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Welcome to Startup Grind 👋🏻👋🏼👋🏽👋🏾👋🏿

️‍🔥We are the world’s largest startup community. Our mission is to give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies. We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself. Our community is the most unique, spanning hundreds of regions, from San Diego to Singapore. There's room for everyone, from every walk of life, in every stage. Whether you're a VC, entrepreneur, business, or startup enthusiast, we're connecting everyone in the startup ecosystem to help them reach their goals.

If you're interested in custom events, partnerships, or sponsorships, we'd love to work with you. Send an email to alexandra@startupgrind.com and we'll get you plugged in. We also cover the regions near Denver, including Boulder, Aurora, Centennial, and more, as well as collaborate with our southern chapter, Colorado Springs.


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Our volunteer team is the backbone of the organization. Are you interested in supporting the Startup Grind innovation ecosystem as part of the Startup Grind team? Click here to learn more or send an email to alexandra@startupgrind.com for details.


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Sign up for SG VIP! In the SG VIP Circle, we’ll be offering more personalized approaches, exclusive opportunities, special offers, and curated connections. Think of it as a "premium" Startup Grind experience with a next-level "startup concierge" service where VIPs can expect more one-on-one time, exclusive access to certain community features and top-tier speakers, private events, and be the first to know about select SG happenings.

💲THANK YOU $5 FANS OF SG!💲

Support SG by becoming a $5 Fan and giving to our organization. You can donate $5 or purchase a $5 ticket at any of our events. Startup Grind is a 100% volunteer opportunity that operates very similarly to a nonprofit. Every dollar counts, and we can use your support. Thank you again!

Special Thanks To:

⭐Chris P. ⭐Beau P.

🚀 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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Upcoming events

16 oct 2025

In-Person Event

The AI Startup Sprint: Validate, Launch, and Build - Your 90-Day Growth Plan in Minutes

Discover how to accelerate your startup journey with AI in a 2-hour sprint led by Scott Ford (former COO, Techstars; CEO, SparkRockets) and Sonya Trivedi (Founder, AIMAR). Learn how to treat AI as a mentor to validate ideas, launch ventures in seconds, and create a founder-ready 90-day growth roadmap that fuels traction in weeks—not months.

21 nov 2025

In-Person Event

BOARDROOM BITES: Building Boards that Drive Growth and Investor Confidence

Join us for Boardroom Bites on November 20th, 6–8 PM at Apple Blossom in Denver—a dinner session on building and strengthening your board. Tailored for founders with product–market fit who are forming (or considering) outside director boards, this event offers expert guidance, resources, and connections to help your startup attract investors, drive growth, and ensure long-term success.

28 abr 2026

In-Person Conference

Startup Grind Conference

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

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Alexandra Renée Poelstra

Chapter Director ALL MAVEN

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SG All-Star Pitch Battle 2025 - The Finals

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Startup Grind AI Summit

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SG All-Star Pitch Battle - Semi Final #3 - Deep Tech, Climate & Frontier

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SG All-Star Pitch Battle - Semi Final #2 - Consumer Tech & Media

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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.

Startup Grind Conference

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

Join the Startup Membership

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

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