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SILICON VALLEY
APRIL 27-28
2027
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AI.
Startups.
Fundraising.

The next generation of companies is being built
differently. See what is changing now, and what
founders should build because of it.
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5,000
+
People in
the room
800
+
Investors Scouting
150
+
Exhibiting Startups
$
1.5
+
Billions
raised by past exhibitors
+
175
Sessions led
by market leaders
A high-density room for founders, builders and investors.

WHAT FOUNDERS
NEED TO KNOW NOW

AI isn’t only changing the product. It’s changing the company. Founders are rethinking how they build, hire, sell, price, fundraise, and scale. SGC brings together the people closest to those shifts so you can understand what is changing now and what to build because of it.

Understand

See which shifts are reshaping
how companies are built.

Build

Learn how founders are building,
hiring, selling, and scaling in the AI era.

Connect

Meet people who can materially
move your company forward.
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Past Speakers

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Answering the questions
founders are facing now

Does SaaS survive AI?
What is actually fundable in AI now?
Where is the moat when models commoditize?
Who gets hired when AI can do the work?
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Who you will meet

Understand where startups are going next.
meet the people building it.
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Founders
Building the next generation of companies.
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Investors
Backing the companies shaping what comes next.
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Builders
Building the technology behind the next wave.
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Operators
Turning new technology into real companies.
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What you'll experience

Find out what’s changing
FIND OUT WHAT’S CHANGING

Mainstage

Get into the details
Get into
the details

Office Hours

Meet investors
Meet
investors

Investor Dinner

See what others are building
See what others
are building

Quickfire Pitches

Talk to founders like you
Talk to founders
like you

Networking Tent

Make the right introduction
Make the right introduction

Startup Tent

Take something back with you
Take something
back with you

Mainstage

Do it all in Silicon Valley
Do it all in
Silicon Valley

Fox Theatre

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15
years of WHAT’S NEXT
For 15 years, Startup Grind has brought founders together with the people building what comes next.

Before AI changed how we work, many of the people building that future were already talking to Startup Grind founders.

In 2027, we’re looking forward again.
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THEY HELPED DEFINE THE LAST ERA

WHAT ARE WE UNDERESTIMATING ABOUT THE NEXT ONE?

“         FROM THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM

“Founders thinking bigger. Operators asking sharper questions. Investors listening for what could become massive.”
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“Thank you again, Startup Grind, for creating the environment where many meaningful and lasting relationships are forged.”
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“The event is clearly growing and it shows. The quality of the room felt noticeably stronger this year.”
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“Startup Grind was a fantastic event. You and the team did an incredible job bringing together such a high-quality group of founders and operators.”
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“It’s great to see and talk to the founders of new startups, but it’s also very valuable to meet fellow investors and form connections with them.”
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“The clarity of vision I saw from these founders was incredible. It’s exactly that kind of grit that makes these connections so valuable.”
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Special Launch Pricing

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investor
Startup Ticket

$299

Built for pre seed and seed founders who need real investor access, honest feedback and warm connections to move the next round forward.
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Best Value
access
Team Bundle (x3)

$799

3
Full Access Passes
$266
Per Person
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$98
Built for teams that want to cover more ground, meet more investors, split sessions and bring the same fundraising, product and growth insights back to the company.
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expo
Ecosystem Ticket

$399

For people who support startups and want direct access to founders, investors and builders to shape better programs, products and deal flow.
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Explore the full
speaker archive

Sam Altman

Sam Altman

Sam Altman

Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt

Chamath Palihapitiya

Chamath Palihapitiya

Chamath Palihapitiya

Marc Andreessen

Marc Andreessen

Marc Andreessen

Patrick Collison

Patrick Collison

Patrick Collison

Fei-Fei Li

Fei-Fei Li

Fei-Fei Li

Vinod Khosla

Vinod Khosla

Vinod Khosla

Jan Koum

Jan Koum

Jan Koum

Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams

Doug Leone

Doug Leone

Doug Leone

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher

Kevin Systrom

Kevin Systrom

Kevin Systrom

Alexandr Wang

Alexandr Wang

Alexandr Wang

Stewart Butterfield

Stewart Butterfield

Stewart Butterfield

Andrew Ng

Andrew Ng

Andrew Ng

Jessica Livingston

Jessica Livingston

Jessica Livingston

Eric Yuan

Eric Yuan

Eric Yuan

Garry Tan

Garry Tan

Garry Tan

Dylan Field

Dylan Field

Dylan Field

Daphne Koller

Daphne Koller

Daphne Koller

Biz Stone

Biz Stone

Biz Stone

Ivan Zhao

Ivan Zhao

Ivan Zhao

Amjad Masad

Amjad Masad

Amjad Masad

Peter Fenton

Peter Fenton

Peter Fenton

15 years of conversations with the
people shaping what comes next

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Plan your visit

When and where is the conference?

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April 27th - 28th 2027 are the main conference days. Exhibiting startups will join us a little earlier for exclusive activities. Fox Theatre – 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063. The full venue is indoor and outdoor.

Amanda Anthony, Economic Development Manager for the City of Redwood City, welcomes attendees to Startup Grind Conference 2026: Watch the video here.

Any other questions? Email us and we'll get back to you ASAP.

What is Startup Grind?

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Startup Grind is the leading global startup community dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage companies.

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.

Visit our homepage

Will there be an event app?

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Yes! All attendees will be able to download the event app to start preparing by networking and booking meetings ahead of the event dates.

Can I get a discount on tickets?

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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.

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Where should I stay?

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We’ve got three great hotel recommendations in the area. 

citizenM Menlo Park

We’re excited to team up with citizenM hotels, a hotel brand that shares our values and is committed to supporting founders, builders, and creators. You can now enjoy 15% off standard rates when you stay at citizenM Menlo Park, valid April 2025. Use promo code "GRIND15" when you book directly here and select the partnership rate. Free cancellation or modification up until two weeks prior to arrival.

Kasa Niche Redwood City (walking distance from the conference venue)

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.

Redwood Creek Inn (walking distance from the conference venue)

Startup Grind Conference attendees get exclusive discounted rates at Redwood Creek Inn. Use promo code "STARTUP" when booking through their website.

For more recommendations and guidance on your stay, check out our Travel Guide powered by Notion for Startups.

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