Ft. Lauderdale

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Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is where founders, investors, and innovators collide—fueling the city’s startup revolution with events, mentorship, and opportunities that turn big ideas into breakthrough businesses.

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HubSpot for Startups is giving away gifts, discounts, and more to founders who sign up for the free HubSpot for Startups program!

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šŸ‘‰šŸ½ Do you want a free roast of your brand or website to identify where to focus on improving engagement with your customers and avoiding revenue loss? Book your slot here!

šŸš€ Need help raising your next round? Join the Startup Exhibition at the SG Conference in Silicon Valley on April 27-29, 2026! Our top 100 exhibitors from past years have raised over $1.5B, and we can't wait to see what deals come from the 2026 batch. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your startup to 5,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. Apply now as a startup or scaleup for 2026!

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21 janv. 2026

In-Person Event

The Future of Fractional Leadership in the Age of AI

AI is changing how companies scale and how leaders show up. Join founders, fractional executives, and investors for a fireside chat and panel on how AI-powered, on-demand leadership is reshaping growth, execution, and decision-making. Stay for curated networking with builders shaping the future.

25 fƩvr. 2026

In-Person Event

Advisors & Angels: Building Smart Boards & Understanding Angel Investors Mindset

Learn how to recruit dynamic advisors & how to build smart boards. Discover the mindset and strategies of successful angel investors. This event is ideal for aspiring angels and entrepreneurs wanting to understand the angel investing landscape, advisors and founders seeking to engage in the board building process.

11 mars 2026

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Startup Mania 2026

Join Startup Mania, an Austin event with 800+ attendees, where 64 top seed and Series A founders will battle it out in a March Madness-style pitch competition for the championship belt and cash prize. Plus, enjoy panel sessions with VCs, workshops, private lunches, roundtables, after-parties, a startup concert, and more! šŸ†

28 avr. 2026

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Startup Grind Conference

Join 5,000 tech startups who are building the next big thing--in AI and beyond.

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Marc Lissade

Chapter Director Startup Grind

Jason Dukes

Co-Director & Chief Coaching & Mentorship Officer Captains Chair Coaching

Eric Gaines

Co-Director & Chief Partnership Officer Startup Grind

Guillermo VizcaĆ­no

Co-Director & Chief Growth Officer Startup Grind

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A Conversation with Maddy Martin of Smith.ai on AI-Powered Growth

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Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale Techsgiving Holiday Party

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The Pitch Pit: Global Edition - Founder Pitch Practice

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A Conversation with Rehan Jalil CEO of Securiti.ai on AI data security

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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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