Founders Live Addis Ababa

Founders Live returns to Addis Ababa!

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 Ethiopia.

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Starring

Solomon Tigabu as the city leader.

Competing Founders and Startups

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Agenda

14:00 – Arrival & Networking

15:00 – Pitches! Voting for a winner & networking

16:00 – Networking

17:00 – Close

Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• The Professional Boost membership with 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 event in the fall

Our Partners

Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!

This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.

Prizes start at just 250 votes.

Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament for the grand prize worth $10,000 in cash and prizes.

Get notified when entries open for the 2026 edition!

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