Startup Grind Lansing

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It's been a whirlwind of a week in Austin, Texas for SXSW! Our leadership team spent time supporting the incredible Lansing delegation of startup founders that got to experience the conference, even pitching (and winning!) on stage. To the startups: BRCē, Mowr Technologies, VERN AI, TrailEagle Packs, and TruForever--thank you for representing the Lansing Startup community! It was great to witness your energy, motivation, and hard work in action. We can't wait to continue to support your journeys! A huge thanks as well to Lansing Regional SmartZone and Lansing Economic Area Partnership | LEAP for making it possible to send this inspiring group to Texas for the week. What a great opportunity to forge new relationships, hear from key speakers and industry experts, and gain even more forward momentum together. This has only made us all the more excited for the next conference we're attending -- Startup Grind Global in Silicon Valley next month! We've got just a couple of spots left in our team's house; let us know if you're looking to join us! #StartupGrind #Lansing #LoveLansing #StartupFounders #SXSW Midwest House mConnexions Flying With Founders Expert Connexions Harrison R. Leffel-Jones Julie (Holton) Smith Reuben Levinsohn Victoria Levinsohn Angel Miller Jazmin Anderson

Check out this impressive schedule of events for 517 Entrepreneurship and Innovation week! There are so many great resources, speakers, and opportunities here to take advantage of. Plus, make sure to meet up with us on April 2nd, from 4 - 5:30 pm at the Graduate Rock Bar for our mix 'n mingle event as a part of this week's lineup! Register now so you don't forget: https://lnkd.in/gQgkXvyu #StartupGrind #Networking #InnovationWeek #517 #LoveLansing

The Startup Grind Conference is just two months away! ?? Here's a sneak peek at some of our latest sessions with top investors who are shaping the future of technology and supporting the next generation of groundbreaking startups.?Could that be you? ???? Unicorns, Zombies, and Startup Myths: What VC Investing Is Really Like?-?Peter Fenton?(Benchmark ) & Jeff Seibert (Digits)? ???? The Critical Role of Proof of Human: Blockchain, AI, and the New Era of Digital Security?-?Spencer Bogart, CFA?(Blockchain Capital) & Adrian Ludwig (World)? ???? From Founder to Investor: Navigating AI, Platform Shifts, and Investor Priorities?-?Anish Acharya?(Andreessen Horowitz) ???? The 2025 VC Playbook: Fundraising, Emerging Trends, and What's Next?-?Nicole Quinn?(Lightspeed),?Mar Hershenson?(Pear VC),?Brett Gibson?(Initialized Capital), Tomasz Tunguz (Theory Ventures) Many of these VC's will do Q+A's/Meet + Greet's after their sessions so bring your burning questions!?? ? The first batch of tickets sold out, but General Admission (Full Access) is?available now here: https://lnkd.in/dUDNgeUX See you all in April! #keepgrinding

Team Bundles for the SG Conference are back, but only for a limited time! From now until Friday, you can save $600 on 4 Full Access passes to our annual gathering in Silicon Valley next month. https://hubs.ly/Q038_s8Q0 It’s two days that could redefine your trajectory—where founders, investors, and industry leaders come together to build real connections and create opportunities. Bring your team (or 3 friends) on April 29-30, 2025 to experience it firsthand!

We are already looking forward to 517 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week! Plus, we're hosting a networking opportunity to offer time for further celebration and connection. RSVP here ?? https://lnkd.in/gQgkXvyu

?? LAST CALL TO APPLY! ?? Join Startup Mania presented by HubSpot For Startups in Miami?? Meet our Presenting Partner, and get an amazing gift! ?? The HubSpot for Startups program offers discounted access to HubSpot's CRM platform, along with tools for marketing, sales, and customer service, specifically designed to help early-stage businesses grow. In addition to special pricing, startups also receive exclusive resources, training, and support to accelerate their growth and streamline operations. ???? Free Founder Gift Bag! Grab it here: https://lnkd.in/eF7kxZfE HubSpot for Startups is giving away gifts, discounts, and more to founders who sign up for the free HubSpot for Startups program! Offer Includes: AWS Credits, Google & LinkedIn Ad Credits, 12 months Free of Asana's Business Plan and More! ?? Quick reminder: Today is your last chance to apply and compete against 64 top seed and Series A founders in a March Madness-style pitch competition for the championship belt and a cash prize—all in front of 16 VC judges and 400 attendees. ?? ??? Get your tickets or apply with your startup in the comments below! Good luck, and see you all on March 26th at Mana Tech! #keepgrinding Dr. Lascelle A. Sweetland MS, MBA, Ed.D + Joan Zhang, MBA + Marc L. + James Gee + Naman Jain + María Paula Ramirez + Eugenia Maria Di Marco + Walter Mannino + Beau Bennett MBA + Maria Gracia Agurto + Scott Murray + Dan Gallagher + Rob Zweig + Burhan Sebin + Rita Vula + Grant Kurz + Guillermo Gonzalez Aleman + Diego Carballo, CFA + Andres F Collazos Carrasco + Carla Curiel + Ines Lucena + Anita Poletti + Lavinia Meliti + Edgard D. Duque + Jason W. Taylor + Ashlyn Udden, FPQP? + Lolita Taub

Wow, what a great turnout yesterday for "How To Master Your Media Pitch!" Huge thanks to all who attended, for your great questions both in the chat and on-screen, and for your willingness to be vulnerable in sharing and refining your pitches on-camera for the group! Some of the content we covered: - How to get the media to notice your business. - How to communicate a story that will resonate with not just the press, but the press' audience. - The best ways to navigate the timing of your press release. - How to set up and present yourself on camera for the best virtual interviews And a lot more! If you missed the event but still want to perfect your pitch and boost your media coverage, connect with our Chapter Director Julie (Holton) Smith to get started! We also encourage you to take a few moments to fill out this quick form so we can continue providing the events and content you need most! https://lnkd.in/gU4XdutD Finally, a big thank you to Startup Grind Chicago, Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, and all of the other chapters that cohosted this event with us! We can't wait for whatever comes next. #MediaPitching #CameraConfidence #TellYourStory #PR #StartupGrind mConnexions Expert Connexions Lansing Economic Area Partnership | LEAP Lansing Regional SmartZone Startup Grind Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC Scott Remington Reuben Levinsohn Startup Grind Grand Rapids

Ready to level up your startup game? Startup Grind is taking over Miami! ?? Join us at Startup Mania presented by HubSpot For Startups! With 400+ attendees, 64 top seed and Series A founders will battle it out in a March Madness-style pitch competition for the championship belt and a cash prize—all in front of 16 VC judges. ?? Plus, enjoy panel sessions with VCs, workshops, private lunches, roundtables, after-parties, a startup concert with Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan, and more! ?? ??? Get your tickets or apply with your startup in the comments below. Good luck, and see you all on March 26th at Mana Tech! #keepgrinding Startup Grind Miami + Startup Grind Fort Lauderdale + Startup Grind SW Florida + Dr. Lascelle A. Sweetland MS, MBA, Ed.D + Joan Zhang + Marc L. + James Gee + María Paula Ramirez + Ricardo Rodríguez

I was gonna write a post about why you should get your application for Startup Mania by the Friday, but instead I made a rap. So here's why you need to apply by Friday, and get your a** to Miami on March 26