Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area

Created Jul 16, 2024

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Welcome to the original Startup Grind Chapter established in February 2009 when nine people showed up in Mountain View California to brainstorm, hang out, and eat cheap pizza. This Chapter has hosted some of the best entrepreneurs Silicon Valley and the Bay Area has ever had. We host an event per month, ranging across all industries and topics for bootstrapped through Series B founders. Stay tuned for new events, venues, and more. We hope you'll join us! 🚀 Need help raising your next round? Join the Startup Exhibition at the SG Conference in Silicon Valley on April 27-29, 2026! Our top 100 exhibitors from past years have raised over $1.5B, and we can't wait to see what deals come from the 2026 batch. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your startup to 5,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. Apply now as a startup or scaleup for 2026!

Marissa Leon
Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
The AI Demo Series: April Edition
I bought a ticket for someone at my company using the same email I used to buy my ticket to the April AI Demo Series. Does anyone know who I can email to update the attendee contact information?

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Guillermo Vizcaíno
Posted 3 months ago • Last reply 2 months ago
Where should we launch a new SG Chapter?
Please let us know where would you like to see the next SG event happening?

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Guillermo Vizcaíno
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 7 months ago
Who's excited for the Startup Grind Conference?
The Startup Grind Conference is almost here, and we’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s your first time or you’re a returning pro, what are you most excited about? A speaker, a session, making new founder friends, meeting investors or sharing your own journey? Jump into the discussion and tell us how you’re planning to make the most of this amazing chance to connect with most brilliant minds in tech. And don’t forget to say hi to our chapter directors flying in from around the world! All the best, G

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Derek Andersen
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 9 months ago
Top AI Technologies Shaping Our Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving at a rapid pace, and it's transforming how we live and work. Whether you're amazed by advancements in natural language processing, inspired by machine learning breakthroughs, or intrigued by AI in healthcare, there's no denying its impact. We would love to hear from you: What are the top AI technologies or trends that excite you the most? How do you see these technologies shaping industries and society in the near future? Share your thoughts, experiences, and any projects you're working on or following that's leveraging AI!

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Derek Andersen
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 1 year ago
Effective Tactics for Staying in Touch with Potential Investors
Building and maintaining relationships with potential investors is crucial for securing future funding opportunities for your startup. We’d love to hear from you about your experiences and strategies in this area. What have been your most successful tactics for keeping investors engaged and interested? Are there any approaches you’ve found particularly challenging, and how did you overcome these obstacles? Have you ever received a valuable insight or opportunity through one of these tactics that you hadn't anticipated? Let’s share our experiences and learn from each other to improve our investor relations strategies.

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Derek Andersen
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 1 year ago
Finding Your Ideal Co-Founder: Challenges and Success Stories
Finding the right co-founder can be a critical step in building a successful startup. We want to hear from you! How did you find your co-founder? What qualities were most important to you when choosing a partner to build your company? If you're still searching, what challenges have you faced in finding the right match, and what strategies are you considering? Share your experiences, tips, and stories about the journey.

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Derek Andersen
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 1 year ago
Future of Remote Work
In a post-pandemic world, remote work has become more prevalent than ever. How do you see remote work evolving over the next decade? What innovations or changes do you believe will shape the future of remote work? Share your experiences and predictions with us.

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Derek Andersen
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 1 year ago
Building a Strong Company Culture
A strong company culture is often cited as a critical factor in a startup's success. How have you cultivated a positive and inclusive culture within your team? What values and practices have been most effective in keeping your team motivated and aligned with your mission? Let's share our insights on building a strong company culture.

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Derek Andersen
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 1 year ago
Future Speaker Wishlist for Silicon Valley Chapter
As we continue to organize events for our Silicon Valley Chapter, we want to hear from you! Which entrepreneurs, thought leaders, or industry experts do you think would bring the most value to our community? Share your wishlist of speakers and why you believe they'd be impactful for our discussions and growth. Additionally, if there are specific topics or themes you’d like these speakers to address, let us know. We'll do our best to get them to come to the stage.

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Aaron Weiss
Posted 1 year ago • Last reply 1 year ago
Cal or Berkeley Grad? Apply to join Cal Build!
Hey Bay Area SG! I wanted to share that Foundation Capital's Cal Build program is now open for applications through Sepetmber 30th! If you are a Cal grad, please click through to apply and share with any friends you think might be interested: https://foundationcapital.com/calbuild/ What's Cal Build? We want to help the next generation of Cal alumni start, build, and scale companies. We select 10 folks per cohort and work closely with them to achieve this. No fees, no cost. Benefits of Joining Part of a small, hand-selected 10-person cohort. Investor Demo Day Access to Foundation Capital investment team for ideating and brainstorming. Monthly educational events Vendor discounts (AWS, Azure, etc) Office space (SF & Palo Alto) Online community Kick-off dinner with Joanne Chen and our investment team.

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The AI Demo Series: April Edition

Where should we launch a new SG Chapter?

Who's excited for the Startup Grind Conference?

Top AI Technologies Shaping Our Future

Effective Tactics for Staying in Touch with Potential Investors

Finding Your Ideal Co-Founder: Challenges and Success Stories

Future of Remote Work

Building a Strong Company Culture

Future Speaker Wishlist for Silicon Valley Chapter

Cal or Berkeley Grad? Apply to join Cal Build!