Vegas Startup Scene June 2, 2025

In this week’s edition of Vegas Startup Scene, Jason LeDuc takes you inside the pulse of Southern Nevada’s fast-moving innovation ecosystem—from robotics to veteran entrepreneurship, from pitch nights to coworking culture. Whether you're a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder, this episode is packed with strategic updates and real-world insights that will give you a competitive edge.🔍 What’s Inside This Episode:• Startup Vegas Launches ScaleUp Mentorship Program – 5-week accelerator to refine your pitch, prototype, and business model• Freedom Week Spotlight – A series of events celebrating veteran entrepreneurship, including pitch nights, TED-style Vet Talks, and a funding-focused VetCap session• Gathering of Angels Recap – Featuring pitches from innovative startups like BUBBL, SONOFii, NanuSense, CoachBank, and more• Tech Alley Henderson + Downtown Preview – The best grassroots networking and founder-led conversations in Las Vegas• Fusion 42’s Raise Summit – Practical funding strategies for founders navigating today's capital landscape• StartupNV’s Pitch Day for $500K – What early-stage investors are really looking for• Exclusive Clip from AAA20 Founder Marcus Kurle – Why the U.S. is decades behind in manufacturing automation—and how his robotics startup is seizing the $5B palletizing opportunity🎯 Why You Should WatchThis is more than just a recap—this is your playbook for startup success in Las Vegas and beyond. Get the inside scoop on how local founders are building scalable companies, attracting capital, and solving real-world problems with tech and grit.If you want to stay ahead of the curve, you need to be plugged into what's really happening at pitch nights, co-working events, and funding summits across the valley.💬 Let’s Talk Startup StrategyWhich opportunity from this week’s Vegas startup scene do you think has the most potential—and why? Drop a comment below. We want to hear your take.📌 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 itOnward and Upward! 🚀Links:Startup Vegas: https://startup.vegas/Startup Vegas ScaleUp: https://startup.vegas/event/startup-vegas-scaleup-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/Gathering of Angels: https://www.gatheringofangels.com/Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/Tech Alley: https://www.techalley.org/Tech Alley YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@techalleyeventsMarcus Kurle on The Leader’s Mindset: https://youtu.be/95gbGQ0oyLEAAA20 Website: https://aaa20group.com/Want 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