Maria Derchi

Maria Derchi Russo is a leading voice in Miami’s tech and startup ecosystem. As CEO of Refresh Miami, she has spent over a decade growing the organization from a grassroots meetup into the city’s premier tech media publication and community -- a go-to source for news, events, jobs, and resources shaping the region’s innovation economy. Maria is also the Founder of Women in Miami Tech, a community of over 3,000 women working across technology, startups, and venture capital, dedicated to fostering connection, mentorship, and visibility for women in the industry.