Mission
Support Entrepreneurs who dream bigger, scale faster, and will contribute to the ecosystem.
Objective
Create a Multiplier Effect where role-model founders of today support the role-model founders of tomorrow — thereby compounding their individual impact.
Letter from our Leaders
Dear Endeavor Network,
Reflecting on 2023, we are immensely proud of our achievements at Endeavor Miami, made possible by your unwavering support. Last year, we celebrated a decade of empowering high-impact entrepreneurs, a journey marked by remarkable milestones and sustained commitment to nurturing founders with big dreams and rapid growth.
Our impact in 2023 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our Endeavor Entrepreneur companies created over 6,000 jobs and generated revenues exceeding $900M, a clear indicator of their growth and success. As you read through our 2023 Impact Report below, you will see more of the tangible effects our Endeavor Entrepreneurs and local programs have had on South Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We also took significant steps in contributing to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. The launch of the Entrepreneur Migration to South Florida Study at our State of Innovation Event was a highlight, offering valuable insights into the region's evolving landscape.
The spirit of giving back remains integral to our community, with our entrepreneurs and mentors generously dedicating their time and expertise. Looking ahead, we're committed to continuing to transform South Florida into a global economic and innovation hub, supported by our robust network, Board of Directors, mentors, sponsors, strategic partners, and team.
Let's continue to dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward together. Here's to 2024, another year of making an impact in our entrepreneurial community together!
Our Endeavor Entrepreneurs
Endeavor Entrepreneurs are those who dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward. In other words, they are high-impact entrepreneurs that transform economies around the world.
We support Endeavor Entrepreneurs with our expansive global network, unrivaled peer-to-peer community, and highly-curated services.
35
Endeavor Companies
60
Endeavor Entrepreneurs
128
Hours Donated by Entrepreneurs
6K+
Jobs Created
$900M+
Generated Revenues
$400M+
Capital Raised (Debt & Equity)
Our 5
New Endeavor Entrepreneurs
Melody Pak
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Michael Wear
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Rodrigo Bernardinelli
Digibee
Peter Kreslins
Digibee
Vitor Sousa
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Cohort-Based Programs
EndeavorLAB & Endeavor ScaleUp
In 2018, Endeavor Insight research identified that scale-ups generate 70% of jobs in local economies. However, only 1% of startups have 50+ employees after 5 years of operations.
The purpose of these programs is to catalyze the growth of earlier-stage local companies and therefore contribute in local job creation and economic growth.
174
Alumni Companies
51
Companies Participated
1.6K+
Jobs Created
$64.8M+
Generated Revenues
$371M+
Capital Raised (Debt & Equity)
EndeavorLAB Closing Events
We had three EndeavorLAB cohorts: Latinx, Women, and Black Founders. The Closing Events showcase their ventures to the entrepreneurial community. 2023’s guest speakers included Kori Hale (Forbes), Ashley Portero (South Florida Business Journal), David Correa (JP Morgan), and EndeavorLAB Alumni Evan Leaphart.
Endeavor ScaleUp Demo Days
Demo Days highlight our participants' companies, featuring panels and discussions with notable figures like Garin Flowers (Yahoo News), Gary Cardone (Cardone Enterprises), Michael Butler (Miami Herald), and Endeavor Entrepreneur Rodrigo Bernardinelli.
EndeavorLAB Closing Events
We had three EndeavorLAB cohorts: Latinx, Women, and Black Founders. The Closing Events showcase their ventures to the entrepreneurial community. 2023’s guest speakers included Kori Hale (Forbes), Ashley Portero (South Florida Business Journal), David Correa (JP Morgan), and EndeavorLAB Alumni Evan Leaphart.
Endeavor ScaleUp Demo Days
Demo Days highlight our participants' companies, featuring panels and discussions with notable figures like Garin Flowers (Yahoo News), Gary Cardone (Cardone Enterprises), Michael Butler (Miami Herald), and Endeavor Entrepreneur Rodrigo Bernardinelli.
Strengthening Our Community
Events
In 2023, we brought the community together to share knowledge, new insights and celebrate wins.
Celebrate Miami Tech
Endeavor Entrepreneurs Fabio Knijnik and Dave Salvant shared insights on scaling tech companies and Miami's growth as a tech hub.
Mental Health & Entrepreneurship Panel
At eMerge Americas, our Managing Director, Endeavor Entrepreneurs, and EndeavorLAB Alumni, emphasized the importance of founders' wellbeing and sparked discussions on mental health in the entrepreneurial community.
Endeavor Groove
We brought together Endeavor Entrepreneurs and fellow Board Members for an evening of music, dancing, and networking with Musicasa an EndeavorLAB Alumni company.
State of Innovation
Our State of Innovation Event, featured a panel with prominent figures like Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and others, celebrated local achievements and launched our Entrepreneur Migration to South Florida Study.
Dell Pitch Competition
powered by Endeavor Miami
We partnered once again with Dell for Statups to power their annual Dell Pitch Competition at Mana Common headquarters. This year, seven local entrepreneurs participated with Endeavor ScaleUp Alumni EVQLV winning first place!
Endeavor Wellness Retreat
A two-day retreat to release stress in nature, forge deep bonds with the Endeavor network through memorable experiences, and return to work relaxed, recharged and reconnected.
10th Anniversary Celebration
Ten years ago, Endeavor Miami was born out of a vision to transform our community through the power of entrepreneurship. As we look ahead, let's remember the impact we can make when we stand together. Thank you to our Board Members, mentors, partners, community, and team members, for making it possible to support our incredible entrepreneurs.
Strengthening Our Community
Press & Media Exposure
Our efforts in supporting entrepreneurship and the multiplier effect of our founders are nothing short of extraordinary.
Below are some of the media outlets that helped us in sharing our vision with the world:
Entrepreneur Migration to South Florida Study
We conducted research to understand which entrepreneurs moved to South Florida, the draws of the region, how to support these entrepreneurs in reaching scale, and how we can sustain this movement to catalyze economic development.
These are six novel findings gathered from the research:
Migrant founders impact locally.
Migrant founders embrace ethnic diversity, perceiving it as a catalyst for the success of their companies.
Perspectives on capital differ.
International founders rated the state of capital availability an average of 22% higher than domestic founders.
Unprecedented amounts of local investment. From 0 deals from Florida-based investors in 2017 to 7% of funding coming from Florida-based investors over the last three years.
“Quality of life” holds a deeper meaning than weather for migrant founders.
Ease of doing business.
Tax, regulatory, and startup-friendly policies appeal to migrant founders
Governments can continue creating incentives for migrant founders to continue moving to South Florida
Highlighting Our Endeavor Mentors
Endeavor Mentors embody what it means to pay it forward. These individuals donate their time and share their knowledge with entrepreneurs to help them scale their companies and achieve the next stage of growth.
Top 5
Mentors by hours donated
#1
Joe Rubinsztain
Co-Founder of ChronWell
#2
Juan Pablo Jimenez
CCO of Kushki
#3
Endri Tolka
Co-Founder of YouVisit
#4
Chris Groobey
Angel Investor at New World Angels
#5
Alex Shtarkman
Investor at Revolution Ventures
500+
Hours donated back to the Endeavor Miami Network
Meet our Partners
Endeavor Miami's partners have been an invaluable part of our efforts.
Shown below are the organizations that have been supporting us this year in developing Florida's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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