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Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring and connecting more than 2 million entrepreneurs in over 600 chapters. At Startup Grind, Detroit, we aim to support and connect founders and entrepreneurs within our community to the global entrepreneurship ecosystem. As with every chapter we believe in...
- Making Friends, Not Contacts
- Giving, Not Taking
- Helping Others Before Helping Yourself
Events run monthly throughout the year, with previous events featuring established founders and investors. If you want to get involved in the Detroit entrepreneurial ecosystem please contact us here, or any of our social media channels.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
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11. März 2026
In-Person Event
Startup Mania 2026
Join Startup Mania, an Austin event with 800+ attendees, where 64 top seed and Series A founders will battle it out in a March Madness-style pitch competition for the championship belt and cash prize. Plus, enjoy panel sessions with VCs, workshops, private lunches, roundtables, after-parties, a startup concert, and more! 🏆
28. Apr. 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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A conversation with Guy Kawasaki about remarkable people in the age of AI.
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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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