Founders Live Nairobi

By Founders Live

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition returns to Kenya!

Date and time

Location

To Be Confirmed

254 Nairobi, Nairobi County 254 Kenya

Agenda

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Guest Arrival, Ice breaker, networking, music,

MC

The doors are open! Step into a world of lively conversation, awesome tunes, and a little friendly competition with our icebreaker. This is your chance to mix, mingle, and make connections before the...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Pitch Perfect Showdown

Richard Otolo

(10 mins) : Founders live Intro (40 mins) : Startup Pitch Competition [5 Startups, 99 sec each + 4 min Q&A + Voting] (10 Mins): Award Ceremony, Vote of thanks, Announcements

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Afterparty

The pitches have been heard, the winners have been crowned—now it's time to celebrate. The official program may be over, but the night is just getting started. This is your chance to unwind, enjoy so...

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

About this event

Business • Startups

Founders Live returns to Nairobi!

Join us for an incredible evening…

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

  1. 5 founders
  2. 99-second pitches
  3. 4 minutes audience Q&A
  4. 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 Kenya.


Starring

Richard Otolo as the City Leader


Competing Founders and Startups

TBA

Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here

(Applications will be evaluated on rolling- basis)

Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door


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
  • Founders live podcast interview opportunity to highlight your company, talk about your Founders Live experience, and discuss your entrepreneurial journey.
  • Eligibility to compete in Founders Live Prime Time, a global stage where the winners of the city events can advance to additional competitions in continent-focused regions, the global winner receives $10,000 in cash and prizes, and more!


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.

Grand prize includes a trip to Seattle for our incredible Founders Live Athletes: Big Game Bash during World Cup 2026!

Free entry through October 22!


What do you need help with?

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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


The Connect Experience is where dreams meet opportunity, and ambition finds its tribe. We are not just a community; we are a movement built on purpose, growth, and high-value connection. Whether you’re pursuing a vision, navigating a career path, or building from scratch, you’re in the right room. Follow us for more: The Connect Experience

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Dec 6 · 10:00 AM GMT+3