Founders Live Nairobi
Overview
Founders Live returns to Nairobi!
Join us for an incredible experience…
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 Kenya.
Competing Founders and Startups - 6 Dec 2025
Rebecca Nampiima – BYBECCA Designs
James Kariuki – Inspire STEM Park
Antony Makanga – Blancosy LTD
Kelvin Dol – Gro Funder
Pheneas Maina – Jua Flow
Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here
(Applications will be evaluated on rolling- basis)
Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door
Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:
- The Professional Boost membership with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
- Founders live podcast interview opportunity to highlight your company, talk about your Founders Live experience, and discuss your entrepreneurial journey.
- Eligibility to compete in Founders Live Prime Time, a global stage where the winners of the city events can advance to additional competitions in continent-focused regions, the global winner receives $10,000 in cash and prizes, and more!
Starring
Richard Otolo as the City Leader
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LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/founderslive-nairobi/
Our Partners
Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!
This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.
Prizes start at just 250 votes.
Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament for the grand prize worth $10,000 in cash and prizes.
Get notified when entries open for the 2026 edition!
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- Online
Location
Online event
Guest Arrival, Networking mixer,
The doors are open! The event kicks of with lively conversation as guests get to know each other in our dedicated networking rooms. This is your chance to mix, mingle, and make connections before the main event.
The Pitch Perfect Showdown
This is the main event where startups get the opportunity to share their stories and compete for the ultimate prize: (40 mins) : Startup Pitch Competition [5 Startups, 99 sec each + 4 min Q&A + Voting] (15 Mins): Award Ceremony, Vote of thanks, Announcements
Networking Mixer
The pitches have been heard, the winners have been crowned. The official program may be over, but there is no rush, feel free to stick around and engage with the founders and other participants.
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Founders Live
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