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Startup Grind Summer Bash
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| Bringing together the tech community in Silicon Valley, SF, Fremont & Oakland. |
| STAK Space, 1900 Broadway, Oakland |
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Aug 28 (Thu) , 2025 @ 12:00 PM
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Startup Grind Silicon Valley Summer Bash - Oakland Launch Edition!
Location: STAK Ventures, Oakland
Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable Startup Grind Summer Bash, celebrating the official launch of our Oakland Chapter at the award-winning STAK Space - the Bay Area's largest integrated tech ecosystem.
This is more than just a party. It's where innovation meets celebration.
What to Expect:
High-Energy Pitch Session & Startup Exhbiitors
Unfiltered VC Panels with Live Q&A
Free Food & Drinks All Day
Vibey DJ, Games & Chill Zones
Exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour with Bay Area Experts
Whether you're a founder ready to pitch, an investor looking to connect, or just love being around the energy of startups, this is your summer event.
Event Agenda
12:00 PM - Check-In & Badge Collection
12:00 - 2:30 PM - Welcome Party
Lunch & Drinks
Lawn Games + DJ
Startup Exhibitor Showcase (4th Floor)
2:15 PM - We Head Downstairs (Follow the Music)
2:30 - 4:30 PM - Content Block (2nd Floor)
3:05 - 3:30 PM - Carta Session
3:35 - 4:00 PM - VC Panel: State of Silicon Valley Venture
4:05 - 4:30 PM - Startup Pitches (5 Founders / 2 mins each). With live feedback from our investor panel.
4:30 PM Onward - VIP Cocktail Hour (39th Floor) - Tickets required.
Ticket Types
Startup - Founders or startup team members
Investor - Angels, VCs, syndicates
General - Operators, ecosystem supporters, service providers
Founder Pitch - 2-min pitch slot in front of 100+ attendees & investors
Startup Exhibitor - Showcase your product (includes 1 VIP lounge pass)
VIP - Access to the exclusive 39th-floor cocktail hour + panel
Sponsor - Email us for details; includes setup space on both floors, plus 5 VIP passes
Want to Sponsor or Partner?
We've got you covered-brand presence, activation spaces, VIP access, & more. Email us for sponsorship details - james.gee@startupgrind.com
Venue Highlight: STAK Space
STAK Ventures spans two buildings & 450,000+ sqft of premium workspace. With:
An on-site beer taproom
State-of-the-art event + conference spaces
A built-in tech & AI startup community
6,000+ sqft fitness center
This is where the next wave of innovation is brewing.
Let's celebrate Summer with a bang!
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