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This month, we've got even more hands-on demos, new projects to show off, and some very special members of the Miami hardware community joining us. Bring your latest build, bring your curiosity, and come find your people. RSVP now—we'll see you there. Hardware Meetups happen across 50+ cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals to network, share knowledge, and support each other and the larger hardware ecosystem. Agenda: 6:30 - 7:00: Arrival + Welcome Drinks + Snacks 7:00 - 7:15: Opening Remarks 7:15 - 8:00: Networking + Demos 8:00 - 9:30: Mix & mingle Thank you to our host The LAB Miami is a members-driven innovation campus and coworking hub in Miami’s Wynwood district that brings together founders, engineers, and startup operators to build and scale companies. It offers workspace, events, mentorship, and investor connections across two environments—one for early-stage builders and another for more established entrepreneurs—positioning itself as a central node in Miami’s tech ecosystem focused on real execution, collaboration, and company-building rather than just networking. Thank you to our community partners informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more. No Decks, Just Dough is a lo-fi founder meetup for people building cool sh*t. Built around pizza and real conversations, our community brings together hackers, creators, makers, and founders who prefer shipping things over just talking about them. If you want to help support the next meetup, please reach out to nate@hardwaremeetup.com for sponsorship inquiries. See you soon! This event is part of Miami Hardware Meetup Hardware Meetup is a volunteer organization and relies on sponsorships to

Artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the products we build, but also the markets they serve. As geopolitical competition accelerates and governments invest more heavily in innovation, an increasing number of startups are finding opportunities to build technologies that serve both commercial customers and the public sector. Why should founders should care about defense, commercial markets, and the changing rules of company building? What does it take to build a successful dual-use company? When should founders begin thinking about government markets? And how is AI changing the way these companies are designed, funded, and scaled from day one? Join us for an evening exploring the future of dual-use innovation and company building. Together with founders, investors, and leaders operating at the intersection of AI, defense, and emerging technology, we'll discuss the opportunities, challenges, and strategic decisions shaping the next generation of startups. Topics we'll explore include: Why dual-use innovation has become a strategic priority for founders, investors, and governments. How AI is changing the way companies are built, from product development and engineering to go-to-market and scaling. What founders should consider when designing products for both commercial and government customers. Common misconceptions about government and defense markets, and what it actually takes to enter them. The evolving investment landscape for AI, defense, and dual-use startups. Lessons from founders and operators building companies at the intersection of commercial innovation and national security. Where the biggest opportunities are emerging over the next decade for AI-native companies. The discussion will be hosted by: Misfit Labs, a Miami-based AI-native venture studio founded in 2022. The studio partners with founders and institutions to design, build, and scale software companies across healthcare, infrastructure, and enterprise software, incorporating artificial in

Strive welcomes you to 'Hospitality and Business Networking', Miami's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in hospitality and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Promoters, DJs, Restaurateurs, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Strive welcomes you to 'Law and Business Networking', Miami's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in law and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Attorneys, Clerks, Consultants, Scholars and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Strive welcomes you to 'Music and Business Networking', Miami's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in music and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet other musicians, producers, engineers, agents, and many more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Strive welcomes you to 'Acting, Production, and Business Networking', Miami's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in acting, production and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet other actors, producers, designers, videographers, and many more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.