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Welcome to the New York City chapter of Startup Grind, the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and creators. We help startups get the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.
Join our chapter and get notified of monthly interviews with well-known founders, as well as happy hours, pitch events, and industry connections.
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21 de out. de 2026
In-Person Event
The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase
See the newest companies coming out of the NYC startup ecosystem. Provide peer feedback and network with ambitious founders at The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase.
27 de out. de 2026
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The Future of AI Infrastructure
Let’s talk about what’s coming in the world of AI infra.
30 de out. de 2026
In-Person Event (Free)
Tech Happy Hour by Startup Grind (Halloween Edition)
No spooky pitches. No scary presentations. No haunted agenda. This is the Halloween Edition of our monthly tech mixer to connect with peers across the NYC tech and startup community — from founders and VCs to developers and designers. A happy hour for real conversations.
4 de nov. de 2026
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Prototyping in Public: Where Art and Science Get Tested on the Gallery Floor
Ann Neumann is Director of Galleries and Exhibitions at the MIT Museum. Her question for the evening: can a museum serve as infrastructure for public experimentation, a place where visitors take part in the work rather than just walk through it?
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In-Person Event (Free)
The AI Briefing by Startup Grind - Private Equity: What Owners & Buyers Pay For
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