Founders Live Cotonou

The premier networking and pitch competition experience returns to Benin!

Founders Live returns to Cotonou!

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 Bénin.

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Starring

Henry Ukoha as the City Leader

Competing Founders and Startups

TBA

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Agenda

18:00 - Networking and Happy Hour

19:00 - Announcements, Sponsors, and Pitch Competition

20:00 - Networking and After-Party

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 Prime Time Pitch Challenge!

Share your story in a 99-second pitch video.

Prizes start at 250 votes.

Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament!

Get notified when entries open for the 2026 edition!

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