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Fueling the Future. Get an exclusive look at how IGNITE Tallahassee and Danfoss are driving progress through research, technology, and entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, Nvidia co-founder Chris Malachowsky reminds us that innovation often begins with curiosity and persistence. Whether shaping the future or redefining it, these visionaries are turning what if into what’s next. 🚀
Quick Summary In this 513th edition, for local & state tech: Events: IGNITE Tallahassee x Danfoss Turbocor In the Spotlight: Chris Malachowsky Featured: Focus Blocks | About FL Tech Events
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| | EVENTS IGNITE TLH X DANFOSS |
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| 🏠 Inside Tallahassee’s Innovation Powerhouses | IGNITE FSU via LI Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at two of Tallahassee’s biggest innovation drivers—IGNITE Tallahassee and Danfoss Turbocor® and see how research, technology, and entrepreneurship come together to power real-world progress. 📈 Happening on Thursday, November 13, from 9 AM to 12 PM, this exclusive TechTracks event brings together guest speakers Alissa Costabile and Kyle Fields for insightful seminars and immersive tours at IGNITE Tallahassee and Danfoss Turbocor®. Learn how local startups, research institutions, and industry leaders are working hand-in-hand to strengthen the city’s growing innovation economy and attract global attention to the region. Tour IGNITE Tallahassee’s 40,000 sq. ft. business incubator—a collaborative space where entrepreneurs transform early-stage ideas into thriving ventures with expert support, mentorship, and access to resources. Step into Danfoss Turbocor®, a world-renowned leader in advanced compressor technology, and witness how innovative engineering and sustainable design turn breakthrough concepts into global products that change industries. This is more than just a tour—it’s your chance to connect with the minds shaping the future of energy, technology, and manufacturing in the city. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience innovation at every level—from spark to scale. | Register now! ✅
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| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT CHRIS MALACHOWSKY |
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🙍♂️ Chris Malachowsky: Shaping the Future of Innovation | Florida High Tech Corridor via LI
From humble beginnings as a University of Florida engineering student to co-founding Nvidia—now the world’s most valuable company—Chris Malachowsky’s journey shows how curiosity and persistence can transform simple opportunities into world-changing impact. Malachowsky returned to Gainesville to mark the dedication of UF’s 4th-generation HiPerGator, the most powerful university-based supercomputer in the U.S., which he helped make possible through a generous donation. He also received the honor of becoming the first-ever Cade Inventor Laureate during the annual Cade Prize event celebrating creativity and innovation. Reflecting on his path, he shared that he never set out to become an inventor. Instead, he followed his curiosity and seized opportunities as they came—a mindset that ultimately led to the creation of Nvidia alongside co-founders Jensen Huang and Curtis Priem. The evening also celebrated the legacy of Robert Cade, inventor of Gatorade, highlighting how both innovators have fueled generations of creators through their breakthroughs in science and entrepreneurship. Malachowsky emphasized that invention doesn’t always start with a grand plan—it often begins with determination, teamwork, and the refusal to fail. “If you’re prepared, have the right mindset and work ethic, and keep your ego in check, you can make a difference,” he shared. ✨ Looking ahead, he views AI not as artificial intelligence but as augmented intelligence, a powerful tool meant to enhance human capability. He believes education’s greatest challenge is teaching people to remain “the human in the loop”—to use technology wisely, creatively, and with purpose.
As Malachowsky put it, innovation is about staying curious and ready for what’s next—or more importantly, what’s now. 🚀 |
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Focus Blocks | About Focus Blocks are live, virtual co-working sessions designed to enhance productivity: 60-minute sessions led by a “Focus Guide,” structured with a 5-minute ritual, approximately 50 minutes of silent focused work, and a 5-minute recharge. The idea: Use community, structure and accountability to overcome procrastination, distraction, and willpower/discipline issues.
💁♂️ When was the last time you ended your day feeling truly accomplished? Focus Blocks bring back that feeling. Join today and see what a single hour of deep work can do for your mindset and momentum.
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Saturday, Nov. 8 14th Annual Tallahassee Science Festival | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10 AM | Kleman Plaza, 306 S. Duval St. | Learn More Tallahassee Code & Coffee | From Prompt to Production: Vibe Coding Web Apps | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 11:30 AM | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Free
Thursday, Nov. 13 Tuesday to Thursday, Nov. 18 to 20
Thursday, Nov. 20 Science Night Season 2025/2026 | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 6:30 PM | LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Public Library, 200 W. Park Ave. | Free November Innovations & Libations featuring Podfest | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 5:30 PM | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Free
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