Join Startup Grind at the CodeLaunch World Championship 2026 - Free Tickets!

Nov 11, 10:30 PM – Nov 12, 4:00 AM (UTC)

Dallas

Gilley's Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Boulevard, Dallas, 75215

Six startups. Three regions. One World Champion! Join Startup Grind at CodeLaunch World Championship 2026 in Dallas for startup battles, live music, networking, and $50K in investment capital. Free tickets available!

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About this event

Six startups. Three regions. One World Champion.

Startup Grind Dallas members and the broader startup community are invited to join Derek Andersen, Cofounder and CEO at Startup Grind, and Guillermo Vizcaino, Global Community Director at Startup Grind, for the CodeLaunch World Championship 2026 at Gilley’s Dallas on Wednesday, November 11.

Six standout startups from the United States, Canada, and Latin America will compete for the World Champion title and a share of the excitement surrounding $50,000 in investment capital.

Meet the finalists

  • Collars — Rocco Molfese and Cheri Molfese. A hiring platform connecting skilled-trades workers with employers.
  • Two Robots — Omar Hafez and Xace Leem. A competitive multiplayer strategy card game set in an original sci-fi universe.
  • Violetta — Sara Kalach. An AI-powered relationship platform offering personalized guidance, with a focus on Spanish-speaking users.
  • Menchi — Alejandro Zuluaga Villegas. A platform that helps premium clinics respond to calls and book consultations.
  • Pollen Sense — Kris Klein. AI-powered infrastructure providing real-time intelligence on airborne particles, including pollen, mold, and smoke.
  • Drip Inventory — Riley Demaree. RFID-powered inventory tracking and analytics built for hospitality businesses.

More than a startup competition

CodeLaunch brings founders, investors, technology leaders, and the startup community together for its signature Live Venturetainment experience. Expect startup battles, live music, networking, and audience participation.

Through LaunchKings, attendees get $50,000 in fantasy angel dollars to help influence the competition — so you won't just be watching from the sidelines.

Event details

  • Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • Event time: 4:30–10:00 PM CT
  • Location: Gilley's Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Use this link for your free ticket or apply code "GRIND-GA": https://luma.com/WC26?coupon=GRIND-GA

Come meet the founders, connect with the Dallas startup ecosystem, and find out which company will become the 2026 CodeLaunch World Champion!

Speakers

  • Derek Andersen

    Bevy / Startup Grind

    Co-founder + CEO

  • Guillermo Vizcaino

    Startup Grind

    Global Community Director

  • Rajiv Nathan

    Startup Grind Chicago / Startup Hypeman

    Chapter Director / Founder

  • Jason W. Taylor

    CodeLaunch

    President & Founder

When

When

November 11 – 12, 2026
10:30 PM – 4:00 AM (UTC)

Where

Where

Gilley's Dallas
1135 Botham Jean Boulevard
Dallas 75215

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