Media & Press
VURT Brings Vertical TV Home
October 11, 2026
Hilmon Sorey discusses VURT’s expansion onto television screens and its vision for vertical storytelling as a genre of streaming entertainment.
SPARC Ignite Returns for 2026
September 22, 2026
SPARC Ignite brings South Florida founders for investor exposure, growth support, and an opportunity to reach the Startup World Cup.
Community Connections
September 1, 2026
Ted Lucas connects South Florida residents with technology resources through Tech Tuesdays, bringing people together to explore careers and entrepreneurship.
VURT Creates Filmmaker Access
April 17, 2026
VURT helps independent filmmakers reach audiences faster through vertical storytelling, streamlined distribution, and an advertising model that shares creator revenue.
SafeHill Raises $2.6 Million
October 13, 2025
SafeHill raises $2.6 million, combining artificial intelligence with ethical hacking to help businesses identify security vulnerabilities and defend against cyberattacks.
Parlay Pal Wins SPARC
August 25, 2025
Mark Voltaire’s Parlay Pal wins SPARC South Florida, earning the opportunity to represent the region at the Startup World Cup.
SPARC Names 40 Semifinalists
July 28, 2025
Forty startups advance from more than 200 applicants in SPARC South Florida, gaining pitch preparation, connections, and opportunities for visibility.
Spotlight on Overlooked Talent
June 20, 2025
Ted Lucas and Hilmon Sorey spotlight overlooked founders through SPARC, expanding access to mentorship, investor networks, and opportunities for growth.
SPARC Opens Doors for Founders
June 16, 2025
Ted Lucas and Hilmon Sorey introduce SPARC South Florida, creating pathways for underrepresented founders to access funding, infrastructure, and relationships.
The Source Launches Pitch Event
June 9, 2025
The Source launches a South Florida pitch competition, giving technology founders a platform to showcase their businesses and pursue opportunities.
Sargassum Eco Lumber Wins
September 15, 2024
Sargassum Eco Lumber wins Miami’s Startup World Cup regional competition, advancing to San Francisco to compete for investment and recognition.
From Music to Tech
July 3, 2024
Ted Lucas discusses his journey from building a music label to supporting technology entrepreneurs through The Source and Miami’s community.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
February 16, 2024
The Source opens downtown, offering entrepreneurs and local talent access to training, business resources, and connections within Miami’s technology community.
A New Hub for Miami Founders
February 6, 2024
The Source introduces a downtown Miami hub connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and residents through resources, relationships, and opportunities for business growth.
Closing the Tech
Equity Gap
November 14, 2023
Hilmon Sorey and Ted Lucas expand access to technology careers through Tech Knowledge, connecting training with South Florida workforce needs.
FMU Innovation Center Opens
January 26, 2023
Ted Lucas celebrates the opening of Florida Memorial University’s innovation center, expanding community access to technology education, entrepreneurship, and opportunities.
