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Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. We bring like-minded yet diverse individuals together to connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong. We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup program, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 4 million individuals worldwide.

Our goal is to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Meet and learn from awesome entrepreneurs, coaches and mentors at our monthly meetups here in Lagos, Nigeria.

Upcoming events

Oct 20, 2022 - In-Person Conference

The Upside of Downturns

The startup grind is all about rising against adversity, challenging and motivating your team to innovate and persevere, finding the upside of downturns - there is no better time to put these into practice. We’re hosting this event to help guide you along the way.
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Oct 29, 2022 - In-Person Event

We are hosting Wale Adegoke (Nimbus Media)

Wale Adegoke has been described as a modern-day renaissance man. He has accumulated over a decade of experience in media, advertising technology, business and sports. He is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nimbus media limited, a pioneer destination out of home advertising company in Nigeria. He also serves as a co-founder and Chief executive officer of LVM Ltd.
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Past events

Sep 24, 2022

In-Person Event (Free)

Empowering Startups to Disrupt Financial Services in Africa, Aituaz Kola-Oladejo
Lagos

May 18, 2022

Cross Promoted

SG Women's Summit: Female Fundraising, Leadership, and the Future of the Web
Lagos

Apr 11, 2022

Cross Promoted

Global Conference 2022
Lagos

Feb 22, 2022

Cross Promoted

Web3 AFRICA Summit: What is Web3 and Why Should You Care?
Lagos

Aug 21, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

We are hosting Gerald Okonkwo (CEO, Parkit)
Lagos

May 29, 2021

Fireside Chat (SGVirtual) [Free]

We are hosting Adaora Lumina Mbelu
Lagos

Apr 10, 2021

Virtual Event (Free)

Fine-tuning your business model with Akan Nelson (Evolvecredit.co)
Lagos

Feb 23, 2021

Cross Promoted

Global Conference 2021
Lagos

Oct 11, 2020

Cross Promoted

How to Start & Scale: Entrepreneurship and Networking in 2020
Lagos

Aug 27, 2020

Cross Promoted

The Intersection of Identity, Creativity & Business with Swakara Atwell-Bennett (BetterShared)
Lagos

Aug 22, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Grow Your Business with Digital Tools - Final Workshop (Week 6)
Lagos

Aug 15, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Grow Your Business with Digital Tools - Week 5
Lagos

Aug 8, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Grow Your Business with Digital Tools - Week 4 (presented by AWS)
Lagos

Aug 1, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Grow Your Business with Digital Tools - Week 3 (presented by AWS)
Lagos

Jul 25, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Grow Your Business with Digital Tools - Week 2 (presented by AWS)
Lagos

Jul 18, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Grow Your Business with Digital Tools (presented by AWS)
Lagos

Jun 27, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Show Up, Level Up! A Panel Session with Maryam Gwadebe, Fatima Babakura and Oluwatosin Olaseinde
Lagos

Apr 25, 2020

Virtual Event (Free)

Virtual Throwback to one of our favourite meetup with Mofoluwaso Ilevbare and Onyeka Akuma
Lagos

Mar 28, 2020

In-Person Event

Startup Grind Lagos Virtual hangout
Lagos

Feb 29, 2020

In-Person Event

We are hosting Olaoluwa Awojoodu (CEO, E-Settlement Group)
Lagos

Jan 25, 2020

In-Person Event

We are hosting Dr. Muyiwa Oludayo (Principal Consultant, Nathan Leadgate)
Lagos

Nov 30, 2019

In-Person Event (Free)

Town Hall Meeting with Blessing & Uwem
Lagos

Oct 26, 2019

In-Person Event (Free)

We are hosting Adekunle Adebiyi (MBO Capital)
Lagos

Sep 28, 2019

In-Person Event

We are hosting Moyo Ogunseinde (Real Estate Developer & Entrepreneur)
Lagos

Aug 31, 2019

In-Person Event

We are hosting Toba Obaniyi (CEO of Whogohost), and Shedy Kay (Urban 98.5 FM)
Lagos

Jul 20, 2019

In-Person Event

We are hosting Noella Ekezie (Founder, Ellae Branding Agency)
Lagos

Jun 29, 2019

In-Person Event

We are hosting Kunle Idowu aka Frank Donga (Comedian & Actor)
Lagos

May 25, 2019

In-Person Event

#SGWomen month as we host Alessia Balducci, Banke Ajagunna, Ifeoma Uddoh and Emmanuella Unuode
Lagos

Apr 20, 2019

In-Person Event

We are hosting Chioma Omeruah (Comedian, Singer and Actress)
Lagos

Mar 16, 2019

In-Person Event

We are hosting Tosin Ajibade (Founder, Olorisupergal)
Lagos

Jan 26, 2019

In-Person Event

We are hosting Funmi Victor-Okigbo (Founder, No Surprises Events)
Lagos

Dec 16, 2018

In-Person Event

End of Year Networking Party
Lagos

Nov 24, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Wonuola Olatunde-Lamidi (Cofounder, Diamonds and Pearls Travels Limited)
Lagos

Oct 27, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Terry Kanu (Co-founder, Piggybank.ng)
Lagos

Sep 22, 2018

In-Person Event

Startup Grind hosts EdTech Themed Meetup
Lagos

Aug 25, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze (CEO, Accountinghub)
Lagos

Jul 28, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Onyeka Akumah (Cofounder, Farm Crowdy)
Lagos

Jun 30, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting John Obidi (Founder, SmartBCamp)
Lagos

May 26, 2018

In-Person Event

Celebrating Female Leaders as we host Stephanie Obi and Saudat Salami
Lagos

Apr 28, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Adé Bantu (Musician, Activist, Entrepreneur)
Lagos

Mar 31, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Uche Pedro (Founder, BellaNaija)
Lagos

Feb 24, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Evans Akanno (Founder, Cregital)
Lagos

Jan 27, 2018

In-Person Event

We are hosting Chude Jideonwo (RED Africa)
Lagos

Dec 10, 2017

In-Person Event

NETWORKING PARTY (2017 END OF YEAR EVENT)
Lagos

Nov 25, 2017

In-Person Event

We are hosting Omobola Johnson (VC and Former ICT Minister)
Lagos

Oct 28, 2017

In-Person Event

We are hosting Afua Osei (Co-founder, She Leads Africa)
Lagos

Sep 30, 2017

In-Person Event

Maya Horgan Famodu (Ingressive)
Lagos

Aug 26, 2017

In-Person Event

Muyiwa Matuluko (Techpoint.ng)
Lagos

Jul 29, 2017

In-Person Event

Phillip Kayode Moses (Pheelz Mr Producer)
Lagos

Jun 24, 2017

In-Person Event

Oluyomi Ojo (Printivo)
Lagos

May 27, 2017

In-Person Event

Pradeep Pahalwani (Serial Entrepreneur, Life Coach and Trainer in Entrepreneurship)
Lagos

Apr 29, 2017

In-Person Event

Bassey Eyo (Payporte)
Lagos

Mar 25, 2017

In-Person Event

Chris Kwekowe (Slatecube)
Lagos

Feb 25, 2017

In-Person Event

Nimi Akinkugbe (BestMan Games Ltd)
Lagos

Jan 28, 2017

In-Person Event

Audu Maikori (Chocolate City Group)
Lagos

Dec 17, 2016

In-Person Event

Networking Party (2016 STARTUP GRIND LAGOS END OF YEAR EVENT)
Lagos

Apr 23, 2016

In-Person Event

Bola Akindele (Courteville)
Lagos

Mar 26, 2016

In-Person Event

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (Andela)
Lagos

Feb 20, 2016

In-Person Event

Femi Longe & Tunji Eleso (Co CreationHub)
Lagos

Sep 19, 2015

In-Person Event

Tomi Davies (TVCLabs, Lagos Angel Network, ABAN)
Lagos

Jul 31, 2015

In-Person Event

Tayo Oviosu (Pagatech)
Lagos

Apr 25, 2015

In-Person Event

Marek Zmyslowski (Jovago)
Lagos

Oct 23, 2014

In-Person Event

Google For Entrepreneur Week (Mike Moyer, Slicing Pie)
Lagos

Jun 14, 2014

In-Person Event

Jeremy Johnson (2U Inc)
Lagos

Mar 9, 2014

In-Person Event

Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter (Iroko, Spark)
Lagos

Organizers

Mayokun Adeoti

Startup Grind

Director

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Phin Mpofu (Startup Grind)

Startup Grind

Director, Success + Community

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Tini Mamuchashvili

SG HQ

Community Manager for Europe & Africa

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