Mana Tech
Innovation Hub, Co-working, Community
A premier tech hub in Downtown Miami dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Mana Tech provides workspace, resources, and community for startups and tech professionals.
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Education, Next Generation, Academic Partner, Coral Gables
UM supports the Founders Rise ecosystem through joint programming and pipeline development in the Coral Gables campus.
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Equity & Innovation, Community Hub, Overtown, Underrepresented Founders
Equity & Innovation hub partner. CBI anchors the Founders Rise pipeline in Overtown and across Black-led entrepreneurship in Miami, connecting underrepresented founders to capital, programming, and community in one of the city's most historically significant innovation districts.
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Funding & Resources, Women in Tech, Wealth Building, 10, 000 Strong
Through Women Invest in Women, Founders Rise, attendees get free access to HerGlobalHub, a verified, admin-moderated platform built specifically for professional women, plus the 10,000 Strong campaign and a full ecosystem of wealth-building and networking tools.
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Mentorship, 300+ Mentors, No-Equity Advisory, Product-Market Fit
The VMT gives Founders Rise attendees access to 300+ seasoned mentors who volunteer their time without taking equity, helping founders navigate everything from product-market fit to operational scaling.
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Accelerator, Pre-Seed, VC Network, Miami Programs
The world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator program. Founders Rise attendees receive discounted access to FI's Miami programs and global VC network.
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Custom AI Development, Intelligent Growth Systems, SaaS/Web Development, Fractional Chief AI Officer
AI-native growth partner for professional firms and mission-driven organizations. Aday Interactive designs and builds intelligent web experiences, custom AI systems, and intake automation — including the platform powering Founders Rise Miami.
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Founder Resources, AI Tools, Business Validation
An AI-powered resource platform helping founders validate ideas, build lean business models, and accelerate their path to market. LeanPivot.ai provides tools and guidance for founders at every stage.
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Access to Resources
Leverage partner facilities, tools, and infrastructure to accelerate your growth.
Mentorship & Guidance
Connect with experienced founders, investors, and industry experts from our partner network.
Funding Opportunities
Get introductions to investors and access funding programs designed for underrepresented founders.
Interested in Partnering?
If you're an organization interested in supporting minority and female founders in Miami, we'd love to explore partnership opportunities.