Founders Live Columbus
The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition returns to Columbus!
Date and time
Location
COhatch Polaris
1554 Polaris Parkway #325 Columbus, OH 43240Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Founders Live Columbus returns with a special edition welcoming the founder of Founders Live!
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 Ohio.
Know someone who should attend? Open The Door
Starring
SJ Barakony as the city leader
Welcoming the founder of Founders Live, Nick Hughes, as our special guest while on his 2025 tour of the USA!
Competing Startups and Founders
TBA
Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here!
Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door
Agenda
6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour
7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition
8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour
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.
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Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!
This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.
Prizes start at 99 votes.
Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament this fall!
Deadline for entries: June 16
Get info and Accept the Challenge!
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