Vegas Startup Scene October 20th 2025 - Robotics, Angel Investing & Women Leading Innovation

Las Vegas is fast becoming one of the most exciting startup and tech hubs in the U.S.—and this week’s Vegas Startup Scene proves it. From groundbreaking lithium projects to robotics pushing the limits of space exploration, to young women leading the next generation of innovators, this episode is packed with the stories shaping Nevada’s future.Jason LeDuc is your guide to the Southern Nevada tech ecosystem, bringing you the latest news, events, and opportunities for founders, investors, and innovators ready to make their mark.⚡ Featured Stories🔋 Powering the Future: American Battery Technology CompanyNevada’s battery materials and critical minerals sector just hit a major milestone. ABTC has completed all required NEPA baseline studies and submitted reports to the Bureau of Land Management for its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project—positioning it as one of the largest domestic lithium projects in the United States.🤖 Robots in Orbit: The Las Vegas Robotics Meetup Goes GalacticThe local robotics community is taking innovation to space. “Robots in Space” at the Desert Research Institute dives into satellite repair, asteroid prospecting, and the AI that makes autonomous deep-space operations possible. Founders, investors, and researchers are collaborating to turn disposable missions into sustainable infrastructure.💸 Smarter Capital for Founders: AngelNV ReturnsAngelNV is back, connecting accredited and Nevada-certified investors with startups across the state. Whether you’re raising capital or ready to invest, this structured cohort offers hands-on experience in sourcing, screening, and funding promising companies.👩‍🔬 Inspiring the Next Generation: Girls in Tech Event with Rose & Pair of Dice RoboticsWe close the episode with a powerful interview featuring Rose, a young leader from the Pair of Dice Robotics Team. She’s empowering middle school girls to explore STEM through hands-on workshops in pneumatics, DNA, and 3D printing—and she reminds us:“Speak up in rooms where you’re unsure—your voice deserves to be heard.”Her team’s annual Girls in Tech event takes place December 4th, and sponsorship opportunities are now open.🗓️ Upcoming Las Vegas Startup Events• Crypto Mondays – Vegas Blockchain Center, every Monday• StartupNV Pitch Day – October 22 at the International Innovation Center• Fusion 42 Pitch Kung Fu – Weekly online events• Startup Vegas: Rise Up for Women in Tech – October 28• Tech Alley Henderson Anniversary Celebration – October 29• Las Vegas Sports Investing Forum – December 11Find full details and links below!💬 Join the ConversationWhat story from this week’s Vegas Startup Scene inspired you most?➡️ Are you more excited about clean energy, robotics, or empowering future innovators?Drop your thoughts in the comments—and tag a founder or investor who should know what’s happening in Nevada’s growing tech ecosystem.Onward and Upward! 🚀LINKS:ABTC Website: https://americanbatterytechnology.com/LV Robotics Website: https://www.meetup.com/las-vegas-robotics-meetup/AngelNV Website: https://angelnv.com/Frontier RNG Website: https://www.frontierng.com/start-scale-upVegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42Startup Vegas Website: https://startup.vegas/Tech Alley Website: https://www.techalley.org/Pair of Dice Robotics Team: https://pairofdice.vegas/Pair of Dice Team Email: [email protected] Conversation with Rose on the Tech Alley live stream: https://youtube.com/live/JwaNqqiRL_YWant 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