Founders Live San Diego

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition in San Diego!

Founders Live San Diego returns!

Join us for an incredible evening…

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 SoCal.

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Starring

Rob Gaudio as the new City Leader.

Competing Founders and Startups

TBA

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Agenda

6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour

7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour

Venue

The University Club San Diego 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:

• 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

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.

Get notified when entries open this Fall

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