Founders Live Columbus returns with a special edition welcoming the founder of Founders Live!
Join us 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!
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 Ohio.
Know someone who should attend?
 
Open The Door
Starring
SJ Barakony as the city leader
Welcoming the founder of Founders Live, 
Nick Hughes
, as our special guest while on his 2025 tour of the USA!
Competing Startups and Founders
TBA
Interested in pitching at this or a future event?
 
Apply here!
Know someone who should pitch? 
Open The Door
Agenda
6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour
7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition
8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour
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
Automated R&D Tax Credits for Startups
Get hundreds of thousands of dollars from government tax incentive programs
Boast specializes in helping startups reduce the burden and pain of tax credit claim preparation, and maximize claim size.
Check your eligibility to quicky secure your credits
Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!
This is your chance to 
share your story in a 99-second pitch video
.
Prizes start at 99 votes.
Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament this fall!
Deadline for entries: July 16
Get info and Accept the Challenge!
What do you need help with?
Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.
Get started toward success
Do something great for someone else today
Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.
Open The Door
Information Source: Founders Live | eventbrite

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