What does it really take to build a startup that gets funded in 2025? 🚀In this week’s Vegas Startup Scene, we’re diving deep into the latest wins, events, and lessons from the Southern Nevada tech ecosystem. From new seed funding rounds to global pitch competitions, this episode is packed with insights every founder, investor, and entrepreneur needs to hear.👉 Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:• Funding News: Battle Born Growth Fund makes a seed investment in KnowRisk, a Vegas startup using AI to revolutionize insurance claims.• Clean Energy Innovation: Highlights from the Zero Labs Energy Storage Roadshow connecting Canadian and Nevada energy ecosystems.• Global Opportunities: Takeaways from Alibaba’s Co-Create 2025 conference & pitch competition with over $1M in prizes.• Community Events: The latest on Crypto Mondays, StartupNV Pitch Day, Warrior Rising for veterans, Startup Week Las Vegas, and Tech Alley.• Founder Insights: Guest spotlight with Mark Phelan of PROJXON on why traction, MVPs, and scalable systems matter more than just big ideas.💡 As Jason and Mark explain: 15 years ago, investors wrote checks for ideas. Today, they want proof—traction, MVPs, and real growth signals. If you’re a startup founder, this is the playbook you can’t ignore.Whether you’re a founder looking for funding, an investor scouting the next unicorn, or a community builder driving innovation in Nevada, this episode gives you the insider’s view of what’s shaping the Vegas startup ecosystem.🔥 Join the conversation:What do YOU think matters most for startups in 2025—vision, traction, or team? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. We’d love to feature your perspective in next week’s rundown!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:Battle Born Growth Fund: https://nvsmallbiz.org/vc/Zero Labs Website: https://zerolabs.io/Global Entrepreneurship Network: https://www.genglobal.org/StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/Commercial UAV Expo: https://www.expouav.com/Crypto Mondays: https://tech.vegas/event/cryptomondays-vegas-panels-podcasts-drinks-pizza-w-bitcoin-blockchain-vegas/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://informempower.com/all-events/Warrior Rising First Round RSVP: https://forms.gle/ypxog18meUxsz7dz7Tame Your Front End Event: https://tech.vegas/event/tame-your-front-end-applications-through-tanstack/Startup Week Las Vegas Link: https://startupweeklasvegas.com/Verus Community Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/events/306580481/Tech Alley: https://www.techalley.org/Tech Alley YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@techalleyevents Las Vegas Sports Investing Forum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sports-investing-forum-las-vegas-tickets-1471491262979?aff=MCFMCTech.Vegas Site: https://tech.vegas/Mark Phelan interview from the Tech Alley live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/QXwGLvZRjQkWant 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