Las Vegas is becoming one of the fastest-rising tech ecosystems in America — and this week proves it.From hypersonic space launches in rural Nevada to major federal funding wins to biotech breakthroughs and the continued surge of crypto, AI, and Web3, this episode of Vegas Startup Scene breaks down everything founders and investors need to know from host Jason LeDuc.In this week’s rundown, you’ll learn about:🚀 Longshot Space Technologies joining Nevada’s venture capital ecosystem with massive ground-based launch systems designed to fire cargo into orbit at hypersonic speeds.💸 $38.5 million in new federal funding secured for Nevada startups — and how this money fuels microloans, collateral support, and high-risk venture capital.🧬 Nevada’s biotech momentum, with insights from leaders at Vena Vitals, Roseman University, and UNLV on why the region is becoming a magnet for life sciences innovation.🤝 Crypto, Web3 & blockchain community growth, including a special conversation with Mike Wilson from Vegas Crypto Group on Women in Crypto, a 10-event-per-month community, and how policy, AI, and Web3 are driving the next wave of local innovation.🎤 Upcoming events you need to know across AI, entrepreneurship, robotics, Web3, crypto, and startup networking — including Tech Alley, Girls in Tech, Small Business Saturday, Sports Investing Forum, Web3 Wednesday, and more.Whether you're a startup founder, a tech investor, or a builder in AI, crypto, biotech, robotics, or Web3 — this video gives you the insight, clarity, and inside information you need to navigate the booming Las Vegas innovation landscape.If you want to get plugged in to one of the most collaborative and fast-moving startup communities in the U.S., this episode is your weekly guide.💬 Join the Conversation:What sector do YOU think will define Las Vegas tech in 2026 — Space? AI? Crypto? Biotech? Drop a comment and tell us where you see the biggest opportunity. Your insights help shape future episodes of Vegas Startup Scene.Let’s grow the Vegas Startup Scene together.Onward and Upward! 🚀LINKS:Battle Born Growth Fund Website: https://nvsmallbiz.org/vc/Longshot Space Technologies Website: https://www.longshotspace.com/GOED Website: https://goed.nv.gov/Desert Forge Ventures: https://desertforgeventures.com/Tech.Vegas Site: https://tech.vegas/StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/Startup Vegas Website: https://startup.vegas/Tech Alley: https://www.techalley.org/Vegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/Tech Vegas Website: https://tech.vegas/Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42Mike Wilson Conversation at Downtown Tech Alley: https://youtube.com/live/lG7Za8D9H3IWant to get your news or event in the rundown? Contact me here:Email: info@leducleadership.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership