Vegas Startup Scene September 22nd 2025 - Lessons Every Founder and Investor Must Hear

Are you ready to see how Las Vegas is becoming one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in America? 🚀In this week’s episode of Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc takes you inside the latest events, highlights, and opportunities shaping the Southern Nevada tech ecosystem for the week of September 22, 2025. Whether you’re a startup founder, a tech investor, or an entrepreneur looking to expand your network, this recap is packed with insights you can use.Here’s what you’ll discover:✅ Highlights from Las Vegas Startup Week – including the Startup Crawl, the Investor Showdown, Ignite Talks, and keynote insights from Brad Feld.✅ The “Sh*t Pitch” phenomenon – a hilarious-yet-powerful pitch competition where founders pitch bad business ideas… then win the chance to showcase their real ventures to investors.✅ Local startup news – including JouleFit’s big announcement and Zero Labs’ upcoming Cohort Six.✅ Upcoming events you can’t miss – from StartupNV Pitch Day to Vegas Crypto Group’s Web3 Wednesday, Fusion 42, and the Startup Vegas Rise Up Women in Tech event.✅ Exclusive insights from Maggie Saling, COO of StartupNV – on how founders can prepare for investor due diligence and what it really takes to earn funding.If you’ve ever wondered what investors really look for, or how to position your startup for long-term success, this episode will give you a front-row seat to the conversations happening right now in the Vegas startup ecosystem.📢 Join the conversation:Which event or takeaway from Startup Week do you think is most valuable for founders and investors—and why? Comment below! 💬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:Tech Alley: https://www.techalley.org/Tech Alley YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@techalleyeventsStartup Week Las Vegas Link: https://startupweeklasvegas.com/StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/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-42Crypto Clubhouse Event: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/events/310320321/?eventOrigin=group_events_listVegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/Startup Vegas: https://startup.vegas/Tech Vegas AI Marketing Club Meeting: https://www.meetup.com/vegasaidigitalmarketing/events/310927646Las Vegas Sports Investing Forum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sports-investing-forum-las-vegas-tickets-1471491262979?aff=MCFMCTech.Vegas Site: https://tech.vegas/Maggie Saling interview from the Tech Alley live stream: https://youtube.com/live/2pWid0ykAvk?feature=shareWant 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