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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 oct 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
29 oct 2024
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Startup School: Gen AI
Join Startup School: Gen AI, where Google Cloud and industry experts will lead free, online classes for 4 weeks, focused on the latest gen AI products, best practices, and solutions to help you grow and accelerate your business. Sign up today & save your seat in class!
21 nov 2024
In-Person Event
Navigating the Startup Rollercoaster - A View From Founders and Investors
Get ready for a lively exchange that uncovers the real challenges and triumphs of building a successful startup. This event will explore the ups and downs of the startup journey. Discover what founders should prioritize, what investors seek, and how to navigate the founder-investor relationship.
11 dic 2024
In-Person Event
The Road to a $2,5b Valuation, $100m ARR, and 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
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This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.
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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.
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Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.
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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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In-Person Event
SG Happy Hour @ TechCrunch Disrupt: Day 1 Side Event - 3 Min Walk From Moscone
In-Person Event
VC Trends and Tech Evolution: The Past, Present, and Future of Silicon Valley
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