Founders Live Raleigh-Durham is back for 2025!

Join us for an incredible evening…

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 Triangle.

Starring

Five select Innovators, American Underground, and Mallorie Moore and Marlana Bunn as the City Leaders.

Agenda

5:30 pm – Networking and Happy Hour

6:30 pm – Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

7:30 pm – After-Party

Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• The Professional Boost membership with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ 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

GET YOUR FOUNDERS LIVE ACCOUNT

Our Partners

For sponsorship inquiries, email Mallorie Moore (mallorie.moore@michaelbest.com) and Marlana Bunn (mbunn@extensishr.com).