This initiative will take place on April 20–21, coinciding with the start of Miami Tech Week. It is supported by Miami-Dade County, Endeavor, Startup Grind, Miami Fintech Club, Kamay Partners, Lazo, the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami, Strive305, INNVIERTE-CDTI, the Mexico–United States Chamber of Commerce, the Exporters Circle, and the University of Salamanca.
The goal is to connect entrepreneurs and startups with investors, corporations, public administrations, media, and other key players in Miami’s ecosystem—one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic in the United States—serving as a strategic gateway to the North American and Latin American markets. Thus, Startup OLÉ aims to accelerate company growth, investment access, and client acquisition in the U.S. and Latin America.
The 2025 edition attracted over 1,000 attendees and 240 international speakers, with plans to double these figures in 2026.
Activities
To achieve this, Startup OLÉ Miami ’26 will feature:
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A forum for investment funds, angel investors, and corporations
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An Accelerator Assembly for accelerators and incubators
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Talks on the role of public administrations and universities in supporting entrepreneurship
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Panels focused on the value of media in the ecosystem
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A startup exhibition
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A pitch competition where top startups and scaleups present to investors, corporations, and media
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A reverse pitch session where corporations and service providers showcase their offerings to entrepreneurs
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B2B matchmaking and networking cocktails
This makes Startup OLÉ Miami not just an event, but an immersive experience for attendees.
Special mention goes to the inclusion of the INNVIERTE-CDTI forum, where Spanish government bodies will present their initiatives; participation and moderation in panels and talks on international investment; and a dedicated space for meetings with interested startups and other ecosystem players. Additionally, a delegation of Spanish startups will enjoy their own booth, participation in the pitch competition, matchmaking activities, and access to the digital networking tool—all fostering commercial ties between Spain/Europe and the U.S./Latin America.
Supporters and Participants
This third edition is backed by corporations, investors, and entities such as Miami-Dade County, Endeavor, Startup Grind, Miami Fintech Club, Kamay Ventures, Lazo, the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami, Strive305, INNVIERTE-CDTI, the Mexico–United States Chamber of Commerce, the Exporters Circle, and the University of Salamanca.
Confirmed international speakers include:
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Kwamara Thompson, CEO of Women Invest in Women
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Chris Thorne, Executive Chairman of Broadline Capital
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Pilar Carrato, CFO of CDTI
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Omar Arab, Managing Director of Miami Fintech Club
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Claudia Durán, Regional Director for North America and Director of Endeavor Miami
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Sandra Valencia, CCO of Smart Network Solutions
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Eyal Shats, Founder of SimpliRoute
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Hernando Barreto, Managing Partner of Aestro AI
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Anna Pietraszek, Director of Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center
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Christian Olea, Founder of Manutara Ventures
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Claudia Serrer, Trade Commissioner Southeast USA of Prochile
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Ted Yag, Partner at Phalanx Ventures
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Cristiano Berbert, Consul of Brazil in Miami
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Sandro Murtas, Lead Export Finance Manager at the U.S. Small Business Administration
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Maria Dreyfus-Ulvert, Assistant Director for Economic Development of Miami-Dade County
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Natalia Ocampo, CEO of USABiz Consulting Group
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Federico Battle, President of the El Salvador Chamber of Commerce
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Julieta Moradei, Founder of Overlay Capital
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Estela Cahoua, Executive Director of the Mexico–United States Chamber of Commerce
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Lucy Ponce, President of the Exporters Circle
Emilio Corchado, CEO and Founder of Startup OLÉ, will host the event.
Awards for Winning Startups and Scaleups
Numerous startups and scaleups will present their projects before a jury of investors and corporate representatives during the pitch competition. The three winning companies will receive:
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Direct passes to Startup OLÉ events
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A dedicated booth
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Access to networking cocktails and the event app
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Participation in matchmaking activities
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Direct entry to pitch competitions at Startup OLÉ Salamanca ’26 (October 13–15) and Startup OLÉ Marbella ’26 (June 17–18)
The top ten finalists will also receive these benefits, excluding direct pitch competition entry.
Important Note
Startup OLÉ Miami ’26 invites the general public to attend. You can register free as an attendee at the following link: https://www-tinyurl.com/1de32faa
More information at: https://startupolemiami.eu/
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