Dear Entrepreneurs Worldwide: Unleashing the Power of Community for Collective Success

????? Inspiring entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem leaders! ?????

In this fast-paced world of big dreams and constant changes, it's crucial to remember the power of community. When we have a grand mission in life and surround ourselves with like-minded individuals, we become resilient and capable of weathering any storm.

?? Welcome to Startup Grind , the world's largest startup community! ??

We were born in 2010 when our founder, Derek Andersen, gathered a group of friends and fellow entrepreneurs facing the same challenges of launching a company. What started as a local movement quickly spread across the globe, attracting founders and experts from all industries to share their wisdom and inspiration with early-stage entrepreneurs.

?? Our community exemplifies the strength of unity. ??

Today, Startup Grind stands as the largest network of startups, founders, innovators, and creators worldwide. We firmly believe in the African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

?? Our mission is to provide startups everywhere with the education and opportunities to build, grow, and scale their companies. ??

We are committed to helping founders, entrepreneurs, and startups succeed, regardless of their location or circumstances. With half of our team being founders themselves, we understand the challenges you face. We know that it takes a village, especially during these challenging times marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, financial downturns and many others. Startup Grind is your safe haven, a place where emerging startups come together to create a better future.

?? Our values guide us every step of the way: ??

?? We believe in making friends, not contacts.

?? We believe in giving first, not taking.

?? We believe in helping others before helping ourselves.

Passionate about strengthening our global community, we invest in building connections and empowering startups toward sustained success. We are not just citizens of our respective countries but global citizens who understand that our actions impact lives worldwide.

How do we achieve our goals?

By hosting countless events, yes. But more importantly, Startup Grind is a vibrant community. We bring together diverse individuals who connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong. Through local events, flagship conferences, membership programs, and online content, we reach over 3.5 million individuals worldwide.

?? We couldn't do this alone! ??

While we started in Silicon Valley, our chapters now span across 600 cities in 125 countries, and we continue to grow!

?? Join your local chapter and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs! ??

?? Our global partners support us in empowering startups. Learn more about our preferred partners .

?? Diversity, equity, inclusion — core pillars of Startup Grind. ??

We celebrate diversity and believe that everyone has a unique story to share. Open conversations and a culture of inclusion strengthen our teams and inspire us to think differently. At Startup Grind, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring our community continually evolves and progresses.

?? Join us in upholding our code of conduct. ??

As members of the Startup Grind community, we hold ourselves to the highest standards. Each action we take represents Startup Grind and its values. We believe in giving back, making friends, helping others, and doing good.

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Join us , attend our events, learn, and thrive. Together, we can conquer any