Entrepreneurial Panthers come on strong at campus pitch day attended by Florida officials | FIU News [Video]

As the fastest growing state in the nation, Florida ranks number one in new business formation and tech job growth. At the heart of this boom is the state’s dynamic support of innovation and entrepreneurship, offering those with new ideas the opportunity to bring their inventions to market for the benefit of all.

In an effort to better connect a variety of Florida’s high-growth technology companies with elected officials and decision-makers, the Florida Department of Commerce recently hosted “Florida Pitch Day at FIU.”

“FIU prides itself on being at the forefront of education, research and community engagement,” said FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell. “Inviting the brightest minds and most innovative companies in the state to pitch at FIU showcases our university’s critical role in successfully preparing students, faculty and researchers to tackle the challenges of the 21^stcentury. Additionally, FIU’s support of local innovators and small businesses is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the continued growth of Florida’s tech …