The document provides an overview of the downtown Las Vegas (DTLV) technology ecosystem and community. It describes various startup hubs, coworking spaces, organizations, and events that are part of the growing tech scene in DTLV, which has been catalyzed by the Downtown Project. It also lists local tech leaders, media, investors, places to eat and drink, and other resources available in the area.
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Explore DTLV's Vibrant Tech Ecosystem & Startup Community
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2. WELCOME TO DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS!
We’re so excited you made it. Perhaps you’ve been to Vegas before, for a conference
or weekend trip on the Strip. Or maybe it’s your first time. Either way – the Vegas you’re
about to experience is quite different from the one most people know. Downtown
Las Vegas (DTLV) is just as fun, colorful, and exciting, but rather than just a vacation
or conference destination, it’s a vibrant live-work-play community.
Catalyzed by the Downtown Project, inspired by Tony Hsieh,
DTLV has quickly transformed into a vibrant neighborhood full of
entrepreneurs and other members of the creative class who are
excited about building a city based on a culture that values passion,
creativity, and happiness. We also like to think that DTLV makes
you smarter.
Welcome to our neighborhood!
3. WHO WE ARE
Tech Cocktail is a national news and events organization based in DTLV. Our mission is
to help entrepreneurs enjoy the startup life journey by providing resources, connections
and community wherever they may be around the globe. Aside from our daily content, we
host events in over 30 communities around the country. We relocated to DTLV because
the size & scope of what the Downtown Project is trying to accomplish is truly incredible,
creating a great base of operations for Tech Cocktail and providing an incredible focus of
our journalistic attention. We love being a part of this community.
4. GETTING AROUND
Downtown Las Vegas is north of “the Strip” where all the big hotels reside – just about 2
miles north of the Stratosphere on Las Vegas Boulevard. The intersection of Las Vegas
Boulevard and Fremont Street is a perfect starting point for any walking tour of DTLV!
The great news is, once you get downtown, you can pretty much get anywhere you need
to go on foot. If you need a taxi, just walk to the front of the El Cortez or the Downtown
Grand hotel, where taxis line up.
There’s also a bus system that can take you around the area. To learn more about The Deuce
and the SDX (Strip & Downtown Express), visit this schedule.
5. THE LOCAL DTLV TECH SCENE
The downtown area has a burgeoning tech scene! Let’s take a closer look
at its different components.
STARTUPS
There are too many to list here, but you can get a sense of the various local
startups by looking in a few places.
1) Articles about Vegas startups can be found on tech.co.
2) VegasTechFund portfolio companies can be found here.
3) VegasTech.com also writes about the local startup community.
4) See where startups are located around the city at vegastechmap.com.
5) Find the hashtag #VegasTech on Twitter
6. VEGASTECHFUND
The Downtown Project focuses on a few different areas – such as real estate, small
businesses, education and arts…but the area we care the most about is TECH. The
Downtown Project includes a $50MM fund called the VegasTechFund, which also
includes Work in Progress and The Mill.
WORK IN PROGRESS
317 S 6th St.
Our local coworking facility houses over 200 members and serves as headquarters for
the VegasTechFund and The Mill.
THE MILL
The Mill awards $5,000 each week to an entrepreneur with a promising idea. Entrepreneurs
get to spend 2 months working out of Work in Progress and getting mentorship.
7. DTLV TECH ECOSYSTEM
TECH COCKTAIL WEEK
For 4 days each month, Tech Cocktail
hosts a tech retreat/mini-conference in
DTLV, inviting 25-30 founders, investors,
media and industry leaders to come
visit, meet interesting people and share
their knowledge with the local community
– and walk away inspired by what is
happening in Downtown Vegas. Visit http:
//tcweek.tech.co for more info.
THE OGDEN
150 Las Vegas Blvd N
The Ogden is a special place in DTLV. It’s a residential space,
home to a few great restaurants (Wild, Rachel’s Kitchen and Scullery),
The Window (a free community coworking space M-F, 9-5) and
headquarters for Tech Cocktail and some other local companies.
DOWNTOWN PODCAST
A weekly video production filmed by friends, community members and
visitors to share the stories, ideas and people that make the Downtown
Las Vegas community so special.
8. DTLV TECH ECOSYSTEM
DOWNTOWN PROJECT
302 E Carson Ave #200
The largest and most unique startup in DTLV, the Downtown Project is committed to
helping transform Downtown Las Vegas into the most community-focused large city in the
world. Their goal is to inspire and empower people to follow their passions to create a
vibrant, connected urban core. The project has allocated $350 million to aid in the
revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas, investing $200 million in real estate, $50 million in
small businesses, $50 million in education, and $50 million in tech startups through the
VegasTechFund.
LOCAL MOTORS
515 E Stewart Ave
A free online and physical workspace to make your vehicle innovations into reality. The
Local Motors microfactory is a unique addition to DTLV.
9. DTLV TECH ECOSYSTEM
SYN SHOP
117 N 4th St.
A hackerspace for sharing, creation, collaboration, research,
development, mentoring and learning. Founded in 2008, when some
DIY enthusiasts decided that instead of hiding in garages, workshops
and offices, they should come together and start a community around
the things they are passionate about.
ZAPPOS
400 E Stewart Ave
Zappos, the online apparel company known globally for its company
culture and customer service, moved its office to downtown Vegas in
September 2013, in the space that formerly housed the city hall.
LAUNCHUP! LAS VEGAS
LaunchUp! is a 501(c)(3) all about
supporting entrepreneurs and startups.
Recently re-launched in Las Vegas,
LaunchUp! will elevate local early-stage
startups during quarterly events.
10. OTHER TECH RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS
ALLIANCE OF NEVADA
(TBAN)
TBAN is proactively fostering technology
business growth in Nevada. Dedicated
to assisting technology-based startups,
emerging and growth companies in
finding the talent, customers, and
financing needed to be successful.
THE INNEVATION CENTER
The inNEVation Center is a public/private economic diversification effort,
bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, investors,
educators and government agencies. It’s the brainchild of Switch founder
Rob Roy, and a commitment to “pay forward” the success of Switch (see
SuperNap below) by helping to empower Nevada’s next generation of
economic leaders.
SWITCH SUPERNAP
7135 S Decatur Blvd
Supernap, an independent, privately held company headquartered in Las
Vegas, and expanding around the globe, is driving vital transformation in
the technology infrastructure industry. (Schedule a tour here.)
11. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
COTERIE
515 Fremont St.
Coterie is a hybrid fashion boutique/hangout space. You can go hang
out, have a drink or a cupcake, write on the blackboard walls, or watch a
movie projected onto the floor. Right now, the historic sign above the
store reads: Checks Cashed.
HYDRANT CLUB
9th and Fremont Streets
Hydrant Club is a membership access facility, requiring dogs to have
proof of clean health and official licensing with the local municipality.
More than that, it’s an oasis in the center of DTLV for dogs and their
parents!
CONTAINER PARK
707 Fremont St.
The Downtown Container Park is
an outdoor shopping, dining and
entertainment hub, created by the
Downtown Project. Made of shipping
containers stacked upon each other,
situated around a family-friendly play
space, this unique venue offers a
variety of boutique shops and
restaurants. Live music is featured
on the outdoor stage nightly.
12. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
GOLDSPIKE
217 N Las Vegas Blvd
Owned by the Downtown Project, the GoldSpike is a great spot for coworking or grabbing a
bite or drink anytime of day or night (open 24 hours). Make sure to check out the backyard.
TURNTABLE HEALTH
701 Bridger Ave, Suite 150
Turntable Health is a member-based primary care and wellness ecosystem in Las Vegas.
Doctors are available 24/7 by phone, email, or the option to video chat. Members get a
health coach that works directly with doctors and nurses to help members reach their goals.
13. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
INSPIRE THEATRE
707 Fremont St.
Located at one of the most famous intersections in the world, Inspire is an event center,
bar complex, corner newsstand, and cafe. Designed for locals and tourists alike, there’s
truly something for everyone at Inspire--from nearly 200 hometown papers and
international magazines to Italian-style coffee, Vegas-style entertainment, hospitality and
stellar views of downtown’s bustling Fremont East Entertainment District.
STITCH FACTORY
300 N Las Vegas Blvd #120
A fashion incubator, coworking studio and creative community established to support emerging
fashion designers. The collaborative studio offers designers professional workspace, an inspiring
community and business mentorship. The expertise of the in-house team extends to brand
development, marketing a collection, and communication with buyers.
14. LOCAL TECH LEADERS
Shavonnah
Tièra Collins
@ShavonnahTiera
Director of
Entrepreneurship
& Vegas Young
Professionals @ Las
Vegas Chamber of
Commerce
Jen Consalvo
@noreaster
Cofounder and COO
of Tech Cocktail
There are many people who make DTLV and the
local tech eco-system what it is – these are just a
few of the folks you might come across while
exploring the area.
15. LOCAL TECH LEADERS
Frank Gruber
@FrankGruber
Cofounder and CEO of
Tech Cocktail, Author of
Startup Mixology: Tech
Cocktail’s Guide to
Building, Growing and
Celebrating Startup
Success
John Hawkins
@vegasgeek
Cofounder of 9seeds,
Organizer of
Las Vegas WordPress
Meetup and
WordCamp
Las Vegas
Sara Vainer Hill
@saravainer
Work in Progress
Director of
Entrepreneurship
Tony Hsieh
@tonyhsieh
CEO of Zappos,
Best Selling Author
Rick Duggan
@rickduggan
Organizer of the Las
Vegas Parent/Kid
Programming Meetup,
CTO Rolltech
16. LOCAL TECH LEADERS
Jacqueline Jensen
@JackieMJensen
Producer Downtown
Podcast and Curator of
VegasTech.com
Thomas Knoll
@thomasknoll
Founder and CEO at
Primeloop, Mentor at
500 Startups, and
Curator at Startup
Digest
Adam Kramer
@VegasKramer
Vice President of
Innevation, Chief of
Staff for the Nevada
Board at SWITCH
Jimmy Jacobson
@jimmyjacobson
Cofounder
of Wedgies, Organizer
of local hackathons
Amy Jo Martin
@AmyJoMartin
NY Times Best Selling
Author & Founder of
DigitalRoyalty
17. LOCAL TECH LEADERS
Mark Rowland
@ROCETEER_LV
Founder and Chief
Roceteer of ROCeteer
and Cheer Leader
Delivering Happiness
Rob Roy
@SUPERNAP
CEO, Founder,
Inventor, Chairman at
SWITCH
Fred Mossler
@Zappos_Fred
“No Title” at Zappos,
Partner at
VegasTechFund
Damien Patton
@webbizceo
Founder and CEO
of Banjo
George Moncrief
@geomon
Entrepreneur in
Residence at
VegasTechFund
18. LOCAL TECH LEADERS
Jen Taler
@Jen_zappos
Managing Partner,
Stitch Factory,
Brand Ambassador
Zach Ware
@zachware
Cofounder of Work in
Progress, Founder
of Project 100,
Partner at the
VegasTechFund
Andy White
@LeanStarter
Partner at the
VegasTechFund.
Gabe Shepherd
@gabeshep
Liaison for SXSW
V2V, Cofounder of
Don’t Sweat the Tech,
Wedgies
Augusta Scott
@zapposcoach
Life/Goals Coach at
Zappos, Organizer of
local events
19. LAS VEGAS TECH PRESS
TECH COCKTAIL
A national news and events organization headquartered in DTLV.
Covers hyperlocal startup news around the country, including
Las Vegas. Mission is to help entrepreneurs enjoy the startup life
journey by providing resources, connections and community.
tech.co / @techcocktail
LAS VEGAS STARTUPS
Covers Las Vegas startup and tech news.
vegasstartups.com / @VegasStartups
VEGASTECH
Covers the people, places and events of the Las Vegas tech
community. vegastech.com / #vegastech
ROCKETSHIP PODCAST
Learn from successful entrepreneurs each week
about strategy, growth, and so much more.
rocketship.fm / @rocketshipfm
DON’T SWEAT THE TECH
A tech news site and podcast. dontsweatthetech.
com / @dontsweattech
DOWNTOWN PODCAST
A weekly community podcast that showcases the
stories, ideas and people behind the transforming
downtown Las Vegas.
downtownpodcast.tv / @downtownpodcast
20. INVESTORS
THE MILL
Part of Work in Progress, The Mill gives out $5,000 to an idea each
week and then supports the entrepreneurs with 2 months of coworking
and mentorship.
VEGAS VALLEY ANGELS
A group of accredited investors dedicated to providing equity capital to
early and mid-stage entrepreneurial companies. The primary focus is
on companies based in Southern Nevada.
COLOMA VENTURES
A venture capital group with a focus on Internet based start-ups.
They represent a consortium of accredited investors including many
of Las Vegas’ most influential and preeminent business luminaries.
VEGASTECHFUND
The Downtown Project’s $50 million tech
fund for startups.
21. PLACES TO EAT
La Comida – 100 S 6th St.
Our COO’s favorite place for shrimp tacos - grab a seat at the
bar. There’s a swing too!
Le Thai – 523 Fremont St.
Ask anyone who lives in DTLV, and they will say this is the
place for great Thai Food… We would live off of it if we could.
Wild – 150 Las Vegas Blvd N Suite 120
Excelente, fresh food, with amazing gluten free options.
Big Ern’s BBQ – in the Container Park
One of our DTLV locals created this BBQ joint to share his
passion. Stop by and say hi to Big Ern!
Pinches – in the Container Park
Another team favorite - we like the burritos and combo platter.
Gold Spike Grill – 217 N Las Vegas Blvd
Open 24/7, it’s a great place for late night or anytime munchies.
Eat – 707 Carson St.
OMG! Anything on their menu is AMAZING! Only open for
breakfast and lunch. #pancakes
Triple George – 201 N 3rd St
Want to feel some “Old Vegas”? Try this joint.
O Face Donuts – 124 S Sixth St. Ste 140
Delectable sweet & savory options, and coffee.
Nacho Daddy – 113 N 4th St.
Be sure to try a margarita with your nachos. Our CEO Frank
always gets the Nachos Supreme.
The Beat – 520 Fremont St.
Great for coffee and a quick snack.
Rachel’s Kitchen – 150 Las Vegas Blvd N Suite 160
Perfect place to grab a smoothie or a fresh sandwich or salad.
Simply Pure – in the Container Park
Vegan or not you have to try this place! Second level :)
For more visit http://techco.tl/dtlvfaves
22. ENJOY A COCKTAIL
Oak & Ivy – in the Container Park
Grab a drink and sit up on their roof to enjoy live music.
Bin 702 – in the Container Park
We love their wines… and cheese.
Downtown Cocktail Room – 111 S Las Vegas Blvd
Great comfy lounge space with creative cocktails.
Commonwealth – 525 Fremont St.
Looking for something hip? Check out this great hipster bar
with their rooftop deck, DJ’s, and their funky list of drinks.
Park – 506 Fremont St.
Take a step through the looking glass and visit this fun
bar featuring wild art, beverages and food. #secretseesaw
Atomic Liquors – 917 Fremont St.
The first local bar - guests would come to watch atomic bomb
testing back in the day.
Insert Coin(s) – 512 Fremont St.
Grab a drink and play some vintage arcade games. Bet you
can’t beat our high score on Pac Man!
Gold Spike – 217 N Las Vegas Blvd
Come for a snack, stay for the drinks and great adult-sized
games! They have everything from GIANT Connect 4 to
oversized Corn Hole. :)
Inspire – 107 Las Vegas Blvd
Multiple places in one! Inspire News Cafe, The Roof,
Wayfarer Bar and 365 Tokyo. Enjoy the views from The
Roof with a cocktail.
Scullery - 150 Las Vegas Blvd North
A new addition to DTLV, serving great drinks & charcuterie.
Banger Brewery - 450 Fremont St #135
They make all their beer on site, and have fun and exciting
flavors of popcorn to add to the mix!
The Chill Spot - in the Container Park
Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage! Shaved Ice, Teas,
Milkshakes, and more.
For more visit http://techco.tl/dtlvfaves
23. Inspire Theater
Place on 7th
Container Park
Learning Village
Simply Pure - Vegan Restaurant
Big Em’s BBQ
EAT.
Work in Progress
La Comida
Emergency Arts
The Ogden – Tech Cocktail HQ
Rachel’s Kitchen
Neonopolis Shopping Center
Gold Spike
Stitch Factory
Zappos
The Mob Museum
Downtown Grand Hotel
Nacho Daddy
Downtown Cocktail Room
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