Startup Mountain Summit

The Startup Mountain Summit is a two-day gathering of founders, builders, and innovators in Johnson City, Tennessee. Hosted at East Tennessee State University, the Summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders for conversations, workshops, and experiences designed to help ideas grow into real companies.

Designed for early-stage founders and those building the next generation of businesses, the Summit offers practical insight and inspiration for entrepreneurs in Appalachia and beyond. Attendees will hear from experienced founders, participate in hands-on workshops, and connect with other entrepreneurs through networking experiences unique to the mountains of Northeast Tennessee.

The event also features the Tennessee Startup World Cup Regional Qualifier, part of the global competition hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures. Founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startups in front of a live audience and a panel of investors, with the winner advancing to compete for a $1 million investment prize at the Startup World Cup Finals in San Francisco.

Whether you’re launching your first idea, growing a startup, or looking to connect with the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Startup Mountain Summit is built to spark new ideas, meaningful connections, and real opportunities for founders.