What’s really happening inside the Las Vegas startup scene right now—and where are the biggest opportunities for founders, investors, and builders?

In this week’s episode of Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc breaks down the major wins, emerging trends, and high-impact events shaping the Southern Nevada tech ecosystem—and why 2026 could be a breakout year for startups in Las Vegas.

From AI companies hitting real revenue milestones to the return of robotaxis on the Strip, the innovation happening here is accelerating fast—and if you’re a founder, investor, or entrepreneur, you need to be paying attention.

We kick things off with a major update from a Las Vegas-based AI startup reporting $5.8M in full-year revenue and strong 2026 growth projections, signaling a shift from hype to real commercialization.

Then we dive into the relaunch of Uber + Motional’s robotaxi service, now operating across key parts of Las Vegas—giving you a glimpse into the future of autonomous transportation happening right now in your backyard.

But this episode isn’t just about headlines—it’s about opportunity.

We cover the must-attend events, accelerators, and funding opportunities coming up in the Vegas ecosystem, including:

• SBIR/STTR accelerator programs helping founders secure federal funding

• AI builder meetups connecting developers, researchers, and founders

• Startup pitch competitions offering $200K+ in investment capital

• Local networking events designed to help you plug directly into the ecosystem

And if you’re thinking long-term, we highlight something even bigger—the next generation of entrepreneurs.

In a powerful segment, Allan Fan shares how the Youth Entrepreneurs Summit is building confidence, business skills, and real-world experience in young founders—some of whom are already launching and scaling real businesses after just a few days in the program.

This is the kind of grassroots momentum that fuels entire startup ecosystems—and Las Vegas is building it in real time.

🎥 Watch the full episode and stay ahead of what’s happening in one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the country.

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LINKS:

Tech Alley Henderson Link: http://innovationhenderson.org/tech-alley

Tech Alley Wesbite: https://www.techalley.org/

StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/

Startup Vegas Website: https://startup.vegas/

TensorWave Website: https://tensorwave.com/

AngelNV Website: https://angelnv.com/

Vegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/

Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/

Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42

Zero Labs Website: https://zerolabs.io/

Youth Entrepreneur Summt: https://www.youthentsummit.com/

Conversation with Allan Fan at Tech Alley Downtown: https://youtube.com/live/Ve8fSPlP6tg

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