Founders Live Seattle is back for an AI Week collab with Tech@Night!
Join us for an incredible evening…
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy-hour pitch competition sweeping the globe.
5 founders
99-second pitches
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 the PNW.
Know someone who should attend? Open The Door
Tech@Night + Founders Live: AI Week Edition
Join us for a special AI Week edition of Tech@Night and Founders Live!
This event brings together the best of both communities, featuring:
🤝 A networking reception (Tech@Night style!) with refreshments and plenty of space to connect with leaders, builders, and innovators across Seattle’s tech ecosystem.
⚡ A pitch competition showcasing emerging AI startups (Founders Live style!) where YOU get to hear, vote, and cheer on the next great AI idea.
💬 A short panel discussion with founders on innovation, community, and the keys to success in Seattle’s AI and tech industry.
Whether you’re a founder, techie, investor, or simply curious about AI’s impact, this is your chance to plug into AI Week and meet the people shaping the future of tech.
This event is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators, celebrate AI Week, and explore how emerging founders are shaping the next era of tech.
Light bites and beverages included (21+ event, ID required).
This event is open to everyone—tech professionals, founders, investors, and allies of all backgrounds are welcome.
Starring
Louis Newkirk as your city leader!
Competing Founders and Startups
Andrea Jordan (Goubeaux) - empathium
Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here!
Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door
Agenda
5:30 - Networking reception with refreshments (Tech@Night style!).
6:30 - Founders Live pitch competition featuring 5 founders of emerging AI startups—hear 99-second pitches, vote for the winner, and cheer on the next great AI idea.
7:30 - Short panel discussion with founders on innovation, community, and the future of AI in Seattle’s tech ecosystem.
8:00 - Additional networking and community connections.
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
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