The next season
is written by you
30+ founders have told their story here, unfiltered. Now you decide who takes the stage and what we should really talk about.
Tell us what you want to hear
Two minutes. Suggest a topic, nominate several speakers or put yourself forward.
What do you want to propose?
You can pick more than one.
Startup Grind Madrid · Aticco
30+
founders on stage
12
editions in Madrid
900+
in the community
Real founder stories, zero polish.
Startup Grind is the largest founder community in the world. In Madrid we use it for what matters: putting a founder in front of the community to tell what actually happened — the round that fell through, the pivot, the team that broke, the month payroll almost didn't clear.
No endless panels. No smoke-and-mirror slides. One story, honest questions and networking that actually works.
How one edition works
- 01
One story, one founder
No five-person panels: one chair, one mic and 45 honest minutes.
- 02
Unfiltered questions
The community asks what nobody dares to post on LinkedIn.
- 03
Numbers on the table
Rounds, burn, layoffs and pivots told with real figures.
- 04
Networking that works
Founders, operators and investors in one room, no badges, no pitch.
See you at the next edition
Every Startup Grind Madrid edition in a single calendar. Grab your spot before it fills up.
Open full calendar30+ stories told in Madrid
These founders sat down and told it all. You complete the next list.
This is Startup Grind Madrid
Founder talks, a packed room and real networking. A few moments from our startup and entrepreneur events in Madrid.
Who's behind it
Frequently asked questions
- What is Startup Grind Madrid?
- Startup Grind is the largest founder community in the world. In Madrid we run editions where one founder tells their real story to the community, followed by networking with entrepreneurs, operators and investors.
- Where do the Madrid events take place?
- Editions happen in Madrid, usually at Aticco spaces. Each date and exact venue is published in the event calendar.
- How much does it cost to attend?
- Spots are booked through each edition's calendar page. These events are made for the Madrid startup ecosystem and seats are limited.
- How do I suggest a speaker or a topic?
- Use the form on this site to propose a topic, suggest several founders or nominate yourself to take the stage next season.
- Who can attend?
- Anyone in the Madrid entrepreneurial ecosystem: founders, startup teams, operators, investors and people thinking about starting something.
- What language are the talks in?
- Most talks are in Spanish, though some editions with international founders run in English.
