Vegas Founders Night: AI, Builders & Real Startup Connections
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Monthly startup meetup for founders, builders, investors, and operators.
Las Vegas Startups is back on the second Wednesday with another evening of real startup conversations, founder introductions, and practical networking with people building in Las Vegas.
This month, we're bringing together several important pieces of Southern Nevada's growing startup ecosystem.
Lorraine Yarde of Innovation Henderson and Hoz Roushdie of Tech Alley Henderson will join us to talk about Tech Alley Henderson, Innovation Henderson, and LaunchLab—what's happening, what's available to founders, and how entrepreneurs can become involved.
Their presentation will be followed by audience questions and community discussion.
This event is for:
→ Founders at every stage
→ AI and automation builders
→ Developers, operators, marketers, and product people
→ Investors and advisors who actively support founders
→ People contributing to the local startup ecosystem
→ Anyone interested in building something meaningful in Southern Nevada
No hard-sell pitch parade. No sponsor tables—unless you want to sponsor. Just actual humans building real things and making useful connections.
## What To Expect
5:30 PM — Optional happy-hour arrival
Come early, grab food, and meet people before the official program begins.
6:00 PM — Open networking and check-in
Meet local founders, builders, operators, investors, and startup-curious professionals.
6:30 PM — Welcome & founder introductions
Quick introductions so everyone knows who is in the room, what they are building, and who they would like to meet.
6:35 PM — Community Sponsor Spotlight
A brief introduction to our October Community Sponsor and the company supporting this month's Las Vegas Startups gathering.
7:00 PM — Featured Presentation: Building the Henderson Startup Ecosystem
Lorraine Yarde — Innovation Henderson
Hoz Roushdie — Tech Alley Henderson
A conversation about Tech Alley Henderson, Innovation Henderson, and LaunchLab, including the programs and resources being developed for Southern Nevada entrepreneurs, what's happening now, and opportunities for founders and community members to participate.
7:40 PM — Audience Q&A and community discussion
Questions for Lorraine and Hoz, followed by an open discussion about entrepreneurship, startup resources, collaboration, and building a stronger Southern Nevada startup ecosystem.
7:55 PM — Announcements & Community Sponsor Recognition
Upcoming startup events, opportunities, community announcements, and another thank-you to the company helping make the evening possible.
8:05 PM — Open networking
Continue conversations and connect directly with Lorraine, Hoz, founders, investors, operators, and other attendees.
8:30 PM — Wrap
## Location
Jackpot Bar & Grill
4485 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Private room. Free parking. Full food and drink menu available.
Come at 5:30 PM if you want to catch happy hour before it ends at 6 PM. Networking continues until the formal program begins at 6:30.
## Bring a Guest
Know someone building, investing, advising, coding, marketing, hiring, selling, or exploring AI/startups in Las Vegas?
Bring them.
The goal is simple: get the right people in the room and help the Las Vegas startup community move faster together.
See you there,
Michael Davis
Organizer, Las Vegas Startups