Startup Grind Conference 2026

Join us at the Startup Grind Conference 2026 in the heart of Silicon Valley, where innovators and investors unite to reshape the future of startups!

This annual gathering is dedicated to connecting pre-seed to Series A startups with the investors eager to transform their journey. Over two impactful days, we'll facilitate meaningful discussions on product development, fundraising, AI advancements, and the genuine work behind scaling businesses. 🚀

Meet the Inspiring Speakers:

Our agenda features a lineup of exceptional individuals who are driving the tech landscape forward:

🚀 AI Infrastructure & Deep Tech

• Tuhin Srivastava – CEO & Co-founder, Baseten
• Harrison Chase – CEO & Co-founder, LangChain
• Lin Qiao – CEO & Co-founder, Fireworks AI
• Mitesh Agrawal – CEO, Positron AI
• And many more!

💡 Founders Building Category-Defining Companies

• Dave Ferguson – Co-CEO & Co-founder, Nuro
• Amjad Masad – CEO, Replit
• Adarsh Hiremath – Co-CEO, Mercor
• Gabe Pereyra – President & Co-founder, Harvey AI
• And others!

💰 The Investors Backing the Next Generation

• Mamoon Hamid – Partner, Kleiner Perkins
• Chetan Puttagunta – General Partner, Benchmark
• Sangeen Zeb – General Partner, GV
• Christine Tsai – CEO & Founding Partner, 500 Global
• Plus many more esteemed investors!

🧠 Product, Platform & Ecosystem Leaders

• Tamar Yehoshua – Chief Product & AI Officer, Atlassian
• Rachel Wolan – Chief Product Officer, Webflow
• And others shaping the product landscape!

🌉 Community & Platform Builders

• Lindsay Amos – Founder, Amos Comms
• Joan DeGennaro – Director of Community & Events, Scale Venture Partners
• And many committed builders!

This isn’t just another conference; it’s a convergence of the biggest names in tech, showcasing real-world insights and authentic networking opportunities.

Get ready for:

• Honest Conversations: Engage in genuine dialogue instead of hype.
• Valuable Connections: Meet the influential minds ready to change the game.
• Community Partners: Featuring organizations like Bay Area Founders Club and Women in AI Club, who are dedicated to empowering startups and enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

For more details and to join the movement, check our ticket page and grab your spot! 🌟

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