Founders Live Philadelphia

Founders Live Philly is the place to see startups pitch live, network, and vibe with the city’s coolest entrepreneurs!

We are excited for the return of Founders Live Philadelphia!

Join us for an incredible evening…

Ready to dive into Philly’s buzzing startup scene? Founders Live Philadelphia brings together local entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators for an epic night of networking and inspiration.

Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour pitch competition sweeping the globe.

5 founders

99-second pitches

4 minutes of audience Q&A

YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

Meet the coolest founders, hear sharp pitches, and vibe with other game-changers—all in person. Whether you’re building a biz or just curious, this event is your ticket to connect and collaborate.

Don’t miss out on the energy and excitement of Founders Live Philadelphia!

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Starring

Miles Zeoli as the City Leader

Competing Founders and Startups

TBA

Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here

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Agenda

6:00 PM - Networking and Happy Hour

7:00 PM - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

8:00 PM - After Event Networking

Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• Front Row membership 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 Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global livestream tournament

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Enter the Pitch Video Challenge!

Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.

ANY founder can enter.

Prizes start at 250 votes.

Entries now open through March 31

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