Startup Grind South Florida Kickoff 2025

Jan 16, 2025, 11:30 PM – Jan 17, 2025, 2:30 AM (UTC)

Ft. Lauderdale

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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STARTUP GRIND SOUTH FLORIDA 2025 KICKOFF

  • Who: Startup Grind South Florida 
  • What: South Florida 2025 Kickoff 
  • Where: citizenM Brickell
  • When: Thursday, January 16th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EST



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 

When

When

January 16 – 17, 2025
11:30 PM – 2:30 AM (UTC)

Agenda

11:30 PMWelcome & Networking
12:00 AMPartners & Supporters Recognition.
12:30 AMPitch Battle
2:00 AMSponsors Recognition
2:25 AMAnnouncements & Farewells

Hosts

  • Marc Lissade

    Startup Broward/Startup Grind

    Executive Director/Fort Lauderdale Director

  • Guillermo Vizcaíno

    Milia/Grow Me/Startup Grind

    Co-Founder & CEO/CGO/Community Builder

  • Dr. Lascelle A. Sweetland

    Startup Grind Miami

    Director

  • Joan Zhang

    Nex4Growth/Startup Grind

    Director/Miami Co-Director

Organizers

  • Marc Lissade

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

  • Jason Dukes

    Captains Chair Coaching

    Co-Director & Chief Coaching & Mentorship Officer

  • Eric Gaines

    Startup Grind

    Co-Director & Chief Partnership Officer

  • Guillermo Vizcaíno

    Startup Grind

    Co-Director & Chief Growth Officer

Global sponsors

Notion logo

Notion

Builder logo

Builder

Partners

Axis Space logo

Axis Space

Founders Boost South Florida logo

Founders Boost South Florida

Startup Broward logo

Startup Broward

Startup Digest South Florida logo

Startup Digest South Florida

Product Hunt South Florida logo

Product Hunt South Florida

Founders Live Fort Lauderdale logo

Founders Live Fort Lauderdale

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