Sep 17, 9:30 – 11:30 PM (UTC)
MSU Federal Credit Union, 311 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 48823
Join the Capital Area Startup Studio event to learn how to build and scale your startup. Gain insights, hear success stories, and receive personalized growth assessments. Engage in practical discussions and mentoring. Admission is free; reserve your spot today.
Year 3 of the Capital Area Startup Studio (CASS) is here, and Startup Grind is excited to help open the doors to founders across the region.
Whether you’re turning an idea into your first customers or working to scale an existing tech company, this free event offers a candid look at what it takes to build a sustainable startup in our community.
Over the past two years, CASS founders have:
Gone from idea to $25K in sales in under 90 days
Transitioned into running their businesses full time
Launched eight companies that are actively selling in the market
You’ll hear how the program works, what CASS has learned, and what founders can expect in 2026 and 2027. The event also includes a live Q&A and one-on-one office hours with CASS mentors and staff.
Every founder who attends will receive a personalized growth assessment identifying three to five tactical next steps for their company.
This isn’t a pitch competition or a typical networking mixer. It’s a practical, honest conversation about building, growing, and going full-time as a founder in the Capital Area.
Admission is free. Save your seat and bring your idea, your company, or your questions.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM (UTC)
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