Founders Live Cotonou
- ALL AGES
The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition arrives in Benin!
Date and time
Location
FUTURE STUDIO
Immeuble en face de l’église St-Michel Cotonou, 11211 BeninAbout this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
- ALL AGES
- No venue parking
Founders Live launches in 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.
Know someone who should attend? Open The Door
Starring
Henry Ukoha as the new City Leader
Competing Founders and Startups
TBA
Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here
Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door
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:
- 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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Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.
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!
Frequently asked questions
Founders Live is a premier pitch competition and networking event where five local startups present their businesses in a 99-second pitch. The audience then engages with the founders in Q&A and votes to select the winner.
Anyone interested in startups, innovation, or entrepreneurship is welcome! Whether you're a founder, investor, student, or simply curious, you’ll find value in attending.
Apply at https://www.founderslive.com/pitch. Selected startups will receive a chance to present their idea to a live audience, get exposure, and connect with potential investors and partners.
No, pitching is completely free. Selected founders receive coaching and promotion as part of the event experience.