FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, slated to open summer 2021, is launching a #WebinarWednesday series focused on trends and hot topics in the areas of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. The online series includes panel discussions, fireside chats, and workshops featuring speakers from around the globe. 
The first event – “The State of the Global Startup Ecosystem” – is scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Those interested in attending can sign-up online: https://www.nova.edu/innovation/events.html.
The panel will discuss trends, challenges, opportunities, and strategies impacting the startup ecosystem. Speakers include:
- David Ponraj – CEO, Startup Space
- Susan Amat, D. – Executive Director, Global Entrepreneurship Network
- Danny Lopez – CEO, Glasswall
- George Northcott – Co-Founder & President, Founder’s Factory
- Barbara Iyayi – Founder, Unicorn Growth Capital
- John Wensveen, Ph.D., Moderator –Chief Innovation Officer, NSU and Executive Director, Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation
“The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is an economic development engine for Broward County and South Florida connecting the innovation ecosystem locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The #WebinarWednesday platform provides an opportunity to meet with key influencers in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship to address trends, challenges, opportunities, and strategies,” Wensveen said. “As the moderator of these events, I look forward to bringing increased exposure to Broward County and South Florida resulting in breakthrough ideation, new technologies, talent skills pipeline, new jobs, company formation, and scaling of early-stage and young startup companies.”
Upcoming programs are focused on the three themes of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
To view a complete list of events and to register for the #WebinarWednesday programs, please visit https://www.nova.edu/innovation/events.html.
To sign up for the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation’s e-newsletter, please visit https://www.nova.edu/innovation/join-us.html
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About the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation: The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (the Center) is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. The Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is focused on three themes (innovation, technology, entrepreneurship) and four pillars (Ideate, Incubate, Accelerate, Post-Accelerate). The Levan | NSU Broward Center serves the NSU and Broward County communities resulting in breakthrough ideation, new technologies, job creation, talent skills pipeline, new company formation, and scaling of early-stage and young startup companies. Each of the four pillars are supported by customized programs, events, and wraparound services. The Levan Center is an economic development engine for Broward County and South Florida with potential for national and international impact. By powering the innovation ecosystem, the Levan Center is a major stakeholder in the establishment of a tech hub for Broward County and South Florida. Please visit www.nova.edu/innovation/ for more information.
About Nova Southeastern University (NSU): At NSU, students don’t just get an education, they get the competitive edge they need for real careers, real contributions and real life. A dynamic, private research university, NSU is providing high-quality educational and research programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels. Established in 1964, the university includes 15 colleges, the 215,000-square-foot Center for Collaborative Research, the private JK-12 grade University School, the world-class NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, and the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center, one of Florida’s largest public libraries. NSU students learn at our campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa, Florida, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico, and online globally. With nearly 200,000 alumni across the nation and globe, the reach of the NSU community is worldwide. Classified as having “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, NSU is one of only 50 universities nationwide to also be awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification, and is also the largest private institution in the United States that meets the U.S. Department of Education’s criteria as a Hispanic-serving Institution. Please visit www.nova.edu for more information.
January 7, 2021
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