Name: Founders Live Portland
Uploaded: 2025-02-19T18:34:47Z
Description: The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition is back!

Founders Live Portland

Founders Live

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition is back!

CENTRL Office Pearl

<h1>We are excited to hold another Founders Live Portland!</h1><p><br></p><h4>Founders Live CEO Nick Hughes will make a stop in Portand as part of his <a href="https://tourmap.founderslive.com/" title="https://tourmap.founderslive.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2025 US TOUR</a>, and he hopes you can attend the event and come say hi!</h4><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>Join us for an incredible evening at CENTRL OFFICE Pearl location…</strong></strong></h3><p>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.</p><p><strong><strong>5 Founders</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>99 seconds each</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>4 minutes of audience Q&amp;A</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>YOUR VOTES decide the winner!</strong></strong></p><p>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 Portland.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>Know someone who should attend? </strong></strong><a href="/open" title="/open" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Open The Door</strong></strong></a></h3><p><br></p><h2>Starring</h2><p>We are looking for new leaders in Portand. Intested? <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/lead" title="https://www.founderslive.com/lead" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Apply here</strong></strong></a></p><p><br></p><h2>Competing Founders and Startups</h2><p><strong><strong>TBA</strong></strong></p><h3>Interested in pitching at this or a future event? <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch" title="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Apply here</a></h3><h3><strong><strong>Know someone who should pitch? </strong></strong><a href="/open" title="/open" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Open The Door</strong></strong></a></h3><p><br></p><h2>Agenda</h2><p>6:00 - Networking and Happy Hour</p><p>7:00 - Announcements and Pitch Competition</p><p>8:00 - More Networking + After-Party hangout</p><p><br></p><h2>Winners</h2><p>The Founders Live winners package includes:</p><ul><li>The <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" title="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Professional Boost membership</strong></strong></a> with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups</li><li>An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall.</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Our Partners</h2>

<h3><strong><strong>Co-working in Portland</strong></strong></h3><p>With locations in Oregon, California, and Washington, find your ideal office, coworking space, or meeting room and work your way at CENTRL Office.</p><p><a href="https://centrloffice.com/locations/seattle-capitol-hill/?utm_source=founderslive&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=seattleevent" title="https://centrloffice.com/locations/seattle-capitol-hill/?utm_source=founderslive&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=seattleevent" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Schedule a tour</strong></strong></a></p><p><br></p>

<h2>Automated R&amp;D Tax Credits for Startups</h2><p><br></p><h3>Get hundreds of thousands of dollars from government tax incentive programs</h3><p>Boast specializes in helping startups reduce the burden and pain of tax credit claim preparation, and maximize claim size.</p><h3><a href="https://airtable.com/app35TTxug5kRW4nu/paglDNfHic9sq62d6/form" title="https://airtable.com/app35TTxug5kRW4nu/paglDNfHic9sq62d6/form" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Check your eligibility to quicky secure your credits</strong></strong></a></h3><p><br></p>

<h3>Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!</h3><p>This is your chance to <strong><strong>share your story in a 99-second pitch video</strong></strong>.</p><p>Prizes start at 99 votes.</p><p>Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament this fall!</p><p><a href="https://www.founderslive.com/prime-time-pitch-challenge" title="https://www.founderslive.com/prime-time-pitch-challenge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Get info and Accept the Challenge!</strong></strong></a></p><p><br></p>

<h3>What do you need help with?</h3><p>Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.</p><p><a href="https://www.founderslive.com/solve-founder-problems" title="https://www.founderslive.com/solve-founder-problems" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Get started toward success</strong></strong></a></p><p><br></p>

<h3><strong><strong>Do something great for someone else today</strong></strong></h3><p>Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.</p><p><a href="https://www.founderslive.com/open" title="https://www.founderslive.com/open" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Open The Door</strong></strong></a></p><p><br></p>

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