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CrocTank

Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from ‘Sharks’ at FAU’s CrocTank

By | 12/06/2024

An entrepreneur from Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC’s show “Shark Tank” at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, Boca Raton campus.

CrocTank at FAU

FAU Hosts ‘Sharks’ from ABC’s Hit Show for First-of-its-Kind Fireside Chat, Competition

By | 11/21/2024

The judges of ABC’s “Shark Tank” will be coming to Florida Atlantic University for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, FAU Student Union, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.

Inflation

FAU REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning Inflation

By | 11/13/2024

The years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve’s target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report produced by Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business.

 


 
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship

Kevin Cox

Adams Center Director wins Academy of Management award for Entrepreneur Boot Camp

By | 07/29/2025

The Academy of Management awarded Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the distinguished 2025 Entrepreneurship Practice Award for his efforts in fostering entrepreneurs in the South Florida region through the Entrepreneur Boot Camp.

 

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South Florida Economic Report

FAU Report: Business, Job Growth Jumps in South Florida

By | 07/29/2025

South Florida’s economy continues to outpace national growth, driven by strong employment gains and a surge in business creation, according to a new economic outlook report from Florida Atlantic University.

 

 
 
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