// Athletes Edition
Professional Athletes turned Entrepreneurs
Our incredible pitch competition and networking event returns during Super Bowl week in New Orleans!
February 7, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hard Rock Café
Are you an athlete turned entrepreneur?
Do you want to pitch your startup at our event?
Featuring:
Top-tier athletes from the NFL, Olympics, FIBA, and NCAA
Entrepreneurial advisors and investors
Join us as we showcase the path from athletics to entrepreneurship!
The most fun, inspirational, and authentic event of Super Bowl week returns!
ATHLETICS MEETS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Athletes who compete at sport’s highest levels are uniquely qualified for the rigors of founder life.
Founders Live Athletes introduces needed resources and direction in a thrilling live format!
SPEND AN EVENING FILLED WITH PRO ATHLETES, EXPERTS, INSPIRATION, MUSIC - AND AN AWESOME PITCH COMPETITION!
Check out former Seattle Seahawk Jordan Babineaux’s sizzle reel from our Super Bowl LVII event in Phoenix!
DISCOVER THE PATH FROM ATHLETICS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CONNECTION:
UNRIVALED NETWORKING
Network and connect with:
Pro Athletes • Agents • Managers • Advisors • Executives • Investors • Brands • Entrepreneurs • Founders
INSPIRATION:
INDUSTRY EXPERT PANEL
Learn from experts and pro athletes who’ve been there.
Take the next step in your path toward success in entrepreneurship.
COMPETITION!
ATHLETE PITCH COMPETITION
5 pro athlete founders
99-second pitches
4 minutes of audience Q&A
YOUR VOTES decide the winner!
2024 Highlights
Panel
Presented by Post Season
MODERATOR
Jordan Babineaux, NFL - Pivot to Win
EXPERT PANELISTS
Marques Colston, NFL - Champion Venture Partners
Christian Ponder, NFL - The Post
Wayne Kimmel, VC - SeventySix Capital
Dr. Parisnicole, Athlete PR - The PNP Agency
Samantha Card, NCAA Softball - Success Beyond Game Day
Competition
Presented by Founders Live
MCs
Nick Hughes - Founders Live
Robert Turbin, NFL - CBS Sports
ATHLETE FOUNDERS
James Develin, NFL - Soulberri
Jori Davis, FIBA - WEVOLV
Myriam Glez, Olympics - Athletes Soul
Sayawni Lassiter, NCAA Basketball - Complete
AGENDA
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Enjoy drinks and food while you get to know your athlete founder community.
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Founders Live CEO, Nick Hughes, welcomes the crowd, shares key lessons and his vision, then brings our partners to the stage.
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Jordan Babineaux leads this valuable discussion with four key industry leaders.
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The main event! YOU get to ask the questions and YOUR VOTES decide the winner!
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More socializing and connecting with new friends, along with food and drink.
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Enjoy your Super Bowl week in Las Vegas! Everyone who voted gets a special digital collectible via email!
WE HAD AN AMAZING EVENING AT HARD ROCK LIVE ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP - SEE YOU SOON IN NEW ORLEANS!
This is Founders Live taken to the next level!
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Our Las Vegas event was made possible by these key sponsors who believe in the power of authentic founder community—and step up to prove it.
YOUR BRAND. OUR STAGE.
Get your brand front and center during this inspiring and mind-opening experience!
Current and former partners include:
Seeking Serious Teammates
We are taking Founders Live Athletes to the next level and looking for serious partners to join us.
Want to be involved as an owner?