Experts Network | Startup Grind

Join the Startup Grind Expert Community

We want you to join our exclusive Startup Grind expert community. If you are an experienced founder, operator, investor, executive, startup advisor or industry leader, we want you to be part of this network.

Startup Grind is launching a new series of international programs designed to help high-potential entrepreneurs from around the world successfully softland in the United States. These programs are built around experts like you working directly with founders to navigate growth, expansion, and market entry with clarity and confidence, contributing your expertise in a meaningful and high impact way.

Apply to be an Expert

Why Join as an Expert

As a Startup Grind expert, you will play a key role in supporting early stage founders as they scale across borders. You will gain access to a highly curated network of startups and fellow experts, while contributing your knowledge and experience where it creates the most impact.

Experts in our community can participate as judges, speakers, and mentors, engaging in meaningful ways that fit their expertise and availability.

Who We Are Looking For

We are building a diverse and highly specialized expert network across multiple dimensions:

Profile

Experienced founders

Executives

Investors

Lawyers

Industry or functional experts

Functional expertise

Fundraising

Go-to-market strategy

Product development

Marketing

Legal

Finance

Operations

Industry expertise

Artificial intelligence

Fintech

SaaS

Healthtech

Climate

Regional knowledge

North America

Middle East

Africa

LATAM

Asia

How You Can Engage

We offer flexible ways to contribute based on your interests and availability:

Mentorship through one-on-one or small group sessions

Speaking and workshop opportunities, both virtual and in-person

Office hours, panels, and investor feedback sessions

Judging applications for our programs

Our Approach

High-Touch and Founder-Centric Mentor Matches

High-touch, mutual selection model focused on strong alignment and genuine interest

Diagnostic Discovery

We interview each startup to understand their goals, needs, and key challenges

Curated Introductions

We connect mentors and startups based on fit, encouraging initial conversations to assess alignment

Mutual Autonomy

Both mentors and startups choose how to move forward, ensuring shared commitment

Apply to Become an Expert

If you are interested in contributing your expertise and supporting international founders on their journey to the US market, we invite you to register.

Apply to be an Expert

*After applying, our team will review your profile and reach out with next steps, including potential opportunities to engage based on your expertise and availability.*