// Athletes Edition
From Athlete to Entrepreneur
We are so excited to be joining forces with The Players Impact to feature our pitch competition during Super Bowl week in New Orleans!
February 6 • 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm • The Nieux
By invitation only!
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, NCAA, and others
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!
2025 LINEUP
Special Guests
NFL / INDUSTRY GREATS
Ray Lewis
Marshall Faulk
Doug Flutie
Patrick Peterson
Jordan Babineaux
Michael Tannenbaum
Jon Najarian
Pitch Competition
MC
Nick Hughes - Founders Live
NFL ATHLETE PRESENTERS
Tully Banta Cain - Beach Football League
Dane McCarthy - The Athletic Clubs
2025 AGENDA
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Enjoy drinks and food while you get to know your athlete founder community.
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Tracy Deforge, Josh Kampel
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Mike Tannenbaum
Ray Lewis
Marshall Faulk
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TBD
Patrick Peterson
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MC:
Nick Hughes
Athlete Founders:
John Bronson
Dale McCarthy
Tully Bunta-Cain
Rod Trafford
Jen Welter
YOU get to ask the questions and YOUR VOTES decide the winner!
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4 x founders
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More socializing and connecting with new friends, along with food and drink.
Photos by Megan Hess of Pivot Branding
SEE YOU SOON AT THE NIEUX IN NEW ORLEANS!
This is Founders Live taken to the next level!
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Our New Orleans event is 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?