April 15thMiami BA.X Event
The right room can change everything.
BA.X Miami brings together a curated group of entrepreneurs and advisors for a one-day experience designed to spark new ideas, partnerships and opportunities.
Expect candid conversations, real-world insights and the chance to connect with leaders who understand what it takes to build and scale businesses.
This is not a conference.
It’s a room of people who are building things.
Bigger Conversations. Better Connections. Multiplied Results.
Reserve Your SeatBA.X Miami takes place at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami — a landmark property in the heart of Downtown Miami overlooking Biscayne Bay.
This is a world-class setting designed for high-level conversations, not convention halls and folding chairs. Expect a premium environment that matches the caliber of the room.
Located steps from Brickell and the Miami financial district, the JW Marriott Marquis offers the kind of backdrop where business gets done — before, during and after the event.
Reserve Your Seat
Start the day with omelets, coffee and early conversations as founders, investors and advisors arrive and connect.
Millionaire Mimosas may make an appearance and a bar will be available throughout the day. This is where the first introductions happen and the tone of the day is set.
Step inside the thinking behind the Board of Advisors community.
Mike Calhoun will introduce the BA philosophy and the power of being in the right room.
Expect:
- Rapid-fire introductions
- Founder spotlight interviews
- Insights from experienced operators and advisors
Everyone in the room gets a sense of who’s building what — and where opportunities exist.
Great conversations often start over lunch.
This working lunch gives attendees time to continue discussions, explore partnerships and meet other founders and advisors in the room.
Small-group mastermind conversations led by BA Advisor Member Ambassadors.
This is where the real value of the day shows up.
Expect candid conversations about:
- Scaling businesses
- Strategic decisions
- Capital opportunities
- Partnerships and deal flow
Everyone participates. Everyone contributes.
Cocktails, connections and the conversations that often lead to partnerships and opportunities.
The day shifts into a relaxed networking environment where founders and advisors continue conversations started earlier in the day.
VIP Experience
Following the event, a select group of founders will continue the conversation over dinner.
Only 12 seats are available for this private dinner hosted by BA Leadership.
In addition, many attendees will organically organize dinners across Miami as conversations continue into the evening.
Founder & Chairman, Board of Advisors
Mike Calhoun launched Board of Advisors in 2016 on a simple philosophy: give first. With over 27 years of continuous entrepreneurial success, he has built BA into a global platform where high-level founders, CEOs, executives and decision-makers collaborate to solve problems, share proven strategies and accelerate growth.
As a master connector and facilitator of elite networks, Mike reads high-caliber rooms, spots untapped synergies and makes precise introductions that spark innovation, solve challenges and drive breakthroughs.
At BA.X Miami, Mike is in the room to meet elite leaders, spark game-changing collaborations and help attendees solve big challenges faster — through powerful introductions, fresh strategies and new opportunities.
Reserve Your Seat
BA.X Miami attracts founders and advisors who are actively building businesses.
Typical attendees include:
- Founders and CEOs
- Investors and capital partners
- Operators scaling companies
- Advisors and strategic partners
Many are leading companies generating $1M to $100M+ in revenue and are looking to connect with others operating at a high level.
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Benjamin is a serial entrepreneur who has worked with multiple public and private companies in the real estate, finance, pharmaceutical drug delivery technology, cannabis, and health and wellness industries.
David combines deep quantitative trading expertise with strategic business advisory experience. He currently manages a special situations fund, identifying and executing on unique market opportunities that require rigorous analytical evaluation and disciplined risk management.
Krista Cordier is a Principal and Director of Business Operations at OptionSpreaders.com, where she plays a central leadership role overseeing firm operations, compliance coordination, and cross-functional execution.
Leo Climaco is a podcast specialist, host of Out Of The System, and founder of Forge Studio, an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders transform their voices into powerful brands through authentic communication.
Hugo Jimenez is the visionary behind Performance Advisory Group, excels in matching sell-side clients with their ideal business partners. Their unique approach, distinct from conventional Investment Banks or M&A Advisory Firms, is market-driven, success-oriented, and entrepreneur-focused.
Paul Mattimoe is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and travel industries across the globe. Having worked extensively throughout Europe and Asia and North America, Paul has developed a unique international perspective and a reputation for building businesses that transform the way industries engage with consumers.
With over three decades at the helm of ASAP Logistics Ltd and a burgeoning leadership tenure at Sapphire Coffee Ltd, our focus on new business development and financial acumen, particularly within ocean logistics, is unwavering.
Jeremy C. Adams is an accomplished entrepreneur, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and the co-founder of UnicornMarketers.com, where he connects expansion-oriented brands with the world’s top 1% of advertising talent.
Mike Weiss doesn't just predict the future. He builds it for the people who need it most. His promise to every overwhelmed entrepreneur is simple: "The future is being built FOR you, not against you."
Register Today
Seats are limited for this one-day BA.X Miami event and are reserved for Founders, CEOs, Investors, and Entrepreneurs driving growth, innovation, and multiplying results together.
Reserve your seat now to be part of the Miami Board of Advisors Experience.
BA.X Miami is a curated, one-day experience designed to bring founders, investors, operators and advisors into one room for meaningful conversations and real business insight.
This is not a traditional conference with passive content. It’s an interactive environment focused on:
- Strategic conversations
- Peer-to-peer mastermind sessions
- Relationship building
- Identifying real opportunities
If you value being in the right room with the right people, this event is designed for you.
You’ll be in the room with:
- Founders and CEOs
- Investors and capital partners
- Operators scaling companies
- Advisors and strategic partners
Many attendees are leading companies in the $1M to $100M+ range and are actively looking to solve challenges, explore partnerships and build relationships with other high-level operators.
This is a curated room — not a general audience event.
Most events are built around speakers.
BA.X is built around the room.
The value comes from:
- Who is in the room
- The conversations that happen
- The connections that are made
It’s designed to be interactive, not passive — and that’s where the real value shows up.
The day is structured to balance connection, content and conversation:
- Morning: Coffee, breakfast and networking
- Late Morning: BA overview, introductions and founder spotlights
- Midday: Power Player Lunch
- Afternoon: Small-group mastermind sessions
- Late Afternoon: Happy Hour networking
- Evening: Optional VIP Founder Dinner + organic dinners across Miami
Full details are available in the agenda section above.
Yes.
Your experience includes:
- Breakfast (omelets, coffee, light options)
- Lunch
- Light appetizers during Happy Hour
- A bar will be available throughout the day, including networking periods
And yes — Millionaire Mimosas may make an appearance in the morning.
- Full Day Access → Attend and participate
- Founder Spotlight → Additional visibility + on-stage interview opportunity
- VIP Experience → Includes private Miami Nights Founder Dinner
Each level is designed based on how involved and visible you want to be during the event.
Yes — if they are a strong fit for the room.
We encourage you to bring:
- Business partners
- Peers
- High-value connections
All attendees must register and select their experience level. There are no non-paid guest passes.
The goal is to maintain a high-caliber room where every participant is actively contributing.
This event is designed for founders, executives, investors and operators who are actively building or scaling a business.
If you value high-level conversations, strategic relationships and being in a room of peers — you’ll get value.
If you’re looking for beginner-level content or passive learning, this may not be the right fit.
Email Your BA Team at team@boardofadvisors.com