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️🔥We are the world’s largest startup community. Our mission is to give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies. We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself. Our community is the most unique, spanning hundreds of regions, from San Diego to Singapore. There's room for everyone, from every walk of life, at every stage. Whether you're a VC, entrepreneur, business, or startup enthusiast, we're connecting everyone in the startup ecosystem to help them reach their goals.
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26 jun 2025
Virtual Event (Free)
Beyond the Seed: How to Conquer Your Series A
The jump from Seed to Series A is one of the most defining moments in a space startup’s journey. It marks the shift from vision to scale, from being a promising technology to becoming a credible, invest-able business. In this virtual event, Steve Simon from DQM Advisory delivers a tactical guide to Series A readiness, specifically tailored for early-stage space companies.
3 jul 2025
In-Person Event
The Pitch Pit
Join Startup Grind for THE PITCH PIT! Pitch practice and feedback for founders. We'll be hosted by the amazing Aquillius, where founders give their all on their biggest game changing ideas.
7 ago 2025
In-Person Event
The Pitch Pit
Join Startup Grind for THE PITCH PIT! Pitch practice and feedback for founders. We'll be hosted by the amazing Aquillius, where founders give their all on their biggest game-changing ideas. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-8 PM. Enjoy food, networking, pitches, and connect with the startup community.
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Fireside Chat with Sharon K. Gillenwater: Building and Selling a $25 Million Dollar Tech Company
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BOOM: How to Explode Your Business Growth through Branding, Operations, Optimization, and Marketing
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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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