STARTUPFEST

The most fun you'll have building your startup
July 9-11, 2025

Introducing the theme for 2025: Ambition+

Every startup is a disagreement with the status quo. In the hands of a founder, that disagreement becomes ambition: A desire to conquer a market. But just as seeing a mountaintop isn't enough to scale its heights, it takes more than ambition to challenge norms and unseat incumbents. Our 2025 theme, "Ambition+" positions Startupfest as a quartermaster, outfitting ambitious founders with the tools, expertise, network and resources they need to turn ambitions into outcomes.

Read the manifesto here!

Why Attend?

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Industry Leaders and Legends Take the Stage Every Summer

Startupfest brings an incredible lineup of mentors and experts to give attendees one-on-one insights, as well as exceptional speakers with surprising, inspiring stories. We curate the kind of content you won’t find anywhere else.

Kara Swisher

Executive Editor, Re/code

Alexis Ohanian

Co-founder, Reddit

Kimberly Bryant

Founder, Black Girls CODE

Tobias Lütke

Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Shopify

Kat Manalac

Partner, Y Combinator

David Brown

Founder and co-CEO, Techstars

Anil Dash

CEO, Glitch

Elizabeth Yin

General Partner & Co-Founder, Hustle Fund

Timm Chiusano

Principal, Chiusano & Daughter
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