Startup Grind Kampala

Startup Grind Kampala is the Ugandan chapter of Startup Grind, the world’s largest startup community, dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs. This chapter actively supports the local startup ecosystem through a mix of virtual and in-person events, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

🔹 What Startup Grind Kampala Offers

• Weekly Events: Regular sessions include:

  • Monday Panels: “Kickstart Your Startup: Building Blocks for Success” – discussions on startup fundamentals like management, finance, and bootstrapping.

  • Thursday Virtual Fireside Chats: Conversations with founders and experts on overcoming startup challenges.

  • Friday Pitch & Shark Arena: Live pitch sessions where startups receive feedback from peers and investors.

• Special Events: Occasional themed sessions such as “Social Media Mastery: Boost Your Brand” and “Networking for Startups: Expand Your Horizons” are designed to help entrepreneurs build visibility and connections.

• Community Channels: The chapter offers curated WhatsApp groups covering areas like legal support, product development, investor relations, and female founders, fostering peer learning and collaboration.

• Global Exposure: Startups from Kampala can apply to participate in the Startup Grind Global Conference in Silicon Valley, offering a chance to showcase their ventures to a global audience.

🔹 Leadership & Community

Startup Grind Kampala is led by Chapter Director Rodgers Nyanzi of TrailblzrGO Venture Studio. The chapter has hosted notable speakers such as:

• Serisha Barrat: Founder of LawyeredUp and Boardroom, who shared insights on building tech ventures as a female founder.

• Jonathan Ntege Lubwama: Entrepreneur and venture analyst, who discussed strategies for bootstrapping and fundraising in Africa.

• Julie Muriuki: Founder of Thelela Consulting, who spoke on applying design thinking to business challenges.

• Janet Bugembe: A young entrepreneur who shared her journey of building two companies and mentoring upcoming entrepreneurs.

🔹 Get Involved

• Website: Explore events and resources at 

• Social Media:

  • X (formerly Twitter)

  • Facebook