OpalKadia™ Presents
Found[ERS]
Summit.
A curated summit bringing together founders, investors, operators, athletes, and builders for keynote talks, fireside conversations, panels, and a live pitch competition.
Featuring
Four Hours. Three Experiences.
Founder Session
Keynote, fireside, talk, and VC panel — real talk on mindset, validation, brand-building, and raising from founders and operators who've been in the trenches.
Pitch + Workshop
5 startups pitch live for up to $500 in prizes, followed by small-group workshop roundtables with judges and mentors for direct feedback.
Awards + Networking
Winners announced, closing vision from Austin Moss, then curated networking. Leave with relationships that outlast the event.
Four Hours. Every Minute Counts.
Intimate by design. Keynotes, live pitches, workshop-style roundtables with judges and mentors, and curated networking — all in one room, built for founders ready to move.
Doors + Welcome Mixer
Doors open at 12. Grab a seat, meet the other founders, and settle in — this is an intimate room, use it.
Opening Remarks
Jayden Quaynor · NYIT · Austin Moss
Keynote — Austin Moss
The real game of building — from starting at 17 to reinventing yourself, owning your path, and building beyond the spotlight.
Featured Talk — Linda Kim
How real brands and real rooms actually get built — and how to position yourself long after the hype dies down.
VC + Equity Panel
Ownership, dilution, and what founders need to understand before raising a dollar.
Pitch Competition
5 startups · 5 min pitch + 4 min Q&A each
Presented by
The headline partner of the Found[ERS] Summit. Maximum visibility — your brand front and center across every touchpoint.
Founder Workshop Roundtables
Small-group tables with judges, mentors, and operators. Live feedback on your business, your pitch, and your next step.
Awards + Recognition
Closing Vision — Austin Moss
What’s next for Found[ERS] and the future ahead
Curated Networking + Closeout
Doors + Welcome Mixer
Doors open at 12. Grab a seat, meet the other founders, and settle in — this is an intimate room, use it.
Opening Remarks
Jayden Quaynor · NYIT · Austin Moss
Keynote — Austin Moss
The real game of building — from starting at 17 to reinventing yourself, owning your path, and building beyond the spotlight.
Featured Talk — Linda Kim
How real brands and real rooms actually get built — and how to position yourself long after the hype dies down.
VC + Equity Panel
Ownership, dilution, and what founders need to understand before raising a dollar.
Pitch Competition
5 startups · 5 min pitch + 4 min Q&A each
Founder Workshop Roundtables
Small-group tables with judges, mentors, and operators. Live feedback on your business, your pitch, and your next step.
Awards + Recognition
Closing Vision — Austin Moss
What’s next for Found[ERS] and the future ahead
Curated Networking + Closeout
Programming is being refined and may be updated as additional speakers, judges, and partners are confirmed.
Who's on Stage.
Founders, investors, and operators joining us to keynote, judge, and share what they've built.
Austin Moss
Host & Keynote Speaker
OpalKadia™
Serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of OpalKadia™. At 17, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad and never looked back. Austin brings raw energy and real talk to the stage — sharing what it actually takes to build, fail, and build again.
Amber Fehrenbacher
Director of Marketing
Practical Venture Capital
Early-stage operator and investor who's helped scale venture-backed companies from the ground up. Sharp insight on growth, positioning, and what separates fundable founders from the rest.
Linda Kim
Founder
BNB Mastery Society
Real estate entrepreneur who built a brand from the ground up — teaching individuals how to create real income through short-term rentals and property investing. Speaks on building real rooms, real brands, and real businesses.
Interested in Judging?
We're looking for investors, mentors, and industry leaders to join the panel.
Compete for Real Funding.
Present your startup to a panel of investors, mentors, and industry leaders. The best pitches walk away with real prizes.
How It Works
Four steps from application to stage.
Judging Criteria
Support the Next Generation of Founders.
Presented by You.
The headline partner of the Founders Entrepreneurship Summit. Maximum visibility, maximum impact — your brand front and center.
$2,500Support the movement and get your brand in front of future founders.
Be a visible part of the summit experience.
Fund the prize pool and connect directly with the best founders.
Build a package that aligns with your specific goals.
Sponsors & Supporters
There are real ways to support this ecosystem.
Partnership InquiriesThis Event is For You.
Student Founders
Already building something? Get feedback, funding, and connections to level up.
Idea-Stage Builders
Have an idea but haven't started? See what's possible and learn how to take the first step.
Curious Students
Not sure if entrepreneurship is for you? Come explore, get inspired, and find out.
Mentors & Advisors
Give back by sharing your experience and connecting with the next wave of founders.
Investors & Industry Pros
Discover early-stage talent, scout promising startups, and support the ecosystem.
Anyone Who Wants to Build
Whether you're technical, creative, or business-minded — there's a place for you here.
Everything You Need to Know
Ready to Be Part of It?
Whether you're attending, pitching, judging, or sponsoring — there's a seat at this table for you.