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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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8 nov 2024

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DREAM BUILDER '25

Builder.ai in partnership with StartupGrind present - Dream Builder '25! An opportunity to pitch your idea for a chance to win your own app build. Plus, you'll get expert advice, tools and everything you need to succeed. Share your big plans by answering 3 questions and unlock your chance to win big. A $40k app build 5 runners-up win VIP prototypes worth $2,500 Priceless support from industry ex

9 ene 2025

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SG Global Pitch Battle - Rochester

Same pitches from founders that you love but with big prizes including pitching on the main stage at the Startup Grind Conference in Silicon Valley + free passes and an exhibition booth.

Organizers

Michael Thaney

Director Startup Grind

Joshua Batres

Community Outreach Lead CivicPulse

Dustin Doucette

Software Portfolio Manager MillerKnoll

Carolyn Spencer

Founder Relations CoPivot

Ananth Prajval Tallavajhula

Community Manager SchoolQuizz

Eric Leinberg

Founder @ InfoPreserve InfoPreserve Inc.

Nate Thomas

Advisor

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Past events

In-Person Event (Free)

First Thursdays Creative Collisions with RocGrowth and Startup Grind

In-Person Event

Flower City AI After Party & Startup Grind End of Year Party

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A conversation with Guy Kawasaki about remarkable people, thinking and times.

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Pitch In - November Edition

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About Startup Grind

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

Our Mission

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

Our Values

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

Tools & Discounts for Startups

Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

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