Hi All, We are launching Impact Connect , backed by the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community . Every month, you get matched 1-on-1 with a vetted professional in your field, opening doors to unexpected perspectives, collaborations, and opportunities outside your usual network. Choose your interest area: 🤖 AI & Technology | 🌍 Climate & Sustainability | 💡 Social Innovation & Policy | 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups | 📊 Strategy & Operations The pilot is free , begins in March 2026 , and shaped by early members like you. 👉 Join here : https://impactconnect.compassio.co Your next breakthrough idea might come from a 30-minute conversation with the right person. Know someone who would benefit? Share this with your network.

The journey of an entrepreneur is rarely a straight line—it’s a series of pitches, pivots, and persistent steps forward. At the recent Startup Grind Luxembourg Pitch Battle Royale , we saw exactly what it takes to turn a vision into reality. Whether you're holding a napkin sketch or managing international clients, the stories of our winners, Ina and Jorrel , offer a masterclass in growth. 💡 The Visionary: Ina (VerifyMe) Stage: Idea Stage The Mission: Preventing identity misuse during high-stakes transactions. The Takeaway: You don’t need a finished product to have a winning vision. Ina proved that a deep understanding of a critical pain point—security and trust—is enough to command a room and secure a spot in the semifinals. 📈 The Executor: Jorrel (Suniter) Stage: Operational / Traction The Mission: Digital solutions to boost performance in the hospitality sector. The Takeaway: With active clients in Belgium and France , Jorrel showed that scaling is about refinement. By automating tasks and focusing on performance, Suniter is proof that once you find product-market fit, the goal is to execute relentlessly. 🔑 3 Lessons for Your Journey Start Before You’re Ready: Ina’s win proves that "Idea Stage" is a valid place to be. Don't hide your brilliance while waiting for "perfection." Know Your Numbers: During the Q&A, both founders had to defend their business models. If you can’t explain how you make money or reach customers, you don't have a business—you have a hobby. Community is Your Catalyst: Events like this aren't just about winning; they are about education through showcasing . We move faster when we learn from each other’s journeys. Congratulations to both winners as they head to the Global Semifinals ! 🇱🇺 What stage are you in today? Whether you're at "Day 1" or "Year 5," keep pitching. The world needs your solution. #StartupGrind #Entrepreneurship #LuxembourgStartups #PitchBattle #Innovation #FounderJourney #VerifyMe #Suniter

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We’re launching Startup Grind NOLA: Founders’ Table —a monthly open lunch for builders, creators, and the startup-curious. Our mission is to "Give First" and "Make Friends," so we’re taking this lunch on the road! Each month, we’ll be hitting a different local spot on the 4th Friday to support NOLA businesses and meet you where you are. We need your "Founders' Choice" recommendations! Where should we host a group of 15-20 people for a casual lunch? We’re looking for spots in: 📍 Mid-City 📍 CBD / Warehouse District 📍 Magazine Street 📍 Bywater / Marigny 📍 Lakeview 📍 Metairie Drop your favorite lunch spot in the comments and tell us why it’s a great place to talk shop! #StartupGrindNOLA #FoundersTable #NOLATech #SupportLocalNOLA

As entrepreneurs, many of us start with a vision that feels intensely personal. Yet, the road to realizing that vision can often seem dauntingly solitary. The saying "It takes a village to raise a child" can easily be adapted to say "It takes a community to build a startup." The insights, connections, and random "collisions" we encounter through community engagement can prove invaluable in navigating the complex landscape of entrepreneurship. Consider the following questions and share your thoughts and experiences with the community: Reflect on a time when engaging with someone outside of your business resulted in a breakthrough or significant moment of clarity for you or your startup. What was the situation and how did it impact your journey? In your view, how do unplanned interactions contribute to your entrepreneurial process, and can you share a story where a casual conversation led to a strategic decision? How do you manage the balance between maintaining your initial vision and being open to external influences through community interactions? What challenges have you faced when trying to step out of a solitary mindset to engage more deeply with the broader entrepreneurial community, and how have you overcome them? Let's explore these themes and learn from each other’s journeys. Your experiences might just provide the map someone else was searching for. Share your stories!

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Hi Startup Grind! I’m Gina, founder of Bella & Bella Productions. I wanted to share a unique opportunity for the founders and leaders in this community who are navigating a high-pressure Q1. This Saturday at 9:00 AM EST (6:00 AM PST), we are hosting Dr. Kingsley Owosela , a Wellness Revivalist and Certified Functional Medicine Doctor from Washington State . He will be delivering the opening keynote for our "Power of Pause" Global Retreat, focusing on Peak Performance Optimization —specifically how to build a sustainable system of recovery to fuel long-term leadership. As a bridge between our UAE-based advisory and our US network, I’m opening 15 "Founder Scholarship" seats at 50% off for this community. Code: USAPAUSE50 Link: https://bellaandbellaproductions.com/ We’ve kept the boardroom intimate to ensure attendees can engage directly with our 15 global experts. I’d love to see some Washington-based leaders in the room!

Hi Startup Grind Seattle Community, My name is Reed Shafer-Ray, and I am promoting the below networking event taking place at Indi Chocolate in Pike Place Market on January 21st. I thought the event would be relevant to y'all as it presents the opportunity to receive free consulting for one month from a Latin American business leader! Thanks so much, Reed --- Mountaintop International is convening mission-driven businesses and nonprofits in Seattle to share how local organizations can host and benefit from serving as Fellowship Placement Organizations (FPOs) for YLAI Fellows — leading entrepreneurs from across Latin America and the Caribbean who complete a one-month project in collaboration with U.S. organizations as part of a professional exchange. Event Details: -January 21 | 5:30pm-7pm PST -Indi Chocolate, 1901 Western Ave D, Seattle, WA 98101 -Appetizers and beverages provided The event will include: -Brief remarks from former YLAI Alum Jairo Alejandro Angel Escobar and Erin Andrews, CEO of three-time Fellowship Placement Organization indi chocolate -Time to connect with other Seattle organizations driving economic development and local impact This event is designed for organizations curious about engaging global talent and building international partnerships. RSVP for the event  here !

Hola a todos, Soy Geo, socio de una empresa de IT en Guadalajara. Trabajo apoyando a empresas y emprendedores a crecer sin que la tecnologia se vuelva un problema: infrestructura, servidores, soporte y orden tecnologico. Me integre a Startup Grind por que me interesa conectar con emprendedores, dueños de negocio y proyectos en crecimiento, tanto para colaborar como para compartir experiencias y buenas practicas. Encantado de coincidir por aqui y en los proximos eventos. Saludos !