​Join us for the ultimate Startup Grind Summer Bash and the launch of our Oakland Chapter at 1900 Broadway and STAK Ventures! Expect startup pitches, investor panels with live Q+A, fun networking zones, and great food & drinks on us. Founders, VCs, and startup lovers—come celebrate, connect, and grow your network. Let’s make this a summer to remember!

​About this event

​🚀 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 – 1:45 PM – Welcome Party

• ​Lunch & Drinks

• ​Lawn Games + DJ

• ​Startup Exhibitor Showcase (4th Floor)

​2:00 PM – We Head Downstairs (Follow the Music)

​2:00 – 4:30 PM – Content Block (2nd Floor)

• ​2:00 – 2:30 PM – Startup Pitches (5 Founders / 2 mins each). With live feedback from our investor panel.

• ​2:30 – 3:00 PM – Scaling with AI - featuring Cloudflare, DevRev, Sprinto 

• ​3:05 – 3:30 PM – You Can’t Pay in Pizza Forever: Payroll and Benefits for Beginners - hosted by Rajeev, founder of Every

• ​3:35 – 4:00 PM – AI for Startup Efficiency and Growth, hosted by Javier Lopez, VP of Engineering at Carta

• ​4:05 – 4:30 PM – AI vs Talent, hosted by Brian Sparkes

​4:30 PM Onwards – 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

​🏢 Venue Highlight: STAK Space

• ​STAK Ventures spans two buildings and 450,000+ sqft of premium workspace. With:

• ​An on-site beer taproom 🍻

• ​State-of-the-art event + conference spaces

• ​A built-in tech and 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!