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Welcome to the original Startup Grind Chapter established in February 2009 when nine people showed up in Mountain View California to brainstorm, hang out, and eat cheap pizza. This Chapter has hosted some of the best entrepreneurs Silicon Valley and the Bay Area has ever had. We host an event per month, ranging across all industries and topics for bootstrapped through Series B founders. Stay tuned for new events, venues, and more. We hope you'll join us!
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17 sept 2025
In-Person Event
All-Star Pitch Battle - Silicon Valley Edition
Join us 46 floors above San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of big ideas and bold ambition at the Global All-Star Pitch Battle: Silicon Valley Chapter. Evening of Tuesday, September 16. With sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline, top early-stage founders will go head-to-head pitching to a panel of leading VCs and tech operators.
24 sept 2025
Virtual Event
SG All-Star Pitch Battle - Semi Final #1 - Software and AI
The first (of three) industry category battles of the day, featuring all Chapter winners in the Software and AI space. The top startup will advance to the Final on October 1 at the Startup Grind AI Summit.
24 sept 2025
Virtual Event
SG All-Star Pitch Battle - Semi Final #2 - Consumer Tech & Media
The second (of three) industry category battles of the day, featuring all Chapter winners in the Consumer Tech & Media space. The top startup will advance to the Final on October 1 at the Startup Grind AI Summit.
24 sept 2025
Virtual Event
SG All-Star Pitch Battle - Semi Final #3 - Deep Tech, Climate & Frontier
The third (of three) industry category battles of the day, featuring all Chapter winners in the Deep Tech, Climate & Frontier space. The top startup will advance to the Final on October 1 at the Startup Grind AI Summit.
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To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
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We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.
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