About this Event
Lake Wales Startup Founder Lab by BackTier — One-Day Shark Tank Challenge
Event Summary
One day to pitch, validate, build, and develop your startup idea! Meet local entrepreneurs, get feedback, and take action. $30 includes lunch.
About This Event
One Saturday. One Idea. See What You Can Build.
Got a business idea? Give it one day.
Lake Wales Founder Lab is a hands-on startup challenge bringing together entrepreneurs, students, business owners, and creative thinkers.
Inspired by Shark Tank and Startup Weekend, this one-day experience takes you from an idea to a better-tested business concept and a final pitch.
No business plan, company, or experience required.
What You'll Do
- Pitch your business idea.
- Meet potential collaborators.
- Identify customers and validate demand.
- Develop your business model.
- Explore practical AI tools.
- Get constructive feedback.
- Present your idea in the final pitch challenge.
Saturday, February 27, 2027
10 AM–5 PM | Check-in 9:45 AM
Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar
253 East Stuart Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Tickets: $30 — Lunch included
Saturday Schedule
- 9:45 AM: Check-in
- 10:00 AM: Welcome and introductions
- 10:30 AM: Startup ideas and pitches
- 11:30 AM: Customer discovery and validation
- 12:30 PM: Lunch provided
- 1:15 PM: Business development and AI tools
- 2:30 PM: Feedback and collaboration
- 3:30 PM: Final pitch preparation
- 4:00 PM: Founder Pitch Challenge
- 4:45 PM: Wrap-up and next steps
- 5:00 PM: Event ends
Who Can Participate?
Everyone interested in entrepreneurship. Bring an idea, your skills, or simply your curiosity.
All ages welcome. Space is limited.
About BackTier
BackTier organizes Lake Wales Startup Night and Founder Lab to connect entrepreneurs, encourage innovation, and help people turn ideas into action.
Bring an idea. Meet interesting people. Build something.
https://backtier.com
This is an independently organized community event, not affiliated with Shark Tank or Techstars Startup Weekend.
Event venue & nearby stays
Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar, 253 East Stuart Avenue, Lake Wales, United States
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