// Inspiration / knowledge / Entertainment / Connection //

One 99-second Pitch Video.
Any Founder Can Enter.

Win up to $10,000 in cash and prizes!
Free entries open through October 16

Hear our 2023 Global Champion share her Challenge experience.

// Empower Your Future

/ We are on a mission to Elevate founders around the world

Welcome to the global platform that connects you to the people, resources, capital, and exposure you need to truly become a rockstar.

/ Our formula Works in 125 cities + 50 countries

5 founders.
99-second pitches.
4 minutes of audience Q&A.
YOUR VOTE decides the winner.
(And No Nametags)

All wrapped in an evening of authentic community connection centered around our five Core Values.

// Exploring Greatness

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// New in The Feed

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🙌 Lead 🙌

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🛟 Solve 🛟

Get past founder problems!

🤝 Partner 🤝

Help founders succeed!

// Find Your Connection

/ 99-Second Pitch competitions

/ Cities / Center Stage / Athletes / Prime Time

We gather in 115+ cities around the world to connect with each other and hear founders pitch their innovations and stories.

YOUR VOTE determines who wins prizes, prestige, a chance to appear in the global Prime Time competition, and ultimately the Prime Time Global Finals!

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/ Upcoming Competitions

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// Our vision: Entrepreneurial Equality //