Founders Live Reno

Thu Apr 17 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

The Innevation Center University of Nevada, Reno | Reno

Founders Live
Publisher/HostFounders Live
Founders Live Reno
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The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience and Pitch Competition
About this Event

FOUNDERS LIVE RENO IS LAUNCHING!



Founders Live CEO Nick Hughes will make a stop in Reno as part of his 2025 US TOUR, and he hopes you can attend the event and come say hi!



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 Nevada.



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Starring

David Ezell as the Founders Live Reno City Leader



Competing Founders and Startups

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Agenda

6:00 - Networking and Happy Hour

7:00 - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

8:00 - More Networking + After-Party hangout at the Second Draught



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!

Sign up to get notified when entries open for the next Challenge in July.

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 this fall!


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors open / Networking
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Innevation Center University of Nevada, Reno, United States

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