6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
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Ugly Talk: Founders Open Mic Fort Lauderdale
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
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About Event
Building a business is rarely a straight line. Tight budgets, uncertain markets, missed opportunities, and difficult decisions can put even the strongest vision under pressure. But those messy moments can also reveal what matters, what needs to change, and what’s worth building next.
This Open Mic brings entrepreneurs and founders together to share the honest stories behind their businesses—without the polished pitch or the highlight reel. Together, we’ll talk about navigating the pressure of the present, strengthening the foundations of our businesses, and building what comes next with clarity and optimism.
Tough cycles create clear vision. Come share what you’re building for tomorrow.
Why you should be in this room.
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Hear real founder stories about setbacks, pivots, and lessons learned along the way.
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Meet entrepreneurs and people who support them across Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.
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Find fresh perspective on building through uncertainty.
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Share what you’re working on—or come ready to listen and connect.
What's on the table.
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The decisions and setbacks that tested a business’s foundations.
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How founders adapted when the original plan stopped working.
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Finding clarity and opportunity when resources feel tight.
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The people, practices, and ideas that help businesses keep moving.
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What Fort Lauderdale entrepreneurs are building for the future.
Who's hosting it.
Rodney Davis
Production Manager @ UGLY TALK
Rodney Davis is an author, entrepreneur, and founder whose journey began in Chicago and continues in Fort Lauderdale. His experience spans commercial real estate, custom apparel manufacturing, home improvement, and digital product design. Passionate about turning ideas into reality, Rodney builds businesses that create value while strengthening the communities around them. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, live concerts, and creating spaces where founders, entrepreneurs, and creators can connect and thrive.
Who's getting in.
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Founders and small business owners building across industries.
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Startup builders and operators navigating their next stage of growth.
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Startup builders and operators navigating their next stage of growth.
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Entrepreneurs working through a pivot, a challenge, or a new opportunity.
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Investors and community members who support local businesses.
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Anyone curious about the real stories behind building in South Florida.
Who's backing this.
Crown Center Executive Suites
Learn MoreCrown Center Executive Suites offers flexible offices, meeting rooms, and virtual office solutions in a professional community in North Fort Lauderdale. With a welcoming professional community and dedicated on-site support, it gives entrepreneurs and growing businesses space to work, connect, and grow.
Questions? Talk@UglyTalk.com
Location
Crown Center
1451 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
United States