FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - s4story -- Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce its January 21st kickoff event, "The Future of Fractional Leadership in the Age of AI," hosted in partnership with Connectd at the Levan Innovation Center in Fort Lauderdale.

This forward-looking gathering will bring together founders, executives, investors, and operators to explore how on-demand leadership models are evolving as artificial intelligence reshapes how companies scale and compete.

"This event is about redefining leadership for the modern era," said Marc Lissade, Director of Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale. "Fractional leadership has moved from a stopgap solution to a strategic advantage, and when combined with AI, it creates entirely new possibilities for how companies grow. We're excited to kick off the year with a conversation that's both timely and deeply relevant for founders and executives alike."

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The panel will feature such luminaries such as Melda Akin Frederick of SiriusLabs.ai and D14.AI. Prahasi Kasham, Senior Product Manager at UKG.com. Renatto Garro, CTO for Digital Natives at Google.com Google Cloud and Co-Founder of Nebulai.com. Andrew Lee Miller, of GrowthExpertz.com.

Hosted at the Levan Innovation Center, one of South Florida's premier hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship, the evening will also include curated networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections between startup leaders, fractional executives, and investors.

Connectd, a global platform connecting businesses with on-demand executives, advisors, and non-executive directors, brings a unique perspective to the discussion. Together, Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale and Connectd aim to spotlight how talent access, flexibility, and AI-driven insights are reshaping leadership models across industries.

About Startup Grind:
Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community in the world, with over 600 chapters and 3 million members across more than 125 countries. Backed by Google for Startups, Startup Grind's mission is to inspire, educate, and connect entrepreneurs through events, media, and partnerships that help founders build, scale, and sustain meaningful companies.

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About Connectd:
Connectd is a leading global platform that connects ambitious businesses with experienced fractional executives, advisors, and board members. By enabling flexible, on-demand access to top-tier talent, Connectd helps companies accelerate growth, improve governance, and make better strategic decisions.

About the Levan Innovation Center:
The Levan Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art entrepreneurial hub in Broward County, providing resources, programming, and space for startups, innovators, and business leaders to collaborate, learn, and grow.

For more information and registration details, visit the Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale chapter page here: https://www.startupgrind.com/ft-lauderdale.