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Startup Grind is the world’s largest independent startup community, connecting over 2 million entrepreneurs across 350+ cities.
Welcome to the Calgary chapter, where founders, innovators, and creators come together to learn, grow, and build meaningful connections. We host regular events like speed networking, fireside chats, pitch battles, networking mixers, online challenges and more to support the startup ecosystem in Calgary (and beyond!).
We're a volunteer-run, values-driven community that believes in:
• Making friends, not contacts
• Giving, not taking
• And helping others before ourselves.
Whether you're launching your first startup or scaling your tenth, you'll find a supportive and inspiring community here.
🚀 Quick Facts
• Connecting 100–200 founders, builders & ecosystem players each month
• Several highly rated and engaging events per month
• 90%+ would attend again
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Join our private hub on Linked.Club (use code SG100 for FREE 3-month access) to unlock exclusive perks, free premium resources, and direct access to community members, mentors, bonus sessions. Every week there's something for you!
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Hit the "Contact Us" button below to get involved and help shape Calgary’s startup ecosystem.
🚀 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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2025年8月26日
In-Person Event
I Hate Networking - A Networking Meetup
Join Calgary’s top founders and C‑suite for electrifying fireside insights, turbo‑charged speed networking and lots of fun! Bites, drinks, and game‑changing connections await - get ready to network, get noticed, and accelerate your startup success!
In-Person Event
LinkedIn Powerhouse: Fireside Chat + Speed Networking + Free Profile Photo
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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.
Startup Grind 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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