For nearly 20 years, Refresh Miami has been the heartbeat of South Florida’s tech ecosystem - telling the stories of the founders, investors, and operators building the future of our city.
We started in 2006 as a small grassroots meetup. Today, we are:
A trusted resource for anyone who wants to understand what’s happening in Miami tech
Always free - never behind a paywall
Your support ensures Miami’s tech story continues to be told authentically, consistently, and accessibly for everyone.
Why Your Donation Matters
Miami is at a critical inflection point. As our tech ecosystem grows, so does the need for:
Reliable, independent reporting that shines a light on local startups
Spaces where builders connect, learn from each other, and feel less alone
Programs that help retain talent, making Miami a true home for ambitious operators
Without this connective tissue, ecosystems stall. With it, ecosystems thrive.
Refresh Miami exists to make sure Miami continues to grow in the right way - with storytelling, community, and belonging at its core.
Your gift keeps that work alive.
What Your Donation Supports
1. Expanded Tech & Startup News Coverage
Your support helps us publish more stories that highlight:
Local startups and founders
Early-stage companies gaining traction
Talent shaping the region
Major wins and quiet builders
Fundraises, launches, acquisitions, and ecosystem trends
Our reporting gives local founders visibility they often can’t get anywhere else.
2. Curated Founder Dinners & Gatherings
These invite-only dinners create space for founders to:
Share best practices
Get support
Convert hard lessons into wisdom
Build relationships that help them scale
Building a company is lonely. These dinners make it less so — and help founders stay and grow in Miami.
3. Intimate Senior-Level Talent Dinners
Operators are the backbone of every successful company.But many who move to Miami wonder: Where do I find my people?
Our curated dinners help VPs, heads of product, heads of growth, engineering leaders, and other senior operators:
This is crucial for the sustainability of our ecosystem.
Why Give Now?
2026 will be Refresh Miami’s 20th anniversary — a major milestone moment.Your Give Miami Day support ensures we enter our 20th year stronger than ever, ready to:
Grow our newsroom
Tell more stories
Produce richer coverage
Host more curated gatherings
Celebrate two decades of building Miami tech
Your gift fuels the next chapter of Miami’s tech community.
We Can’t Do This Without You
Refresh Miami has always been a community-powered nonprofit.Your donation — whether $25 or $25,000 — helps ensure that:
Local startups get visibility
Builders find their people
Miami tech grows with intention
Our stories continue to be told
Donate today and help us keep Miami’s tech story alive.
Thank you for believing in this community — and for helping us build the future of Miami tech, together.
Founded in 2006, Refresh Miami has served as the hub of Miami Tech for close to two decades! As the oldest and largest tech and startup community in Miami with over 16,000 members, our mission is to support and grow the Miami Tech ecosystem.
Organization name
Refresh Miami Inc.
Tax id (EIN)
46-0918459
Mission Category
Economic & Community Development
Program Site Locations
All of Miami-Dade County
Annual Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Primary Population Served
General Population, Women/Femme-Identifying
Address
111 NE 1st Street 8th Floor #310