Austin, Texas – March 13, 2025 – PlebLab, a leading Bitcoin startup accelerator, will host its fifth Startup Day to unite top Bitcoin builders, investors, and industry leaders in showcasing the latest innovations emerging from the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Since its inception in 2021, PlebLab has prioritized a founder-led, founder-focused community—removing traditional entry barriers and offering mentorship, funding opportunities, and resources to Bitcoin startups.
With 48 Bitcoin projects onboarded and a current network of 161 active founders, developers, and creatives, PlebLab continues to drive entrepreneurship and growth in the Bitcoin space.
What to Expect at Startup Day
Startup Day is a high-energy, fast-paced event designed to spotlight new Bitcoin projects and connect them with potential investors and advocates.
Attendees will hear from early-stage companies, founders, and participants of the Top Builder competition, gaining insights into the newest advancements shaping Bitcoin startups.
The event also offers a prime opportunity to learn about and explore the Lightning Network—an essential technology fueling Bitcoin innovation.
Top Builder Competition
A key highlight of Startup Day is the Top Builder competition, launched in collaboration with Timestamp. This 8-week sprint enables selected Bitcoin startups to refine their projects with expert mentorship and community support. The Round 2 teams still in the running include:
- BitSpend
- Sats GG
- Inherit
- Club Bink
- Branta
- Flash
- Jippi
- Shopstr
- Assign Money
- Lightning Bounties
- Bitcoin Events
- Cozy
- Blockstamp
On February 22, 2025, five teams will advance to the Startup Day final, showcasing real-world solutions powered by Bitcoin and Lightning. Their progress is openly documented on GitHub to ensure transparency.
Featured Speakers & Special Guests
PlebLab is thrilled to welcome Joe Kelly, Co-Founder & CEO of Unchained, as the 2025 Startup Day Keynote Speaker.
Attendees will also hear from bitcoin founders from various Bitcoin Startups as well as from influential figures in Bitcoin venture capital, media, and open-source development.
Startup Day Speakers
- Dr. Arman Meguerian – Founder and CEO of Timestamp
- Marty Bent – Managing Partner at Ten31, TFTC
- Nifty Nei – Advisor at Ego Death Capital, Base58
- Danny Knowles – Venture Partner at Epoch VC, What Bitcoin Did
- John Magill – Founder and CEO of Zaprite
- Francisco Chavarria – Co-Founder & CEO of Yopaki
- Car – Co-Founder and CEO of PlebLab
- Keyan Kousha – Founder and CEO of Stacker News
- Christopher David – CEO of OpenAgents
- Adam O’Brien – Founder & CEO of Bitcoin Well
- Stephen DeLorme – UX/UI at Voltage, Founder of ATL BitLab
- Teresa Martin – COO of PlebLab, Flip Cat Consulting
- Christopher Scott – Engineer at PlebLab
- Josh Friedeman – Business Development at Slice, Business Bitcoinization
- Ben Carman – Engineer at Taproot Wizards, Bitcoin Core Contributor
- Brandon Keys – Founder of Green Candle Investments
- Michael Atwood – Founder and CEO of Oshi
- Jim Carucci – Founder and CEO of CASCDR
- Santos Hernandez – VP of Business Intelligence at ZEBEDEE
- Austin Kelsay – Developer Relations Engineer at Voltage, Founder of PlebDevs
- PlebPoet – Writer, Designer, Poet
…and more to be announced!
Startup Day Announcements
Several noteworthy announcements will be made at the event, including updates from OpenAgents, ATLBitLab, El-Tor, PlebDevs, CASCDR, and PlebLab.
Join Us
- Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Contact: For media inquiries or to attend, email [email protected]
PlebLab is more than just a hackerspace accelerator—it’s a movement empowering Bitcoin builders to shape the future. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or simply a Bitcoin enthusiast, Startup Day is your chance to connect with the best and brightest in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Visit pleblab.com for more details.
