REFRESH MIAMI INC.
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Refresh Miami Inc. is a community-driven initiative focused on higher education, particularly within the technology sector. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, it has been actively contributing to the South Florida tech community since its incorporation on June 20, 2012. The organization emphasizes supporting and advancing academic interests through various innovative technological solutions. Maria Derchi Russo serves as the Executive Director of Refresh Miami Inc., bringing a strong background in marketing from her experience at Travelzoo and a local parking startup. In addition to leading Refresh Miami, Maria is actively engaged with Women in Miami Tech, underscoring her commitment to fostering gender diversity within technology roles. Peter Martinez plays a dual role as both a senior software engineer and a community organizer for Refresh Miami Inc. His contributions are pivotal in enhancing educational technologies at the University of Miami through his project on Academic Technologies. Moreover, Peter is instrumental in shaping Refresh Miami's influence over the last eight years by co-organizing its events. Josh, who joined the team in 2008 during his Computer Science studies at Florida International University, is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for On The Map Marketing and Local Staffing. His expertise lies in internet marketing and developing web/mobile technologies tailored to business needs, including indoor navigation solutions that collaborate with Google Project Tango. The organization has developed versatile technological applications addressing multiple business requirements. This includes remote control presentation apps, tablet app controllers, proximity monitoring systems, and more. One of their notable innovations is iFund, a mobile application offering sophisticated financial information on hedge funds. Refresh Miami Inc.'s mailing address is 111 NE 1 ST, Suite 310, located in the vibrant city center of Miami's downtown area. With phone accessibility available at (305) 767-2434 and more details accessible via their website refreshmiami.com, they maintain transparency with their recent corporate event dated October 2, 2013, and the annual report for January 27, 2024. The company is well-established under Florida's registered business category, DOMNP, and continues to play an influential role in local educational and technological advancements.