Networking the Art of Forced Friendship and Free Appetizers
You’re definitely not alone. Complaining about networking events is practically a rite of passage. Just this week, I met someone who kicked off our conversation by venting about all the lunches and after-hours gatherings she’d had to endure. The twist? Attending these events is literally part of her job. Talk about occupational hazards!Now, I get it. At some point, the endless handshakes and small talk start to feel stale, and you begin questioning how you’re spending your time. Maybe you even daydream
.png)
UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates Our Clients and Graduate on Their Success
Orlando, Fla. (November 13, 2024) Recently, three companies connected to the UCF Business Incubation Program received significant recognition for their businesses. First, on October 3, Soarce won the Black Orlando Tech Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition, competing against several local companies. The first-place prize in the competition was $10,000.Soarce is based in the Lake Nona Incubator and has developed a novel nanocomposite using seaweed that protects against intense outdoor heat, fire, and more
Tech Hub Orlando Opens in Downtown
With a goal of supporting and scaling local technology companies, three organizations have come together to create a one-stop shop for those businesses. Now open, Tech Hub Orlando provides nearly everything a tech company could need throughout its lifecycle. From early- and idea-stage companies looking for market validation to established companies looking for new innovations, the Tech Hub Orlando will be a key spot. Tech Hub Orlando is a partnership of the UCF Business Incubation Program, Innovate
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Named as a GrowFL Trusted Advisor
Tech Rage IT is excited to announce that Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Matt Rose, has been named a GrowFL Trusted Advisor, recognizing his expertise in supporting second-stage companies with innovative technology strategies. This distinction places Rose among an elite group of advisors who guide Florida’s growing businesses toward sustainable success. As a GrowFL Trusted Advisor, Rose brings years of experience in providing critical IT services to businesses. Under his leadership, Tech Rage IT
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Featured in Orlando Business Journal for Disaster Recovery Insights
As Hurricane Milton approached Central Florida, Matt Rose, Chief Experience Officer of Tech Rage IT, was featured in the Orlando Business Journal, where he emphasized the importance of understanding how much downtime a business can tolerate and what data loss it can afford. To help businesses navigate the storm, Rose offered the following practical advice, which was highlighted in the publication:Alternative Work Assignments: Plan for alternative work arrangements to maintain continuity. Remote
Tech Rage IT Launches the “Reboot & Relax” Referral Giveaway
Tech Rage IT, a leading provider of IT services and solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the “Reboot & Relax” Referral Giveaway, offering participants a chance to win a luxurious 7-night cruise for two, valued at up to $8,000. Whether you’re a current client, a business professional, or someone who knows a company that could benefit from Tech Rage IT’s services, we invite you to participate by referring clients and increasing your chances of winning. “Just like we help businesses reboot their
Cash Flow: The Heartbeat of Every Business
Cash flow is like a business’s heartbeat, quietly keeping everything moving. Yet, despite how crucial it is, it’s often something we push aside, especially when juggling a dozen other daily tasks. But when cash flow gets overlooked, it doesn’t take long for things to feel tight and stressful.What is cash flow? In short, it’s the business’s ability to cover daily expenses, often called working capital. It’s the rhythm of money coming in from sales and going out to cover bills, supplies, or payroll. Keeping
.png)
UCF Business Incubation Program Launches Graduate Network
Over the past 25 years, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 1,000 businesses become established in Central Florida and significantly grow. Today, the UCF Business Incubation Program is launching a newly structured and augmented program for its graduate companies. The goal is to help keep them connected to each other and to the program, giving opportunities to help current client companies become successful as well. Many of the pieces of the program are currently available, but this
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Provides Expert Insights on Recent Outages on Fox 35 Orlando
Tech Rage IT’s Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Matt Rose, has recently made multiple appearances on Fox 35 Orlando (WOFL-TV) as a technology expert, sharing valuable insights on two major service outages sharing valuable insights on two major service outages, including one that impacted tens of thousands and another that affected 1.7 million customers. On September 12, Rose was invited to discuss the Microsoft services outage impacting AT&T customers. During the segment, he analyzed the root
Tech Rage IT Named a 2024 Next-Generation Managed Service Provider by Channel Futures
Tech Rage IT is thrilled to announce that Channel Futures has recognized the company as one of the “2024 Next-Generation Managed Service Providers” for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights Tech Rage IT's commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and continued growth within the managed service provider industry.“We are proud to be acknowledged for our dedication to providing exceptional IT services,” said Erica Martinez-Rose, CEO of Tech Rage IT. “This achievement
Build Your Team for Your Business' Success
Today, countless communication channels allow us to learn new skills and empower us to gain the confidence needed to tackle various projects whether at home or elsewhere. My best DIY project was replacing the water pump on my outboard boat engine, which took me about 20 minutes after watching an online video. The best part? I was able to save over $325! Not to mention, I avoided the hassle of trailing the boat to the shop and leaving it there for a few days.While I successfully completed the installation,
Three Incubator Companies Receive Significant Recognition Over the Past Few Weeks
One of the key ways for start-up businesses to gain recognition with customers and funders is being recognized during start-up pitch competitions and awards. Over the past two weeks, three incubator companies were successful in being among the top companies in local and national competitions. The companies and their accomplishments were: Kismet Technologies was among the top 10 worldwide finishers at the Startup World Cup competition held in San Francisco. This competition featured thousands of
Unlocking Market Research for Your Business or Idea at No or Very Little Cost!
In my professional and business experience, one of the most overlooked or underappreciated steps by entrepreneurs starting or running a business is conducting thorough market research. This involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information about their particular market, competitors, and emerging trends. Regular market research is not just beneficial but critical, as it provides valuable insights to better understand customers, competitors, and the direction in which the market is heading.
UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates Atom Advantage and Kismet Technologies
Client companies are finalists in the Orlando regional competition of Startup World Cup Orlando, Fla. (September 13, 2024) – Over the past several months and throughout September, pitch competitions have taken place around the world to be the regional representative for Startup World Cup. Next week, one of those is being hosted by Orlando Tech Community and two clients of the UCF Incubation Program are among the Top 10: Atom Advantage and Kismet Technologies. “One of the best ways our clients can get
Tech Rage IT Recognized as a Channel Futures' 2024 MSPs to Watch Honoree
Tech Rage IT, an award-winning and leading provider of IT services in Florida, is proud to announce its recognition as one of Channel Futures’ MSPs to Watch for 2024. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights Tech Rage IT’s significant growth, impressive revenue performance, and its dedication to delivering exceptional managed services. The MSPs to Watch list, created by Channel Futures, recognizes 55 companies that are on the rise and poised to join the coveted MSP 501 list in the near future. Tech
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Featured on Fox 35 Orlando About Massive Social Security Number Hack
On Wednesday afternoon, Fox 35 featured Tech Rage IT’s CXO, Matt Rose, in a segment discussing the alarming claims by the hacker group USDoD, which allegedly stole 2.7 billion records of personal information from Americans, including Social Security numbers and addresses. In the conversations, Rose covered key topics like:Credit monitoring for both adults and minorsBenefits of freezing your credit to prevent fraudDark Web monitoring services for added securityThe risks of clicking on unknown links or
.png)
UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates Protean BioDiagnostics and Semplastics
Client and graduate companies named as finalists for 14th Annual GrowFL Companies to Watch list Orlando, Fla. (August 14, 2024) – One of the greatest recognition of the work of the UCF Business Incubation Program is when outside groups recognize its clients’ significant accomplishments. This year, two Incubator companies have been named as finalists for the GrowFL Companies to Watch Award. Protean BioDiagnostics: Based in the Lake Nona Incubator, Protean BioDiagnostics is committed to creating and
Barista Cup’s Swift Brew Recognized as “One to Watch” by Leading Trade Publication
Onboard Hospitality chose the Swift Brew concept as a key new concept for airline amenitiesWinter Springs, Fla. (July 19, 2024) – Facing competition from more than 200 total entries worldwide, a Winter Springs company has been named a company to watch when it comes to in-flight services and amenities.The Barista Cup submitted its Swift Brew concept for the Onboard Hospitality Awards, the top awards program for the industry, and was chosen by the leading publication as one of six that airlines should pay
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Featured on Local Media About CrowdStrike Issues
Winter Springs, Fla., (July 24, 2024) – When it seemed like the world was shutting down after a technology glitch from CrowdStrike, the local media turned to Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose for an expert opinion.Fox 35 featured Rose on Friday evening and in a longer format as an in-studio guest on its Good Day Orlando on Monday morning. Then, Central Florida Public Media featured Rose on its daily Engage program.In the conversations, Rose talks about the following subjects:The depth of the crash,How much we rely
Tech Rage IT Completes Unique Customer Service Training Certification
Winter Springs, Fla., (June 17, 2024) – Tech Rage IT, an IT services company serving business owners in Central Florida, has earned the World-Class Customer eXperience Trained (WCCXT) certification. This training was led by The DiJulius Group, whose consulting clients include Starbucks, Lexus, Ritz-Carlton, KeyBank, Nordstrom, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and many more.To become certified, companies must go through three months of training and show that they’ve deployed the strategies in their
Erica Martinez-Rose Named to UCF Integrated Business Advisory Board
Winter Springs, Fla., (May 15, 2024) – One of the key points in a company’s lifecycle is when it can significantly give back to the communities that helped nurture the growth of the company.Tech Rage IT has hit that mark as its CEO, Erica Martinez-Rose, has agreed to serve on the UCF Integrated Business Advisory Board, starting with the 2024/25 school year.“This truly brings me around a full circle on my journey with the University of Central Florida,” Martinez-Rose says. “The programs that UCF supports,
Tech Rage IT Named a Fire Award Winner
Winter Springs, Fla., (April 19, 2024) – Tech Rage is on fire!The Winter Springs-based IT company was named one of 11 companies in Central Florida as being “on fire” in the Orlando Business Journal’s third annual 2024 Fire Awards.According to the award announcement, “each company was scored on major milestones such as revenue growth, job creation, fundraising and innovative new products or ways of doing business, among other factors.”The company saw a nearly 15 percent increase in revenue over the past 12
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Empowers STEM Students at UCF Career Academy
Winter Springs, Fla., (March 29, 2024) – Matt Rose, chief experience officer and co-founder of Tech Rage IT, an award-winning managed services provider, participated as a panelist at the UCF TRIO/PRIME STEM Spring 2024 Career Academy: A Blueprint for Success. The event, organized by the University of Central Florida, focused on providing its program scholars with actionable insights and strategies for navigating their careers in the rapidly evolving STEM sector. As a distinguished leader in the
.png)
UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative
Orlando, Fla. (April 8, 2024) – For nearly a decade, a team of dedicated veterans worked through the UCF Business Incubation Program to help other veterans grow their businesses. Today, those veterans and the non-profit organization they formed have been recognized by the United States Small Business Administration as the 2024 North Florida and State of Florida Community Partner of the Year. “It’s phenomenal what Rafael Caamano and his team have been able to do over the years to help veteran-owned
.png)
UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates its Recent Award Winners
Orlando, Fla. (February 29, 2024) – The first two months of 2024 have seen tremendous recognition for a select group of client companies of the UCF Business Incubation Program. More than a half dozen businesses have been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal and GrowFL, who are clients of UCF Incubators in Orange and Seminole counties. “For any company, being recognized by organizations like these two can truly help them gain traction as they look to enter their markets or build their business,”
.png)
UCF Business Incubation Program Bolsters Soft Landing International Recruitment Programs
Orlando, Fla. (February 27, 2024) – Over the years, the UCF Business Incubation Program has worked with hundreds of businesses to help them establish their company in the United States and the Orlando area through its Soft Landing Program. Today, the Incubation Program is launching a new partnership with the HungarianHub, a nonprofit furthering the collaboration and investment between Hungary and the United States, to significantly bolster the pipeline of businesses expanding into Central Florida from
Tech Rage IT Named to CRN’s MSP Pioneer 250
Winter Springs, Fla., (February 12, 2024) – Tech Rage IT continues to receive international recognition as a leader in its industry.This month, CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, named Tech Rage IT to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer category for 2024. The Pioneer category recognizes the top 250 MSPs companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market.“For us to be compared to the leading companies in North America in another
Tech Rage IT’s CEO Emerges as Runner-Up in 2023 MSP Awards
Martinez-Rose ranked as Woman MSP Contributor of the Year Winter Springs, Fla., December 20, 2023 – Tech Rage IT, an award-winning managed services provider (MSP), is thrilled to announce that its CEO, Erica Martinez-Rose has been recognized as the Runner-Up in SuperOps.ai’s 2023 MSP Awards in the category of Woman MSP contributor of the year. The MSP Women Contributor of the Year award is particularly prestigious, highlighting exceptional achievements and contributions by women in the MSP
.png)
Limitless Aeronautics wins 2023 Volusia County Innovation Challenge
Student-led company developing micro drones receives $10,000 prize and one year at the Volusia County Business Incubator Daytona Beach, Fla. (November 27, 2023) – Six student-led companies presented their business concepts and plans to a panel of judges at the 2023 Volusia County Innovation Challenge pitch competition on November 15. Previously known as the Cairns Foundation Innovation Challenge, this annual event brings entrepreneurs from Volusia County colleges and universities together to compete
