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 (host) as the new City Leader.

Brittany Jenkins (co-host)

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

WestPac Wealth Partners

5280 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA, 92121

About the Hosts

Gaudio Growth Partners

Gaudio Growth Partners is focused on helping businesses scale through strategic growth, leadership, and partnership development. Rob Gaudio brings years of experience building relationships, driving business growth, and creating meaningful connections within the entrepreneurial community.

The Buzz Marketing Co.

The Buzz Marketing Co. is a San Diego-based marketing and branding agency specializing in Search Everywhere Optimization™, social media strategy, content creation, events, and high-impact business growth systems for modern brands.

Sponsored By Primary Funding Corporation

Primary Funding Corporation supports entrepreneurs and growing businesses through strategic financial solutions and partnership-driven support. Their commitment to innovation and business growth makes them the perfect partner for Founders Live San Diego.

Sponsored By WestPac Wealth Partners

WestPac Wealth Partners is a privately-held wealth management firm, founded with the intent to assist our clients in every aspect of their financial lives. Our focus centers on our clients' vision for their future to create a lasting impact on their wealth potential.

Please note the following details:

• Business casual attire
• Self-parking in parking lot (free)

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

Our Partners

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Get started toward success

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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