Name: Founders Live San Diego ft. Stella Foundation
Uploaded: 2025-10-14T19:16:25Z
Description: The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition in San Diego!

Founders Live San Diego ft. Stella Foundation

Founders Live

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition in San Diego!

University Club Atop Symphony Towers

<h3>Founders Live San Diego Special Event!</h3>Get ready for an unforgettable night of innovation, inspiration, and community! 🌟 Join us for Founders Live x Stella Foundation, where visionary entrepreneurs take the stage to pitch their businesses in just 99 seconds. You’ll hear from bold founders — including members of the Stella community — who are building the future of business with purpose and passion.Come network with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and startup enthusiasts, vote for your favorite pitch, and celebrate local innovation in action.🚀 Five founders. 99-second pitches. Four minutes of audience Q&amp;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. <h2>Starring</h2><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/holtjsam/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/holtjsam/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sam Holt</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dredman/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dredman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daniel Redman</a> as San Diego's City Leaders.<h2>Competing Founders and Startups</h2><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-cupat/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-cupat/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Grace Cupat</a> - <a href="https://www.viaskill.com/" title="https://www.viaskill.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ViaSkill</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherrankow/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherrankow/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heather Rankow</a> - <a href="https://relyestate.com/" title="https://relyestate.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rely</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-armenta/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-armenta/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yvonne Armenta</a> - <a href="https://www.chatswithyvonne.com/latinapresente" title="https://www.chatswithyvonne.com/latinapresente" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">¡Latina, Presente!</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-schafer-538586a/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-schafer-538586a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kimberly Schafer</a> - <a href="https://ringthing.com/" title="https://ringthing.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ring Thing</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagosztyla/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagosztyla/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maya Gosztyla</a> - <a href="https://www.brainstormtherapeutics.org/" title="https://www.brainstormtherapeutics.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BrainStorm Therapeutics</a> <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>Know someone who should pitch or attend? <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/open" title="https://www.founderslive.com/open" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open the door.</a></h3> <h2>Agenda</h2>6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour: Cash bar available and passed apps will be offered7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour <h2>Venue</h2>The <a href="https://www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/university-club-san-diego" title="https://www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/university-club-san-diego" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University Club San Diego</a> is where diverse, influential members of our San Diego community come together and form meaningful relationships by discovering common interests, engaging in stimulating conversations and sharing memorable experiences. 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:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Entrance is located on B Street, elevator bank to the 34th floor</li><li>Valet, self-parking or nearby street parking</li><li>Parking expense will be on the attendees of the event</li></ul> <h3>About Stella Foundation</h3><a href="https://stella.co/" title="https://stella.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stella Foundation</a>, a national nonprofit dedicated to closing the funding gap for female entrepreneurs and increasing women’s representation in venture capital. Flossie is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder who has scaled multiple organizations, generated millions in revenue, and built national programs that support female founders and funders.Join our <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/socalstellachapter/shared_invite/zt-3ekvlzfvn-5xD~2A_Rhmtqq8gxh2pM1Q" title="https://join.slack.com/t/socalstellachapter/shared_invite/zt-3ekvlzfvn-5xD~2A_Rhmtqq8gxh2pM1Q" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SoCal Chapter Slack Channel here.</a> Founded in 2012, Stella Foundation provides:<ul><li>Education &amp; Mentorship – Supporting founders from ideation to seed stage through mentorship, masterclasses, and Stella Labs, a national pre-seed accelerator</li><li>Capital &amp; Investor Access – Stella Angels connects women-led startups with active investors through quarterly showcases, due diligence support, and funding opportunities</li><li>National Events &amp; Thought Leadership – Hosting Women’s Fast Pitch, the Oxytocin Tour (NY Tech Week, LA Tech Week, DC Startup Week, San Diego Startup Week), <a href="https://www.elevatewomenssummit.com/" title="https://www.elevatewomenssummit.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elevate Womens Summit</a> and the flagship <a href="https://www.womensventuresummit.org/" title="https://www.womensventuresummit.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Women’s Venture Summit</a> to drive investment into female-founded businesses</li></ul><h2>Winners</h2>The Founders Live winners package includes:<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">Professional Boost membership</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> <h2>Our Partners</h2>

<h3>Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!</h3>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.<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">Get notified when entries open for the 2026 edition!</a>

<h3>What do you need help with?</h3>Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.<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">Get started toward success</a>

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

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