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  • DEC 2019 | Global Conference + Directors Summit + Celebrate the End of the Year

    Important Topics In This Newsletter #DirectorOfTheMonth #CelebrateTheEOY #AnnualDirectorsSurvey #Global2020+#DirectorsSummit #UnconferenceAgendaSuggestions #DirectorAwardsNominations #StartupProgram

  • NOV 2019 | Surveys, Startup Program, Awards and so much more

    Wow, it's nearly December and America will be celebrating Thanksgiving next week and many countries will be going on holiday very soon. The year has totally flown by - however, there are some really

  • NOV 2019 | Surveys, Startup Program, Awards and SO much more

    Wow, it’s nearly December and America will be celebrating Thanksgiving next week! How the year has flown by. There are some really great things happening, so please do read through all the sections

  • MAR 2020 | A Word from Derek + AWS Mentorship Month + Updated SG Logo

    Important Topics In This Newsletter #AWordFromDerek #DirectorsSummitRecap #ChapterDirectorOfTheYear #AWSMentorshipMonth #Coronavirus #H12020Cohort #LevelUp #OfficeHours #AWordFromDerek I wanted to

  • What are some social media best practices during the events?

    Be sure to assign a team member to help with social media during the event so you can focus on the people at your event.   Aim for 5-15 live tweets from your city SG account (+ some FB posts) during t

  • Is there an event checklist?

    Once you have a great speaker, a date has been set, and you have prepared for your interview, it is time to make sure you plan the logistics in advance to help everything go as smoothly as possible.

  • Hosting Startup Grind Virtual Events (Bevy)

    Opening Note: Startup Grind is using Bevy as our community platform, and thus as event management tool. As a software platform, Bevy is evolving everyday, thus the best place to look for updated

  • What about the actual interview?

    Once 7pm rolls around you want to jump up on stage and kick the event off! Welcome everyone to the event and explain a little about yourself and what you do, then go into a little about how that led

  • Lesson #6: The Interview

    Prepare Well Preparing for an interview is one of the most important things a director can do. You do not want to go on stage without preparing correctly. Even though the speaker comes unprepared and

  • How do I prepare for the interview?

    Preparing for an interview is one of the most important things a director can do. You do not want to go on stage without preparing correctly. Even though the speaker comes unprepared and it is a

  • Template for cancelling event

    It happens, you've scheduled the event, sold many tickets, day before the event, the speaker get's sick, or can't make it. What to do: Get replacement speaker If not possible to get a replacement spea

  • What should I do to film a good video?

    The difference between a terrible video and a good video is tied to thoughtfulness more than even hard work. A good videographer may follow these guidelines with a simple handheld camera.

  • Lesson #8: Event Marketing

    Filling the Room Building your audience is something that takes constant effort combined with plenty of time. There are a lot of ways to raise awareness, but what works best for your area is a code

  • How do I market my events to get more attendees?

    Building your audience is something that takes constant effort combined with plenty of time. There are lots of possibilities but what works best for your area is a code you will have to crack. Some

  • What type of location should I use?

    Choose a central location, a cool venue that is close to the startup community hub (if there is any in your city). You can also check existing co-working spaces and try to partner with them - when

  • How do I motivate volunteers?

    As we mentioned above, volunteers come and go. To make sure they come and stay you need to make sure they are getting appropriate value from being part of the Startup Grind community. Here are some ti

  • How do I wrap up the event?

    Opening Note: Startup Grind is using Bevy as our community platform, and thus as event management tool. As a software platform, Bevy is evolving everyday, thus the best place to look for updated

  • How do I edit my chapter settings?

    Opening Note: Startup Grind is using Bevy as our community platform, and thus as event management tool. As a software platform, Bevy is evolving everyday, thus the best place to look for updated

  • What do sponsors get for sponsoring?

    What we give them is very simple, clear and typical for event sponsorship - there is value for each these things: Branding: Website (startupgrind.com/[city]), Event pages, Meetup, etc. Emails: Mention

  • What happens if I need to cancel/refund an event?

    1. Before cancelling an event try to reschedule Instead of cancelling an event when a speaker can no longer speak on a certain date or has a last minute emergency, ask (and suggest a date) if they spe

  • OCT 2017: 300 Chapters + #SG200 + Grow with Google

    Photo Credit: Directors on the stage of Startup Grind Barcelona Conference! 1. 300 Chapters We are proud to announce that we have hit a major milestone in Startup Grind: 300 active chapters! Our amazi

  • Where and how do I upload my video?

    First, make sure to add the Startup Grind bumpers at the beginning and end. Add nothing else - no sponsor logos, etc. Then, upload the video to the Startup Grind Local YouTube account To access

  • Lesson #9: Fireside Chat Events

    Let’s talk Fireside Chat Our fireside chat events have three segments, typically an hour each:  The first hour is a time to serve food and help the attendees make friends.  You could say it’s networki

  • Lesson #12: Ongoing Help + Training

    We are always here for you :) Congrats!  You have made it through basic training : ) The learning and support doesn't stop here, though.  We have all kinds of resources and help available to ensure yo

  • JAN 2018: California Love - Can’t wait to see you!

    1. Get Ready for Global 135 directors will be travelling to San Francisco, California, USA in just a few days time for the biggest annual Startup Grind gathering: our flagship Global Conference. Every

  • Sexual Harassment Policy

    Team, If you haven't read about what's happening in the tech industry the past few weeks/months I encourage you to please take the time to review this information. The downfall of Uber Binary Capital

  • APR 2020 | #SGVirtual + AWS Mentorship Month + Coronavirus Updates

    Important Topics In This Newsletter #SGVirtual #OfficialArtAssets #ChapterDirectorOfTheMonth #AWSMentorshipMonth #Coronavirus #H12020Cohort #CommunityTeamUpdates #LevelUp Greetings Director, We hope

  • MAY 2017: Smashing Records With Awesome Directors + #SGParty + #SGWomen!

    Photo credit: Startup Grind Barcelona (Spain) - 3rd Year Anniversary! Thanks to all the chapter directors that took part in #FemaleFounders month this May. We had nearly 100 #SGWomen on stage telling

  • COVID-19 Policy

    Objective The aim of this policy is to ensure a safe environment for all volunteers and attendees, and to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) virus. Startup Grind, Inc., a

  • NOV 2017: SGx & SGu, Startup Flyers, Town Halls + #SG200 achieved!

    1. #SG200 - Mission Accomplished! We did it! 200 events in November. This is a time to celebrate and give thanks. Thank you for being so awesome and relentlessly execute the vision of Startup Grind to

  • MAR 2019 | SGGlobal + April2019 + LATAM + BrandGuidelines

    Important Topics In This Newsletter Payouts - Pay Local Leaders via Bevy #SGEurope - Book those tickets / be an affiliate #April2019 - Regional Conferences #SGPanel - Please host a panel in April

  • Startup Membership AMA

    MAY 2020 / STARTUP MEMBERSHIP AMA WITH DIRECTORS Three calls with directors and the subsequent notes and responses: Summary of next steps from all 3 calls**: Membership overview Click here to read

  • SEP 2019 | #CohortLiftOff + WorkshopMonth + ThankYouDavidAndPete

    Important Topics In This Newsletter #PartyRecap - A Recap of our parties over the past few months #StartupProgramOpportunity - The Startup Program needs your help! #WorkshopMonth - Sept 2019 - Tips &