Thursday, July 23, 2026; 6:00 PM - to - 9:00 PM EDT
BELONG NYC: Space for You & Your Belongings, New York, NY
Founders Live New York City
Founders Live New York City is back!
Join 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!
Founders Live NYC is part of a global pitch competition, happy hour, and networking event focused on early-stage startups and taking place in more than 150 cities around the world. During the event, 5 founders get 99 seconds each to pitch their startup, followed by 4 minutes of audience Q&A. Audience votes decide the winner, with winners automatically advancing to the next round and receiving various prizes.
Attendees will have a chance to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, advocates, and operators in NYC’s growing startup ecosystem while enjoying light finger food and beverages provided by the event producers. The event is open to anyone with an interest in the startup space, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends and colleagues. However, all attendees must register at the event page.
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 NYC.
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Starring
Rion Haber as the City Leader
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Agenda
6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour
7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors, and Pitch Competition
8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour
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Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:
Front Row membership with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
Founders Live Booster Pack 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 livestream tournament
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