Global sponsors

Silicon Valley Bank

For more than 30 years, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has helped innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. SVB provides targeted financial services and expertise through its offices in innovation centers around the world. With commercial, international and private banking services, SVB helps address the unique needs of innovators.

Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator

Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs For Entrepreneurs gives talented entrepreneurs access to Comcast NBCUniversal’s renowned network of partners, brands and mentors to foster rapid breakthroughs in media, entertainment and connectivity.

AMEX

Our Corporate Program for Startups* provides you with powerful backing and working capital, plus all the benefits, business tools, and guidance that comes with American Express. From idea to IPO and beyond, we’re with you for the long haul.

Dell Technologies

Partnering with Dell from the start will allow you to save money in the short and long-term. Dell can provide any product you need, from one computer to an entire enterprise solution, allowing you to get all your hardware and software needs without having to switch from company to company.

Vanta

Vanta is the easy way to achieve compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR). Over 2000 fast-growing companies trust Vanta to automate their security monitoring and get ready for compliance audits in weeks instead of months. Simply connect your tools to Vanta, fix the gaps on your customized dashboard, and then work with a Vanta-trained auditor to complete your certification.

Snowflake

Snowflake delivers the Data Cloud — a global network where thousands of organizations mobilize data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. Inside the Data Cloud, organizations unite their siloed data, easily discover and securely share governed data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Join the Data Cloud.

Local sponsors

Gust

The global SaaS platform for founding, operating, and investing in scalable, high-growth companies. Gust's online tools help entrepreneurs start, run, and fundraise for companies and provide deal flow and relationship management for investors. As the world's largest community of entrepreneurs and early-stage investors from 192 countries, Gust pioneered the equity funding collaboration industry and is the official platform of the world's leading angel investor federations and venture accelerators

Insperity

Our comprehensive, scalable HR solutions offer an optimal blend of service and technology to facilitate growth by streamlining processes related to payroll, benefits, talent management and HR compliance. We provide the tools to help you lighten your administrative load, maximize productivity and manage risks – so you can focus on growth. Because that’s what it means to have a true HR partner

Partners

Prepare 4 VC

Whether your firm is already earning revenue or is just starting out, it is never too early to start thinking about funding. The business plan, financial valuation, slide deck, and investor pitch need to be perfect before you present your company to investors. That's where we come in. Our team of startup consultants is composed of trained venture capital professionals ready to assist you. The road to funding starts here

Brex

Brex and Startup Grind have partnered to give you a special offer. Credit cards, deposits, payments, expenses, and accounting all in one place to keep you in control of your growth. Startup Grind companies 10,000 points when signing up + 20,000 more via in-platform milestones.

AC Hotels

Connect to the city in a new way at AC Hotel Boston Downtown, a hotel in Boston, MA located at the intersection of past and present, revolution and academia, rich culture and sports-fueled pride. Thoughtful service & modern mindset define our hotel near Tufts University where every element is tailored for harmony in your Boston travels. Our amenities include European-inspired breakfast, free WiFi, 50-inch TVs, flexible workspaces and mini-fridges.

Startup Boston

Startup Boston's flagship program is Startup Boston Week— a free, five-day conference that brings together entrepreneurs, company leaders, innovators, and industry experts to foster collaboration and fuel growth for the startup ecosystem. Startup Boston Week offers events for every entrepreneur and tech enthusiast, with program tracks that include founding startups, building products, marketing and sales, finding—and retaining—the best talent, and tech trends, and more. Conference Sept 21–25

Brand and Buzz

The Brand and Buzz team uses a 7-step thought leadership development methodology to first position the individual right, in the industry. They then design customized initiatives to turn experts into rock stars in his/her respective industry.

Faselis Growth

Faselis Growth is a self-service PR platform where startups can create their press releases using a wizard and distribute it to the journalists interested in the story. Our editors review and guide the startups along the whole process. You can create and send your press release to both online and printed publications after creating your account. Just use the code “SGBC2020” at the payment page for a full discount which you can use for two press releases creation and distribution

Swit

Swit is a team collaboration suite that seamlessly combines team chat with task management in one place. All Startup Grind Boston members receive 6 months free of the Swit Standard package.

introvoke

The World's Venue For Digital Events

EliisX

EllisX is a multi-sided platform that matches startups with media and event organizers in 2 clicks. With EllisX, startups get the exposure they deserve without breaking the bank, while event organizers can find entrepreneurial experts from diverse backgrounds. Win-win.

GSV Passport

GSVlabs innovation center and coworking space (Silicon Valley & Boston) launched GSV Passport, where entrepreneurs and innovators from all over the globe can engage with one another and easily utilize and share the tools they find most valuable. Now, no matter where you are in the world, you can join the GSVlabs global network of entrepreneurs, investors and mentors. Passport members also gain access to thousands of templates and guides and $500K in discounts & services from preferred partners.

Khross

Khross is a strategic creative agency that solves problems and focuses on storytelling through engaging marketing and branding across platforms.

Xicay Technologies

Xicay Technologies provides web, mobile development and design services. With expertise in every step of the creation process, our team has the talent and focus to create customized solutions that fit your business needs. So, whether you need help with product strategy, design, development, team augmentation or testing & QA, we are here to help!

Treble

Treble is an innovative networking platform that empowers business professionals to efficiently engage, grow, and leverage their trusted network to generate new opportunities and advance their careers. Treble’s A.I. Engine provides actionable insights to make the most of real-world relationships. The Wish Engine unlocks potential trapped within your network so your associates can help you achieve your goals. We’re making the world more altruistic, rewarding people for helping others to succeed.

Industrious

With locations in the heart of Back Bay, the revitalized Seaport, and the Financial District, Industrious’ coworking spaces in Boston provide a professional and productive community for companies of all sizes. Whether you’re a growing startup looking to join a hub of tech companies, a small business seeking an elevated workspace to bring clients, or an enterprise team recruiting top talent, Industrious has the right mix of private offices and common space to fit your needs.

Hult International Business School

Hult is a new kind of non-profit business school that constantly innovates to meet the needs of students, employers, and society in a world that is changing faster than ever before. More than a business school, Hult is a dynamic and multicultural community that educates, inspires, and connects the most forward-thinking business talent from around the world. To support student career development by mentoring, speaking or recruitment events: hire@hult.edu. For academics: info.northam@hult.edu.

Ideaspace

Idea Space is a boutique office space in Boston’s Back Bay that provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with creative, shared workspace. We like to think of ourselves not just as an office, but as a community of like-minded people that celebrates creative thinking and collaborative growth. In other words: when you’re successful, we’re all happy about it. We invite you to have a look around, schedule a tour and, well, get working at a place we think you’ll love.