🎬 Startup Showdown (LIVE Challenge)
🎬 Startup Showdown
So what are we plotting now? 👀
It's… something a little different. 💁♀️
Australia's first startup gameshow.
Part event, part challenge, part gameshow…for startups.
A whole day event, built startups (both the ones watching AND the ones competing!)
Founders are already jumping through a billion hoops, so we thought...
We may as well make it fun, film it, and give away some cold, hard cash while we’re at it.
Who wants to take home $1000 courtesy of our sponsors? 🙇♀️🙇♀️🙋♀️
Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned Founder Olympian of the Year?
This is The Founder Olympics, a series of ridiculous, high-energy “startup skill” challenges designed to test brains, creativity, teamwork… and your ability to handle absolute chaos under pressure.
Think MrBeast meets Shark Tank.
The LIVE Challenges:
We have purposely kept these as vague as possible, with only titles as clues.
** There will be twists, temptations, live feedback, and more!
Round 1: Quickfire Credibility (40 mins)
Round 2: The Detour (1 hour)
Round 3: The Sandbox (1 hour)
Round 4: The Final Cut (1 hour)
(15 mins in between for filming, food and bathroom breaks!)
For contestants:
Apply solo or as a team of 2. (Only 8 spots for contestants)
No startup experience required — we’re looking for energy, creativity, and a questionable sense of shame. Bonus if you're funny!
Prizes for gold, silver, and bronze… and of course, bragging rights for life. CASH prizes for winners!!!
Spots are limited, so get in fast. Shortlisted contestants will be contacted via email.
This live challenge is the first of its kind and will mark a starting point for a viral (we hope!) social media (YouTube) series. In future, we will be going bigger and better, so stay tuned!
For the Audience:
Spots for the audience are limited (literally just 30) & we are prioritising enthusiasm, the experience & content creation! (You get to be VIP front row seats to a brand new experience).
Cheer for your favourite startup!
Enjoy DJ beats, roving MC banter, and live commentary as the chaos unfolds.
Vote for your fav team/founder to influence the final medal count.
Drinks, snacks, and a night of startup comedy you won’t forget.
🎟 Grab your ticket ASAP, spots will go fast.
Event Details:
⏰ Time: 12pm-5 PM
🎥 Filmed live for our upcoming startup competition series — by attending, you agree to possibly appear on camera (be it audience or participant).
Why You Shouldn’t Miss It
It’s the most fun you can have in the startup ecosystem AND IT'S KINDA THE FIRST OF ITS KIND???
Perfect mix of networking, comedy, and chaos.
Whether you’re pitching or watching, you’ll leave with stories that’ll live rent-free in your brain forever. (You are welcome). 🤗
🤝 Meet our sponsors:
Dropping soon!
Hosted by
IRL by Amber x SPARKS⚡️x Early Access + Friends 🫶