Miami Startup Community
As an ambitious tech founder in Miami, you understand the importance of making the right connections.
Join Founders Network and become part of a carefully curated community of experienced global tech founders who can offer mentorship, collaborate on ideas, and provide the guidance you need to thrive in the vibrant startup ecosystem of Miami.
Nominee Preview Q&A
A live Zoom for nominated founders: how Founders Network works, what happens next, and open Q&A.
Upcoming Miami events
No Miami events open to guests are on the calendar right now. The Nominee Preview Q&A above is the best way to meet us, or browse every upcoming Founders Network event.
Our Local Leadership Team
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The Miami startup scene
The Miami metro area ranks No. 25 among global startup ecosystems in Startup Genome's 2026 report, down from No. 22 the year before, and 11th among US ecosystems, as Refresh Miami reported.
Startup Genome still values the ecosystem at $48 billion, above the $25 billion global average, and reports $2.4 billion in seed and Series A funding from mid-2023 through 2025.
Founders Network in Miami
Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Membership is selective and by invitation, and founders request an invitation to join.
Members get mentorship from other founders, chapter events, and introductions to investors and to founders across a global network. The Miami chapter is run by volunteer member leaders, shown on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Miami a good place to start a startup?
Startup Genome ranks the Miami metro No. 25 globally and 11th in the US, with a $48 billion ecosystem value. The ranking slipped from 22nd the year before.
How do I meet other founders in Miami?
Founders Network members meet at chapter events and through peer mentorship with other founders. Upcoming Miami chapter events are listed on this page.
What startup events are in Miami?
Founders Network hosts chapter events for founders in Miami, and the upcoming ones are listed on this page.
How do I join Founders Network in Miami?
Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and our team will review it.
Get an invitation to the community.
Founders Network is an invite-only peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Drop your email — we'll take it from there.
No spam. We review every request individually.