FOUNDERS & FRIENDS
ignites conversations between hardware industry leaders, innovators and builders who are making a transformative impact with technology.
CES and a city near you.
MistyWest has been annually hosting FOUNDERS & FRIENDS in Las Vegas during CES since 2016—gaining status as a one-night mini incubator and one of the most anticipated events during the conference.
This exclusive event series is about supporting growth and innovation in hardware with a curated, invite-only experience.
Events are co-hosted with partners who want to build relationships, gain high quality leads, and showcase their products in interactive displays for our guests.
FOUNDERS & FRIENDS events are also hosted in LA, the Bay Area and Vancouver in partnership with companies building collaborative synergy within the hardtech industry—and maybe the next one will be you?
To learn more about co-hosting an event with MistyWest, reach out to our Marketing Director, Rory Johnston.
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Join a community of other entrepreneurs, tech executxives, investors, engineers, and designers… and enjoy some kickass parties, too.
You can also send a message to [email protected].
IMPORTANT: To request an invite to our CES 2025 event, you must do it directly through the event page.
Due to the anticipated high volume of requests, we will not be answering emails or other form submissions asking for access codes.
OUR PARTNERS
FOUNDERS & FRIENDS is made possible by the gracious contributions from our partners. Thanks to their support, we will continue bringing the community together for years to come.
GOLD
From initial R&D and prototyping to proof of concept and MVP, Intent act as partners to their clients, helping them create innovative product concepts and make their vision a reality.
Edge Impulse is the leading development platform for machine learning on edge devices, empowering developers to create and optimize solutions with real-world data.
SILVER
Nordic Semiconductor plays a key role in the realization of the wireless future. Their award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making them the global market leader.
Boast combines in-house human expertise with the latest AI capabilities to deliver a complete, maximized and defensible R&D tax credit claim.