi Md Mba

Downeast Digital was founded to address critical challenges in modern healthcare by leveraging digital technology. We unite agile, forward-thinking leaders and leverage financial and operational expertise to develop solutions that are both impactful and commercially viable. We believe innovation thrives through collaboration, which is why we prioritize people, partnerships, and community in every initiative. By cultivating shared expertise and ensuring structured execution, we transform complex challenges into actionable opportunities. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact sponsors@downeastdigital.org.

Florida has all the right elements for a thriving innovation ecosystem and a growing community of “ecosystem builders” – tech hubs, incubators, accelerators, higher-education-based programs, and nonprofits – developing initiatives to support the growth of new businesses across the state. However, there is limited connectivity between and among these organizations. Too many innovators rely on serendipity to find ecosystem builders they need or to even share what they have. But serendipity doesn’t scale; that’s why we created Synapse. MISSION: Our mission at Synapse is to connect and catalyze Florida’s vibrant and diverse innovation ecosystem to drive economic growth and social impact. A 501c(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 with the launch of our flagship event, Synapse has become synonymous with Florida’s staggering growth and innovation across industries and technologies by bringing together enterprise innovation leaders, startup entrepreneurs, investors, and resources to accelerate the growth of innovation in Florida. Synapse knows that true collaboration breeds stronger communities that benefit the entire ecosystem. Synapse brings it all together - fostering innovation and making a profound impact through programs that: - Creates spaces that connect the ecosystem in a way that maximizes opportunities for growth.  - Provides greater visibility and access to essentials that facilitate innovation: Resources, Talent, Investors, and Corporations. - Expands the definition of innovation as more than tech. - Integrates traditional siloes of industry, persona, and geography.

Fay Ventures invests in seed-stage MedTech startups, providing smart capital and leveraging deep domain expertise to identify and back high-potential companies. We support founders in shaping product strategy, commercialization plans, fundraising, and strategic partnerships — combining capital with operational insight to de-risk early-stage growth and position companies for long-term success.

Downeast Digital was founded to address critical challenges in modern healthcare by leveraging digital technology. We unite agile, forward-thinking leaders and leverage financial and operational expertise to develop solutions that are both impactful and commercially viable. We believe innovation thrives through collaboration, which is why we prioritize people, partnerships, and community in every initiative. By cultivating shared expertise and ensuring structured execution, we transform complex challenges into actionable opportunities. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact sponsors@downeastdigital.org.

Chloe Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in diverse-led innovation companies. Despite recent progress, only two percent of female founders receive venture capital funding, with only .2 percent going to African American founders. Chloe Capital is on a mission to change that in partnership with foundations, universities and corporate innovators. We travel across the U.S. as part of the #InvestInWomen Tour, moving capital to undercapitalized founders in each city we visit. Our fundraising experiences for diverse entrepreneurs and impact investors spotlight innovation, connect founders and investors to resources, and build community. Creating an inclusive venture ecosystem is a Movement. Chloe Capital aims to act as a catalyst. Join us > ChloeCapital.com/Contact The Firm invests in seed-stage companies with at least one woman in the C-suite receiving a fair amount of equity. Companies should have a working prototype, with the potential to disrupt macro industries including SaaS, Blockchain, AI, VR/AR, IoT, Cleantech, Agtech, Hardware, Edtech, Wearables and/or Robotics. Chloe Capital is open to investments throughout North America. View our latest investment opportunities > ChloeCapital.com/funding

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, our structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Whether you’re an employee ready to make the leap, a solo founder with a big idea, or a first-time entrepreneur looking for direction, we provide the AI toolkit, structured sprints, expert feedback, and investor network to take you from Zero to Founder, faster and cheaper than ever before. And when you’re ready, our venture fund Founder Capital and global investor network are there to write your first check.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)