

Boatyard’s Exit to MarineMax @ Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup
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Since 2023 the Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup hosts monthly gatherings for startup founders and tech leaders. We believe Fort Lauderdale should be an incredible place to build a company—and that starts with building a solid community. You can expect no egos, just genuine connection. If you're building something great, or want to support those who are — join us.
The Agenda:
6:00 PM Networking
7:00 PM Fireside Chat + Q&A
8:00 PM Networking
9:00 PM Event Ends
Light refreshments (food and beverage) are provided for our guests.
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More about the Fireside Chat:
Boatyard’s (SaaS) Exit to MarineMax: Inside the Pivot That Led to the Acquisition — Nathan Heber (Founder, Boatyard) interviewed by Julia Lucidi (Founder, Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup)
Nathan Heber is the founder of Boatyard, a marine technology platform he launched in 2015 to modernize how boat service and sales businesses operate. He built Boatyard into a leading platform used by dealers, marinas, and marine professionals, helping power over $1 billion in sales. In February 2020, Nathan successfully exited Boatyard to MarineMax, the world’s largest lifestyle retailer of recreational boats and yachts.
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