Vegas Startup Scene June 9th 2025

Las Vegas isn’t just for tourists and poker chips anymore. It’s becoming one of the most dynamic tech hubs in the country—and in this episode of Vegas Startup Scene, I’m breaking down exactly why.Whether you're a startup founder, tech investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, this week’s rundown will give you an insider’s look at the events, capital trends, and networking opportunities reshaping Southern Nevada’s innovation economy.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:• The $2.82 BILLION raise from 17 funds announced at Fusion 42’s summit—and how to connect• Why UNLV’s new report says the Las Vegas startup scene has gone from fragmented to resilient• Highlights from Tacos & Tech, StartupNV Pitch Days, Crypto Mondays, and AI Tinkerers events• What’s happening at the Gathering of Angels and Warrior Rising for veteran founders• Why founders are relocating to Vegas—direct from my conversation with AI startup founder Aoife Roche💬 Plus: Aoife reveals what surprised her most about the Vegas startup scene—including the abundance of capital, openness of the community, and the diversity of innovation (from AI avatars to travel tech to digital billboards).📍 Whether you're based in Vegas or just curious about where the next great American startup ecosystem is growing—this video is your roadmap.📣 Want to Get Featured?If you're hosting an event, launching a product, or have breaking news in the Southern Nevada tech community—drop it in the comments, DM me, or email [email protected].💬 Let’s Start a Conversation💡 What’s the biggest surprise you’ve discovered about the Las Vegas startup ecosystem—or what would you want to know before launching your company here?👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 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 itOnward and Upward! 🚀Links:Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42Lincy Institute Ecosystem Report: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/lincy_policybriefs_reports/18/Multi-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/InfoTech Live Conference Link: https://www.infotech.com/events/las-vegas-live-june-10-12-2025AI Tinkerers Science Fair: https://las-vegas.aitinkerers.org/p/ai-tinkerers-las-vegas-science-fairTech.Vegas Site: https://tech.vegas/StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/Tech Alley: https://www.techalley.org/Tech Alley YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@techalleyeventsWarrior 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/mixer062525Aoife Roche on The Leader’s Mindset: https://youtu.be/jTTbfM9njmAWant 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