Memphis

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Where Grit Meets Innovation

Memphis isn't just the home of blues and barbecue—it's a rising entrepreneurial powerhouse. With a rich history of innovation, a thriving startup ecosystem, and recognition as one of America's top cities for growing a business, Memphis provides the perfect backdrop for ambitious founders and creators.

Your Gateway to Success

Startup Grind Memphis connects you to the world's largest startup community while keeping you rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit that defines our city. We deliver monthly events, meaningful connections, and growth opportunities that help startups and scaleups thrive—whether you're just starting out or scaling to new heights.

More Than Networking—True Community

We believe in making friends, not contacts. Our vibrant community brings together founders, innovators, investors, and startup supporters who genuinely care about each other's success. Every month, we feature inspiring speakers from successful startups who share real stories, practical advice, and hard-won insights.

What Makes Us Different

Exclusive Access: Memphis-based startups and founders get priority access to our community, events, and resources—this isn't available everywhere

The Right Connections: Our community attracts the founders who are actually building something—the ones closing funding rounds, launching products, and scaling teams. These aren't wannabe entrepreneurs; they're the people making moves in Memphis.

Real Impact: Connect with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who've built companies, secured funding, and created jobs right here in Memphis

Global Reach, Local Roots: While you're building in Memphis, you'll have access to insights and connections from Startup Grind's network spanning 600+ chapters across 120 countries

The Memphis Advantage

Imagine having direct access to the founders who've already figured out how to navigate Memphis's unique business landscape. Picture yourself in rooms where deals get made, partnerships form, and the next breakthrough companies are born.

This is where Memphis's most ambitious entrepreneurs gather to share what's really working, what's not, and what's coming next. The conversations happening here aren't available anywhere else.

Something big is building in Memphis. The only question is whether you'll be part of it.

 What is Startup Grind?

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. We bring like-minded yet diverse individuals together to connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong. We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup programs, partnerships, and online media + content, reaching over 3.5 million individuals worldwide. Want to learn more? Check out www.startupgrind.com and join the Startup Grind community to receive the latest updates on events, opportunities, and special offers

.❤️ We believe in making friends, not contacts.

🎁 We believe in giving, not taking.

👍🏾 We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

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1. Okt. 2025

Conference [RSVP/Free]

Startup Grind AI Summit

Save the Date! Our annual AI Summit returns October 1, 2025 Virtual. Global. Free | 5k Startups | 8am - 12pm PT Whether you’re pitching your first investor or closing your Series A, this is the AI founder event of the year. Build smarter. Raise faster. Join the future of AI.

20. Okt. 2025

In-Person Event

Startup Swing: Build and Belong

Welcome to Startup Swing: Build & Belong—the ultimate gathering spot for entrepreneurs in Memphis seeking meaningful com...

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LaKeisha Harrison

Memphis Chapter Director PB&Biz

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Startup Grind Conference 2025

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Startup Mania presented by HubSpot for Startups

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SG Global Pitch Battle 2025 - The Final

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About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

Our Mission

To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

Our Values

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Tools & Discounts for Startups

Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

Startup Grind Conference

Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

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This membership gives you free access to networking, events, mentorship, office hours, and other exclusive opportunities curated by Startup Grind HQ.

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