THE NIGHT MIAMI’S NEXT BREAKOUT STARTUPS GET DRAFTED

Jul 10, 9:00 PM – Jul 11, 3:00 AM (UTC)

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Magnus Brickell - Arena + Pool Deck, 201 Southwest 10th Street, Miami, 33130

NATIONAL STARTUP LEAGUE (NSL) – SEASON ONE THE NIGHT MIAMI’S NEXT BREAKOUT STARTUPS GET DRAFTED DRAFT DAY | JULY 10, 2026T...

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NATIONAL STARTUP LEAGUE (NSL) – SEASON ONE

THE NIGHT MIAMI’S NEXT BREAKOUT STARTUPS GET DRAFTED

DRAFT DAY | JULY 10, 2026

This isn’t another networking event.

This is where founders get discovered.

Where investors find their next opportunity.

Where startups earn visibility, credibility, and momentum.

And where the National Startup League officially launches its inaugural season.

THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

Every week, founders attend events, exchange business cards, and pitch ideas.

But what happens next?

Too often, the connections disappear.

The National Startup League changes that.

Draft Day transforms networking into opportunity and conversations into measurable outcomes. It creates a live ecosystem where founders, investors, advisors, sponsors, and ecosystem leaders can identify talent, evaluate traction, and build meaningful partnerships.

This is where startups stop introducing themselves and start getting selected.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Founders Get Scouted

Emerging startups showcase traction, vision, and execution potential.

Investors Discover Opportunities

Angels, venture capitalists, family offices, and strategic investors gain access to a curated pipeline of startup talent.

Traction Gets Measured

Growth, engagement, milestones, and momentum become visible through the NSL platform.

Ecosystem Leaders Connect

Sponsors, partners, accelerators, universities, and innovation organizations come together to build the future of entrepreneurship.

The Draft Begins

Selected startups enter Season One and become part of the league’s ongoing visibility, intelligence, and growth ecosystem.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 July 10, 2026

5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Magnus Brickell
201 SW 10th Street
Miami, Florida

Arena + Pool Deck Experience

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Startup Founders

Investors

Angel Groups

Venture Capital Firms

Family Offices

Corporate Innovation Leaders

Accelerators & Incubators

Ecosystem Builders

Universities & Entrepreneurship Programs

HOW TO ENTER THE LEAGUE

STEP 1

Join NSL and create your Startup Card.

STEP 2

Activate Prospect Mode and complete the AI Founder Assessment.

STEP 3

Get Scouted by league reviewers and investor partners.

STEP 4

Wait for the Call.

Draft selections will be revealed on Draft Night.

You won’t know if you’re in until your name is called.

THE FUTURE OF STARTUP DISCOVERY STARTS HERE

The startup world has demo days.

Sports have draft days.

Now entrepreneurship has a league.

July 10 is more than an event.

It’s the beginning of a new platform for startup visibility, investor engagement, and entrepreneurial growth.

ARE YOU READY TO GET DRAFTED?

🔥 Miami Founders: The Startup Draft Is Here. Will Your Startup Get Called on Draft Night?

When

When

July 10 – 11, 2026
9:00 PM – 3:00 AM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Dr. Lascelle A. Sweetland

    iLab Startup Foundation

    Miami Chapter Director

  • Joan Zhang

    Startup Grind Miami

    Co-Director

  • Denisse Miller Legg

    Ricenbeans

    Marketing/Business Development

  • Guillermo Vizcaíno

    Startup Grind

    Global Community Director

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