Founders Live Pitch Competition
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT – 9:00 PM PDT
University Club San Diego · 750 B St Ste 3400, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Hosted by Founders Live San Diego
TICKETS @ $15 (Pay at the Door) Charged by University Club, includes 1 free cocktail. UPDATE: approx 75 rsvp across platforms. Last event we had over 100 attendees. SPECIAL THEME NIGHT | Collaboration with University Club - Sports & Entertainment Committee Founders Live San Diego Special Event! Get ready for an unforgettable night of innovation, inspiration, and community! 🌟 Join us for Founders Live, where visionary entrepreneurs take the stage to pitch their businesses in just 99 seconds. You’ll hear from bold founders who are building the future of business with purpose and passion. Come network with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and startup enthusiasts, vote for your favorite pitch, and celebrate local innovation in action. 🚀 Five founders. 99-second pitches. Four 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 Southern California. Attention Founders: Apply to Pitch - 5 Founders will be selected to pitch at this event. Interested in pitching at this or a future event? Apply here! Know someone who should pitch or attend? Open the door. Starring: Rob Gaudio (host) as the new City Leader for San Diego. Brittany Jenkins (co-host) Agenda: 6:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour: Cash bar available and passed apps will be offered 7:00 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition 8:00 pm - Networking and Happy Hour Venue: University Club - Downtown SD 750 B Street, Suite 3400 San Diego, CA 92101 (34th floor) Please note the following details: Business casual attire Paid parking and Valet options