Founders Live Addis Ababa

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC+03:00

Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)-Ethiopia | Addis Ababa

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Founders Live Addis Ababa
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The 5th edition of the ultimate entrepreneurial experience and global pitch competition in Ethiopia
About this Event

Founders Live returns to Addis Ababa!
Join us for an incredible evening…

Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.

5 founders

99-second pitches

4 minutes audience Q&A

YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Ethiopia.



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Agenda

14:00 – Arrival & Networking

15:00 – Pitches! Voting for a winner & networking

16:00 – Networking

17:00 – Close



Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

  • The with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
  • An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall



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Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!

This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.

Prizes start at just 250 votes.

Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament.

Grand prize includes a trip to Seattle for our incredible Founders Live Athletes: Big Game Bash during World Cup 2026!



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)-Ethiopia, Wesen, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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