Startup Grind Summer Bash - Uniting Silicon Valley, SF, Fremont & Oakland

Name: Startup Grind Summer Bash - Uniting Silicon Valley, SF, Fremont & Oakland
Start: 2025-08-28T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-28T19:00:00-07:00
Location: STAK Space - 1900 Broadway

Aug 28, 7:00 PM – Aug 29, 2:00 AM (UTC)

Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area

STAK Space - 1900 Broadway, 1920 Broadway, Oakland, 94612

Join us for the ultimate Startup Grind Summer Bash and the launch of our Oakland Chapter! Expect startup pitches, investor panels with live Q+A, fun networking zones, and great food & drinks on us. Founders, VCs, and startup lovers—come celebrate, connect, and grow your network. Let’s make this a summer to remember!

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About this event

🚀 Startup Grind Silicon Valley Summer Bash – Oakland Launch Edition!
📍 Location: STAK Ventures, Oakland
📅 Date: August 28, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable Startup Grind Summer Bash, celebrating the official launch of our Oakland Chapter at the award-winning STAK Space — the Bay Area’s largest integrated tech ecosystem.
This is more than just a party. It’s where innovation meets celebration. 

What to Expect:
🔥 High-Energy Pitch Session & Startup Exhbiitors
💬 Unfiltered VC Panels with Live Q&A
🍕 Free Food & Drinks All Day
🎧 Vibey DJ, Games & Chill Zones
🌇 Exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour with Bay Area Experts
Whether you're a founder ready to pitch, an investor looking to connect, or just love being around the energy of startups, this is your summer event.

🗓 Event Agenda
12:00 PM – Check-In & Badge Collection
12:00 – 2:30 PM – Welcome Party
Lunch & Drinks
Lawn Games + DJ
Startup Exhibitor Showcase (4th Floor)
2:15 PM – We Head Downstairs (Follow the Music)
2:30 – 4:30 PM – Content Block (2nd Floor)
2:30 – 3:00 PM – Using AI to Build - featuring DevRev & Sprinto
3:05 – 3:30 PM – You Can’t Pay in Pizza Forever: Payroll and Benefits for Beginners - hosted by Rajeev, founder of  Every
3:35 – 4:00 PM – AI for Startup Efficiency and Growth, hosted by Javier Lopez, VP of Engineering at Carta
4:05 – 4:30 PM – Startup Pitches (5 Founders / 2 mins each). With live feedback from our investor panel.
4:30 PM Onwards – VIP Cocktail Hour (39th Floor) - Tickets required.

🎟 Ticket Types
Startup – Founders or startup team members
Investor – Angels, VCs, syndicates
General – Operators, ecosystem supporters, service providers
Founder Pitch – 2-min pitch slot in front of 100+ attendees & investors
Startup Exhibitor – Showcase your product (includes 1 VIP lounge pass)
VIP – Access to the exclusive 39th-floor cocktail hour + panel
Sponsor – Email us for details; includes setup space on both floors, plus 5 VIP passes

💡 Want to Sponsor or Partner?
We’ve got you covered—brand presence, activation spaces, VIP access, and more. Email us for sponsorship details - james.gee@startupgrind.com

🏢 Venue Highlight: STAK Space
STAK Ventures spans two buildings and 450,000+ sqft of premium workspace. With:
An on-site beer taproom 🍻
State-of-the-art event + conference spaces
A built-in tech and AI startup community
6,000+ sqft fitness center 💪
This is where the next wave of innovation is brewing.

🎉 Let’s celebrate Summer with a bang!