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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Join founders and our startup community supporters every Wednesday mornings at 7:30-9am at ROCC (Rochester Open Coffee Club). Get your invite here.
Want to practice your pitch at an ROCC or an upcoming Pitch Battle for a chance to move on to the global conference in Silicon Valley. Apply now
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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).
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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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Join us at Lock 32 at Noon on Saturday 10/22 for our Startup Grind Happy Hour! This is a casual happy hour for people interested in connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, tech folks, creatives, and a diverse group of awesome people. Come grab a drink and catch up!
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Sep 17, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Grind Booth @ CollegeFest
Rochester
Sep 16, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour
Rochester
Sep 15, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Fireside Chat with Tom Gianattasio of Clover App
Rochester
Aug 25, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour
Rochester
Aug 18, 2022
Livestream Event
Pitch Battle: Tech Startups
Rochester
Aug 12, 2022
In-Person Event (Free)
Startup Happy Hour
Rochester
Jul 28, 2022
Virtual Event (Free)
Fireside Chat with Jennifer Sertl: MARL Startup Studio, Circle Optics and Startup Resources
Rochester
Jul 21, 2022
Cross Promoted
Meetup with MARL Startup Studio
Rochester
Jun 23, 2022
Cross Promoted
Networking, Happy Hour and FLX AI's Startup Story
Rochester
May 19, 2022
Cross Promoted
Fireside Chat with Jenn Smith: Startups, Economic Development and Access to Funding
Rochester
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
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