Builders & Founders
Startup Village
Venture into Startup Village, where the next generation of disruptors meet their future. Tailored for founders, investors, and entrepreneurs ready to ignite change.
WHAT'S IN STORE
Deal Flow
Where Opportunities Unfold
Investor Meetings: One-on-one VC interactions to spark future partnerships.
VIP Investor Lounge: Exclusive discussions in a dedicated, strategic space.
Networking Events & Happy Hours: Invite-only gatherings for impactful connections.
Startup Village Stage
Insight, Experience, and Competition
VC Panels: Gain insights from expert panels discussing the funding landscape, investment criteria, and key narratives for the next 6-12 months.
Founder Advice Sessions: Seasoned founders share hard-won lessons in crypto entrepreneurship.
CoinDesk PitchFest: A highlight event on Thursday, featuring 40 finalists competing to be crowned the 2024 champion.
Startup Kiosks & Google’s Web3 Hub
Showcasing and Supporting the Unicorns of Tomorrow
Startup Kiosks: Handpicked by the Consensus team, select startups are invited to display their innovations, enhancing their visibility and engagement with an interested audience.
Google's Web 3 Hub: A dedicated space where Google's Web 3 partners offer resources and support, helping startups scale effectively in the Web3 arena.
Winning PitchFest was one of the highlights of my year. It was an incredible experience to get on the stage, present the business and interact with expert judges. It not only boosted our energy but also made Rise gain exposure and get more clients. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Benefits of attending
Unlock Opportunities
Engage with a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to unlock new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and investment.
Gain Insights and Expertise
Learn from the latest trends, strategies, and success stories in the startup ecosystem, and receive expert guidance to navigate your entrepreneurial journey.
Showcase Your Startup
Present your innovative ideas on an international platform, gain global exposure, and access valuable resources to propel your startup to new heights.
Explore Consensus by Interest
Programming tailored for members of traditional finance, decentralized finance, policymakers, investors and anyone else eager to explore topics like ETFs, real-world asset tokenization, regulation and beyond.
Calling all developers, entrepreneurs, protocols and startups! This Consensus category is all about building with blockchain technology and innovating within the decentralized digital economy.
This series of sessions is dedicated to artists and creators, brands, gamers and AI enthusiasts interested in building businesses and communities.
Consensus is home to a thriving ecosystem of innovative startups and investors shaping the future of the decentralized digital economy. Founders, investors and entrepreneurs come here to ignite partnerships and take their business to new heights.
