Immerse your startup in Miami’s tech scene

Maximize your chances of success in the US market by learning how to pitch to VCs and close your first sales. Take advantage of our exclusive access to Miami's tech ecosystem through key connections and networking opportunities.
Hybrid (Virtual & Miami)
Applications re-open in May for July batch.
5 x nights accomodation included
Limited 15 spots available!
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Be part of a select group of Latam startups to participate in the “Immersion Week” program

Gain the knowledge and connections needed to succeed in the US startup scene with our expert-led program. Learn how to maximise relationships with potential buyers or investors while immersing in Miami's vibrant startup community. Benefit from virtual learning, mentoring and an on-site immersion week in Miami to learn how to raise capital and sell in the US. Then, put your newly acquired knowledge and skills to work in a real-world setting!

Online
+ On-site

2 weeks of online training
+ 5 days in Miami

Flexible
Learning

Focus only on what
you want to learn

Group
Workshops

Perfect your skills with
+8 hours of intense training

1:1
Mentoring

Meet 1:1 with industry experts based on your needs.
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Meet your hosts...

Mariano Amartino
Americas Managing Director
at Microsoft for Startups
Mariano Amartino is Microsoft Startups Director for Americas, where he runs the startups programs and engagements with investors, entrepreneurs and the ecosystem. Passionate about innovation and startups with +7 years leading investment, innovation and digital transformation units, corporate venture capital and startups ecosystem relations for corporations across Americas and Europe.
Charly Esnal
Co-Founder at Base Miami
managing director at Mana Tech
Charly is passionate about supporting Latam Tech Companies enter the US Market. He has been doing this for the past 6 years, creating innovative programs and providing access to the Miami Business Community. As a result, the companies accelerate their learning curves towards achieving market validation.
Moishe Mana
Founder & Chairman
at Mana Common
With a proven track record of revitalizing urban areas such as the Meatpacking District in New York City and Jersey City, Moishe is now focused on his most ambitious project yet: transforming Miami. Through Mana Common, Moishe is dedicated to shaping the future of Miami and creating a thriving, vibrant community for all.

... and some of your speakers

Matt Haggman

‍Executive Vice President
Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Jeff Snider

Cofounder and Advisor
Base Miami

Nico Berardi

Founder & General Partner
ANIMO Ventures

Natalia Martinez-Kalinina

Co-Founder + COO
Base

Laura
Gaviria Halaby

Co-Founder
ZeroAleph

Bruno
Ferrari

Co-Founder & COO
123Seguro

Elizabeth Piñon

VP of Product | Operating Partner
TheVentureCity

Manuel Olguin

Co-founder & CEO
Keynua
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Get immersed in the Miami Experience

Why
Miami?

Learn how Miami is becoming the next tech hub in the US, and the ideal landing spot for Latam companies.

Networking
Opportunities

Meet with prospective investors, customers, partners and industry experts during immersion week.

How to Sell &
Raise in the US

Adapt your sales pipeline to effectively target US buyer personas and/or work on your investor pitch.

Wow!
Statement

Work on your self-presentation (Wow! Statement) and speed pitches alongside industry experts.

Demo
Day

Present a sales or investor pitch in a “Demo Day” format to local Miami experts and receive feedback on how to improve further.

1:1 Pitch
Feedback

Learn the “nuts and bolts” of presenting your startups effectively to US customers, partners and investors.

Why
Miami?

Learn how Miami is becoming the next tech hub in the US, and the ideal landing spot for Latam companies.

Networking
opportunities

Meet with prospective investors, customers, partners and industry experts during immersion week.

How to sell &
raise in the US

Adapt your sales pipeline to effectively target US buyer personas and/or work on your investor pitch.

Wow!
Statement

Work on your self-presentation (Wow! Statement) and speed pitches alongside industry experts.

Demo
Day

Present a sales or investor pitch in a “Demo Day” format to local Miami experts and receive feedback on how to improve further.

1:1 Pitch
Feedback

Learn the “nuts and bolts” of presenting your startups effectively to US customers, partners and investors.
I’M IN!

It could be you saying this…

WATCH TESTIMONIAL

Ignacio Leiva

co- founder & Commercial Subdirector at Appoderado.cl
"The Immersion Week program is a really powerful tool to create and test your value proposition in the USA market. Working with the Base Miami team, gave us a lot of feedback, tools, contacts, and all you need to put your business in the right way."

Pablo Eitner

co- founder & CEO at Crowdi
"The team was extremely assertive, sympathetic and straightforward to help the participants to improve their decks to pitch in front of US investors. Thanks for your support and compromise to help us to reach new goals!"

Álvaro Carrasco Arriaza

CEO at BRAVE UP!
“Working with Base Miami has been an excellent experience in every way. Meeting a team of professionals with Base Miami’s passion for entrepreneurship, supporting Latino start-ups, and really making an impact not only on the start-up but also on the person behind the idea, makes this team unique for the ecosystem and the next steps between Latin America and Miami.”

Ignacio Uribe Gonzalez

CEO at Gregario
“The program gives you all the necessary tools to make a correct softlanding in the US/Miami, which is necessary, because making mistakes is very expensive. The experience exceeded my expectations, what Florida is doing to become a hub of innovation is impressive. Personally, I ended up being a better professional and a better leader, with a renewed vision that will allow me to take Gregario to the next level.”

Joaquin Forteza Iza

co- founder & CTO at ixalab
“Our mentor easily understood our core business, encouraging us to continue improving every moment and giving us brilliant ideas to discuss. Thank you very much!!”

Set your startup up for success in the US

Don't miss out on this chance to take your business to the next level and make valuable connections in the US market.

To help out with your airline fare we have partnered up with Delta Airlines & LATAM Airlines to provide each startup with $300 to be used for the ticket purchases.

US$4,000

Includes 5 nights
accommodation for 1 person & $300 flight voucher
talk to a specialist
Limited spots available!

The team behind the scenes

Introducing Base Miami and Mana Tech, two companies merged together to provide a comprehensive solution for Latin American companies looking to succeed in the US market. Our approach combines Mana Tech's focus on fostering collaboration, connection and communication within the tech community with Base Miami's expertise in helping companies navigate the US market and avoid common pitfalls. 

Our amazing partners

MIAMI PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

What’s included in the program?

2 Weeks

of online training

 5 Days

in Miami

1:1 Mentoring

Meet individually with with experts in different areas of interest according to each company's concerns/needs E.g HR, Immigration law, banking, etc

Connect with the Miami Ecosystem

You will meet high profile investors, government officials and other influencers in the Miami tech scene

Accommodation & Flight Voucher

We have put together a trip package for each participating startup that includes 5 x nights at Selina, Miami and a $300 flight voucher with either Delta Airlines or LATAM Airlines. This is available to only 1 member of each startup.

Free Co-Working Space

Free access to a co-working desk is available for you  to develop your work plan and meet people from your scheduled on-site meetings
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Meet 1:1 with industry experts

Alana
Fulvio

Hiring Strategy Consultant
Pendulum | HR

Alejandra
Slatapolsky

CEO
Slata | Financial Services Marketing

Ariana
Pareja

Co-Founder
Pareja Family Foundation | Raising Capital

Gabriela
Pulido

Founder
Scalto | Marketing

Natalia
Friedman

Immigration Attorney
Law Offices of Natalia Fridman | Immigration

Natalie
Gaviria

Immigration Attorney
Law Offices of Natalia Fridman | Immigration

Paul
Griebel

Director of Miami
Venture for America | Entrepreneurship

Juan
Manual Barrero

Co-founder & CEO
Lazo | US Startup Law

Frequently asked questions

Who is this program for?

This program is limited to 15 tech startups from Latam. We will select the startups based on their potential, and the impact they can have in the long run.

What is the schedule of the program?

Applications are currently closed. They will re-open in May for the next program starting in July. More details will be released shortly.

Which language will this program be in?

100% in English.

Where does the program take place?

The Pre-Immersion stage is 100% online and runs for two weeks. The Immersion Week takes place in Miami, Florida.

Are flights and hotel stay included too?

We have put together a trip package for each participating startup that includes 5 x nights at Selina, Miami and a $300 flight voucher with either Delta Airlines or LATAM Airlines. This is available to only 1 member of each startup.

Can more than one of my team members attend?

Yes, more than one are welcome to attend per company. However, the cost of the program only include the accommodation for 1 person.

Limited spots available!

You have time to sign up until 22 February 2023.

Miami awaits!

Don't miss out on this chance to take your business to the next level and make valuable connections in the US market.
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