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FTJ Live Recap: Nearly 400 Packed Into Envy Labs to go “Inside Orlando’s Tech Boom”

6/12/2012

Florida Technology Journal’s inaugural “FTJ Live” event was a huge success for Orlando’s growing tech community.   Envy Labs‘ 20th-floor workspace that overlooks downtown was a perfect venue and it played host to some amazing views of the city.  FTJ Live Executive Director, David Glass,  brought his online Florida Technology Journal conversation to the Plaza Building on Orange Avenue where there are over 100 tech related businesses within a 1 mile radius.

In speaking with David during and after the event, he was excited by the overwhelming support for FTJ Live and what Orlando is doing to rally around their tech community.   David has consistently put on events with relevant content that have contributed to Orlando’s Tech boom and the turnout for FTJ Live is an example of just how popular his events are.

If you missed FTJ Live, Orlando-based FilmScape Productions has put together an outstanding video of the event that includes the full panel discussion:

FTJ Live Panel:

(The FTJ Live Panel (L to R) Pete McAlindon, CEO of Blue Orb, Daryl Holt, COO of EA Sports, Ben Noel, Executive Director at Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy, Craig Ustler, Developer of Creative Village Orlando, Gregg Pollack, CEO at Envy Labs, Carlos Carbonnell, CEO at Echo Interaction, Kyle Christian Steele, CEO at Doccaster, David Glass, Publisher at FTJ, Sponsors:  TriNet and Modis)


FTJ Live – “Inside Orlando’s Tech Boom” 6/12/2012

Florida Technology Journal (FTJ) is Florida’s leading source for technology news, venture deals and events.   The site boasts one of the largest tech subscriber bases in the Southeast and strives to inform and connect Florida’s digital community.   On June 12th, FTJ is bringing their digital content offline and into one of Orlando’s emerging tech start-ups, Envy Labs.  The event is called “FTJ Live” and with 2 weeks to go has already seen over 300 registered attendees in what is shaping up to be one of the best events of the year.

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Downtown Orlando’s thriving tech district is a global hub for high-tech and creative industries including; gaming, simulation, e-learning, app development, software, digital media and creative agencies.   This year’s FTJ Live digital leaders will discuss talent, culture, capital investment, entrepreneurship, and the impact of the Creative Village development in Downtown Orlando.

Panelists:

  • Daryl Holt, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, EA Sports
  • Ben Noel, Exec. Director, Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy
  • Carlos Carbonell, Co-Founder & CEO, Echo Interaction Group
  • Pete McAlindon, Co-Founder, Gazelle Lab Orlando
  • Craig Ustler, Real Estate Developer, Creative Village Downtown Orlando
  • Gregg Pollack, Co-Founder, Envy Labs and Code School

Moderated By: Kyle Christian Steele, Co-Founder & CEO, Doccaster

Join technology professionals, entrepreneurs and investors from across Florida at the new Envy Labs headquarters in Downtown Orlando’s high-tech district. Networking opportunities, cash bar and light appetizers served.

When: Tuesday, June 12, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Where: Envy Labs, 189 S. Orange Avenue, 20th Floor, Orlando, 32801, View Map

Registration Fee: Free with Online Registration

Sponsors:

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