Vegas Startup Scene August 18th 2025 - Pilula’s Big Win, $10M BioHealth Challenge, & Startup Week

Las Vegas is quickly becoming one of the most exciting startup ecosystems in the country—and this week proves why.In this episode of Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc brings you the latest startup news, tech events, and investment updates shaping the Southern Nevada innovation community. 🔑 This Week’s Highlights:Pilula’s Big Win – Vegas-based women’s wellness startup Pilula has landed retail placement for its innovative Pilula Pods and pill-tracking app at Skin Social Studio, Oasis Beauty Medical Aesthetics, Bird Street Vendors, and Bath Hut Boutique.$10M BioHealth Innovation Challenge – The City of Las Vegas is investing in the future of bioscience. A new competition is offering $10 million to develop and operate a cutting-edge bioscience lab. Registration open until Jan 22, 2026.💬 LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!What do you think is the biggest opportunity in the Vegas startup ecosystem right now—funding, biotech, crypto, or community events? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear from founders, investors, and entrepreneurs like you!Got an event, product, or big win to feature? Email [email protected] or message Jason directly!Let’s keep building the future of tech—right here in Vegas.Onward and Upward! 🚀📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video🧠 Subscribe for weekly startup insights🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an update📲 Share this video with a fellow founder or investor who needs to see itLinks:Startup Week Volunteer link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIfl4n622G7ZSt6VQsw3CxcMfaFViKb6D8sbXsELMA6S5BIw/viewform?hss_channel=lcp-103726939Startup Week Registration link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/J2rXuWrDYMU0xhkiq5rQ/?utm_content=342587036&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-103726939Ignite Talks Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqlciHJJyNk75rwLpjGkGuKy6S6zJi-l4Ysm44lvpUN54DOg/viewform?hss_channel=lcp-103726939Startup Week Las Vegas Link: https://startupweeklasvegas.com/AASHA Launch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5-MNDjvpDIZero Labs Website: https://zerolabs.io/Tech Alley: https://www.techalley.org/Tech Alley YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@techalleyevents Las Vegas Developers Group Vibe Coding event: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-programmers/events/310204305/Verus Community Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/events/306580481/Vegas Crypto Group: https://informempower.com/all-events/VMWare Explore US 2025: https://www.vmware.com/explore/usCrypto Mondays: https://tech.vegas/event/cryptomondays-vegas-panels-podcasts-drinks-pizza-w-bitcoin-blockchain-vegas/Syn Shop Livestream Link: https://www.meetup.com/synshop/events/mtthktyhcjbmb/Multi-Chain Mondays: https://tech.vegas/event/multi-chain-mondays-at-sierra-gold-6-9pm-every-two-weeks-starting-april-28th-2/Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/Crypto Clubhouse Event: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/events/310320321/?eventOrigin=group_events_listPrivacy on Tap event: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/events/310242466/Las Vegas Robotics Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/las-vegas-robotics-meetup/events/310256716/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_eventsScared to Scale website: https://scaredtoscale.com/Startup Vegas: https://startup.vegas/Las Vegas Sports Investing Forum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sports-investing-forum-las-vegas-tickets-1471491262979?aff=MCFMCTech.Vegas Site: https://tech.vegas/Mike Wilson interview from the Tech Alley live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/QXwGLvZRjQkWant to get your news or event in the rundown? Contact me here:Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership