Business Spotlight: Virtual Success

FAU Tech Runway recently celebrated six years of innovation with its venture, mentor and investor programs during the 2020 Maverick Reception on Zoom. With more than 200 viewers in attendance, the event exceeded their fundraising goal from Tech Runway’s generous sponsors and donors to help support the program’s entrepreneurs.

“The 2020 Maverick Reception exceeded all expectations for a virtual event,” said Jessica Beaver, associate director for FAU Tech Runway. “On behalf of everyone at FAU Tech Runway, we would like to thank all donors, partners, advisory board members and adept mentors whose support and generous contributions make FAU Tech Runway one of the top incubator programs in Florida. The evening set many records for us and was an extraordinary experience filled with great company and inspiring stories.”

The 2020 award recipients were Maurice R. Ferré, MD, keynote speaker and Maverick Entrepreneur of the Year, Lock It Plates founders Johny Delvar, Jerry Desamours, and Christopher Mundy as the Maverick Venture of the Year, Maria Hernandez as the Maverick Mentor of the Year, and Don Kiselewski as the Maverick Aviator Award recipient.

To watch the recording of the event, click here. For more information about FAU Tech Runway, visit techrunway.fau.edu.