Presented by: UpStart Collective, Founder First Fund, Perkins Coie, Prosper Portland, Portland Seed Fund, Holland & Knight, and Merrill Lynch
After its epic relaunch in 2024, Demolicious has quickly become the stage for early-stage founders to show off their boldest ideas and biggest dreams. Every month at the UpStart Collective, these fearless founders have pitched in front of a packed, supportive crowd—honing their storytelling skills, building buzz, and giving us all a glimpse at the next wave of job-creating, game-changing companies.
Now it all comes down to this: the Championship Showdown!
We’re bringing back all the monthly winners for a high-energy, founder-versus-founder battle. You’ll hear the pitches, cheer them on, and—most importantly—you’ll decide who takes home the belt, the bragging rights, and cold, hard (non-dilutive!) prize money.
Be part of the celebration.
Be part of the energy.
Be part of the story before these startups take off.
Join us for a night of competition, community, and future-shaping innovation at Demolicious 2026!