Jax Tech

The path from idea to funded company (and eventually to a successful exit) is rarely a straight line. It's full of pivots, pressure, hard-won lessons, and moments that define a company's trajectory. Jacksonville has quietly become home to some remarkable tech journeys, and for our next Jax Tech event, we're pulling back the curtain on what those journeys actually look like.

Whether you're a founder in the early stages, an operator navigating growth, an investor looking at the landscape, or simply someone curious about how great companies get built and what comes next, this is a conversation you'll want to be in the room for.

We're bringing together founders and leaders who've lived these experiences firsthand to share the real story behind the rounds, the deals, and the decisions that shaped their companies.

## Featured Speakers

### Justin Dennis

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, UrbanSDK
From seed funding to TechStars to a high-profile investor round, Justin will walk through the full arc of UrbanSDK's funding story — the milestones, the unexpected curveballs, and what it takes to raise capital for a high-growth tech company operating at the intersection of data and cities. If you want a candid look at what building and funding a venture-backed company really looks like, Justin's session will deliver.

### Craig Mandeville

Founder & Board Member, Mosai
Craig's journey with Forcura is a masterclass in scaling a tech company through multiple phases of growth — from a small seed round to explosive expansion, a large PE round, and ultimately a merger with Medalogix that created Mosai, now the largest home health and hospice tech company. He'll share hard-earned lessons from navigating multiple rounds of investment and the high-stakes decisions that come with each one.

### Additional Speakers — TBD

We're also lining up speakers to cover the current state of seed funding and what the pathway to an exit looks like in today's market. Stay tuned for announcements.

After the sessions, join us for a rooftop afterparty with DJ Castronaut spinning beats, great conversations, and the lively energy that makes Jax Tech such a special community. Bartenders from The Volstead will be with us again to keep the night going.

As always, a HUGE thank you to our sponsors that make these events possible:

Here we go again, and are officially 10 years running! It is time for the 10th ANNUAL SUMMER SOCIAL to get all of our Jax area groups, meetups, and networks together for fun, connection, and a party!

You are invited once again to Jacksonville's largest networking event for technologists, artists, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts at the 10th Annual Summer Social event in Jax Beach.

This year we are taking over the entire Surfer the Bar again for 4 hours of fun, networking, drinks, and food...and robots, local entertainers, and other surprises you won't want to miss! Meet local leaders, peers, and celebrate the community that makes Jax such an amazing place to live.

We also have some surprises in store for music, live entertainment, and interactive robotic experiences. See below for details on the PARTY and here are all of the participating groups and company sponsors for this year's event.

Participating groups in this year's summer social event include: