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Over four episodes, Season One of Next Founder Up takes viewers inside the high-stakes journey of six founders as they prepare to compete in the 2026 CodeLaunch U.S. Championship, where one startup is guaranteed a place in the World Championship and a shot at $50,000 USD.

 

The series gives audiences an unfiltered look at what happens before founders step onto the competition stage. From product development and pitch preparation to personal sacrifices, unexpected challenges, and the relationships formed throughout the process, Next Founder Up captures the realities of building a startup under pressure.

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NEXT FOUNDER UP - SEASON 1 FINALE

SEASON 1 - ALL EPISODES

August 5 | 12:00PM CT

Episode #01: The Draft

We introduce the six finalists as they begin their CodeLaunch journey and compete for their entry into the World Championship where a minimum of $50,000 is on the line.

August 5 | 12:00PM CT

Episode #02: The Build

The six founders push harder as the competition intensifies, refining their products, sharpening their pitches, and preparing to put it all on the line in front of a live audience on August 26th.

August 19 | 12:00PM CT

Episode #03: Road to the Stage

With Championship Day closing in, the six founders face their most critical decisions yet as pressure builds, emotions rise, and everything they’ve worked for hangs in the balance.

August 26 | 6:00PM CT

Episode #04: The Live Finale

The journey ends live. The founders take the stage at the US Championship and the audience decides who advances to the World Championship.

SEASON 2 (2027) - COMING 2027

The competition is getting bigger. Season 2 will follow startups across three regions: Canada, LATAM, and the USA, as they battle through regional events for a spot at the CodeLaunch World Championship. Where will the next global champion come from? Find out in 2027.

ABOUTCODELAUNCH

CodeLaunch was founded in 2013 and serves to provide early-stage technology startups with access to the resources and tools they need to accelerate their trajectory toward MVP, seed funding, and beyond. Our competition is designed to educate founders on what it takes to attract and raise funding. Since our inception, CodeLaunch has helped accelerate over 120 finalists and has hosted 25 events (and counting) across the United States, Canada, and the LATAM Region. Whether you’re a startup founder, an investor, a potential sponsor, or just passionate about entrepreneurship, CodeLaunch offers something for everyone. Be sure to apply to or attend our next event to find out what CodeLaunch is all about! We’re the next generation in “Venturetainment” and “The Greatest Startup Show On Earth”!

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