UGLY TALK: FT. LAUDERDALE FOUNDERS OPEN MIC AND MIXER
About this Event
You've never been to a mixer like this one.
Forget the highlight reel. Forget the rehearsed pitch and the superhero LinkedIn post. For one night, Fort Lauderdale founders are trading all of that for the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Founders get on stage and share the pivotal moment — the deal that fell through, the product that missed the mark, the investor call that went sideways, the quiet decision to start over, or the messy lesson that changed everything.
7 minutes each. Vulnerable. A little embarrassing. Funnier than you'd expect. Every story is a lesson somebody paid full price for.
You sit back. You laugh. Maybe wince. Then catch yourself nodding. By the time the mixer kicks in, the networking dance is dead. You're just catching up with people you actually want to know.
🎯 Why You Should Attend
- Hear the version founders don't usually share on panels.
- Get the lesson without paying full tuition.
- Feel the room loosen up — once one person tells the truth, everybody stops auditioning.
🙋 Who's Getting In This Room
- Founders actively building.
- Operators, builders, and startup people who are past the idea stage and making real moves.
- Fort Lauderdale founders, local startup leaders, and visiting builders who want honest conversations instead of polished networking.
Who's hosting it.
Rodney R. Davis - Production Manager at
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.
💬 What We Do Not Sugarcoat
- Visibility is not exposure for exposure's sake. It is being known for something, then living up to it.
- The right yes usually shows up after a few painful no's.
- If your brand says one thing and your decisions say another, people feel it fast.
- Being seen sounds good until the scrutiny hits. Then you find out if the brand was real or just pretty.
Who's Backing This 🤝
– Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (featured on Apple News + Google News).
⭐ About Ugly Talk:
Started in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough “aha!” moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons and insights.
With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami, we’ve built a vibrant community of thousands of founders and industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.
Official Website: UglyTalk.com
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 16.05
