Reserve Your Seat
Seats are limited and tickets will sell out. Early bird pricing available August 14–17.
Rain or shine.
Bought your ticket on the Startup Grind event page? Every seat is vetted, so you still need to complete an application to confirm your spot.
Confirm your ticketFounder Connector
Get on board for structured speed-dating style sessions with investors throughout the evening. Real conversations, real introductions, no cold outreach required.
- Event access aboard the S80 yacht
- Speed-dating style investor sessions
- Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
- One alcoholic beverage ticket
- Premium appetizers
- Business casual networking
Founder Pitch
Step onto the deck and pitch your startup live to every investor in the room. Five minutes. One stage. The full room's attention. Limited slots available.
- Everything in Founder Connector
- 5-minute live pitch on stage
- 2-min investor Q&A after pitch
- Pitch recording included
- Golden Ticket: 1:1 investor meeting
- Eligible for $250 cash prize
Investor
Reserved seats at a discounted rate. Come meet a curated slate of vetted, fundable founders in one of DC's most exclusive settings.
- Event access aboard the S80 yacht
- Curated founder introductions
- Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
- One alcoholic beverage ticket
- Premium appetizers
- Exclusive investor-only seating
All tickets are vetted after purchase to ensure only active founders and verified investors attend.
No shoes on board. Business casual attire.