Ft. Lauderdale

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USA

Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale is the quintessential startup hub in the heart of the vibrant and bustling Fort Lauderdale entrepreneurial scene. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower entrepreneurs, creating a supportive and collaborative ecosystem that fuels innovation and fosters the growth of startups. Founded on the belief that the best way to succeed is by helping others succeed, we have been dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit since our inception.

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26 jun 2025

Virtual Event (Free)

Beyond the Seed: How to Conquer Your Series A

The jump from Seed to Series A is one of the most defining moments in a space startup’s journey. It marks the shift from vision to scale, from being a promising technology to becoming a credible, invest-able business. In this virtual event, Steve Simon from DQM Advisory delivers a tactical guide to Series A readiness, specifically tailored for early-stage space companies.

31 jul 2025

Virtual Event (Free)

The Handshake Between Sales & Marketing: Real-World Tactics that Work

Marketing and business development are often treated as separate functions, but in space startups and small companies, they’re deeply intertwined. When they don’t work together, you burn time, confuse customers, stall growth. This virtual session is designed specifically for founders and small teams navigating long sales cycles, complex technologies, and limited resources.

11 sept 2025

Virtual Event (Free)

Built to Scale: The Ops Playbook

When it comes to launching rockets, the space industry leads. But when it comes to launching internal systems that scale, many founders are still stuck in survival mode.

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Marc Lissade

Chapter Director Startup Grind

Jason Dukes

Co-Director & Chief Coaching & Mentorship Officer Captains Chair Coaching

Eric Gaines

Co-Director & Chief Partnership Officer Startup Grind

Guillermo Vizcaíno

Co-Director & Chief Growth Officer Startup Grind

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Startup Grind Conference 2025

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MIAMI AI MANIA: AI Startups Pitch Battle Semi-Finals

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Startup Grind Panel: Learning from Other Cities

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Startup Mania presented by HubSpot for Startups

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About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

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To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

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We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

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