zero labs

building nevada's venture ecosystem.

Zero Labs builds Nevada's venture ecosystem from the inside — connecting founders to the operators, capital, and infrastructure that only exist here. We don't invest from a distance. We embed.

7 cohorts · 115+ companies · 156+ founders
the market

two economies. one state.

THE ECONOMY YOU KNOW

GAMING
$424Bglobal regulated gaming. nevada writes the rules.
compliance tech · floor ops · player analytics · loyalty systems
HOSPITALITY
38.5Mannual visitors to Las Vegas, 2025
guest tech · F&B optimization · revenue management · property ops
ENTERTAINMENT
$797Min concert market gross — #2 U.S. market from America's 40th-largest metro
Sphere · Allegiant Stadium · Caesars Colosseum · T-Mobile Arena
SPORTS
5major sports teams in under a decade
fan experience · athlete performance · broadcast tech · venue ops

THE ONE BEING BUILT

ENERGY
ONLYU.S. state with a complete lithium supply chain
grid tech · lithium processing · storage systems · solar deployment
LOGISTICS
$164Bin freight value moves through Nevada annually
fulfillment tech · last-mile delivery · warehouse automation · supply chain visibility
DEFENSE
AFWERXNellis AFB + AFWERX fabrication facility
fabrication tech · simulation · training systems · autonomous platforms
WATER
99%of indoor water recycled back to Lake Mead — federally verified, highest rate of any Colorado River basin state
conservation tech · smart metering · reclamation systems · efficiency

Zero Labs builds inside both.

your path

what are you building?

FOR FOUNDERS

i'm building something

Access the operators, investors, and mentors who know your industry. No equity taken. No templated advice. Three intensive days with the people who run the markets you're entering.

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FOR INVESTORS

i'm looking for deal flow

First access to vetted, early-stage companies in gaming, hospitality, aerospace, and clean energy — before the rest of the market sees them.

join the investor network →
FOR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

i want to shape what's next

Deploy your industry expertise where it matters most. Work directly with founders solving real problems in your sector.

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core verticals

proven and proving.

We build depth where Nevada holds a structural advantage — and we're honest about which advantages are operational today and which we're actively building toward.

NEVADA'S CORE INDUSTRIES · ~60% OF PORTFOLIOproven

Hospitality

41.7M visitors. Global operator HQ within miles of each other.

Sports

Raiders, Golden Knights, Aces, F1, Super Bowl — more leagues per square mile than anywhere in the U.S.

Gaming

The regulatory and operational capital of global gaming. Where the rules get written.

Entertainment

11 venues on Billboard's top rankings. Sphere's record $420.5M gross.

AREAS OF INTENTIONAL CULTIVATION · ~40%proving

Energy

Only U.S. state active at every stage of the lithium supply chain.

Water

37% of state GDP runs in a desert. Water tech sells itself here.

Defense

Nellis AFB, AFWERX, Nevada Test and Training Range.

Logistics

Crossroads of Southern California, Arizona, and Utah.

Biotech

Brain health, aging, sports performance converging at UNLV.

flagship program

the zero labs innovation launchpad.

A 16-week accelerator that puts founders in front of real operators in hospitality, gaming, sports, and entertainment. Not a pitch competition — a proving ground.

SEI-CONJuly 6–8, 2026

sports innovation

For founders transforming sports technology — from fan experience and venue ops to athlete performance and data infrastructure. Runs alongside the premier sports business conference in Nevada, SEI-Con.

3 days·Las Vegas, NV·Free to apply
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G2ESeptember 26–27, 2026

gaming & entertainment

For innovators reimagining the casino floor — operations, player experience, compliance tech, and the infrastructure that keeps the world's entertainment capital running. Hosted just before the Global Gaming Expo (G2E)

3 days·Las Vegas, NV·Free to apply
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founder voices

“The Zero Labs team transformed the trajectory of my company, Her Competitive Advantage, in just one weekend. The opportunities ahead are endless, and we’re only getting started!”

Stephanie BarretHer Competitive AdvantageCOHORT 1

“Zero Labs was a transformative experience, helping us connect the dots and prioritize our focus. The room was filled with brilliant minds, talented individuals, and inspiring human beings.”

Vimal SebastianCOHORT 3

“Zero Labs’ immersive experience and expert insights were invaluable for a newcomer to the gaming industry. The workshops and peer feedback helped me refine my pitch and learn from other smart entrepreneurs.”

Mark AntalCOHORT 3

the ecosystem is the craft.

Whether you're building, investing, or mentoring — Nevada's venture ecosystem starts here. We're always looking for people who take the work seriously.

SOURCES

Global regulated gaming market: H2 Gambling Capital, 2024 Global Gambling Data Report; $424B total addressable market

Las Vegas visitors: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), 2025 Annual Visitor Statistics; 38.5M visitors

Concert market gross: Billboard Boxscore Year-End 2024; Las Vegas ranked #2 U.S. market by total gross revenue; $797M

Major sports franchises: Vegas Golden Knights (NHL, 2017), Las Vegas Raiders (NFL, 2020), Las Vegas Aces (WNBA, 2018), Las Vegas Athletics (MLB), Las Vegas FC (NWSL)

Lithium supply chain: Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), Nevada's Emerging Lithium Economy, 2024

Nevada freight value: TRIP, “America’s Rolling Warehouses,” December 2023; FHWA/BTS Freight Analysis Framework (FAF5) data, 2022; tripnet.org/reports/freight-nevada-news-release-12-05-2023/

AFWERX: Nellis Air Force Base fabrication facility, U.S. Air Force AFWERX program; designated defense innovation hub, Nevada; afwerx.com

Water recycling: Southern Nevada Water Authority, 2025 Water Resource Plan; 99% of indoor water recycled back to Lake Mead, highest rate of any Colorado River basin state, federally verified