Founders Live Edinburgh

Join us for an incredible evening…

Founders Live is an unforgettable competition sweeping the globe where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience.

5 Founders

99 second each

4 minutes of 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 Scotland.

Matthew Cameron as the city leader.

Matthew Cameron leads TMC // Agency, specialising in Organisational Development with a passion for employee experience, well-being and cul.

His commitment to creating environments where people and talent thrive is deeply influenced by his own journey through the start-up world, where he turned personal challenges into a mission to empower others.

TBA

17:30 – Arrival & Networking

18:30 – Discussion

18:45 – Pitches!

19:30 – Networking

20:15 – Close & optional continuing the conversation @ local venue (TBD)

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• The with over $1,00,000 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

Eagle Labs provide a wealth of support to startup businesses, particularly those who are focused on technology and innovation. Businesses can be connected to our mentors, specialists and deals that are all designed to help them grow. We also provide access to a collaborative community where businesses can be put in touch with and learn from their peers.

Scaling businesses can benefit from some of the more bespoke and tailored approach that is available through Labs. We offer specialists in growth through our mentoring partners. Businesses looking to raise further capital can be connected to investors through our Demo Directory.

You can read more about Eagle Labs at our website:

CodeBase is a tech ecosystem support organisation that has supported over 500 startups and scale-ups, who have collectively raised over £4 billion. CodeBase is committed to promoting collaboration in tech innovation, by working with startups, scaleups, corporates, governments, academia and the third sector.CodeBase provides the workspace environment for startups to grow, delivers expert educational programmes and industry accelerators, and fosters connections through events, meetups, mentorship matching, and corporate-startup collaboration programmes. Launched in Edinburgh in 2014, CodeBase offers flexible and affordable startup incubation space through hotdesking, coworking, and dedicated office space. Further hubs opened in Stirling, in 2017, followed by Aberdeen in 2019, along with popup hubs across the UK.scale-ups

Techscaler is the Scottish Government’s tech startup support programme, delivered by CodeBase, to increase the number of successful Scottish startups, build the Scottish economy, and provide opportunities for the people of Scotland and beyond. Techscaler helps people across Scotland to launch and scale tech startups, regardless of background, technical ability, or stage of the journey, through education, mentorship, community, and workspaces. Seven Techscaler hubs across Scotland provide work and event space for startups to grow and gather, expert mentors and industry operators deliver mentorship and education programmes, and a peer-led community network creates connections.

Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.

Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.

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

Prizes start at 99 votes.

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom