Name: Founders Live Miami: Tech Week Miami Edition
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Description: The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition takes Tech Week Miami by storm!

Founders Live Miami: Tech Week Miami Edition

Founders Live

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition takes Tech Week Miami by storm!

Batch Gastropub: Miami

OFFICIAL STARTUP WORLD CUP PRE-QUALIFYING EVENT 🏆 The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition takes TECH WEEK MIAMI by storm!​Get ready South Florida… the ultimate entrepreneurial experience is back in Miami and bigger than ever! 🚀🔥 Road to The Startup World Cup Sparc Partnership. We're excited to announce our partnership with <a href="https://thesourcegroups.com/?utm_source=luma" title="https://thesourcegroups.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Source Groups</a> and <a href="https://sparcsouthflorida.com/?utm_source=luma" title="https://sparcsouthflorida.com/?utm_source=luma" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SPARC South Florida</a> in order to select, coach and support high-potential founders to compete, connect with investors, and represent the region at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale for a chance to win $1,000,000!​The Pitch battle winner will be automatically fast tracked to pitch at Sparc on August 22, 2026. Finalists receive:<ul><li>​Pitch Training</li><li>​Startup World Cup Prep</li><li>​Regional winner will receive Complimentary Flight and accommodations in San Francisco for the Startup World Cup Grand Finale</li></ul>

<h3>Get ready South Florida… the ultimate entrepreneurial experience is back in Miami and bigger than ever! 🚀🔥</h3>

Join us for the Founders Live Miami Tech Week Miami edition where innovation, creativity, and community collide. This high-energy event brings together the region’s brightest founders and most passionate supporters for an unforgettable night of networking, inspiration, and bold ideas. 🌴✨ Five incredible founders will take the stage and deliver their best 99-second pitches, followed by 4 minutes of rapid-fire audience Q&amp;A. 🎤⏱️💡 No judges, no panels, no fluff… just real entrepreneurs sharing real visions. And the best part? YOU decide who wins. Your vote crowns the next Founders Live South Florida champion. 🏆💥 So bring your friends and coworkers, grab a drink, enjoy the vibe, and connect with your local startup community. 🍻🤝 This is your chance to discover the next big thing built right here in South Florida while cheering on rising innovators who are shaping our AI-powered future. Don’t miss it… this is where legends start. 🌟🚀

<h3>Road to The Startup World Cup Sparc Partnership.</h3>

<h3>Join us for an incredible evening…</h3>Founders Live is an unforgettable pitch competition sweeping the globe.<ul><li>5 founders</li><li>99-second pitches</li><li>4 minutes audience Q&amp;A</li><li>YOUR VOTES decide the winner!</li></ul>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 South Florida. <h4> </h4>

<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>

<h4>Miami Pitching Applications Close Saturday April 11 at11:59 PM.</h4>

<h4> Know someone who should attend? <a href="https://https:founderslive.com/door" title="https://https:founderslive.com/door" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open The Door </a></h4>

<h3> Competing Founders and Startups</h3>

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<h2> </h2><h3>Know someone who should pitch? <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>

<h3> Winners </h3>

The Founders Live winners package includes:<ul><li><a href="https://www.founderslive.com/frontrow" title="https://www.founderslive.com/frontrow" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Front Row membership</a> with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community</li><li>Founders Live Booster Pack over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups</li><li>An appearance in the <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/primetime" title="https://www.founderslive.com/primetime" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Founders Live Prime Time</a> regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global livestream tournament</li></ul>

<h4>​Win 1 Year of Strategic Advisory Support</h4>

Facing big decisions? Rapid growth? Fundraising pressure? Get experienced board-level guidance — without giving up equity or building a formal board too soon.

<h4>Special Guest Speaker(s)</h4><a href="" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadira-d/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yadira Diaz </a>

Yadira Diaz is a dynamic community builder and strategic leader serving as Chief Engagement Officer at SPARC South Florida, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections across the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With a passion for empowering founders, innovators, and underrepresented communities, Yadira leads initiatives that drive engagement, collaboration, and inclusive growth throughout South Florida.At SPARC, Yadira designs and executes high-impact programs, events, and partnerships that bridge the gap between startups, mentors, investors, and corporate leaders. Her work centers on cultivating vibrant communities that not only support business growth but also elevate diverse voices and perspectives in innovation.With a background spanning community development, stakeholder engagement, and program leadership, Yadira is known for her ability to bring people together around a shared mission. She is deeply committed to creating accessible pathways for entrepreneurship and ensuring that South Florida continues to thrive as a hub for innovation and opportunity.

<h2> Our Partners</h2>

Sparc South FloridaStartup Pitch Accelerator Regional CompetitionSouth Florida’s Gateway tothe Global Startup Stage.SPARC selects high-potential founders to compete, connect with investors, and represent the region at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale for a chance to win $1,000,000!

<h3>Front Row membership is here</h3>The operating system and network for global founders.<a href="https://www.founderslive.com/frontrow" title="https://www.founderslive.com/frontrow" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Claim your FREE membership</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>Enter the Pitch Video Challenge!</h3>Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.ANY founder can enter.Prizes start at 250 votes.<a href="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch-video-challenge" title="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch-video-challenge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Get notified when entries open this Fall</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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