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DANIEL J. ALFONSO
CITY MANAGER
P.O. BOX 330708
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33233-0708
(305) 250-5400
FAX (305) 250-5410
TO: Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager
FROM: Milton Vickers, Senior Advisor to the City Manager on behalf of Commissioner
Suarez
DATE: August 29, 2016
RE: CC-4 - Allocation of $48,000 from District 4 Anti -Poverty Initiative funds to Venture
Hive for the Teen Technology & Innovation Initiative, inclusive of an Afterschool
Tech Program and a Winter Break Tech Program.
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami ("City") created the Anti -Poverty Initiative to address poverty and focus on providing support to
its residents.
Venture Hive, LLC (the organization), creates, tests and validates the content and software tools that corporations,
governments, and universities need to run innovation management, economic development, and entrepreneurship
programs. The organization will be utilizing the funds obtained from District 4, Anti -Poverty Initiative, to run two
programs under the Teen Technology & Innovation Initiative in District 4. The programs covered under this
allocation are: (1) Afterschool Tech Program , once a week for 12 weeks, to introduce students ages 12-15 to
workforce skills in the fields of technology, programming, innovation, and entrepreneurship where they will gain
leadership and communication skills; and, (2) Winter Break Tech Program (January 2-6, 2017), for the period of
one week, a full time program for students ages 12-15 at 6 hours of daily training where each day will incorporate
appropriate training and project preparation time.
As they are familiar with the needs of the community and requirements imposed by the City, it would be
advantageous to the City to expedite the allocation and waive procurement requirements at this time. Providing
these funds to the organization will allow more youth to obtain these services immediately, with no added time for
the procurement process, which could take over 30-40 days.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the City as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended,
specifically Section 18-85 (A), and the affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding of the same to the
City Commission for ratification by a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVE)/DISAPPROVAL:
Daniel J. Alf?, ity nager
August 2, 2016
Proposal prepared for: City of Miami, District 4
Teen Technology & Innovation Initiative in District 4
Venture Hive proposes to provide The City of Miami's Parks and Recreation with afterschool technology and
innovation programs targeted at teens ages 12-15 in one selected park in District 4. The afterschool programs will
focus on skill development related to programming, hardware product development, entrepreneurial thinking,
communication, and personal development.
I. TEEN TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION INITIATIVE IN DISTRICT 4
Background
During the summer of 2015, Venture Hive delivered seven Tech Summer Camps, each one or two weeks in
duration, over an eight week period. The camps were offered in six parks throughout Districts 2 and 4, and
impacted the lives of 142 children, aged 10-13, The summer camps introduced campers to the world of technology
and programming, product development, hardware platforms, and entrepreneurial thinking, Campers developed
product ideas based on problems they wanted to solve and created functional prototypes by deploying learned
skills and working in teams. Final products included digital dice pads, sensor -activated and controlled night lights,
alarm systems, memory games, and fully customizable wearable technology.
At the onset of the camps, only 14% of kids had prior exposure to coding and programming. At the end of the
camps, 100% of them left with experience in coding and programming with hardware. Changes in attitudes
towards entrepreneurship changed dramatically after the camps. At the beginning of the camps only 44% of kids
expressed an interest in entrepreneurship. This figure jumped to 71% at the end of the camps. Furthermore, there
was a 27% growth in entrepreneurial mindsets and attitudes, 15% growth in behaviors exhibiting resiliency and a
17% growth in cooperative mindsets and outlooks.
While the City of Miami Parks and Recreation offers dozens of scholastic, sports, and educational programs for
youth throughout the year, little is offered for teens making the difficult transition from middle school to high
school. With this demographic especially vulnerable to peer pressure, middle school -aged children need access to
quality afterschool programs not only for their enrichment, but their safety. As some age out of sports offerings,
the City of Miami Parks and Recreation has the opportunity to create a new offering to give these students a new
challenge, calling upon their creativity and technology interests. Most importantly, students may find a new cohort
of friends as they develop new skills and interests as they are exposed to an exciting world of emerging careers
Venture Hive is proposing teen tech programs for 12-15 year olds, delivered as follows:
1. A once -a -week afterschool program to be held at a selected City of Miami Park in District 4 for a period
of 12 weeks beginning in September, 2016; and,
2. A Winter Break full-time program, similar to the summer camp offering but adjusted for a 12-15 year -
old participant audience.
The Programs
Afterschool Tech Program
Venture Hive Prep Tech Afterschool Program will introduce students ages 12-15 to important workforce skills in
the fields of technology, programming, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Participants will gain invaluable
leadership and communication skills while opening their minds to technology and innovation. They will develop
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practical real -life skills that are beneficial at home, school, and in the community becoming better leaders, team
players, problem solvers, communicators, planners, and risk takers. One of the most important benefits will be to
fundamentally change the way participants think by making innovation realistic and viable.
For a period of 12 weeks, participants will attend weekly 2.5 hour sessions after school at a selected City of Miami
park in District 4. The following topics will be covered:
• Coding Basics
• Product Development and the concept of the Minimum Viable Product
• The Lean Startup Model
• Usability
• Design
• Surveying and Conducting Data Analysis
• Market Research
• Strategy & Competition
• Marketing
• Presentation and Pitching Skills
• Intellectual Property
• Team Development
The students will have access to virtual classes, videos and readings to supplement their weekly sessions. City of
Miami Parks may determine that interested participants may apply through an online platform or onsite at the
Park locations and will be selected by a chosen team from Parks and Recreation.
Winter Break Tech Program (January 2 — 6, 2017)
Venture Hive Tech Camp will be a full time program for kids ages 12-15 in which participants will receive six hours
of training daily. Each day will incorporate appropriate training, project preparation time, and breaks. The
following curriculum will be covered throughout the week:
• Day 1: Prototyping Part 1
o Coding
o Brainstorming
o "Looks Like" prototypes
o "Works Like" prototypes
o Surveying
• Day 2 Prototyping Part 2
o The concept of what a product "Looks -Like"
o The concept of what a product "Works Like"
o The Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Day 3: Prototyping Part 3
o Prototyping: "Looks Like" -"Works Like"
o Surveying
o Presentation and Practice
• Day 4: Understanding the Lean Startup Model
o Understanding the role of entrepreneurs in society
o Understand the concepts of Problem and solution
o Surveying and data analysis
o Lean Development Process -Lean Startup
o Surveying
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o Coding for a specific problem
• Day 5: Pitching an Idea
o Branding
o Social Media strategy and Website concept
o Pitch Practice
o Pitch Presentation
Total Budget ($48,000)
• Teen Technology & Innovation Initiative in District 4
o Afterschool 12-week tech program for up to 35 participants per site
■ Program management, instruction, mentoring, and office supplies per site, plus online 15-
hour per week virtual class to support students throughout the week:
® $25,500
o Winter break full-time one -week tech program for up to 35 campers
■ Program management, instruction, mentoring, and office supplies per site
■ $22,500
Contacts
Dr. Susan Amat, Founder & CEO, Venture Hive, susan@venturehive.com
John Dantzler, COO, Venture Hive, lohn@venturehive.com
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