Founders Live San Diego Special Event!
Join us for an incredible evening with Stella Foundation…
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 Southern California.
Know someone who should attend? Open The Door
Starring
Sam Holt and Daniel Redman as the City Leaders
Competing Founders and Startups
🔥 Grace Cupat - ViaSkill
🔥 Heather Rankow - Rely
🔥 Yvonne Armenta - ¡Latina, Presente!
🔥 Kimberly Schafer - Ring Thing
🔥 Maya Gosztyla, PhD - BrainStorm Therapeutics
Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here!
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Agenda
6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour: Cash bar available and passed apps will be offered
7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition
8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour
Venue
The University Club Atop Symphony Towers is San Diego’s leading community for purpose and connection in the heart of the downtown business district. At 34 floors in the sky, members and guests can embark on culinary adventures, experience next-level networking, host elevated meetings and events, and engage in lively social events while overlooking breathtaking city and bay views.
Please note the following details:
We have a "San Diego Business Casual" dress code that we ask all members and guests to adhere to. We do not allow flip flops, shorts, hats, hoodies, t shirts, tennis shoes, or jeans with rips or tears.
Entrance is located on B Street, elevator bank to the 34th floor
Valet, self-parking or nearby street parking
Parking expense will be on the attendees of the event
Know someone who should attend? 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
An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall.
About Stella Foundation
Stella Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to closing the funding gap for female entrepreneurs and increasing women’s representation in venture capital. Flossie is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder who has scaled multiple organizations, generated millions in revenue, and built national programs that support female founders and funders.
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Founded in 2012, Stella Foundation provides:
Education & Mentorship – Supporting founders from ideation to seed stage through mentorship, masterclasses, and Stella Labs, a national pre-seed accelerator
Capital & Investor Access – Stella Angels connects women-led startups with active investors through quarterly showcases, due diligence support, and funding opportunities
National Events & Thought Leadership – Hosting Women’s Fast Pitch, the Oxytocin Tour (NY Tech Week, LA Tech Week, DC Startup Week, San Diego Startup Week), Elevate Womens Summit and the flagship Women’s Venture Summit to drive investment into female-founded businesses
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