Founders Live Manila
Schedule
Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Laybare Head Office | Mandaluyong City, MM
About this Event
We are excited for the return of Founders Live Manila!
Join us for an incredible evening…
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.
5 founders
99-second pitches
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 the Philippines.
Know someone who should attend?
Starring
Marrione Pol Camacho as the City Leader
Competing Founders and Startups
TBA
Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here
Know someone who should pitch?
Agenda
7:00 PM - Networking and Happy Hour
8:00 PM - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition
9:00 PM - After Event Networking
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
Front Row membership is here
The operating system and network for global founders.
What you need help with?
Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.
Enter the Pitch Video Challenge!
Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.
ANY founder can enter.
Prizes start at 250 votes.
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?
Laybare Head Office, 14 Lawson, Mandaluyong City, PhilippinesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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