Founders Live Reno

Founders Live Reno is back!

Join us for an incredible evening…

Founders Live is an unforgettable competition sweeping the globe.

5 Founders

99 second each

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 Nevada.

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Starring

David Ezell as the Founders Live Reno City Leader

Competing Founders and Startups

TBA

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Agenda

6:00 - Networking and Happy Hour

7:00 - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

8:00 - More Networking + After-Party hangout at the Second Draught

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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