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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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Community collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community. RocGrowth, Startup Grind and Rochester Open Coffee Club (ROCC) have been partnering for years. Now, we are introducing an informal First Thursday meetup for anyone who identifies as a startup entrepreneur, creative or supporter (mentor, advisor, connector).
View detailsStartup Grind’s annual gathering of startups building the next big thing.
View detailsA Pitch In is an event where anyone can pitch their startup to the crowd and the crowd gives feedback. This event will focus on local startups looking for awareness and feedback.
View detailsCommunity collaboration and creative collisions are critical ingredients for a thriving and innovative community. RocGrowth, Startup Grind and Rochester Open Coffee Club (ROCC) have been partnering for years. Now, we are introducing an informal First Thursday meetup for anyone who identifies as a startup entrepreneur, creative or supporter (mentor, advisor, connector).
View detailsMar 23, 2023
Livestream Event
March Pitch In
Rochester
Mar 2, 2023
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour with RocGrowth and Rochester Open Coffee Club
Rochester
Feb 16, 2023
Livestream Event
February Pitch In
Rochester
Feb 2, 2023
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour with RocGrowth and Rochester Open Coffee Club
Rochester
Jan 26, 2023
Livestream Event
Crowdfunding Pitch In
Rochester
Jan 5, 2023
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour with RocGrowth and Rochester Open Coffee Club
Rochester
Dec 1, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Holiday Edition: Startup Happy Hour with RocGrowth, Rochester Open Coffee Club and RocDev
Rochester
Nov 30, 2022
Livestream Event (Free)
Founders Fundraising: Lessons from the Front Lines
Rochester
Nov 3, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour with RocGrowth and Rochester Open Coffee Club
Rochester
Oct 22, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour
Rochester
Oct 6, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour with RocGrowth and Rochester Open Coffee Club
Rochester
Sep 17, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Grind Booth @ CollegeFest
Rochester
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