Vegas Startup Scene June 16th 2025

Las Vegas is rewriting its story—and it’s not just about blackjack tables or pool parties anymore.In this episode of Vegas Startup Scene, I break down everything happening in one of America’s fastest-growing innovation hubs. If you’re a startup founder, angel investor, HR leader, or corporate executive looking to tap into fresh energy, real community, and serious funding opportunities—this is the Vegas you’ve been missing.👉 Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:🔹 $25,000 in AWS Partner Funding – Learn how founders can pitch real AI problems at the Innovation Launchpad AI Showcase and walk away with capital and technical support.🔹 Can't-Miss Events – Sports Tech, Ignite Talks, and the Tech Alley Launch Party—why Vegas is crushing it with pitch events and networking opportunities.🔹 Kurt Walker’s Capital Strategy – Stop asking “Who’s got my money?” and start asking what YOU can offer investors. This clip flips the startup pitch narrative on its head.🔹 Real Founder Wins – From simulation environments to geospatial assets to Web3 networking, Vegas founders are building serious ventures—and we’re spotlighting them.🔹 Community-Driven Growth – From ZeroLabs to Fusion42 to StartupNV and beyond, the startup ecosystem in Southern Nevada is thriving because we build together.🔥 Featured Highlights & Upcoming Events:• Innovation Launchpad @ Blackfire + Bellagio – July 6–8• StartupNV Ignite Talks – July 23 (apply by July 9!)• AWS x PREDICTif AI Showcase – July 15• Tech Alley Downtown + Henderson – June 21 & 25• Startup Vegas LinkUp & Gathering of Angels – June 25• Crypto Mondays, Bottega Exchange, SynShop Live, and more!🧠 Special Segment:→Kurt Walker (Fusion42) shares a mindset shift every founder needs: stop treating investors like ATMs and start understanding how to build a capital network through value and authentic connection.📣 Join the Conversation💬 What’s something unexpected you’ve learned about the Vegas startup scene—or what would you want to know before building your company here?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:Zero Labs Website: https://zerolabs.io/Ignite Talks Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSV2MPcULeve6aFsxU9_0TC2xG4fqte6VCgCUBxCcO8DomXg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawK6h4hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFbnV4WGFMN3NRM0NaUks3AR7Ra7gv5TS3om3WO99ROMIrt0cTpJJE-6oeVZlMicA3mMQgyeu2hEUkyRdRyg_aem_hBYPgeheqKhw7O5hLrulhAStartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/AWS and PREDICTif Innovation Launchpad: https://lu.ma/ihdyeseaCrypto Mondays: https://tech.vegas/event/cryptomondays-vegas-panels-podcasts-drinks-pizza-w-bitcoin-blockchain-vegas/Cursor Meetup: https://tech.vegas/event/cursor-meetup-las-vegas/Crypto Clubhouse Event: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/events/308335365/Tech Alley: https://www.techalley.org/Tech Alley YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@techalleyeventsMulti-Chain Mondays: https://tech.vegas/event/multi-chain-mondays-at-sierra-gold-6-9pm-every-two-weeks-starting-april-28th-2/Syn Shop Livestream Link: https://www.meetup.com/synshop/events/mtthktyhcjbmb/Tech.Vegas Site: https://tech.vegas/Warrior Rising: https://www.warriorrising.org/Warrior Rising First Round RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx0r6nu92vzoIOHYUAfowc8H1mZL8vWtpVBTB_XGgG2Kae8Q/viewformStartup Vegas: https://startup.vegas/Gathering of Angels: https://www.gatheringofangels.com/Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce Mixer: https://snvcc.regfox.com/mixer062525Kurt Walker Tech Alley Video: https://youtu.be/LBnnmJBD0SQWant 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