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Founders Live Spokane

  • Burbity Workspaces - Sullivan Valley Commons 2818 North Sullivan Road Spokane Valley, WA, 99216 United States (map)

Founders Live Spokane returns!

Join us for an incredible evening…

This time around, our competitors are from local universities!

Gonzaga, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, University of Idaho, and Whitworth University - one student/team from each school will pitch their business or idea.

Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.

5 founders

99-second pitches

4 minutes of 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 the PNW.

We have teamed up with StartUp Spokane for this special event!

StartUp Spokane has one goal: to make Spokane known as the most equitable place to start, run and grow a business. We do that by being the welcoming front door for all entrepreneurial activity in the region and getting our business connected to tools, resources, and expertise.

Starring

Kelli Thompson as the City Leader

Competing Founders and Schools

Desiree Lane - Washington State University

Jael Wright - Eastern Washington University

Salwa Mehreen - Whitworth University

Dylan Boucher & Morgan Dixon - University of Idaho

Max Brown - Gonzaga University

Interested in pitching at a future event? Apply here!

Agenda

5:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour

5:30 pm - Special Presentation, Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

7:00 pm - After-Party

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.

Our Local Sponsors - Thank You!

Burbity Workspaces

Erin Loman Jeck

Tokens Square

Gravis Law

GPBN

SCORE

Foundry Law Group

More About Founders Live Spokane

Discover more about our city and the local founder ecosystem, and even get involved as volunteer or sponsor on our Spokane city page.

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