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Since inception in 2013, we've grown from hosting 500 early adopters to over 10,000.</p></div></div></div><div class="timeline-wpr-outter"><div class="timeline-wpr-in"><div data-dragcursor="" class="timeline-slider splide"><div class="splide__track w-dyn-list"><div role="list" class="splide__list tm-abt-slidelist w-dyn-items"><div role="listitem" class="timeline-item splide__slide w-dyn-item"><div class="timeline-card"><div class="tl-card-top"><h3 class="tl-year">2013</h3><div class="tl-img-wpr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f662ba3b40bdcede8ea524_Picture1.jpg" loading="eager" width="380" height="380" alt="2013" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 200px, (max-width: 991px) 240px, 20vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f662ba3b40bdcede8ea524_Picture1-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f662ba3b40bdcede8ea524_Picture1-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f662ba3b40bdcede8ea524_Picture1-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f662ba3b40bdcede8ea524_Picture1.jpg 1600w" class="tl-img"/></div></div><div class="tl-card-btm"><div class="tl-card-hdng w-dyn-bind-empty"></div><div class="utk-text w-richtext"><p>Year 1: We were basically figuring it out as we went along, but somehow managed to create a sense of community magic. We scored appearances from legends like Naval Ravikant (the angel of Angel List) and Steve Blank.</p></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="timeline-item splide__slide w-dyn-item"><div class="timeline-card"><div class="tl-card-top"><h3 class="tl-year">2014</h3><div class="tl-img-wpr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/6704c60ffb5c0e3d099c261d_ss2014.jpg" loading="eager" width="380" height="380" alt="2014" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 200px, (max-width: 991px) 240px, 20vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/6704c60ffb5c0e3d099c261d_ss2014-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/6704c60ffb5c0e3d099c261d_ss2014-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/6704c60ffb5c0e3d099c261d_ss2014-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/6704c60ffb5c0e3d099c261d_ss2014-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/6704c60ffb5c0e3d099c261d_ss2014-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/6704c60ffb5c0e3d099c261d_ss2014.jpg 2756w" class="tl-img"/></div></div><div class="tl-card-btm"><div class="tl-card-hdng w-dyn-bind-empty"></div><div class="utk-text w-richtext"><p>We leveled up with a global partnership with Google, and Startup Grind began to appear in communities all around the world. We had 1,000 attendees from over 30 countries. Legends like Sam Altman, Reid Hoffman, and Jessica Livingston joined the movement.</p></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="timeline-item splide__slide w-dyn-item"><div class="timeline-card"><div class="tl-card-top"><h3 class="tl-year">2016</h3><div class="tl-img-wpr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b0d29866a78cead5635_Marc%20Clay%20-%20VC.jpg" loading="eager" width="380" height="380" alt="2016" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 200px, (max-width: 991px) 240px, 20vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b0d29866a78cead5635_Marc%20Clay%20-%20VC-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b0d29866a78cead5635_Marc%20Clay%20-%20VC-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b0d29866a78cead5635_Marc%20Clay%20-%20VC-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b0d29866a78cead5635_Marc%20Clay%20-%20VC-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b0d29866a78cead5635_Marc%20Clay%20-%20VC-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b0d29866a78cead5635_Marc%20Clay%20-%20VC.jpg 2048w" class="tl-img"/></div></div><div class="tl-card-btm"><div class="tl-card-hdng w-dyn-bind-empty"></div><div class="utk-text w-richtext"><p>We moved up to bigger digs in Redwood City and watched our crowd grow to 3,000 attendees. Marc Andreessen and Clay Christensen share the stage for one of the most unforgettable talks in our history.</p></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="timeline-item splide__slide w-dyn-item"><div class="timeline-card"><div class="tl-card-top"><h3 class="tl-year">2017+</h3><div class="tl-img-wpr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1).jpg" loading="eager" width="380" height="380" alt="2017+" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 200px, (max-width: 991px) 240px, 20vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1)-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1)-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1)-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1)-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1)-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1)-p-2600.jpg 2600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1)-p-3200.jpg 3200w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66b86589dedd0375c4abb__IMG3780%20(1).jpg 5000w" class="tl-img"/></div></div><div class="tl-card-btm"><div class="tl-card-hdng w-dyn-bind-empty"></div><div class="utk-text w-richtext"><p>From 2017-2019 the founders of OpenAI, Airbnb, Box, Slack, WhatsApp, Eventbrite, Twitter jumped in. Our startup program launched, bringing top startups the opportunity to exhibit and meet investors. Deals happened and things began to shift.</p></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="timeline-item splide__slide w-dyn-item"><div class="timeline-card"><div class="tl-card-top"><h3 class="tl-year">2020</h3><div class="tl-img-wpr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1).jpg" loading="eager" width="380" height="380" alt="2020" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 200px, (max-width: 991px) 240px, 20vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1)-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1)-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1)-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1)-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1)-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1)-p-2600.jpg 2600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1)-p-3200.jpg 3200w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66befa63e5e10cddc2814_Copy%20of%20ALL-Stage%20(1).jpg 7316w" class="tl-img"/></div></div><div class="tl-card-btm"><div class="tl-card-hdng w-dyn-bind-empty"></div><div class="utk-text w-richtext"><p>We sell out event with 10,000 attendees and 8 stages of content. We became the last large conference in the world before the global shutdown.</p></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="timeline-item splide__slide w-dyn-item"><div class="timeline-card"><div class="tl-card-top"><h3 class="tl-year">2021</h3><div class="tl-img-wpr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c55f85cf79f0f88a1d9_Picture2.png" loading="eager" width="380" height="380" alt="2021" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 200px, (max-width: 991px) 240px, 20vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c55f85cf79f0f88a1d9_Picture2-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c55f85cf79f0f88a1d9_Picture2-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c55f85cf79f0f88a1d9_Picture2-p-1080.png 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c55f85cf79f0f88a1d9_Picture2.png 1262w" class="tl-img"/></div></div><div class="tl-card-btm"><div class="tl-card-hdng w-dyn-bind-empty"></div><div class="utk-text w-richtext"><p>The show must go on! In 2021, we took the conference online, creating a “home for startups” everywhere, reaching 20k globally alongside the incredible Stacey Abrams.</p></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="timeline-item splide__slide w-dyn-item"><div class="timeline-card"><div class="tl-card-top"><h3 class="tl-year">2023+</h3><div class="tl-img-wpr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c7aa7360285e471614f__IMG0621.jpg" loading="eager" width="380" height="380" alt="2023+" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 200px, (max-width: 991px) 240px, 20vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c7aa7360285e471614f__IMG0621-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c7aa7360285e471614f__IMG0621-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c7aa7360285e471614f__IMG0621-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c7aa7360285e471614f__IMG0621-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c7aa7360285e471614f__IMG0621-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f110b4843e582b92b0d7d8/66f66c7aa7360285e471614f__IMG0621.jpg 2048w" class="tl-img"/></div></div><div class="tl-card-btm"><div class="tl-card-hdng w-dyn-bind-empty"></div><div class="utk-text w-richtext"><p>We settle in with our sweet spot of 5,000 startups. Higher quality connections, meaningful interactions. Two of our standout startup exhibitors, Airalo and Swit, went on to raise impressive funding rounds—$60M Series B and $40M, respectively!</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="clc-tim w-dyn-list"><div role="list" class="slick-dots abt-tml w-dyn-items"><div role="listitem" class="slick-dot-item w-dyn-item"><div class="slick-dot-item-box"><div class="dot">2013</div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="slick-dot-item w-dyn-item"><div class="slick-dot-item-box"><div class="dot">2014</div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="slick-dot-item w-dyn-item"><div class="slick-dot-item-box"><div class="dot">2016</div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="slick-dot-item w-dyn-item"><div class="slick-dot-item-box"><div class="dot">2017+</div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="slick-dot-item w-dyn-item"><div class="slick-dot-item-box"><div class="dot">2020</div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="slick-dot-item w-dyn-item"><div class="slick-dot-item-box"><div class="dot">2021</div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="slick-dot-item w-dyn-item"><div class="slick-dot-item-box"><div class="dot">2023+</div></div></div></div></div><div><div class="tl_prg_wrp"><div class="tl-progress-bar-grd"></div><div class="tl-progress-bar"></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><section data-parallax="" class="abt-full-quote"><div class="abt-el-shade-mob"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f655127b0e28aac3fde163_Group%2023%20(1)%201.svg" loading="lazy" width="375" height="248" alt="graphics" class="abt-el-shade-mob-img"/></div><div data-speed=".5" class="abt-el-shade"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f52f597db2bfe610a3abef_xxc.svg" loading="lazy" width="452" height="225" alt="graphics" class="abt-el-shade-img"/></div><div class="abt-lt-shade"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ef033e853a66f57137ce4d_Frame%201000006851.svg" loading="lazy" width="1440" height="73" alt="graphics" class="abt-lt-shade-img"/></div><div class="abt-full-top-header-block"><div class="container"><div class="abt-full-top-header-wrap"><div class="abt-full-top-header-left-column"><div class="abt-full-top-header-left-content"><h2 class="h4 abt-full-top-header-title">The right people, in the right place</h2></div></div><div class="abt-full-top-header-right-column"><div class="abt-full-top-header-right-wrp"><div class="cnt-row"><div class="cnt-lft-column"><div class="cnt-text w-richtext"><p>We understand the profound impact of bringing the right people together in the right place. This careful orchestration creates an atmosphere where genuine connections can</p></div></div><div class="cnt-rgt-column"><div class="cnt-text w-richtext"><p>flourish and true collaboration can take place. Ideas are sparked, partnerships are formed, and support systems are established, all contributing to a thriving startup ecosystem.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-half-faq"><div class="container"><div class="abt-half-faq-top"><div class="abt-half-faq-top-wrap"><h2 class="h5 abt-half-faq-top-titlle">For <span class="abt-half-faq-top-titlle-span">startup teams</span> who are building the next big thing</h2></div></div><div class="abt-half-faq-row"><div class="abt-half-image-column"><div class="abt-half-image-wrap"><div class="abt-half-image-item"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f539e10bc877d414bfd362_Frame%201000006817%20(1).jpg" loading="lazy" width="2832" height="2389" alt="image" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f539e10bc877d414bfd362_Frame%201000006817%20(1)-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f539e10bc877d414bfd362_Frame%201000006817%20(1)-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f539e10bc877d414bfd362_Frame%201000006817%20(1)-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f539e10bc877d414bfd362_Frame%201000006817%20(1)-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f539e10bc877d414bfd362_Frame%201000006817%20(1)-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f539e10bc877d414bfd362_Frame%201000006817%20(1).jpg 2832w" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 95vw, (max-width: 991px) 46vw, 49vw" class="abt-half-image-item-img"/></div></div></div><div class="abt-half-faq-content-column"><div class="abt-box"><div class="faq-list abt"><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">Interactive Education</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>We maximise dialogue opportunities between speakers and attendees; breaking down barriers to connect with leading innovators through Q&As, pitching sessions, and workshops.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">Make Friends, Not Contacts</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Year after year, this Startup Grind values holds true for startups who come to network with fellow founders, VCs, and organizations, but end up leaving with so much more.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">New Ways to Grow</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Meet the organizations who are building programs to support startups, build partnerships, and find out how they can help</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="or-ac"><div class="or-ac-row"><div class="or-ac-lft"><div class="or-ac-content"><div class="or-ac-content-sub">our recommendation</div><h4 class="h6 or-ac-content-titl">FULL ACCESS TICKET</h4></div></div><div class="or-ac-rgt"><div class="or-ac-btn"><a href="/tickets" class="arrow-btn-white orc-btn default-button w-inline-block"><div class="default-button-text">TICKET OVERVIEW</div><div class="default-button-icon w-embed"><svg width="11" height="11" viewBox="0 0 11 11" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M10 0H11V1V8V9H9V8V3.4375L2.6875 9.71875L2 10.4375L0.5625 9L1.28125 8.3125L7.5625 2H3H2V0H3H10Z" fill="currentColor"></path> </svg> <style> .default-button-icon svg { width: 100%; height: auto; } </style></div></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-quote-block"><div class="container"><div class="abt-quote-block-wrp"><div class="abt-quote-block-wrp-inner"><div class="abt-lft-quote"><img width="63" height="45" alt="quote" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeed12090225991b2b8611_quote-left.svg" loading="lazy" class="abt-lft-quote-img"/></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-rgt"><div class="testimonial-collection-wrapper"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">Just do it. The value you get from the event and being in Silicon Valley, the community and the new friends you make, far exceeds the cost of a ticket. We come back every year.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">SIMON HUDSON — CHEEZE INC.</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="SIMON HUDSON — CHEEZE INC." src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704faa6bcd3dd38bc1fc26a_Testimonial%20-%20Simon%20Hudson.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="106" height="39" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66fe40b3b359c450e397e6d0_Layer_1.svg" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img cn"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">The energy here is contagious, the innovation is inspiring. It’s amazing to see how ideas can transcend boundaries and how a community like this can drive real change in the world.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">Luca Albertinazzi — Bevy</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="SIMON HUDSON — CHEEZE INC." src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704e5d1907988625c4a7917_Testimonial%20-%20Luca%20Albertinazzi.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="150" height="55" alt="Bevy" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6705014a4701592d03eb27be_Bevy-light.svg" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img cn"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">If you are an entrepreneur, I think it's an amazing experience. I have enjoyed the exposure a lot and getting to network with all these amazing entrepreneurs, investors, and venture capital representatives.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">René Padilla — Introid </div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="SIMON HUDSON — CHEEZE INC." src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704e5e7c93d1dd50712897a_Testimonial%20-%20Rene%20Padilla.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="150" height="55" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/67050182d699734ada5e117c_Introid-light.png" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img 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src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eef9f357b17c5f9dfdcd36_nxt-deal-img.jpg" loading="lazy" width="3088" height="2433" alt="image" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eef9f357b17c5f9dfdcd36_nxt-deal-img-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eef9f357b17c5f9dfdcd36_nxt-deal-img-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eef9f357b17c5f9dfdcd36_nxt-deal-img-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eef9f357b17c5f9dfdcd36_nxt-deal-img-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eef9f357b17c5f9dfdcd36_nxt-deal-img-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eef9f357b17c5f9dfdcd36_nxt-deal-img.jpg 3088w" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 95vw, (max-width: 991px) 46vw, 49vw" class="abt-half-image-item-img"/></div></div></div><div class="abt-half-faq-content-column"><div class="abt-box"><div class="faq-list abt"><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt white"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">48 Hours of Deal flow</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Discover hundreds of pre-vetted startups from around the globe across all industries.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt white"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">Matchmaking</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Meet with the startups that fit your criteria in our dedicated meeting lounge.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt white"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">Data & Exclusive Insights</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Get your hands on top exhibiting startup data ahead of the event</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="or-ac"><div class="or-ac-row"><div class="or-ac-lft"><div class="or-ac-content"><div class="or-ac-content-sub">our recommendation</div><h4 class="h6 or-ac-content-titl">Investor Pass</h4></div></div><div class="or-ac-rgt"><div class="or-ac-btn"><a href="/tickets" class="arrow-btn-white orc-btn default-button w-inline-block"><div class="default-button-text">TICKET OVERVIEW</div><div class="default-button-icon w-embed"><svg width="11" height="11" viewBox="0 0 11 11" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M10 0H11V1V8V9H9V8V3.4375L2.6875 9.71875L2 10.4375L0.5625 9L1.28125 8.3125L7.5625 2H3H2V0H3H10Z" fill="currentColor"></path> </svg> <style> .default-button-icon svg { width: 100%; height: auto; } </style></div></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-quote-block pb-0"><div class="container"><div class="abt-quote-block-wrp"><div class="abt-quote-block-wrp-inner"><div class="abt-lft-quote"><img width="63" height="45" alt="quote" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeed12090225991b2b8611_quote-left.svg" loading="lazy" class="abt-lft-quote-img"/></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-rgt"><div class="testimonial-collection-wrapper"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">Holy smokes I can’t think of another event where there was so much dealflow. Booked some meetings, talked to the exhibitors, shared my email with ones I was too busy to meet.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">Roxana del Toro — Cartography VC</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="Roxana del Toro — Cartography VC" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704fab9b3af24041734feff_Testimonial%20-%20Roxana%20Del%20Toro.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="106" height="39" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66fe42146312c422221190f3_image%20709.png" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img cv"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">I consider myself very lucky and grateful to be a part of this community. We have tech at hand to change society and create jobs.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">Pejman Nozad (Pear VC)</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="Pejman Nozad (Pear VC)" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704e63ddb651d6d9c3ab933_Testimonial%20-%20Pejman%20Nozad.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="150" height="55" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704fc14c9b4a63f9e9ff4af_Pear-VC-light.svg" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img cv"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">I found myself sitting next to a founder at one of the picnic tables outside. he was waiting to meet with a partner from Accel But I asked if I could also hear his pitch. These are the kind of spontaneous things that can happen here and I love it.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">Kobie Fuller, Upfront</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="Kobie Fuller, Upfront" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704e64e7db672be4ac7638d_Testimonial%20-%20Kobie%20Fuller.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="150" height="55" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704fbfd1eaf18eb0fdeb7f8_Upfront-Ventures-light.svg" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img cv"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="abt-full-quote abt-full-quote-btm"><div class="abt-lt-shade blr"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f53da8efdfb829fba6ea8c_Vector%204.svg" loading="lazy" width="1440" height="51" alt="graphics" class="abt-lt-shade-img"/><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f655f7d6e1727fa4d8f752_Vector%206.svg" loading="lazy" width="375" height="52" alt="graphics" class="abt-lt-shade-img-mob"/></div><div class="abt-half-faq pb-0 pt-0"><div class="container"><div class="abt-half-faq-top"><div class="abt-half-faq-top-wrap"><h2 class="h5 abt-half-faq-top-titlle">For <span class="abt-half-faq-top-titlle-span">organizations</span> who elevate the next generation</h2></div></div><div class="abt-half-faq-row"><div class="abt-half-image-column"><div class="abt-half-image-wrap"><div class="abt-half-image-item"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eefbc99fcc1c59485c6544_elv-img.jpg" loading="lazy" width="3088" height="2432" alt="image" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eefbc99fcc1c59485c6544_elv-img-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eefbc99fcc1c59485c6544_elv-img-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eefbc99fcc1c59485c6544_elv-img-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eefbc99fcc1c59485c6544_elv-img-p-1600.jpg 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eefbc99fcc1c59485c6544_elv-img-p-2000.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eefbc99fcc1c59485c6544_elv-img.jpg 3088w" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 95vw, (max-width: 991px) 46vw, 49vw" class="abt-half-image-item-img"/></div></div></div><div class="abt-half-faq-content-column"><div class="abt-box"><div class="faq-list abt"><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">Invaluable Face Time</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Build connections with thousands of startups in need of business solutions as they grow</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">Partnership Opportunities</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Hear from fellow organizations and enterprises who are building startup programs</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item faq-item-abt"><div class="faq-hdr faq-hdr-abt"><h3 class="faq-title">The Next Level</h3><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eee337df9d4c640334e0d6_plus-off.svg" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" alt="plus" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer abt"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Meet Innovative teams and decision makers working in the tech industry</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="or-ac"><div class="or-ac-row"><div class="or-ac-lft"><div class="or-ac-content"><div class="or-ac-content-sub">our recommendation</div><h4 class="h6 or-ac-content-titl">EXPO PASS</h4></div></div><div class="or-ac-rgt"><div class="or-ac-btn"><a href="/tickets" class="arrow-btn-white orc-btn default-button w-inline-block"><div class="default-button-text">TICKET OVERVIEW</div><div class="default-button-icon w-embed"><svg width="11" height="11" viewBox="0 0 11 11" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M10 0H11V1V8V9H9V8V3.4375L2.6875 9.71875L2 10.4375L0.5625 9L1.28125 8.3125L7.5625 2H3H2V0H3H10Z" fill="currentColor"></path> </svg> <style> .default-button-icon svg { width: 100%; height: auto; } </style></div></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-quote-block"><div class="container"><div class="abt-quote-block-wrp"><div class="abt-quote-block-wrp-inner"><div class="abt-lft-quote"><img width="63" height="45" alt="quote" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeed12090225991b2b8611_quote-left.svg" loading="lazy" class="abt-lft-quote-img"/></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-rgt"><div class="testimonial-collection-wrapper"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">Every year it gets bigger and better-- a high bar to keep raising. A highlight was the women in tech mentoring sessions. I only wish I could have done more of them!</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">Mary Grove — Bread and Butter ventures, FRMR. GOOGLE</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="Mary Grove — Bread and Butter ventures, FRMR. GOOGLE" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704e660b24a5d9eb1693d24_Testimonial%20-%20Mary%20Grove.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="106" height="39" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66fe42ceeed401c223d8482b_image%20710.png" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img gg"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">An amazing conference. It felt both big and intimate, which is a rare combo. We spent a hours talking with people and the energy all around was just great.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">Jesse Einhorn (Ghostwrite)</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="Jesse Einhorn (Ghostwrite)" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704e671d9c945112e4c2e89_Testimonial%20-%20Jesse%20Einhorn.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="106" height="39" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6705001fb1e0f9be8564227e_Ghostwrite-light.svg" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img gg"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-item-box"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-header"><h2 class="h3 abt-lft-quote-title">Best thing: Highly relevant people! At many events, a lot of time is spent filtering through the sea of non-valuable potential meetings. At Startup Grind, every single attendee we met provided great value and insights.</h2></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-row"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left"><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-left-content"><div class="quote-subtitle">Philip Alm — VISS.AI</div><div class="quote-profile"><img width="78" height="78" alt="Philip Alm — VISS.AI" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/6704fbcb6ff76b3cdd951d22_Testimonial%20-%20Philio%20Alm.jpg" loading="lazy" class="quote-profile-img"/></div></div><div class="abt-lft-quote-slider-ftr-right-content"><div class="quote-company-logo"><img width="106" height="39" alt="logo" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/670500382beb13a992c354dc_VISSAI-light.svg" loading="lazy" class="quote-company-logo-img gg"/></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="cap-world-block"><div class="cap-world-block-wrap"><div class="container map-container"><div class="cap-holder"><div class="cap-holder-header"><h2 class="h1 cap-holder-header-title">The startup Capital of the world</h2></div><div class="map-mb-img"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffa7f59813991f2c103b9c__IMG2529%20(1)%20(1).jpg" loading="lazy" width="798" height="705" alt="image" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffa7f59813991f2c103b9c__IMG2529%20(1)%20(1)-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffa7f59813991f2c103b9c__IMG2529%20(1)%20(1)-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffa7f59813991f2c103b9c__IMG2529%20(1)%20(1)-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffa7f59813991f2c103b9c__IMG2529%20(1)%20(1).jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 266px, 100vw" class="map-mb-img-m"/></div><div class="cap-holder-ftr"><div class="loc-pin"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ef0ee9000b4f57b1f04929_location-pin.svg" loading="lazy" width="12" height="16" alt="pin" class="loc-pin-img"/><div class="loc-pin-text">Silicon Valley - San Francisco - CA</div></div><div class="loc-text w-richtext"><p>Where groundbreaking ideas come to life and the brightest minds in tech converge. We are in the heart of technological evolution, with startups at the core. </p></div></div></div></div><div class="ml-map"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ef1154b53c1e60b7063c9e_ml-map.svg" loading="lazy" width="746" height="864" alt="map" class="ml-map-img"/></div><div id="content1" class="img-move-content"><div class="content__img content__img-first zoom_img_visible"><div class="content__img-inner"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffabb8fcec76820b496ce3_StartupTent8%20(1)%20(1).jpg" loading="lazy" width="568" height="530" alt="image" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffabb8fcec76820b496ce3_StartupTent8%20(1)%20(1)-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66ffabb8fcec76820b496ce3_StartupTent8%20(1)%20(1)-p-800.jpg 800w, 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class="h4 faq-title-sec">FAQs</h2></div></div><div class="faq-rht-col"><div class="faq-wpr"><div class="faq-list"><div class="faq-item"><div class="faq-hdr"><h3 class="faq-title">When and where is the conference?</h3><img width="21" height="20" alt="plus" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeb844e2bd342b9a746ce6_plus-icon.svg" loading="lazy" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>April 29th & 30th 2025 are the main conference days. Exhibiting startups will join us a little earlier for exclusive activities. Fox Theater – 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063. The full venue is indoor and outdoor.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item"><div class="faq-hdr"><h3 class="faq-title">What is Startup Grind?</h3><img width="21" height="20" alt="plus" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeb844e2bd342b9a746ce6_plus-icon.svg" loading="lazy" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Startup Grind is the leading global startup community dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage companies.</p><p>From bootstrapped beginnings through Series A rounds, we support our members with access to funding opportunities, expanding market reach, and connection to a robust network of founders, tech leaders, investors and partners spanning 150 countries worldwide.</p></div><div class="faq-btn-wpr"><a href="/" class="default-button-outline-white solid sm default-button w-inline-block"><div class="default-button-text">Visit our homepage</div></a></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item"><div class="faq-hdr"><h3 class="faq-title">Will there be an event app?</h3><img width="21" height="20" alt="plus" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeb844e2bd342b9a746ce6_plus-icon.svg" loading="lazy" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>Yes! All attendees will be able to download the event app to start preparing by networking and booking meetings ahead of the event dates.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item"><div class="faq-hdr"><h3 class="faq-title">Can I get a discount on tickets?</h3><img width="21" height="20" alt="plus" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeb844e2bd342b9a746ce6_plus-icon.svg" loading="lazy" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>We do not provide discounts outside of our limited-time promotions. Make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list and following us on social media to find out about sales. We recommend students join as volunteers to get access to the event. If you’re interested in bringing a large group, delegation or non-profit group, please fill out this form.</p></div><div class="faq-btn-wpr"><a href="https://airtable.com/appVIffmvWob2qoaL/pagATO28QhVG2peh3/form" target="_blank" class="default-button-outline-white solid sm default-button w-inline-block"><div class="default-button-text">Bring a Group</div></a></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-item"><div class="faq-hdr"><h3 class="faq-title">Where should I stay?</h3><img width="21" height="20" alt="plus" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66eeb844e2bd342b9a746ce6_plus-icon.svg" loading="lazy" class="faq-icon"/></div><div class="faq-cntnt"><div class="faq-answer"><div class="faq-rich w-richtext"><p>We’ve got two great hotel recommendations in the area. </p><p><strong>citizenM Menlo Park</strong></p><p>Get 15% off standard rates when you stay at citizenM Menlo Park, valid until April 2025. Use promo code <strong>STARTUPGRD15</strong> when you book directly <a href="https://www.citizenm.com/hotels/united-states/san-francisco/menlo-park-hotel" target="_blank">here</a> and select the partnership rate. Free cancellation or modification up until two weeks prior to arrival.</p><p><strong>Kasa Niche Redwood City</strong> (walking distance from the conference venue)</p><p>To book a room, call the guest experience team 24/7 at 650-451-3444. Let the reservation specialist know you are booking for the "Startup Grind Conference - Individual Pay" group block at Kasa Niche Redwood City using the rate code "STARTUP". We have a limited number of rooms on hold which will be given on a first come first serve basis.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="faq-sec-graphics"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f2c1164a4cd3bc185c7701_Mask%20group%20(5).svg" loading="lazy" width="557" height="772" alt="graphics" data-speed="-.3" class="faq-sec-graphics-img"/><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66ec42acb7b81db5cbd41c05/66f3eef3b3588385b33e8151_Frame%201000006839.svg" loading="lazy" width="375" height="324" alt="graphics" class="faq-sec-graphics-img-mob"/></div></section><section class="partner-sec"><div class="join-us-txt"><div class="w-richtext"><p>Join us April 29-30 in the mecca of technology and innovation for two days that could change the trajectory of your startup.</p></div></div><div class="action-card-wpr"><div class="long-text-outer-wpr absolute"><div class="long-text-inner-wpr"><div class="splide text-splide-slider"><div 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$(this).addClass("hide"); parent.find(".about-video-right-box").addClass("open"); parent.find(".video-player-time").text(); parent.find(".about-bg-thumb-image").addClass("hide"); parent.find(".video-player-btn-play").hide(); parent.find(".video-player-btn-pause").show(); } }); video.addEventListener("timeupdate", (b) => { if (!video_flag) { video.pause(); video.muted = false; video.currentTime = 0; parent.find(".video-player-time").text(formatText(b.target.duration)); video_flag = true; } if (b.target.duration == b.target.currentTime) { video.pause(); video.currentTime = 0; parent.find(".about-video-controller-btn").removeClass("hide"); parent.find(".about-video-right-box").removeClass("open"); parent.find(".about-bg-thumb-image").removeClass("hide"); parent.find(".video-player-btn-play").show(); parent.find(".video-player-btn-pause").hide(); } else { parent.find(".video-player-time").text(formatText(b.target.duration - b.target.currentTime)); } }); parent.find(".video-player-btn-pause").on("click", function () { if (!video.paused && video.currentTime != 0) { video.pause(); 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parent.find(".about-video-right-box").addClass("open"); parent.find(".about-bg-thumb-image").addClass("hide"); $(this).hide(); parent.find(".about-video-pause-btn").show(); } }); video.addEventListener("timeupdate", (b) => { if (b.target.duration == b.target.currentTime) { video.pause(); video.currentTime = 0; parent.find(".about-video-right-box").removeClass("open"); parent.find(".about-bg-thumb-image").removeClass("hide"); parent.find(".about-video-play-btn").show(); parent.find(".about-video-pause-btn").hide(); } }); parent.find(".about-video-pause-btn").on("click", function () { if (!video.paused && video.currentTime != 0) { video.pause(); video.currentTime = 0; parent.find(".about-video-right-box").removeClass("open"); parent.find(".about-bg-thumb-image").removeClass("hide"); parent.find(".about-video-play-btn").show(); $(this).hide(); } }); } /*--*/ $('.faq-list').each(function () { $(this).find('.faq-item').each(function (i) { if (i == 0) { $(this).addClass('active'); $(this).find('.faq-hdr').addClass('active'); $(this).find('.faq-cntnt').slideDown(); } }); }); $('.faq-hdr').on('click', function () { $(this).toggleClass('active'); $(this).closest('.faq-item').toggleClass('active'); $(this).next('.faq-cntnt').stop(true, true).slideToggle(); $(this).closest('.faq-item').siblings().find('.faq-cntnt').slideUp(); $(this).closest('.faq-item').siblings().removeClass('active'); $(this).closest('.faq-item').siblings().find('.faq-hdr').removeClass('active'); }) /*--*/ gsap.matchMedia().add("(min-width: 992px)", () => { if (document.querySelector(".tstmnl-slider") !== null) { new Splide(".tstmnl-slider", { updateOnMove: true, autoWidth: true, drag: "free", rewind: false, pagination: false, arrows: false, perPage: 1, perMove: 1, type: "loop", autoScroll: { speed: 0.8, pauseOnHover: true, pauseOnFocus: false, }, }).mount(window.splide.Extensions); } if ($(".spkr-slider").length) { new Splide('.spkr-slider', { type: 'loop', drag: 'free', snap: true, arrows: false, pagination: false, keyboard: false, wheel: false, grid: { rows: 2, cols: 4, /*gap: { row: '1rem', col: '1.5rem', },*/ }, }).mount(window.splide.Extensions); } }); if ($('.timeline-slider').length) { // const $slider = $('.timeline-slider'), // $progressBar = $('.tl-progress-bar'); // $slider.on('beforeChange', function (event, slick, currentSlide, nextSlide) { // let calc = ((nextSlide) / (slick.slideCount - 1)) * 100; // $progressBar // .css('background-size', calc + '% 100%') // .attr('aria-valuenow', calc); // }); // $slider.slick({ // dots: true, // customPaging: function (slider, index) { // let num = $(slider.$slides[index]).find('.tl-year').text(); // return '<span class="dot">' + num + '</span>'; // }, // arrows: false, // infinite: false, // autoplay: false, // variableWidth: true, // autoplaySpeed: 2000, // speed: 800, // slidesToShow: 1, // slidesToScroll: 1, // pauseOnHover: false, // }); var main = new Splide('.timeline-slider', { drag: 'free', snap: true, arrows: false, pagination: false, keyboard: false, wheel: false, autoWidth: true, rewind: false, breakpoints: { 768: { perPage: 1, autoWidth: false, } } }); var list = main.root.querySelectorAll('.slick-dot-item-box'); var bar = main.root.querySelector('.tl-progress-bar'); main.on('mounted scrolled moved', function () { let end = main.Components.Controller.getEnd() + 1; let rate = (main.index + 1) / end; bar.style.backgroundSize = `${String(100 * rate)}% 100%`; list.forEach((l) => { l.classList.remove("active"); }); list[main.index].classList.add("active"); }); list.forEach((li, i) => { li.addEventListener('click', function () { list.forEach((l) => { l.classList.remove("active"); }); main.go(i); li.classList.add("active"); }) }); main.mount(); } //all anim function anim() { /*-- banner text anim--*/ function changeText(el, time) { $(el).removeClass("first"); $(el).find(".ch-text").wrapAll("<span class='changebox'/>"); var changebox = $(el).find(".changebox"); var firstclone = changebox.children(":first").clone(); changebox.append(firstclone); var allItems = changebox.find("span"); var fsstr = changebox.parent().css("font-size"); fsstr = fsstr.slice(0, fsstr.indexOf("p")); var fs = parseInt(fsstr); changebox.css("height", fsstr); ChangeSize(1); setInterval(Next, time); function Next() { if (typeof Next.i == "undefined") { Next.i = 0; } Next.i++; if (Next.i == changebox.children("span").length) { Next.i = 1; } setTimeout(function () { ChangeSize(Next.i); }, time); } function ChangeSize(i) { var word = changebox.children("span").eq(i); changebox.css("height", changebox.parent().css("font-size")); allItems.hide(); allItems.addClass("is-hidden").removeClass("is-visible"); $(allItems[i]).show(); $(allItems[i]).removeClass("is-hidden").addClass("is-visible"); if (i != 0) { $(allItems[i - 1]).show(); } } } if ($("[data-textchange]").length) { $("[data-textchange]").each(function () { changeText(this, 2000); }); } /*--accelaration-sec sticky--*/ gsap.matchMedia().add("(min-width: 992px)", () => { /*--home banner bottom work--*/ if ($(".how_work_outer").length) { const pin = document.querySelector(".how_work_outer"); const items = pin.querySelectorAll(".work_item"); var prgWrp = pin.querySelector('.container-prgs'); var prgBar = prgWrp.querySelector('.tl-progress-bar-ss'); gsap.set(prgBar, { scaleX: 0, transformOrigin: 'left center' }) let pinScroll = ScrollTrigger.create({ trigger: pin, start: "top top", end: `+=${items.length * window.innerHeight}px`, pin: true, // markers: true, onUpdate: (self) => { var prg = self.progress; let index = Math.floor(prg * items.length); if (index < 0) index = 0; if (index > items.length - 1) index = items.length - 1; items.forEach((itm, i) => { itm.classList.remove("active"); items[index].classList.add("active"); }); prg > 0 && prg < 1 ? gsap.set(prgWrp, { opacity: 1 }) : gsap.set(prgWrp, { opacity: 0 }) gsap.to(prgBar, .2, { scaleX: prg }) } }); items.forEach((item, i) => { item.addEventListener("click", (e) => { e.preventDefault(); items.forEach((itm) => itm.classList.remove("active")); item.classList.add("active"); let prg = (Math.floor(100 / items.length) * (i + 1)) / 100; let scroll = pinScroll.start + (prg * (pinScroll.end - pinScroll.start)); pinScroll.scroll(scroll - 10); //10 is offset value in px }); }) } if ($(".accelaration-sec").length) { let target = $(".accelaration-sec"); 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