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Vegas Startup Scene

Vegas Startup Scene

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 Vegas Startup Scene is your insider guide to the founders, investors, and operators building the future of tech in Las Vegas. Hosted by Jason LeDuc, this show delivers sharp analysis of startup funding, venture trends, ecosystem updates, and leadership lessons from the front lines of innovation. Designed for founders, tech investors, and ambitious entrepreneurs, each episode connects strategy with execution—spotlighting the people and momentum driving Vegas forward.LeDuc Leadership & Media Group マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Vegas Startup Scene March 16th 2026 – AI, HealthTech, & Angel Investors Reshaping Nevada’s Economy

    Vegas Startup Scene March 16th 2026 – AI, HealthTech, & Angel Investors Reshaping Nevada’s Economy
    2026/03/16

    What’s really happening inside the Las Vegas startup ecosystem right now?


    In this week’s episode of Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc breaks down the most important developments shaping the Southern Nevada tech economy—from fast-growing startups and AI innovation to investor opportunities and major founder events happening across the region. If you’re a startup founder, angel investor, tech builder, or entrepreneur, this is your weekly briefing on the companies, conversations, and opportunities driving the future of innovation in Las Vegas.


    We begin with a look at Pills2Me, a Las Vegas–based healthtech startup that is tackling one of the biggest challenges in healthcare: medication access. What started as a volunteer effort during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a nationwide prescription delivery platform with more than 1 million deliveries across 18 cities and seven states—demonstrating how mission-driven startups can scale rapidly when they solve real problems.


    Next, we dive into how Artificial Intelligence is transforming commercial real estate in Southern Nevada. Industry leaders from NVIDIA, Axes AI, and the investment community are coming together to explore how AI will reshape development, investment decisions, and the future of property markets in the region.


    You’ll also hear insights from regional leaders at the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s State of Economic Development event, where the focus was on diversifying the local economy, attracting emerging industries, and positioning Southern Nevada as a long-term innovation hub.


    But the real strength of the Las Vegas tech ecosystem comes from its community of founders and builders. In this episode we also highlight:

    • Downtown Tech Alley – the monthly gathering where founders, developers, and investors connect

    • StartupNV programs and pitch events helping founders prepare for funding

    • AI builder meetups and Web3 communities bringing together innovators across industries

    • Upcoming accelerator cohorts and startup competitions offering mentorship, funding opportunities, and national exposure


    You’ll also hear from Dajia Watson, founder of Nestly AI, a startup building an integrated platform designed to simplify property management through automation and data insights.


    💬 Join the Conversation


    The Vegas startup ecosystem is growing fast—and we want to hear from you.

    Which opportunity do you think will have the biggest impact on Las Vegas startups in the next 3–5 years?


    • AI infrastructure and developer communities

    • Angel investment and startup funding programs

    • Healthtech and emerging industries

    • Founder networking and startup accelerators


    Drop your answer in the comments below. Your perspective helps drive the conversation and highlight the builders shaping the future of the ecosystem.


    And if you’re building something interesting in Southern Nevada, send us a message—we may feature your startup in a future episode.


    Get out there. Do great things today!


    Onward and upward! 🚀



    LINKS:

    Pills2Me Website: https://www.pills2me.com/

    NAIOP Southern Nevada Website: https://naiopnv.org/

    Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance Website: https://lvgea.org/

    Tech Alley Wesbite: https://www.techalley.org/

    StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/

    Startup Vegas Website: https://startup.vegas/

    TensorWave Website: https://tensorwave.com/

    AngelNV Website: https://angelnv.com/

    Vegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/

    Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/

    Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42



    Conversation with Dajia Watson at Tech Alley Downtown: https://youtube.com/live/1ScNZuDGQ-4



    Want to get your news or event in the rundown? Contact me here:


    Email: info@leducleadership.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership
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  • Vegas Startup Scene March 9th 2026 – Las Vegas Is Becoming an AI Startup Hub

    Vegas Startup Scene March 9th 2026 – Las Vegas Is Becoming an AI Startup Hub
    2026/03/09

    Is Las Vegas becoming one of the most interesting startup ecosystems in the country?


    In this week’s episode of Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc breaks down the biggest developments happening right now in the Southern Nevada tech ecosystem—and why founders, investors, and entrepreneurs should be paying attention.


    A major AI milestone just came out of Las Vegas as TensorWave was announced as a launch partner in the global Open Telco AI initiative, joining industry giants like AT&T and AMD to develop telecommunications-grade artificial intelligence models. This project aims to solve a major challenge facing AI today: most large language models are trained on general data and struggle to understand specialized industries like telecom.


    TensorWave will provide GPU cloud infrastructure to help train these next-generation telecom AI systems, placing a Las Vegas startup in the middle of a global collaboration spanning 46 organizations across more than 35 countries.


    But that’s just one part of what’s happening in the ecosystem.


    In this episode we also cover:

    • The AngelNV 6 Fund Finale at Las Vegas City Hall where eight startups will pitch for at least $400,000 in combined angel investment

    • Upcoming events connecting founders with funding, licensing, and workforce resources

    • A Finance Fundamentals workshop helping entrepreneurs understand entity structure, bookkeeping, and financial statements

    • The next InnovateNV and StartUpNV opportunities for founders pursuing SBIR and venture funding

    • And a conversation from Tech Alley about how entrepreneurs are using AI tools like Gemini, Claude, and AI automation frameworks to build products faster than ever


    If you're building a startup, investing in early-stage companies, or simply want to understand how emerging tech ecosystems grow, this episode gives you a real-time look at what's happening on the ground in Las Vegas.


    One of the most interesting takeaways from our Tech Alley conversation is how quickly AI tools are lowering the barrier to entry for founders. As one entrepreneur explains, tools that once required deep technical knowledge are now enabling non-developers to build websites, automation systems, and AI-driven workflows in ways that simply weren’t possible just a few years ago.


    That shift could dramatically change how startups get built.


    The question now is: Which founders will actually take advantage of it?


    👇 Join the conversation


    What do you think will have the biggest impact on startups over the next few years?


    • AI infrastructure and cloud computing

    • Access to startup funding and angel networks

    • No-code and AI development tools

    • Stronger local startup ecosystems


    Drop your answer in the comments - and let me know what you're building.


    If you’re interested in startups, venture capital, technology trends, and the future of innovation in Las Vegas, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming founder interviews, ecosystem updates, and startup strategy insights.


    And if you have startup news or events happening in the Vegas tech community, send them in so we can feature them in a future episode.


    Get out there. Do great things today!


    Onward and upward! 🚀



    LINKS:

    TensorWave Website: https://tensorwave.com/

    StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/

    Governor’s Office of Economic Development Website: https://goed.nv.gov/

    Startup Vegas Website: https://startup.vegas/

    Vegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/

    Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/

    Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42



    Conversation with Jonathan Sterritt at Tech Alley Downtown: https://youtube.com/live/1ScNZuDGQ-4



    Want to get your news or event in the rundown? Contact me here:


    Email: info@leducleadership.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership
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  • Vegas Startup Scene March 2nd 2026 – Building a Real Startup That Scales

    Vegas Startup Scene March 2nd 2026 – Building a Real Startup That Scales
    2026/03/02
    What’s the difference between building a product… and building a company? If you’re a startup founder, tech investor, or early-stage entrepreneur, this distinction could determine whether you build a scalable business — or just another cool idea. In this week’s Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc breaks down one of the clearest explanations you’ll hear about the difference between inventors and founders This Week in the Vegas Tech Ecosystem We cover the Women’s Tech Pitch Competition hosted at Tech Alley Henderson, where 13 AI-driven startups pitched live across fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity, industrial infrastructure, and public safety Leslie Paz, founder of the Utilize App, took home $25,000 in development support from AWS and Softchoice to accelerate product development and AI deployment. We also highlight:• The grand opening of JouleFit’s AI-powered robotics fitness facility in Summerlin, using force-matching technology instead of fixed weights • The upcoming LV Robotics Meetup focused on robot builders, motion control, VLM models, and zero-shot translation • Web3 Wednesdays, Crypto Clubhouse, Multi-Chain Mondays, StartupNV's free co-working, and new cohort opportunities including SBIR/STTR-focused programming • Applications now open for Zero Labs Cohort 8 If you’re building or investing in startups in Las Vegas, this is your tactical overview of where the momentum is. 🎯 Founder vs. Inventor – The Hard Truth About ScalingIn a clip from The Leader’s Mindset podcast, Michael Smith breaks down a concept every early-stage founder needs to understand: Yes, you must build a great product. But if you want to scale, you must build:• Customer onboarding and real-time support systems• Sustainable gross margins and financial benchmarks• Repeatable sales motions (beyond founder-led sales)• Operational infrastructure that runs without you Too many inventors move on to the next product once version 1 “works.” Real founders build the engine that scales.If you're operating in SaaS, AI, fintech, robotics, public safety tech, or any mission-critical vertical — this segment alone is worth watching. If you’re serious about scaling, fundraising, or building long-term enterprise value, this conversation is for you. 💬 Let’s TalkAre you currently building a product… or building a company? What’s the hardest part of scaling for you right now — sales motion, margins, customer support, hiring, or something else? Drop a comment below. If you’re part of the Vegas tech community and want your startup, pitch event, or ecosystem news featured next week, reach out. And if you value serious conversations about startup growth, venture capital, AI innovation, and founder strategy — subscribe to the channel. We’re building this to 10,000 strong founders and investors this year. Onward and Upward 🚀LINKS:Tech Alley Henderson Website: https://www.techalley.org/events/tech-alley-hendersonJouleFit: https://www.joulefit.ai/Las Vegas Robotics Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/las-vegas-robotics-meetup/StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/InnovateNV link: https://startupnv.org/innovatenv/Governor’s Office of Economic Development Website: https://goed.nv.gov/Vegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42 Interview with Michael Smith on The Leader’s Mindset podcast: https://youtu.be/Y7UPjHaQYDM Want to get your news or event in the rundown?Contact me here: Email: info@leducleadership.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership
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