Tech Cocktail's Guide to Downtown Las Vegas! This updated guide covers the local tech ecosystem including startups, local leaders, investors, places of interest, restaurants, bars and more. Print it our or have it handy on your phone so you can easily find your way around town.

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, led 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 community, 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. 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!
(Schedule a tour here!)
GETTING AROUND
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: http://goo.gl/VCHzCm
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.

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: http://tech.co/vegas
2) VegasTechFund portfolio companies can be found here: http://vegastechfund.com/portfolio
3) VegasTech.com also writes about the local startup community: http://vegastech.com/about
4) Visit this map to see where startups are located around the city: http://vegastechmap.com

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,
The Mill, and Progression Labs.
WORK IN PROGRESS
317 S 6th St. and 701 Bridger Ave 4th Floor
Our local coworking facility houses over 200 members and 40 startups
across both locations, as well as the VegasTechFund and The Mill.

7. PROGRESSION LABS
An “accelerator-like” program in downtown Vegas that invests $10,000 to $25,000
in very early-stage startups. This “residential immersion program” lasts 3 months,
and ends with a demo-day.
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 the Work in Progress
coworking space and getting mentorship through their mentor program.
VEGASTECHFUND

8. 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.
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), and
home base for Tech Cocktail, TicketCake 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.

9. DOWNTOWN PROJECT
302 E Carson Ave #200
The largest and most unique startup in DTLV, led by Tony Hsieh, 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. (Schedule a tour here.)
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.
DTLV TECH ECOSYSTEM

10. 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.)
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.
DTLV TECH ECOSYSTEM

11. 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.
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.

12. 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.

13. 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.
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.

14. LOCAL TECH LEADERS
Shavonnah
Tièra Collins
@ShavonnahTiera
Startup Weekend
Facilitator, UNLV
Startup Center
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.
Laura Berk
@lauraberk
Cofounder
Progression Labs,
Cofounder of
ROCeteer.

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,
Fearless Leader of
Downtown Project,
Best Selling Author
Rick Duggan
@rickduggan
Organizer of the Las
Vegas Parent/Kid
Programming Meetup,
CTO Rolltech

16. LOCAL TECH LEADERS
Jacqueline
Jensen
@JackieMJensen
Cofounder of
TicketCake,
Producer Downtown
Podcast and Curator
of VegasTech.com
Adam Kramer
@VegasKramer
Vice President of
Innevation, Chief of
Staff for the Nevada
Board at SWITCH
Amy Jo Martin
@AmyJoMartin
NY Times Best Selling
Author & Founder of
DigitalRoyalty
Jen McCabe
@jensmccabe
Downtown Project’s
“hardware
sorceress”, running
the Nimbus Portfolio
for VegasTechFund
Jimmy Jacobson
@jimmyjacobson
Cofounder
of Wedgies, Organizer
of local hackathons

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.
Find and follow: tech.co @techcocktail
LAS VEGAS STARTUPS
Covers Las Vegas startup and tech news. Find and follow:
vegasstartups.com @VegasStartups
VEGASTECH
Covers the people, places and events of the Las Vegas tech
community. Find and follow: vegastech.com #vegastech
LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL
A local newspaper that sometimes covers tech and
startup news. Find and follow: reviewjournal.com
@reviewjournal
DON’T SWEAT THE TECH
A tech news site and podcast. Find and follow:
dontsweatthetech.com/ @dontsweattech
DOWNTOWN PODCAST
A weekly community podcast that showcases the
stories, ideas and people behind the transforming
downtown Las Vegas. Find and follow:
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.
PROGRESSION LABS
An accelerator-like residential immersion program
that brings startups to downtown Vegas for 3
months and gives them office space and funding.
NIMBUS
The hardware arm of the VegasTechFund, which
makes investments around $100,000 in
companies in robotics, connected devices, smart
home, and Internet of things.

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
Boozery – 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. Downtown Grand Hotel
Container Park
Learning Village
The Western Hotel
Club Azul
Gold Spike
Inspire Theatre
The Ogden:
TechCocktail HQ
Work in Progress:
6th St Workspace
Work in Progress:
Bridger Workspace
Fremont Street Experience
Zappos Tour Experience
Neonopolis Shopping
Center
The Mob Museum
Las Vegas Racetrack
& Ballpark
Emerging Arts
Simply Pure –
Vegan Restaurant
Big Ern’s BBQ
EAT.
La Comida
The Stitch Factory
Wellthily
Bridger Building
UP Summit
Meeting Places
Vegas Points
of Interest
Map courtesy of UP Global