What we’re about
Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs globally.
The cornerstone of our global community are monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies.
Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs build their businesses, connect with strategic partners, and secure funding.
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Upcoming events
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Startup Grind: NYC Tech Happy Hour
Time Out Market Union Square, 124 East 14th Street, New York, NY, USThis is the monthly Startup Grind social mixer. It's a low-key way to connect with the NYC tech and startup community to discover shared interests, explore areas for collaboration, and find your next co-founder or key hire.
Join us for a casual happy hour to build real relationships and make friends, not just contacts. No pitches. No presentations. No agenda.
👉 Just a hub for people building the future of tech in New York.
This happy hour is for:
- Startup Founders & Employees
- Technologists, Developers & Tech Workers
- Product Managers & Designers
- Investors, VCs, Advisors & Mentors
- Anyone curious about the NYC tech scene
Agenda:
- 5:00 PM: Happy Hour starts. Come and go as you please.
We're at the brand new Time Out Market at Union Square. It features a selection of the city's best food and drink together under one roof, offering a wide variety of excellent options to choose from throughout the event. Look for Startup Grind table signs toward the back near the outdoor patio.
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The VC Playbook: Nailing Your Pitch, GTM, and AI Ops
The Yard: Herald Square, 106 West 32nd Street, New York, NY, USLearn what top-tier VCs actually want to see.
Join Startup Grind for a no-fluff fireside chat with Katie Weiss, Principal at ff Venture Capital, one of the city's best-performing early-stage VC firms.
Complete your event RSVP here:
https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-vc-playbook-nailing-your-pitch-gtm-and-ai-ops/With ffVC's sharp focus on AI, Manufacturing, and Robotics, as well as a track record of portfolio companies advancing to Series B at 5x the industry average, Katie brings a rare, operator-first perspective to venture.
Drawing on her experience building programs at Salesforce and managing ffVC's innovative "AIPS" (AI Point Solutions) program, this conversation goes beyond the pitch to focus on the playbook for building a real, scalable business.
This Event is For You If:
- You're an early-stage founder preparing to raise your seed round and need to cut through the noise with a clear, compelling strategy.
- You've built a promising MVP with no-code or low-code tools and are now facing the challenge of building a production-grade, scalable product.
- You're a startup employee, PM, or engineer who wants to understand the VC mindset to better contribute to your company's growth and fundraising efforts.
Complete your event RSVP here:
https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-vc-playbook-nailing-your-pitch-gtm-and-ai-ops/Key Takeaways: What You'll Learn
- The 90-Second Test: Learn what VCs look for in the first 30-90 seconds of a deck review and how to structure your problem-solution slides for immediate impact.
- Go-To-Market for Hard Tech: Get specific GTM insights for startups in ffVC’s focus areas of AI, Manufacturing, Energy, and Robotics.
- Operational AI: Discover how to leverage AI within your company's operations—not just in your product—to build a more efficient and defensible business.
- Common Mistakes to Avoid: Hear the most frequent (and avoidable) pitfalls in founder outreach, valuation, and timing that lead to a quick 'no' from investors.
Your ticket includes drinks, food, and direct access to an evening of practical advice on building your business.
You'll also meet dozens of other high-performing entrepreneurs who are creating their next big thing.
Seriously, it's some of the best founder networking in the city.
Space is limited. Secure your spot and get ready to refine your playbook.
Getting a ticket guarantees admission. No waitlisting.
Complete your event RSVP here:
https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-vc-playbook-nailing-your-pitch-gtm-and-ai-ops/29 attendees
The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase - November
The Yard: Herald Square, 106 West 32nd Street, New York, NY, USIt's time to go beyond the deck and see the best live tech from New York's emerging startups.
Welcome to a pitch event with a twist. We skip the fluff and focus on what matters: a live look at real products.
This pitch & demo showcase gives you a first look at new technology from startups that are actively building and shipping product — sometimes even before VCs have seen them!
Complete your event RSVP here:
https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-startup-pitch-demo-showcase-november/The format is fast-paced and interactive. After each demo, the floor is open for questions, ideas, and honest feedback from the community.
We welcome investors who want an unfiltered look at new technology and early-stage teams.
- 📅 Date: Thursday, November 20th
- 🕓 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- 📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square
- 📑 Founders: **Sign up here to pitch **at an upcoming event
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Startups ready to demo a real product and get honest feedback
- Engineers, PMs, and designers who love seeing new tech in action
- Investors looking for a ground-floor, early look at local startups
- Anyone in the NYC tech scene who wants to connect with and support the people building things
AGENDA
- 5:30 PM: Doors Open & Networking
- 6:00 PM: Startup Pitches & Demos with Audience Q&A
- 7:00 PM: Meet the Presenting Startups
This is not a competition -- it's an opportunity for founders to showcase their projects, exchange insights, and receive constructive feedback from founder peers.
PITCH FORMAT
- Pitch & Demo - 5 minutes
- Audience Q&A - 5 minutes
- Pitch deck AND product demo are required
Complete your event RSVP here:
https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-startup-pitch-demo-showcase-november/8 attendees
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