1️⃣ The All-Star Pitch Battle 2025 We’re joining the search for our Local Startup of the Year , and you don’t want to miss it! Come participate and cheer on innovative founders from around the world and see who takes the crown. 📅 Event Date: Septembre 16 2025 📍 Location / Link: Registrat 🔗 Learn More 2️⃣ Nominate for the AI List Do you know a game-changer in AI? Or maybe it’s you? We’re highlighting the very best AI leaders, innovators, and visionaries — and we want your nominations. 🔗 Nominate Here: https://www.divot.org/list This is a global stage to celebrate AI excellence — let’s make sure our local talent shines. Let’s show the world the strength of our Luxembourg ecosystem! Can’t wait to see you at the Pitch Battle and read your AI nominations.

Hey community, What are the good incumbators and accelrators in Berlin. If you have any recommendations that you would love to share with our community of 4200+ people from Berlin, feel free to reply here.

This was the first time today I heard RajNATON present the QUE PASA (Problem, Approach, Solution, Action) method. QUE PASA Method in Action: Have you ever utilized the QUE PASA (Problem, Approach, Solution, Action) method in your pitching strategy? Let's dive into a productive exchange about how this approach has impacted the way we present and pitch our ideas. Share your experiences on the transformation in your style, the feedback you've received, and any success stories that highlight the effectiveness of QUE PASA. What challenges did you face in adopting this method, and how did you overcome them? Let’s inspire each other with practical insights and advice on mastering the art of the pitch!

Startups from Germany, We have a startup pitch battle happening in September. The winner will be crowned as THE STARTUP OF THE YEAR in our page for one FULL YEAR with reach of more than 30.000 people. What are you waiting for? The last date to apply is August 29th and it is COMING SOON... Apply Now 👇 https://airtable.com/appxzBECTclOdlCMV/pagPWgo85HUuyCkN8/form Choose “Berlin, Germany” as your Chapter Deadline: August 29, 2025 Need help? Reach out to ranjan@startupgrind.com or erik.ackner@startupgrind.com

Dear community, As we ramp up our event planning for the Berlin chapter, we want to hear from you! What kinds of events are you most excited to attend? Are there specific topics or themes that you feel are important for our community to explore? Moreover, is there a particular entrepreneur or speaker from Berlin who inspires you and whom you would like us to invite for a future event? Share your suggestions and why you believe they would be a great addition to our line-up. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping events that are not only informative but also align with our community's interests and values. Looking forward to your thoughts!

While building a startup, every founder will go through many challenges and keeps learning new skills on the journey. Every startup has its own unique area to master with but almost every startup/founder needs this one skill - Pitching. As a super early stage founder, I would like to know how important it is to learn this skill of pitching and at what stage of the startup is it most essential. Looking forward to get some expert advises.

Discussion Prompt: Welcome to our community discussion on Boosting Customer Management for African Tech Startups ! With the evolving technology landscape in Africa, it's crucial for startups to stay ahead in customer management to drive growth and success. Join us in this open conversation where we explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by tech startups across Africa. Key Questions to Consider: What are the biggest challenges you've faced in managing customers as an African tech startup? How has technology influenced your approach to customer management? In what ways can tools like Zoho CRM Plus be leveraged to enhance customer relationships? Share any success stories or strategies that have worked well for your startup. What advice would you give to new startups aiming to improve their customer management processes? Join the Conversation: We invite you to share your thoughts, experiences, and insights. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, your perspectives can provide valuable lessons and inspire others in our community. Let's collaboratively seek ways to harness technology for enhanced customer management and startup growth in Africa!