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SoftBank is just the latest validation for Miami’s booming startup scene Miami has long been a refuge for those escaping the cold or Latin American countries in political and economic turmoil. But, in 2020, it welcomed investors, founders and others in tech leaving San Francisco and New York City, partly propelled by the pandemic, seeking a welcoming government, lower taxes, a decent climate, less expensive housing, a dynamic lifestyle and the type of diversity that’s proven to help companies thrive. Investors are bullish on Miami, TechCrunch found. In a survey with eight local investors,...

8 Miami-area investors assess America’s southernmost tech ecosystem 'There’s a lot of potential for this city, but Rome wasn’t built in a day' The exodus out of San Francisco and New York is making a big impact on Miami, a city that’s been steadily growing into a tech hub over the last 15 years. We’re seeing a “moment” in Miami, but many are hoping — and working — to turn it into a movement. In late January, Softbank Group International announced a $100 fund directed at Miami’s exploding tech scene. As explained in this article, this is the latest validation that Miami is ...

University positioned to be a pipeline for technology boom The Miami skyline at night. By Kelly Montoya University positioned to be a pipeline for technology boom By Kelly Montoya Scholars reflect on the industry’s expansion into Miami. It’s all the talk of the town: Miami is quickly emerging as the new tech epicenter.  As Brian Breslin, director of The Launch Pad at the University of Miami pointed out, there’s been an influx of New Yorkers and Silicon Valley expats coming to Miami during the pandemic, likely in the thousands.  “Folks are fleeing small apartments, hig...

"I'm waking up every morning thinking about how can our city be more resilient," Suarez said. "And the way for us to be more resilient to deal with pandemics and civil disturbances is to make sure we have an economy that’s the economy of tomorrow." Organizations like Emerge Americas and Refresh Miami have been building the tech framework locally for more than a decade. "We don't necessarily think Miami is going to be the only other tech hub," said Maria Derchi Russo of tech startup Refresh Miami. "We think this is a great opportunity for cities around the world to level the playing field.�...