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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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30 may 2025
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Founder Drinks Roundtable
Join Startup Grind on Friday, May 30th for Founder Drinks Roundtable. We're putting the "happy" back in "happy hour." Because networking events should be fun, especially on a Friday.
3 jun 2025
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What VCs Want, But Accelerators Don’t Teach You - #NYTechWeek
In this expert session from York Effect — in partnership with Startup Grind — we’ll break down what most accelerators miss: the real-world marketing insights every startup needs to attract their ideal customer, avoid wasted spend, and stand out in a crowded, noisy market.
3 jun 2025
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Next-Gen Innovators: SWC Finalists at #NYTechWeek
Join Capgemini Applied Innovation Exchange and Startup Grind during #NYTechWeek for an exclusive showcase of the most promising enterprise-ready startups in New York City.
4 jun 2025
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Startup World Cup at #NYTechWeek
Join Startup Grind during #NYTechWeek to watch the 10 best new tech companies in NYC pitch at Startup World Cup, a global conference and competition that brings together top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs, and world-class tech CEOs.
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