May 9, 8:00 PM – May 10, 12:00 AM (UTC)
TBA, TBA, Gaithersburg, 20882
This Saturday, Startup Grind DC is hosting an intimate Founder Summer Gathering in Gaithersburg designed for entrepreneurs who want more than another loud networking event.
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If you're a founder in the DC area, this is worth adding to your calendar.
This Saturday, Startup Grind DC is hosting an intimate Founder Summer Gathering in Gaithersburg designed for entrepreneurs who want more than another loud networking event.
Think:
• Meaningful conversations with other founders and operators
• A guided meditation session to reset mentally and physically
• Elevated cookout fare, drinks, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere on a multi-acre property
• Space to recharge, connect, and have genuine conversations with people who understand the pressure of building
This isn’t a typical meetup or cookout. It’s a curated afternoon intentionally designed to help founders slow down, reconnect, and build relationships beyond surface-level networking.
Saturday, May 9
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Gaithersburg, MD
Schedule:
• Networking + Outdoor Games | 2:00–3:00 PM
• Guided Meditation Experience with Yvette | 3:00–3:45 PM
• Premium Cookout + Founder Conversations | 3:45–6:00 PM
This event will be held Rain or Shine. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are included. Address provided to registrants before the event.
May 9 – 10, 2026
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (UTC)
Creative Analytics
Chapter Director
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