Las Vegas is no longer an emerging startup market—it’s actively building real infrastructure, real capital pathways, and real momentum for founders and investors who are paying attention.In this episode of Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc breaks down what’s happening across Southern Nevada during the week of January 19, 2026, and why these developments matter if you’re a startup founder, tech operator, investor, or ecosystem builder.We start with a major story flying under the radar nationally but making waves regionally: WAVR Technologies partnering with Arizona State University to validate next-generation atmospheric water harvesting systems. This isn’t theory—it’s real-world testing designed to produce high-purity water straight from the air, with massive implications for drought-prone regions, infrastructure resilience, and industrial scalability in the Southwest.From there, we zoom back into Las Vegas and Henderson, where community-driven momentum is accelerating fast. Events like Tech Alley Henderson are bringing together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, and civic leaders—all focused on workforce development, innovation, and long-term growth in Southern Nevada. This isn’t networking for optics; these are rooms where partnerships are formed and initiatives are launched.We also highlight what’s coming next across the Nevada tech ecosystem:• Lithium battery briefings connecting Reno and Las Vegas• Energy, defense, and advanced manufacturing conversations• Recurring crypto, tech, and founder meetups building consistency and trust• Educational sessions on sustainable growth strategies for foundersOne of the standout conversations in this episode is with Daz Weller, who shares the vision behind a newly launched innovation and event space in downtown Las Vegas. You’ll hear firsthand what it takes to move from concept to physical infrastructure—phasing growth, piloting partnerships, securing capital, and intentionally building community before scaling.This episode is for anyone asking:• Where is Las Vegas tech actually heading?• What rooms should founders and investors be in right now?• How do you build infrastructure and community at the same time?• What does early-stage ecosystem growth really look like on the ground?If you’re building, investing, advising, or considering entering the Las Vegas startup ecosystem, this episode will give you context, clarity, and practical insight you won’t find in headline news.📩 Have an event, startup milestone, or ecosystem story we should cover? Drop it in the comments or reach out—we spotlight what’s actually moving the needle in Vegas tech.💬 Join the ConversationLas Vegas is clearly building momentum—but what do you think matters most right now for the startup ecosystem to scale faster?• Access to capital?• Physical innovation spaces?• Founder education and mentorship?• Stronger investor–founder alignment?👉 Tell us in the comments—and if you’re building something in Vegas, share what you’re working on.Let’s grow the Vegas Startup Scene together.Onward and Upward! 🚀LINKS:WAVR Technologies Website: https://www.wavrtechnologies.com/Arizona State Universitty Website: https://www.asu.edu/Tech Alley Website: https://www.techalley.org/SelectUSA Website: https://www.trade.gov/selectusaStartupNV Wesbsite: https://startupnv.disco.co/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-42Third Street Vegas Website: https://thirdstreet.vegas/Conversation with Daz Weller at Tech Alley Downtown: https://www.youtube.com/live/6U9W58D6KQ8?si=PuVxWK62WGTKT9DQWant 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