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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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10 jul 2025
In-Person Event
Pitch In - July Edition
Grab a seat to join the monthly pitch-in and join us to socialize and make friends in the startup community of the Genesee Valley.
7 ago 2025
In-Person Event (Free)
First Thursdays Creative Collisions with RocGrowth and Startup Grind
Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community, join us for a meetup with anyone who identifies as an entrepreneur, creative, community supporter, mentor, advisor, connectors, and more!
14 ago 2025
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Pitch In - August SBDC Brockport Edition
Grab a seat to join the monthly pitch-in and join us to socialize and make friends in the startup community of the Genesee Valley.
4 sept 2025
In-Person Event (Free)
First Thursdays Creative Collisions with RocGrowth and Startup Grind
Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community, join us for a meetup with anyone who identifies as an entrepreneur, creative, community supporter, mentor, advisor, connectors, and more!
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First Thursdays Creative Collisions with RocGrowth and Startup Grind
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Fireside Chat with Sharon K. Gillenwater: Building and Selling a $25 Million Dollar Tech Company
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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.
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