Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting 1,000,000 entrepreneurs in over 200 cities. We nurture startup ecosystems in 98 countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Entrepreneurs. The cornerstone of our global community are monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has now hosted 5,000 fireside chats since its founding in 2010. To date, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs find mentorship, connect to partners and hires, pursue funding, and reach new users.
Unhoused Humanity
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Daren grew up in Erie, PA, spending much of his childhood living with his grandfather, a former police captain. Instilling a firm sense of social responsibility in him, his grandfather taught him that the most important thing in life is to care for other people, especially those in need. While he always knew that he wanted to make a lasting impact on the world, he didn’t know how, and instead …
Startup Grind
Chapter Director
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