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People First. Work Rewired. You In?
Tim Holladay of Spacestation Investments headlines Capital Day at Tech Talent Summit 2025 + Startup World Cup AZ, where talent, capital, and community converge.
Phoenix isn't chasing Silicon Valley's playbook. We're writing our own.
The Tech Talent Summit + Startup World Cup AZ returns November 6-7, 2025, and this is where you'll see it happen in real time.
Two years. Three sellouts. Three successful events that connect innovation to opportunity.
This year, we're doing it again.
What you need to know
Event: Tech Talent Summit 2025 + Startup World Cup AZ
When: November 6-7, 2025
Where: 602 E Grant St, Downtown Phoenix
Theme: People First, Work Rewired
Tickets: $27/day or $40 for both days (includes evening activations at Player 15 HQ)
Why you need to be there.
Phoenix tech jobs are on the rise and The Tech Talent Summit is the front door to that momentum. Meet top companies in defense tech, health tech, software and AI.
Day 1 (Nov 6): TALENT
Opening remarks by Jack Selby, Managing Partner, AZ-VC, Dan Costello, EVP Phx Suns/Mercury & more.
Thought leadership tracks on the building & cultivation of tech talent in Phx.
Modern career fair & Startup expo
Mini Mastermind with AI Surfer
Official launch of Tech Arizona Advocates, a new Chapter, unlocking Global Access.
Day 2 (Nov 7): CAPITAL
Capital Keynote: Tim Holladay, Managing Partner at SpaceStation Investments
Tim Holladay is the Managing Partner at Spacestation Investments, a $40M early-stage venture fund backing consumer and tech companies. With 100+ portfolio companies including Magic Spoon, Oura Ring, Olipop, and Beast Industries, Tim and his team bring creators, athletes, and influencers in as strategic investors to help companies scale. An Arizona native, Tim graduated from Arizona State University.
State of Arizona Venture Capital
Fundraising and Scaling Internationally with London & Partners
The main event: Startup World Cup AZ Pitch Competition with judging by Stormbreaker VC, Spark Angels and more.
🔎 Who’s Coming?
36% CEOs and business owners
16% Product managers and Engineers
14% Job seekers
11% Investors
8% Students
7% Aspiring founders
5% Service providers
3% Civic leaders
Translation: everyone who's building, funding, or joining Phoenix's tech future.
🤝 Who’s Supporting?
Find Your Next Role in Startup Tech
We’re featuring a curated mix of 70% startups and 30% enterprise employers actively hiring — supported by talent clinics and resources.
“Great event. Really enjoyed it. Great talent pool of students and graduates wanting to work. Wonderful Angel and VC investors looking to tap into this incredible market for the tech startups in Arizona.” - 2024 Attendee
Hiring? Growing? Investing?
Exhibitor tables are $275 and include a 6-foot table, brand visibility, complimentary team tickets, and direct access to 100+ job seekers. Applications close October 10.
Sponsorship packages are available with a variety of exposure opportunities.
