Sarasota.Tech’s Post

Sarasota.Tech started 7 Months ago when a few friends got together for a drink at a local bar to talk about tech and entrepreneurial stuff. Not a single one of us planned to start a large tech meetup that day, but we all walked away thinking that we should do it again soon and that each of us should bring a friend to the next one. So we did just that. 14 people showed up to the next meetup. Then 30+ Then 50+ Now 130+ We do not expect the exponential growth trajectory to continue, but it does validate the demand for the type of event we are hosting. People are excited to get out from behind the desk and connect with other tech professionals. Which happens to include more of us than we think as the world goes full digital. So many of us live in the Sarasota region but work for companies outside of the region. We work remote and often get lost behind a screen, but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy getting out and connecting with others in the community. And that is the spirit behind what we are building. We are on a mission to connect the local community while showing off the talent and resources we have right here in what was once just a tourism town. We are excited about where we are headed and we look forward to sharing more about what we have planned next. A dozen companies and individuals have already stepped up to support the cause with their time, energy and dollars. If you are interested in getting involved (or know anyone who might) feel free to reach out to any of the organizing committee or visit Sarasota.Tech to learn more about how we can get you plugged in. We're currently working to turn the group into a nonprofit and will be announcing broader membership options for individuals and businesses as we scale the efforts. Thanks to all of you who have supported the initiative to date. As well as everyone who will support us moving forward. Organizing Committee: Raymmar Tirado Vladimir Ljesevic Pete Petersen Toli M. Founding Partners: CMPSE Drip Rewards AtmosPR Pete Petersen Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Bridge Angel Investors ATLARGE SaaS Factory S-One Holdings Corporation Suncoast Interactive Sarah Baldwin For more information on upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit https://www.sarasota.tech/.