Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area

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Welcome to the original Startup Grind Chapter established in February 2009 when nine people showed up in Mountain View California to brainstorm, hang out, and eat cheap pizza. This Chapter has hosted some of the best entrepreneurs Silicon Valley and the Bay Area has ever had. We host an event per month, ranging across all industries and topics for bootstrapped through Series B founders. Stay tuned for new events, venues, and more. We hope you'll join us! 

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18 de out. de 2024

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DREAM BUILDER '25

Builder.ai in partnership with StartupGrind present - Dream Builder '25! An opportunity to pitch your idea for a chance to win your own app build. Plus, you'll get expert advice, tools and everything you need to succeed. Share your big plans by answering 3 questions and unlock your chance to win big. A $40k app build 5 runners-up win VIP prototypes worth $2,500 Priceless support from industry ex

11 de dez. de 2024

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Vanta & SG - Road to a $2,5b Valuation, $100m ARR, & Finding Product Market Fit

In this fireside chat, Startup Grind founder + CEO Derek Andersen sits down with Christina Cacioppo, founder + CEO of Vanta and YC alum, who’s on a mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. A few key topics the two will discuss: - Vanta’s path to $100M ARR - Finding product market fit - Securing capital and a $2,5b valuation - AI advancements - Building an enduring company

29 de abr. de 2025

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Startup Grind Conference 2025

Our annual gathering of startups who are building the next big thing, investors looking to do their next deal, and teams who are bridging the gap between large organizations and the next generation of innovation.

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Derek Andersen

Chapter Organizer Startup Grind

James Gee

Global Partnerships Manager Startup Grind

About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

Our Mission

To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

Our Values

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Tools & Discounts for Startups

Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

Global Conference

Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

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This membership gives you free access to networking, events, mentorship, office hours, and other exclusive opportunities curated by Startup Grind HQ.

Past events

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Startup Grind - Navigating the Startup Rollercoaster From Founders and Investors

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SG Happy Hour @ TechCrunch Disrupt: Day 1 Side Event - 3 Min Walk From Moscone

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VC Trends and Tech Evolution: The Past, Present, and Future of Silicon Valley

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Scaling GenAI with Microsoft for Startups | SF #TechWeek

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