Founders Live Bellevue

Join us for an incredible evening…

Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.

5 founders

99-second pitches

4 minutes of 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 the PNW.

Know someone who should attend? Open The Door

Starring

Louis Newkirk as your city leader!

Competing Startups and Founders

TBA

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Agenda

6:00 pm - Networking

7:00 pm - Opening Entertainment

7:30 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

9:00 pm - After-Party

Winners

The Founders Live winners package also 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

Wealth Management

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Get started toward success

Do something great for someone else today

Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.

Open The Door

Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!

This is your chance to 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!