Startup Grind
Startup Grind is a connected online and offline network of vibrant startup communities to help fuel innovation, economic growth and prosperity at the local level. While Startup Grind was founded in Palo Alto, California, our extended network of Startup Grind chapters are located around the world.
Our Values
We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself. We are truly passionate about helping founders, entrepreneurs and startups succeed. We intend to make their startup journey less lonely, more connected and more memorable.
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Giesbrecht & Co
Principal of Giesbrecht & Co, Patrick has spent the last 16 years working with businesses and not-for-profits, building and executing communications strategies Patrick is currently the immediate past chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce board of directors. As such, he brings a province-wide network of businesses, investors, influencers, experts, and decision-makers, to his professional world.
Principal of Giesbrecht & Co, Patrick has spent the last 16 years working with businesses and not-for-profits, building and executing communications strategies; with the last 9 years focussed on advocating for worthy community projects and property developments.
Patrick is currently the chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce board of directors. As such, he brings a province-wide network of businesses, investors, influencers, experts, and decision-makers, to his professional world.
He is a relational communicator to his core. His expertise includes creating a credible narrative that accurately communicates a project’s value to the community at large. He has a knack for bringing diverse groups together, building a ‘coalition of support’ behind projects he believes in. He is selective with the projects he endorses, and the parties he works with, in order to protect the relationships he has built over the years through his professional and community involvement.
Patrick brews his own craft beer and enjoys locally sourced food and beverage. For fun he snowboards, collects vinyl recordings and golfs.
He and his wife Summer have four children.
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