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Founders Live Fort Lauderdale

  • Creation Station Business 100 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301 United States (map)

Founders Live returns!

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

Must-Have Technologies for Small Businesses: Paving the Way to Success

Patricia Monica Ojeda

  • Sr Management Consultant and PMO Advisor

  • Cert Executive and Business Coach

  • Social Networker & Connector - Motivational Speaker

In today's competitive business landscape, technology is the key to growth. Join us for an eye-opening 1-hour talk where we'll reveal the essential technologies that can propel your small business to new heights. From AI-driven solutions to game-changing software, we've got you covered.

Here's what you'll gain:

  • Strategies to boost productivity and efficiency

  • Insights on protecting your business with cutting-edge cybersecurity

  • Tips for creating a seamless digital presence

Competing Startups and Founders

TBA

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

7:00 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

Join us at the Fitz Bar in Downtown Fort Lauderdale for our official afterparty with the best speakeasy-style happy hour in town. You must have the passcode to get our drink specials!

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