// Inspiration / knowledge / Entertainment / Connection //
// Empower Your Future
// We are on a mission to Elevate founders around the world
Welcome to the global platform that connects you to the people, resources, capital, and exposure you need to truly become a rockstar.
// Our formula Works in 115 cities + 46 countries
5 founders.
99-second pitches.
4 minutes of audience Q&A.
YOUR VOTE decides the winner.
(And No Nametags)
All wrapped in an evening of authentic community connection centered around our five Core Values.
Voting Now Open!
YOUR VOTES decide who wins prizes—and who advances to pitch LIVE in the Prime Time global tournament this fall!
/ New in The Feed
🎙️ Pitch 🎙️
Get on stage in your city!
🙌 Lead 🙌
Lead your local community!
🛟 Solve 🛟
Get past founder problems!
🤝 Partner 🤝
Help founders succeed!
// Find Your Connection
/ 99-Second Pitch competitions
/ Cities / Center Stage / Editions / Prime Time
We gather in 115 cities around the world to connect with each other and hear founders pitch their innovations and stories.
YOUR VOTE determines who wins prizes, prestige, and a chance to appear in the global Prime Time competition, and ultimately the Prime Time Global Finals!
/ Upcoming Competitions
/ Our online Community: The Arena
Better than public social media, our private platform is for people more like you, with needs more like yours.
Connect and interact with peers in helpful channels including:
General: If it’s startup-related, it flies here
Founder Needs: Get help or advice from other founders
Mental Health: Because founders are human, too
Giveaways: Memberships, NFTs, sponsorships…
More: Many more available + more added as needed
Only members in The Know get full access!
“Pitching at Founders Live was when we realized our idea wasn’t just smart - people Also loved it.”
— Founder
$500K angel round two months after winning Founders Live Seattle