Startup Grind is a global startup community, actively educating, inspiring and connecting 3.5 million entrepreneurs in more than 525 cities. Founded in Silicon Valley, we nurture startup ecosystems in 125 countries through local and international events and partnerships with organizations like Google for Startups, AWS and Global Silicon Valley.
Our values are what set us apart. We believe in making friends not contacts, in giving not taking, and helping others before helping ourselves. These values are what continue to drive us in Rochester, and so many people around the world.
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**Jenn Smith has joined the Chat** We are thrilled to welcome Jenn Smith, Director of Grow-NY, to the May Fireside Chat. 💬🔥 Join us at Port 100 Cowork Rochester on May 19th at noon for this in-person chat with Jenn, who will talk with Maureen Ballatori, co-founder of Metro Collective and founder/CEO of 29 Design Studio. You’ll have the opportunity to ask Jenn questions yourself!
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May 4, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
May the 4th be With You and RocGRowth
Rochester
Apr 21, 2022
Livestream Event
Food and Beverage Pitch Battle
Rochester
Apr 11, 2022
Cross Promoted
Global Conference 2022
Rochester
Mar 17, 2022
Virtual Event (Free)
Fireside Chat with David Brown: Starting a Venture Capital Firm in Upstate NY
Rochester
Feb 24, 2022
Cross Promoted
Cross Promoted Event with RocGrowth: Hear a frank assessment of Rochester’s technology assets
Rochester
Nov 11, 2021
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Summit Rochester
Rochester
Oct 28, 2021
Livestream Event
Social Enterprise Pitch Battle
Rochester
Sep 15, 2021
Cross Promoted
North America Summit
Rochester
Jul 15, 2021
Livestream Event
Fireside Chat with Patrick Bosek, Heretto Founder
Rochester
Jun 24, 2021
Cross Promoted
Pitch.Tech Idea Competition Rest of U.S. Chapter Finals
Rochester
Jun 17, 2021
Livestream Event (Free)
Fireside Chat with Event Tech Company CEO, Travis Tucker
Rochester
May 27, 2021
Livestream Event
Latina Founders Fireside Chat with Megan Meza and Kayla Castañeda
Rochester
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