Cheryl Draper

Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community in the world, with over 3.5 million members in more than 600 chapters globally. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA, and nurtures startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations such as Google for Startups. The company hosts local events, flagship conferences, special programs, and online content to support early-stage startups and entrepreneurs. Startup Grind's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect founders, and it has helped millions of entrepreneurs find mentorship, connect with partners and hires, pursue funding, and reach new users.

Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community in the world, with over 3.5 million members in more than 600 chapters globally. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA, and nurtures startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations such as Google for Startups. The company hosts local events, flagship conferences, special programs, and online content to support early-stage startups and entrepreneurs. Startup Grind's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect founders, and it has helped millions of entrepreneurs find mentorship, connect with partners and hires, pursue funding, and reach new users.