Join us for the Founders Live Fort Lauderdale Summer Kick-Off pitch event!
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 South Florida.
Starring
Marc Lissade as the City Leader
Marc Lissade is an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder and the Director of Startup Broward, StartupGrind Fort Lauderdale as well as FoundersBoost South Florida. He is also the Founders Live Fort Lauderdale City Leader.
Marc is a veteran organizer of multiple Techstars Startup Weekends, Techstars Startup Week, and Global Entrepreneurship Week events among many other entrepreneurial support activities. Having explored many startup ecosystems, Marc believes that true innovation knows no geographical or financial bounds and has been hard at work helping build his local ecosystem.
As an innovation activist, Marc believes that innovation is a human right that has been historically overlooked. His new book on innovation is due out in Spring 2024.
Special Presentation
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Competing Startups and Founders
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Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here!
Agenda
5:00 PM - Welcome & Networking
5:30 PM - Special Presentation
6:00 PM - Pitch Competition
8:00 PM - Announcement & Farewells
Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:
The Professional Boost membership with over $900,000 in cash savings on over 90+ 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.
Official After Party
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