Jan 16, 2025, 11:30 PM – Jan 17, 2025, 2:30 AM (UTC)
citizenM Miami Brickell Hotel, 11 Southeast 10th Street, Miami, 33130
🚀 Network, pitch, and win big at South Florida’s premier 2025 Startup Grind Kickoff. Compete in the SG Global Pitch Battle, connect with top leaders, and win a $4,999 exhibition package! 🌐
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Kickoff, Pitch Battle & Raffle Descriptions:
Join us for the Startup Grind South Florida 2025 Kickoff, hosted by the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and South West Florida Chapters! This is your chance to network with top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators while enjoying complimentary refreshments. Don’t miss the Startup Grind Global Pitch Battle Regional Semi-finals, where city finalists will compete for a spot in the Grand Finals on January 23, 2025. The winner will walk away with a Startup Exhibition package worth $4,999 at the Startup Grind Global Conference in April, including 6 conference tickets, prime exhibition space, and more! Plus, exciting raffle prizes await attendees and new registrants to celebrate the launch of the South West Florida Chapter! 🎉
👉🏽 Find more details about the Global Pitch Battle and Apply Here.
🎟️ Sign up for the South West Florida Chapter Here and earn an extra raffle ticket.
Expected Outcomes:
🌍 Global Exposure: Showcase your startup to a worldwide audience.
🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, investors, and peers.
💡 Expert Feedback: Receive actionable insights from seasoned judges.
💸 Investment Potential: Pitch directly to top-tier investors.
🏆 Grand Prize: Win a $4,999 Startup Exhibition package at the SG Global Conference.
🎟️ Raffle Prizes: Win exclusive prizes for attendees and new chapter members.
🔗 Community Growth: Strengthen ties within South Florida’s vibrant startup ecosystem.
🌟 Brand Visibility: Amplify your startup’s presence through global promotion.
About our Venue Partner citizenM Brickell
What can you find in Brickell, Miami's money hub? Top-notch restaurants, glittering skyscrapers and a nightlife that never skips a beat. At citizenM Miami Brickell, we're throwing in cosy bedrooms with dreamy XL king-size beds to recharge in, a rooftop pool deck and bar for soaking up that brilliant sunshine, and a 24/7 gym to jump start your day (or for busting your jet lag). And when you want more, more, more of Miami, the nearest Metrorail station is just a 3-minute walk away.
🔎 We're looking for a dynamic, dedicated team to relaunch the WPB Chapter. Interested? Email marc(at)startupgrind(dot)com
⚡ Want to sponsor this event or be featured on our event page/social media? Email marc(at)startupgrind(dot)com
🚀 Want to join us at our Global Conference in Silicon Valley (April 29 - 30 2025)? Get your tickets here!
✈️ Want to join our "Miami Silicon Valley Takeover Delegation" to Startup Grind Global? Email marc(at)startupgrind(dot)com
🎉 Want us to provide you with local support services for your upcoming Conference? Email marc(at)startupgrind(dot)com
🌎 We are changing the world, one startup at a time, join the innovation revolution! #keepgrinding
January 16 – 17, 2025
11:30 PM – 2:30 AM (UTC)
| 11:30 PM | Welcome & Networking |
| 12:00 AM | Partners & Supporters Recognition. |
| 12:30 AM | Pitch Battle |
| 2:00 AM | Sponsors Recognition |
| 2:25 AM | Announcements & Farewells |
Startup Broward/Startup Grind
Executive Director/Fort Lauderdale Director
Milia/Grow Me/Startup Grind
Co-Founder & CEO/CGO/Community Builder
Startup Grind Miami
Director
Nex4Growth/Startup Grind
Director/Miami Co-Director
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