# Start a Startup Grind Chapter

> The Startup Grind 'Start a Chapter' page is a recruitment and application hub for entrepreneurs who want to become Chapter Directors and lead a local node of the world's largest independent startup community. It lays out the mission (educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs), the eight-step application journey, the commitment required, and the support directors receive to host monthly events for founders, investors, and builders across 600 cities in 125+ countries.

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Last updated: 2026-07-30