Founders Live Miami

Founders Live

The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience and Pitch Competition

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<h1>FOUNDERS LIVE MIAMI is back!</h1><h3>Join us for an incredible evening…</h3><p>Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.</p><p><strong><strong>5 founders</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>99-second pitches</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>4 minutes of audience Q&A</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>YOUR VOTES decide the winner!</strong></strong></p><p>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.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Starring</h2><p><strong><strong>Kwamara Thompson</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Sheena Monique, Alex Resnick</strong></strong> and <strong><strong>Johnny Helmberger</strong></strong>!</p><p><br></p><h2>Competing Startups and Founders</h2><p>Auset X Technology -<a href="https://ausetxtech.com/" title="https://ausetxtech.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://ausetxtech.com/</a></p><p>bonnnee | the clothing swap app - <a href="https://www.bonnee.co/" title="https://www.bonnee.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.bonnee.co/</a></p><p>FEMME PROGRESSIVE -<a href="https://femmeprogressive.com/" title="https://femmeprogressive.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://femmeprogressive.com/</a></p><p>Vibesbnb, Catch a Vibe - <a href="https://www.vibesbnb.com/" title="https://www.vibesbnb.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.vibesbnb.com/</a></p><p><br></p><h3>Special Guest - LaToya Stirrup</h3><p>LaToya is a speaker, coach, strategist, consultant, and mom to two growing boys with a flair for product innovation. She is the co-founder of KAZMALEJE (cosmology), a Miami-based company she started with her two sisters to create innovative hair tools and accessories for textured hair. LaToya has been featured in Forbes, Essence Fest, Black Enterprise, Yahoo! Finance, NBC’s Rebound, and The Next Black Millionaire docuseries on Roku to name a few. She has won several grants and pitch competitions, allowing her to speak to the power of finding creative solutions to grow an indie brand. LaToya is also passionate about sustainability, as KAZMALEJE is the first and only hair tool company to be certified plastic-neutral by Repurpose Global.</p><p><br></p><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><h3><br></h3><p><br></p>

<p>This month's Founders Live Miami is part of a larger Black History Month Celebration in partnernship with StartupGrind South Florida, BITE-CON and Founders Boost.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong><strong>Agenda</strong></strong></h2><p>5:30pm pm - "Dark &amp; Stormy" Mixer Networking Sponsored by Goslings and ooportunities to support local businesses as vendors including </p><p>massages by bodyrelease-recovery</p><p>athleisure by Fitness + Financial Gains</p><p>espressso martinis by Early Morning Coffee</p><p>6:15pm - 7:00 pm - Road to Bite-Con Featuring the African American Museum of the Metaverse</p><p>7pm - 7:45pm - Startup Grind Fireside Chat Featuring Aurelia Edwards</p><h3>7:45pm - 8:30pm - Founder Live Miami Pitch Contest Featuring LaToya Stirrup</h3><p>Make sure to follow us on IG <a href="https://instagram.com/founderslivemiami" title="https://instagram.com/founderslivemiami" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@founderslivemiami</a></p><p>8:30 - 9:15pm - Panel: Post Affirmative Action Fundraising for Black Founders</p><p>Fitness Financial Gains Raffle - Fitness Financial raffle giveaway for Limited Edition Goslings Bottles &amp; other Goodies.</p><p>9:15pm - 10pm - Networking</p><p><br></p><h2>Winners</h2><p>The Founders Live winners package includes:</p><ul><li>The <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" title="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Professional Boost membership</strong></strong></a> with over $900,000 in cash savings on over 90+ essential apps and services for startups</li><li>An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.founderslive.com/" title="https://www.founderslive.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GET YOUR FOUNDERS LIVE ACCOUNT</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Our Partners</h2>

<h3>Finance, accounting and HR solutions</h3><p>The Founders Live community gets a discount on their platform fee.</p><p><a href="https://www.countsy.com/founders-live" title="https://www.countsy.com/founders-live" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Book a free call with the Countsy team</strong></strong></a> to fully understand your options for the best accounting support.</p>

<h3>Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!</h3><p>Submit your 99-second pitch video for your chance at the $10,000 grand prize!</p><p>Prizes start at just 99 votes.</p><p>Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament this fall!</p><p><a href="https://www.founderslive.com/prime-time-pitch-challenge" title="https://www.founderslive.com/prime-time-pitch-challenge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Get info and Accept the Challenge!</strong></strong></a></p>

<h3>What do you need help with?</h3><p>Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.</p><p><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"><strong><strong>Get started toward success</strong></strong></a></p>

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