Founders Live Addis Ababa
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Location
Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)-Ethiopia | Addis Ababa, AA
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.
Know someone who should attend?
Starring
as the city leader.
Competing Founders and Startups
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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:
- with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
- Founders Live Booster Pack over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
- An appearance in the regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global livestream tournament
Our Partners
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The operating system and network for global founders.
Enter the Pitch Video Challenge!
Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.
ANY founder can enter.
Prizes start at 250 votes.
What do you need help with?
Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.
Do something great for someone else today
Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.
Where is it happening?
Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI)-Ethiopia, Wesen, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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