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		<title>Mana Tech Powers a Month of FIFA Club World Cup Programming</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As Miami welcomed the excitement of the FIFA Club World Cup, Mana Tech created a space where the city’s tech community could come together to learn, connect, and celebrate. By pairing live match screenings with expert-led workshops, the initiative transformed game days into opportunities for professional growth, meaningful conversations, and community building. Each event began [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Miami welcomed the excitement of the FIFA Club World Cup, </span><a href="https://tech.manacommon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> created a space where the city’s tech community could come together to learn, connect, and celebrate. By pairing live match screenings with expert-led workshops, the initiative transformed game days into opportunities for professional growth, meaningful conversations, and community building.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each event began with an educational session led by founders, investors, and industry experts before members and guests gathered to watch the matches over food and drinks. The format reflected Mana Tech’s commitment to creating experiences that balance professional development with genuine community engagement.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The series kicked off with AI Content Creation with </span><a href="https://4geeks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4Geeks Academy</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, where attendees explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing and digital storytelling. Through live demonstrations of platforms including </span><a href="https://www.heygen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">HeyGen</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://elevenlabs.io/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=na_brandsearch_brand_english&amp;utm_id=23810937815&amp;utm_term=elevenlabs&amp;utm_content=brand_-_brand&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23810937815&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAp9ksTEDEm7omCGkWHQDeyjVuP57T&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwo_PRBhDNARIsAEcVALWvgZpn9XZGTS7HBKvhq9zPtQQjpvG7OkiAEcpEalfLOLwjkqa4tg4aAkM5EALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ElevenLabs</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><a href="https://higgsfield.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Higgsfield.ai</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, participants learned practical ways to create videos, voiceovers, visuals, and social media content using today’s leading AI tools.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next, more than 20 founders, investors, and operators joined “Playing on the Global Stage: What It Takes to Build a Startup Investors Want to Back,” featuring </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeniamariadimarco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eugenia Di Marco</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycoveny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amy Coveny</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hyman-90358/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael Hyman</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and moderator </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodoaloy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rodo Aloy</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for an intimate roundtable focused on fundraising, international expansion, and the qualities that make startups attractive to investors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The initiative continued with a Go-to-Market Strategy Masterclass led by Mana Tech mentor </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshminatarajan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lakshmi Natarajan</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, an award-winning Fortune 500 executive, entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Over 40 attendees joined to learn practical frameworks for product positioning, customer acquisition, and sustainable growth. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By bringing education and community together around one of the world’s biggest sporting events, the World Cup Initiative demonstrated how Mana Tech continues to create spaces where meaningful connections extend beyond the office.</span></p>
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		<title>Mana Tech Travels: Ecosystem Lessons from São Paulo and San Francisco</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While these hubs operate in different markets and contexts, one message emerged consistently across both conversations: innovation grows faster when ecosystems are connected. Learning from Silicon Valley: The Reality of Building in the U.S. In mid-May, Charly Esnal, CEO of Mana Tech, traveled to San Francisco to participate in Startup Grind San Francisco, where he [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While these hubs operate in different markets and contexts, one message emerged consistently across both conversations: innovation grows faster when ecosystems are connected.</span></p>
<h2><b>Learning from Silicon Valley: The Reality of Building in the U.S.</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In mid-May, Charly Esnal, CEO of Mana Tech, traveled to San Francisco to participate in Startup Grind San Francisco, where he moderated a panel titled “VC Perspectives: Building in the U.S. as an International Founder.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The conversation brought together leading investors, including Eugene Malobrodsky, Managing Partner at One Way Ventures, Audrey Kim, Venture Partner at Oak HC/FT, and Manan Mehta, Founding General Partner at Unshackled Ventures.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The discussion focused on a topic that continues to shape the journey of founders from around the world: what it really takes to build and scale a company in the United States.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the strongest themes was the gap between expectations and reality. Many international founders arrive believing that entering the U.S. market automatically unlocks capital, customers, and growth. In practice, the market demands something different: clarity, speed, credibility, and a deep understanding of how the ecosystem operates.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The panel explored what creates conviction for investors, the signals that immediately stand out during fundraising, and why success often depends on how quickly founders can adapt to the market rather than simply gaining access to it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The event also included pitch reviews with an impressive delegation of Bulgarian founders, highlighting the increasingly global nature of entrepreneurship and the growing ambition of startups entering the U.S. market.</span></p>
<h2><b>São Paulo’s Growing Global Innovation Role</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just days earlier, from May 13–15, Mana Tech’s COO, Conrado Morais, participated in São Paulo Innovation Week 2026, one of the largest innovation and technology events in Latin America, bringing together startups, investors, corporations, universities, and public sector leaders from across the region.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Invited by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty), Conrado joined the Global Ecosystem Stage to discuss Miami’s role as a bridge between the United States and Latin America, and how innovation hubs can help accelerate international collaboration.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The panel brought together representatives from institutions helping shape Brazil’s innovation agenda, including FAPES, FAPESP, FAPEMIG, and CONFAP.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Throughout the conversations, a common theme emerged: the strongest ecosystems are not built solely through capital or infrastructure. They are built through intentional connections between founders, corporations, governments, universities, investors, and global markets.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the trip, Conrado also met with key players in Brazil’s startup ecosystem, including Cubo Itaú and MONASHEES, exploring opportunities to strengthen cross-border collaboration and create new pathways for founders looking to access the U.S. market.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These conversations reinforced the growing importance of international partnerships and ecosystem collaboration in helping startups scale beyond their home countries.</span></p>
<h2><b>Building the Bridges That Matter</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although San Francisco and São Paulo are thousands of miles apart, the discussions happening in both cities pointed toward the same reality: Innovation ecosystems are no longer competing locally, they are connecting globally.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For founders, access to new markets increasingly depends on access to networks, trusted relationships, local context, and the right support systems. For ecosystems, growth comes from building meaningful connections across borders rather than operating in isolation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Mana Tech, that belief continues to guide our work every day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether through partnerships, events, founder programs, investor networks, or international delegations, our mission is to help entrepreneurs shorten the distance between opportunity and execution. Because the future of innovation is not built within a single city, it is built through the bridges that connect them. </span></p>
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		<title>Mana Tech Connects International Founders with U.S. Growth Opportunities Through Miami Immersion Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mana Tech recently welcomed two international cohorts through its Miami Immersion Program (MIP), continuing its mission to connect high-potential startups with the resources, networks, and market insights needed to successfully expand into the United States. Developed as a bridge between global innovation ecosystems and South Florida’s growing technology landscape, the Miami Immersion Program combines virtual [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><a href="https://tech.manacommon.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> recently welcomed two international cohorts through its </span><a href="https://tech.manacommon.com/what-is-the-miami-immersion-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami Immersion Program (MIP)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, continuing its mission to connect high-potential startups with the resources, networks, and market insights needed to successfully expand into the United States.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Developed as a bridge between global innovation ecosystems and South Florida’s growing technology landscape, the Miami Immersion Program combines virtual preparation, in-person programming, mentorship, and investor engagement to help founders accelerate their U.S. market entry strategies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first cohort was delivered in partnership with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingenio-incubadora-de-empresas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">INGENIO Incubadora de Empresas</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> from Uruguay. After four weeks of virtual preparation beginning March 17th, participating startups traveled to Miami from April 13th through 17th for an intensive week of mentorship, networking, and market exploration.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The program included meetings with investors, mentors, and industry leaders, as well as a visit to </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/miami-dade-county/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami-Dade County</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to learn more about the region’s business landscape and growth opportunities. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The cohort included the following startups: </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/percus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Percus</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/xperiences-vr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">XR Xperiences</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mystherai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">MystherAI</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lolosai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LolosAI</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/b4rna/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">B4-RNA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/saluxa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saluxa</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/polymera/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">POLYMERA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The program concluded with a Demo Day on April 17th, where founders pitched their ventures to judges and ecosystem stakeholders. </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/saluxa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saluxa</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was named the winning startup of the cohort.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech then partnered with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/softexnacional/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SOFTEX</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to welcome a second cohort of 15 Brazilian startups. Following online sessions that began March 30th, founders arrived in Miami from April 27th through May 1st for a week focused on U.S. market entry and expansion.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participants attended workshops and mentorship sessions covering go-to-market strategy, sales, partnerships, legal and tax considerations, cybersecurity, and storytelling, while also refining their pitches through feedback from industry experts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The cohort included:</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/auralize-brasil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Auralize Brasil</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/brantheo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brantheo</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cast4it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CAST</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/innspiredev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">InnSpire</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/numen-north-america/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Numen North America</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, MarketView AI,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/orange-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Orange Testing – Test Automation Platform</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, OGI,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/platformbuilders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Platform Builders</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/square-city/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Square City</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/supria-agency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Supria Agency</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Súpera,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sysmanager/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SysManager</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/teltec-data/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Teltec Data</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/trincaglobal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">TRINCA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The program concluded with a Demo Day on May 1st, where startups presented before a panel of judges, investors, and community members. </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sysmanager/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SysManager</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> earned top honors as the winning startup of the SOFTEX cohort.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Together, the two programs brought more than 20 startups from Uruguay and Brazil to Miami, further strengthening the city’s position as a gateway for international companies seeking to expand into the U.S. market.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami continues to strengthen its position as a startup and venture capital hub, attracting more than $900M in VC investment in 2025 and becoming one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in the U.S.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scale2Miami combines international startup scouting, direct access to investors, mentorship, and a live Demo Day to help global founders validate and scale in the U.S. market.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Winning startups receive up to $300,000 in potential funding through Mana Tech’s angel investor network, plus 12 months of ongoing support and ecosystem access in Miami.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Building on the success of the first cohort, which culminated in an initial five-figure investment in the winning startup, Kresko RNA Tech, the second edition brought together founders from across Latin America, Europe, and Asia for a highly competitive program focused on market validation, investor readiness, and U.S. expansion.</span></p>
<h2><b>A launchpad for international founders</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scale2Miami was created to address one of the biggest challenges international founders face: gaining real access to capital, strategic relationships, and market insights in the United States.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The program combines:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A curated international scouting process.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">An online validation phase for just 20 startups.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Direct mentorship from operators and investors.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Miami immersion week for the top 6 selected startups.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A live Demo Day in front of Mana Tech’s angel investor network, both live and online (+150 investors).</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This year’s participating startups represented a broad range of industries, including AI software, B2B SaaS, supply chain technology, construction tech, PropTech, blockchain, and consumer platforms.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The startups participating in the final phase of Scale2Miami Cohort #2 were:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bildin</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unify AMS</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pala Blockchain</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Supply Veins</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hello City</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">pre.dev</span></li>
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<h2><b>Demo Day Winners</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After an intensive evaluation process, two companies were selected as winners of Scale2Miami Cohort #2:</span></p>
<h3><b>Bildin</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Led by </span><b>Matías Calmet Arana-Cisneros</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><b>Daniel Veran</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Bildin is transforming the construction industry in Latin America through a digital platform that streamlines procurement and connects builders with suppliers more efficiently.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The company enters the U.S. market with a strong operational foundation, impressive traction in Peru, and a clear expansion opportunity in Florida’s construction ecosystem. Bildin has already achieved approximately $240,000 ARR while maintaining strong growth and exceptionally low churn.</span></p>
<h3><b>Unify AMS</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Led by </span><b>Arpit Mehta, PhD</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><b>Deepak Jain</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><b>Karishma Aggarwal</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Unify AMS is an AI-native operating system that integrates association and event management into one unified platform.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The company has already secured 11 enterprise clients, generates more than $700,000 ARR, and operates with zero customer churn. Its AI-driven infrastructure is designed to streamline enterprise operations while unlocking new revenue opportunities for organizations globally.</span></p>
<h2><b>What comes next: Miami unlocked.</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Miami continues to emerge as a gateway for international entrepreneurship, initiatives like Scale2Miami are helping connect global founders with local capital and strategic networks.</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“One of the projects I’m most proud to lead at Mana Tech is Scale2Miami, because it constantly reminds me of how many doors can open when the right founders enter the right ecosystem at the right moment,”</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> said Etienne Gillard.</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“What makes this initiative special is that it goes far beyond mentorship or workshops. The goal is to create real access to networks, capital, strategic relationships, and the kind of ecosystem support that can truly accelerate a company’s trajectory.”</span></i></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The winning startups will now enter the next phase of the initiative, which includes:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up to 12 months of ongoing support from Mana Tech and Scale2Miami</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Continued mentorship and strategic guidance</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Introductions to investors and ecosystem partners</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Potential access to up to $300,000 in funding through Mana Tech’s angel investor network and syndicated SPV structure, depending on final investor participation</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">____________________________________________________________________________</span></p>
<h2><b>About Mana Tech</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Mana Tech, we are executing on Moishe Mana’s vision to position Miami as the gateway between Latin America, North America, and the rest of the world. From Downtown Miami, Mana Tech builds the infrastructure of innovation that connects global entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and market access.</span></p>
<h2><b>About Scale2Miami</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scale2Miami connects international startups with Miami’s innovation ecosystem, providing founders with a structured pathway to validate, enter, and scale in the U.S. market.</span></p>
<p><b>Press Contact:</b><b><br /></b><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rosario Estruga — rosario@manatech.com</span></em></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">International presence was a defining element throughout Tech Week, with Mana Tech at the center of cross-border activity connecting Latin America, the U.S., and Europe. Through a series of delegations, partnerships, and ecosystem activations, its spaces became a platform where global players engaged directly with Miami’s growing tech landscape.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Among them, </span><a href="https://frenchtechmiami.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">La French Tech</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> returned to Mana Tech to host French Tech Capital Days 2026, continuing a long-standing collaboration. “French Tech Capital Days is our annual gathering in Miami, bringing together founders, CEOs, startups, scaleups, and VCs from across the French ecosystem,” said Corinne Benhamou Busson, La French Tech Miami partner. “From the very beginning, Mana Tech has hosted our events and supported our presence here. It has played a key role in helping us expand the French ecosystem in Miami.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Argentina Tech Week also activated the space, with panels, networking sessions, and Cordoba Tech Talks, an initiative brought together by six major players: </span><a href="https://procordoba.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ProCórdoba</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the Government of Provincia de Córdoba, </span><a href="https://cessi.org.ar/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CESSI</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (Chamber of the Argentinian Industry of Software), </span><a href="https://www.amcham.com.ar/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AmCham Argentina</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://cordobacluster.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Córdoba Cluster</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><a href="https://argentina.ar/es/quienes-somos"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PromArgentina</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Marcelo Ghilardoni, Consul General of Argentina in Miami, highlighted the involvement of public and private institutions, and stated: “This week reflects a significant effort to bring Argentine companies to understand and engage with the ecosystem here.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additional international engagement included visits from</span><a href="https://lsb.edu.br/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Link School of Business</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in Brazil,</span><a href="https://www.proecuador.gob.ec/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Pro Ecuador</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><a href="https://citec.com.ec/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Citec</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (Ecuadorian Chamber of Innovation and Technology), as well as a delegation led by the Ministry of El Salvador, including the visit of </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=maria+luisa+hayem&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enAR1095AR1102&amp;oq=maria+luisa+hayem&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQLhiABDIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMg0IBxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0ICBAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEIMjYyM2owajSoAgCwAgA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8"><span style="font-weight: 400;">María Luisa Hayem, Ministry of Economy of El Salvador.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> She was received by Moishe Mana, founder and Chairman of Mana Common, to explore further collaboration between Mana Tech and El Salvador, with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties and creating pathways for Salvadoran startups to engage with the U.S. tech ecosystem.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech also hosted a private gathering titled “Made by Chileans,” further reinforcing its role as a platform for cross-border exchange. The event was held at the</span><a href="https://www.bci.cl/personas"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> BCI</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Chile Hub, a space at Mana Tech sponsored annually by Chile’s</span><a href="https://www.bci.cl/personas"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> BCI Bank</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to foster collaboration and exchange between Chilean companies and startups and the Miami tech ecosystem.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where Connections Become Deals</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Whenever we talk about an ecosystem, we are really talking about connections,” said Eugenia Di Marco, founder of Sisu and mentor at Mana Tech. “Tech Week creates the conditions to meet the people who can help you grow and scale your company in a solid way.” That spirit of purposeful connection extended across every gathering Mana Tech convened during the month.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech also hosted an </span><a href="https://www.experienceclubus.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience Club</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> gathering featuring a keynote by </span><a href="https://neilredding.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Neil Redding</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, bringing together operators, executives, and founders in a single space. The session combined strategic perspectives with direct access to decision-makers, reflecting the type of interactions that define the ecosystem.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Experience Club is all about connections. We bring together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and investors who want to build meaningful relationships,” said Flavio Pripas, investor and co-founder of Experience Club. “Partnering with Mana Tech allows us to connect that audience with the innovation ecosystem in a very natural way.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Mana Tech has been a strong partner since the beginning,” added Marcelo Goulart, founder, investor and current CEO of Experience Club. “We have been building together for years, and every time we come here, it feels like home.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Tech Week in Miami is an incredible moment for the ecosystem,” said Lalo Steinmann, who has been working in Microsoft for more than 25 years and is also part of the Mana Tech network of mentors. “There is a level of energy and enthusiasm across the city that you can feel in every interaction. Mana Tech plays an important role in raising the bar and bringing that community together.”</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Building the Infrastructure for Innovation</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The month also included a more intimate edition of Mana Tech’s annual VIP cocktail in the Miami Islands, maintaining its tradition of gathering a curated group of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in a setting designed for meaningful exchange. Held in partnership with Grow, a Pag Law spin-off, it served as the perfect kickoff to the upcoming eMerge Americas days.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Miami Tech Month is a reflection of how far the ecosystem has come,” said Charly Esnal, CEO of Mana Tech. “What makes this moment unique is not just the scale of events, but the intentionality behind them, bringing together diverse communities, geographies, and perspectives into one shared space.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What emerges from this series of gatherings is a clear pattern: innovation in Miami is being shaped by the increasing density of its ecosystem. Founders, capital, corporates, and talent are not only present in the same city, they are increasingly connected through shared spaces and repeated interactions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech’s approach has been to design for that proximity. Through its spaces, programming, and community, it continues to create the conditions for these interactions to happen with intention.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Miami strengthens its position as a gateway between the U.S. and Latin America, Mana Tech is consolidating its role as a key infrastructure player within that landscape. One that brings together global perspectives, local expertise, and a growing network of builders working across borders.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="http://ecuadortechweek.ec/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ecuador Tech Week</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the country’s largest innovation and technology gathering, returns for its fourth edition from July 11th to 19th, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders across multiple cities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over the past few years, Ecuador’s startup ecosystem has grown rapidly, with early stage ventures emerging across fintech, logistics, edtech, and climate solutions. Local and regional venture capital activity is also increasing, and international investors are beginning to take notice. Ecuador is positioning itself as a promising hub for innovation, driven by talent, resilience, and a new generation of globally minded founders.</span></p>
<p class="lbx"><a class="iblock " style="width: 100%;" href="http://tech.manacommon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.png" data-fancybox="gallery" data-caption="Event photo at Ecuador Tech Week 2025 2nd edition."><img decoding="async" src="http://tech.manacommon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.png" alt="Ecuador Tech Week" /><span class="caption">Event photo at Ecuador Tech Week 2025 2nd edition.</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The previous edition of Ecuador Tech Week hosted 88 events across seven cities like Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca, brought together more than 8,000 attendees, and generated over 20 million digital impressions. These results highlight the initiative’s ability to bring people together, foster connections, and create opportunities for the ecosystem. Founded by </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermovizcaino/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guillermo Vizcaino</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreina-gonz%C3%A1lez-mor%C3%A1n/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andreina Gonzalez</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and backed by </span><a href="https://about.startupgrind.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Startup Grind</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the initiative continues to gain recognition within Latin America and beyond.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This year, the team expands with the addition of </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meitalcohn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meital Cohn</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetrio-sim%C3%B3n-carrasco-9a2803b5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demetrio Carrasco</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilona-polit-508265139/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ilona Polit</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> from </span><a href="https://tech.manacommon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Mana Tech’s involvement brings an international perspective and access to Miami’s dynamic tech ecosystem, creating a bridge between Ecuadorian startups and global networks. This collaboration strengthens Ecuador Tech Week’s role as a platform that connects local talent to international investors, partners, and mentors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a strong team, global partnerships, and an expanding network, this edition promises to build on previous successes and further position Ecuador as an emerging innovation hub.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to be a part of this initiative? Contact us at etw@startupgrind.com</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Common founder and chairman,  </span><a href="https://manacommon.com/moishe-mana/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moishe Mana</span></a>,<span style="font-weight: 400;"> has added another major property to his growing Downtown Miami holdings, purchasing the 31-story One Downtown office tower for $110 million. The property, located at </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/One+Downtown/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x438d85cb3b2943f9?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:2428&amp;ictx=111" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Southeast Third Avenue</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, was sold by Los Angeles-based PCCP and Boca Raton-based CP Group. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The deal works out to roughly $244 per square foot for the 450,000-square-foot building, further cementing Mana’s role as one of the most influential real estate owners in the city’s urban core.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Originally known as the SunTrust International Center, the tower has undergone significant renovations in recent years and includes a variety of amenities such as a rooftop terrace, ground-floor retail, and a large parking garage. The building also houses several tenants, including technology companies and professional service firms that continue to expand their presence in Downtown Miami. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The acquisition fits into Mana’s long-term vision for transforming Downtown Miami’s Flagler Street corridor into a hub for innovation, business, and international connectivity. Mana has spent more than a decade assembling properties in the area, building a portfolio that now includes around 80 buildings downtown, along with significant land holdings in Wynwood, including the large event and creative complex </span><a href="https://manawynwood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Wynwood</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking about the purchase and his broader strategy for the district, Mana said, “We believe in the Flagler District, and we will continue to increase our investment in South Florida.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The purchase comes as Miami continues work on the long-planned Flagler Street streetscape project, a public improvement initiative intended to make the historic corridor more pedestrian-friendly and attractive to businesses. Mana has been a major advocate and supporter of the project, which aligns with his vision of creating a connected downtown ecosystem for entrepreneurs and companies from across the Americas.</span></p>
<h5><em><b>Source: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Real Deal: </span><a href="https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/03/04/pccp-cp-group-sell-one-downtown-to-moishe-mana-for-110m/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Moishe Mana gobbles up another downtown Miami office tower for $110M.”</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">March 4, 2026</span></em></h5>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Last week, </span><a href="https://tech.manacommon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> welcomed senior corporate venture, strategy, and innovation leaders from around the world for the </span><a href="https://cvc-summit.com/cvcoi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CVC Open Innovation Summit USA</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – a two-day event built around panel discussions, interactive workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Throughout panels and working sessions, participants explored how corporate venture capital is evolving from experimentation into a strategic driver of long-term growth. Conversations explored the growing role of boards and executive leadership in shaping innovation, the emergence of automation and physical AI, and how global innovation hubs are influencing corporate expansion and collaboration. </span></p>
<p class="lbx"><a href="http://tech.manacommon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CVCSummit_2026-8202-scaled-1.jpg" data-fancybox="gallery" data-caption="CVC Open Innovation Summit USA" class="iblock " style="width: 100%"><img decoding="async" src="http://tech.manacommon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CVCSummit_2026-8202-scaled-1.jpg" alt="CVC Open Innovation Summit USA"><span class="caption">CVC Open Innovation Summit USA</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The summit also featured insights and participation from leaders across the tech world, including </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-medina-6a8267b1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Melissa Medina</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of eMerge Americas, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-duran-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Claudia Duran</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of Endeavor, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrapinsmith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ivan Rapin-Smith</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of Watsco Ventures, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-p-froehly-227b57a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jean P. Froehly</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> of the Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C., and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlyesnal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Charly Esnal</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the CEO of Mana Tech.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Designed as a VP-level, non-commercial gathering, the event created space for investors, board members, and public leaders to engage openly and focus on the real challenges facing enterprise transformation. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working closely with the CVC community and our partner </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippwilligmann/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Phillip Willigmann</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to bring this summit to life reinforced the importance of creating spaces for collaboration, sharing expertise, and long-term partnerships shaping the future of innovation. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech extends its gratitude to the partners and sponsors who helped make the summit possible, including </span><a href="https://www.bankofamerica.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bank of America</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.gtlaw.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Greenberg Traurig</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://kpmg.com/us/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">KPMG</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.borgwarner.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BorgWarner</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.mann-hummel.com/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mann+Hummel</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/us/en/mca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oshkosh</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.u-path.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">U-Path</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><a href="https://www.watscoventures.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watsco Ventures</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What began as academic research moved into the city this month, as MBA students from </span><a href="https://mitsloan.mit.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">MIT’s Sloan School of Management</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> traveled to Miami to partner with </span><a href="https://tech.manacommon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> through the </span><a href="https://mitsloan.mit.edu/action-learning/mena-lab/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">MIT Sloan MENA Lab</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, under the academic guidance of Professor </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-cohen-9462115/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jacob Cohen</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Senior Associate Dean at MIT Sloan, and led by students </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-guiloff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paul Guiloff</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ben-aharon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael Ben Aharon</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While innovation hubs are often studied in the classroom through case studies or models, this analysis examined Miami through real-world conditions like geography, culture, access to capital, and the needs of companies entering U.S. markets.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The MIT Sloan Fellows conducted their research by studying leading global innovation hubs like </span><a href="https://www.media.mit.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">MIT Media Lab</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://cic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CIC (Cambridge/Boston)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://stationf.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Station F (Paris)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plug and Play Tech Center</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.hightechcampus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High Tech Campus Eindhoven</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://cubo.itau/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CUBO Itaú (São Paulo)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.weareepicenter.com/sv" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Epicenter (Stockholm)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and more. This research focused on why organizations have chosen these hubs, what offerings have the highest value, and what motivates early commitment to a new innovation hub. </span></p>
<p class="lbx"><a class="iblock " style="width: 100%;" href="http://tech.manacommon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_9756-scaled-1.png" data-fancybox="gallery" data-caption="MIT Sloan Fellows tour the Nikola Tesla Building during the planning phase of the Mana Tech Innovation Center."><img decoding="async" src="http://tech.manacommon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_9756-scaled-1.png" alt="Nikola Tesla Building" /><span class="caption">MIT Sloan Fellows tour the Nikola Tesla Building during the planning phase of the Mana Tech Innovation Center.</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The students’ goal was to identify which elements of successful existing models were most relevant to Miami’s evolving innovation ecosystem, and how those insights could be applied to attract scale-up companies, venture capital firms, and corporate innovation teams into Downtown Miami. Rather than replicating existing hubs, the work focused on adapting the best global practices to align with Miami’s position as a gateway for international and local companies. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, the visit highlighted the longstanding relationship between </span><a href="https://tech.manacommon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mana Tech</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://mitsloan.mit.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">MIT Sloan</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, as a previous collaboration helped shape the organization’s early development, including the connection with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradomorais/?locale=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conrado Morais</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that led him to join Mana Tech as Chief Operating Officer. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Full-circle moments like this don’t happen by chance,” Morais said. “It’s incredibly meaningful to see Mana Tech once again partnering with MIT Sloan School of Management and welcoming their students to Miami.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This ongoing partnership reflects Mana Tech’s commitment to building its platform alongside world-class academic institutions and global leaders. The work conducted by the MIT Sloan Fellows ensures that the Nikola Tesla Innovation Hub is informed by both research and real-world application.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I have not always agreed with President Trump, but his recent actions regarding Venezuela represent a bold and necessary wake-up call for the Western Hemisphere. What matters now are the next steps — whether this moment leads to stability, economic rebuilding, and hemispheric cooperation, or simply another cycle of conflict and fragmentation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2019, I met with Panama’s President Nito Cortizo, who had inherited a major infrastructure agreement signed with China. The project would have effectively created a Chinese economic enclave at the Panama Canal — a strategic gateway that shapes the future of the entire hemisphere. I warned that such a move would inevitably awaken a “sleeping tiger”: the United States would never allow control of the canal or its surrounding ecosystems to shift into the hands of a rival power. The canal is not just Panamanian infrastructure — it is a strategic asset for all of the Americas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The agreement was ultimately canceled, and the Chinese investment was sold at a steep discount to Western buyers. That episode was part of a broader realization: China now controls a significant share of the world’s mineral reserves and processed critical minerals — a growing economic and security risk for the hemisphere and the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Latin America is America. Venezuela is America. The Americas must think and act as one unified region. Allowing foreign powers to control our oil, copper, energy, and mineral resources undermines sovereignty, weakens local industry, and divides the hemisphere.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since 2014, the Mana Organization has championed a One America vision — including the long-term case for dollarization and deeper economic alignment across Latin America. Partnerships based on dependency, extractive agreements, or alternative reserve currencies only increase instability. Dollarization, when accompanied by institutional rebuilding, opens the door for Western banks to invest, lowers borrowing costs, formalizes economies, and fuels sustainable growth instead of volatility.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, along with vast gold and copper resources. The future of these resources must strengthen the Americas, empower its people, and fuel productive industry — not leave the region dependent on external powers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trump’s actions signal that America is finally waking up. If Latin and North America move toward economic integration — representing more than 1.1 billion people and enormous productive capacity — we will build not only one of the world’s strongest economies, but also a more secure and resilient hemisphere for future generations. Our manufacturing capacity should expand in Latin America — not in distant nations that do not share our democratic values or regional destiny.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If the path forward in Venezuela is built on collaboration rather than occupation, empowerment rather than extraction, this moment could mark one of the most important turning points in the history of the Americas. Dollarization, industrial rebuilding, and investment focused on opportunity — not exploitation — will send a powerful message to regional leaders: growth comes from partnership, stability, and dignity.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I am encouraged to see the world taking stronger action against tyranny and corruption — and doing so in a way that protects innocent people instead of punishing entire populations. Sometimes breaking with old rules is necessary — so long as we replace them with better rules, stronger institutions, and a more united hemisphere.</span></p>
<p><strong>— Moishe Mana</strong></p>
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