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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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11 sept 2025

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Transforming Data into Art: The Kinetic Creations of BREAKFAST

Join us for a lecture by renowned kinetic artist BREAKFAST, whose work exemplifies the seamless integration of technology and creativity, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. His passion for storytelling through data-driven sculptures invites viewers to consider the hidden forces shaping our world. The interactive art pieces will allow attendees to engage directly with the works.

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18 sept 2025

In-Person Event

Pitches and Pints: Happy Hour Demo Showcase - September

In collaboration with Carta, see the newest companies coming out of the NYC startup ecosystem. Provide peer feedback and network with ambitious founders at Pitches and Pints by Startup Grind.

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26 sept 2025

In-Person Event (Free)

Founder Drinks Roundtable: A Startup Grind Happy Hour

Join Startup Grind on Friday, September 26th for Founder Drinks Roundtable. We're putting the "happy" back in "happy hour." Because networking events should be fun, especially on a Friday.

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30 sept 2025

In-Person Event

A Recipe for Impact: Building a Business That Changes Lives feat. Kerry Brodie

Learn how founder Kerry Brodie turned an idea from a homeless shelter into a scalable social enterprise. She’ll share her playbook for building a business that's both mission-driven and data-informed, proving you can do good and do well at the same time.

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