PROXHAUS™ has officially launched in Miami, Florida, following a successful kickoff event at Claudie in Brickell on September 23. The event drew approximately 50 members, including notable attendees such as Mark Burns, Executive Director of the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District; Joe Hornstein, VP of Philanthropy at Goodwill South Florida; Edith Vargas, Founder of Keeping Your Book; and Pamela Silva, Emmy Award-winning journalist. Founded by Silvana Massolo, PROXHAUS aims to bring people, ideas, businesses, and experiences closer together through connection, collaboration, and opportunity.
"The name PROXHAUS reflects our belief that proximity creates possibility — that bringing the right people, ideas, businesses, and experiences closer together can lead to impactful change," said Silvana Massolo, Founder of PROXHAUS. "Through experiences like The Room and The Table, along with the causes we support and the relationships we build, we're creating a community that shows up together, moves with intention, and creates opportunities that extend far beyond any single event."
PROXHAUS is free to join as a community member, providing access to news, events, exclusive discounts, and community updates. Paid memberships, ranging from $195 to $3,500 annually, receive expanded visibility, connections, and access, with options designed for young professionals, civic and nonprofit leaders, individuals, businesses, and corporate partners. Benefits can include member spotlights, social and website exposure, advance event access, founder-facilitated introductions, member pricing for experiences, email marketing opportunities, and brand activations.
"I understand the power of proximity and how it can help forge relationships and opportunities that people may not otherwise encounter on their own," said Massolo. "PROXHAUS is the community I wish I had when I was 25, at scale."
The organization is also developing strategic partnerships with brands, businesses, organizations, and community leaders, creating new avenues for collaboration, visibility, engagement, and experiences within the PROXHAUS community. As PROXHAUS grows, it is exploring opportunities to expand into additional markets through partnerships with trusted local leaders who share its vision for building connected, relationship-driven communities.
To learn more about PROXHAUS and explore membership opportunities, visit www.proxhaus.com.
PROXHAUS™ is a community owned by PROXHAUS, LLC and founded by Silvana Massolo, focused on bringing good people together through connection, collaboration, and shared experiences. Built around the belief that proximity is everything and luck is not an accident, PROXHAUS creates opportunities to make meaningful connections, discover new possibilities, and stay in motion, while giving back to the communities it serves. The organization is looking to expand to key markets while bringing its vision to life through events, experiences, introductions, and partnerships. PROXHAUS is a trademark of PROXHAUS, LLC.
Silvana Massolo is an award-winning brand strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder based in Miami. She is the Founder of PROXHAUS™, a community for founders, executives, professionals, and community leaders. She is also the Co-Founder and CMO of Revolve Group, a marketing and public relations firm. Over her career, she has led marketing strategy for more than 30 brands, including Fortune 500 companies. Massolo is also a Florida International University School of Communication Alumni Hall of Fame inductee.
The launch of PROXHAUS signals a growing trend in Miami and beyond: the demand for curated communities that facilitate meaningful connections and professional growth. By offering tiered memberships and partnering with local leaders, PROXHAUS could become a model for relationship-driven networking, potentially impacting how professionals and organizations collaborate, support causes, and access opportunities. As the organization expands, it may influence the broader business and nonprofit landscape by fostering cross-sector partnerships and community engagement.
