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Welcome to the New York City chapter of Startup Grind, the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and creators. We help startups get the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
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9 oct 2025
In-Person Event
AI on a Leash? Shaping Innovation from Policy to Product
For AI Week New York, Startup Grind is hosting Daisy Thomas, the Director of Advocacy and Policy Development for AI Salon, a global community of "mindful optimists" committed to a pro-innovation, ethical AI future. Join us for a conversation about long-term strategy, trust, and market access for AI.
16 oct 2025
In-Person Event
The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase - October
See the newest companies coming out of the NYC startup ecosystem. Provide peer feedback and network with ambitious founders at The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase.
31 oct 2025
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Grind: NYC Tech Happy Hour
No pitches. No presentations. No agenda. This is our monthly social mixer to connect with peers across the NYC tech and startup community — from founders and VCs to developers and designers. A casual happy hour for real conversations and relationships.
4 nov 2025
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BUILD - The Dev Conference for AI & Apps
Get exclusive Snowflake product announcements, "how to" technical sessions, "what's new" deep dive sessions and hands-on labs focused on Snowflake’s latest innovations.
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A Recipe for Impact: Building a Business That Changes Lives feat. Kerry Brodie
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