Founders Live San Diego

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 Southern California.

and as San Diego's City Leaders and welcoming the FOUNDER of Founders Live, Nick Hughes, as a special guest.

Brad Pearson - Hi - Hey

Melissa Smith - ASL Flurry, Inc.

Peter Jung - Sync Sonic AI

Gabe Schultz - myEMSpath

Alex Cordeiro - Saal

6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour: Cash bar available and passed apps will be offered

7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour

The University Club Atop Symphony Towers is San Diego’s leading community for purpose and connection in the heart of the downtown business district. At 34 floors in the sky, members and guests can embark on culinary adventures, experience next-level networking, host elevated meetings and events, and engage in lively social events while overlooking breathtaking city and bay views.

Please note the following details:

• We have a "San Diego Business Casual" dress code that we ask all members and guests to adhere to. We do not allow flip flops, shorts, hats, hoodies, t shirts, tennis shoes, or jeans with rips or tears.
• Entrance is located on B Street, elevator bank to the 34th floor
• Valet, self-parking or nearby street parking
• Parking expense will be on the attendees of the event

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.

GET YOUR FOUNDERS LIVE ACCOUNT

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

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

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!

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