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This is Startup Grind Johannesburg, where great people build great relationships. We don't just host events, we give you a platform to learn from other entrepreneurs, meet with like-minded people, promote your business, and mingle with potential mentors and investors. If you have a business or you want to start one, this is where you need to be. We meet every first Wednesday/Thursday of the month at Workshop 17 Sandton, Johannesburg for an evening filled with lessons, networking, food, and drinks. Sam Ngobeni is the Chapter director, feel free to contact him should you have any questions or you just want to meet for coffee.
Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community in the world, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 3,000,000 startups/entrepreneurs in over 600 cities. We nurture startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Startups, AWS, Oracle, etc
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. To date, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs find mentorship, connect to partners and hires, pursue funding, and reach new users.
Be sure to join our community to get the latest updates on events, funding opportunities, and competitions.
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7 may 2026
In-Person Event
The Long Game: Building Companies that Outlast the Hype.
Amasi Mwela has led some of South Africa's most recognisable digital businesses, from Fundi to Private Property to Cars.co.za, transforming each one from the inside out. In this fireside chat, he shares what he's learned about building companies that actually last, and the kind of leadership that makes that possible.
15 may 2026
In-Person Event
AI Early Stage Hackathon
You know AI matters for your business, now come and actually build with it. Join us for a hands-on hackathon session where early stage founders prototype, experiment, and figure out where AI fits, one build at a time.
29 may 2026
In-Person Event
Networking Breakfast: Building in a World That Won't Stop Changing
No industry is untouched by technology, join founders and business owners over breakfast for a morning of honest conversation about what's changing, what's coming, and how we're all adapting.
3 jul 2026
In-Person Event
The Regent Shark Tank Competition: Spectator Seats
Startup Grind is proud to support Regent Business School's Shark Tank Competition, where emerging entrepreneurs pitch their ventures for real prizes. We have a limited number of spectator seats available, come and be the room that the next generation of founders pitches to.
Virtual Event (Free)
From Conviction to Reality: Lessons from Building AI Infrastructure Early
Virtual Event
Brand You: The Blueprint for Building an Authentic, Profitable Brand in 2026
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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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