PyJax: Jacksonville Python Users

Please RSVP: https://backstage.bsidestampa.net/BSidesTampa2026#/buyTickets/shareDetails?currentOrderId=20325000013093001
Tickets: $45; $30 Military and Student

What is BSides Tampa?
BSides Tampa is a community-driven cybersecurity conference run through the ISC2 Tampa Bay Chapter, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every part of it is organized by our Krewe. No paid staff. No corporate agenda.
Last year: 2,000+ participants, 50+ sessions across 7 tracks, 5 villages, 12 training courses, CTF competitions, and 140+ Krewe members. It ranks among the top three BSides events worldwide.

Where Did BSides Come From?
In 2009, Black Hat Las Vegas rejected quality speakers because they ran out of room. Those speakers held their own conference instead. Today there are 300+ BSides events worldwide, each one independently organized, community-run, and self-governing. Connected by shared values, not a corporate parent.

Our Mission
BSides Tampa is for anyone interested in security, whether you've been doing this for 20 years or you're a student figuring out where to start. We learn from each other, share what we know, and keep the cost low so nobody gets priced out. BSides Tampa is operated on a break-even model. Any proceeds go directly back into community programs, accessibility initiatives, and next year's event..

RSVP: http://meetup.com/jax-tech-meetup/events/313602433/

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.

### Jim Stallings
CEO, PS27 Ventures
What is the current state of startup funding, and how does Jacksonville stack up to other cities around the country? Jim has a unique perspective of early stage investing spanning multiple regions up and down the east coast. He will share insights, experiences, and predictions on the early stage funding scene in this ever-changing landscape increasingly impacted by tech advancements.

### Additional Speakers — TBD
We're also lining up some additional speakers with first-hand experience of recent fundraising efforts. 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:

• SourceFuse (https://www.sourcefuse.com/) - Building digital ideas, processes, and products
• Kavaliro (https://www.kavaliro.com/) - Comprehensive workforce solutions for specialized talent
• Harbor View Advisors (https://www.harborviewadvisors.com/) - Helping Jacksonville investors and founders connect and thrive, through sell-side and buy-side advisory and consulting
• KMMT Capital (http://www.kmmtcapital.com/) – Supporting Jacksonville and entrepreneurs through investment and advice
• ForSale by Plus (https://www.forsalebypl.us/) - Finding and selling homes in Jacksonville, and spinning DJ tunes on the MOSH rooftop

Schedule:
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Networking Happy Hour
6:30 – 8:00 PM — Speaker Sessions + Q&A
8:00 – 10:00 PM — Food, conversations, networking, and rooftop DJ

## About Jax Tech
Jax Tech brings together Jacksonville's tech community to highlight local innovation, share ideas, and connect with peers driving technology forward. Each quarterly event features a timely theme, local experts, and a social atmosphere designed to inspire collaboration.