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.

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.

Events in Madrid

Startup and entrepreneur events in Madrid

Every Startup Grind Madrid edition is one founder talk plus real networking with entrepreneurs, operators and investors from the Madrid startup ecosystem.

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Building unfiltered, edition by edition

Fourteen nights of real stories from founders, startups and entrepreneurs in Madrid. These are the speakers who took the stage.

#14

Construyendo sin filtros #14

The uncomfortable truths of building a startup

24 June 2026 · 18:30–21:00

Aticco Castellana
Paseo de la Castellana 268, Madrid 28046

A conversation about the real hardships of entrepreneurship, with founders from Dreamshot and THE Q CLUB.

Speakers

Javier Jiménez Rueda (Dreamshot)
Cristina Queipo de Llano y Inés Queipo de Llano (THE Q CLUB)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#13

Construyendo sin filtros #13

Building, growing and reinventing with purpose

27 May 2026 · 18:30–21:00

Aticco Castellana
Paseo de la Castellana 268, Madrid 28046

Two founders share how to grow and reinvent without losing the purpose behind the project.

Speakers

Patricia Recarte
Sara Recalde Elizalde

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#12

Construyendo sin filtros #12

From corporate to founder: the leap that changed everything

29 April 2026 · 18:30–21:30

Aticco Castellana
Paseo de la Castellana 268, Madrid 28046

Two former fintech/HR startup executives share their move from corporate to founder.

Speakers

Daniel Espejo (Omnia, ex-Klarna)
Jaime Llantada (Ciudadela, ex-Job&Talent)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#11

Construyendo sin filtros #11

From executive to founder: leading projects with purpose

25 March 2026 · 18:30–21:30

Impact Hub Barceló
C. de Serrano Anguita 13, Madrid 28004

Two founders discuss the shift from executive to founder and the impact of female entrepreneurship.

Speakers

Daniela Roiz Jiménez Ofarril (WE ARE MUSSA)
Lola López Fernández (Tintoremus)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#10

Construyendo sin filtros #10

From corporate to founder: building in the AI era

25 February 2026 · 18:00–21:00

Aticco María de Molina
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

Two former Big Tech executives share their leap into founding AI startups focused on process automation.

Speakers

Pilar Alfonso Rico (Gogotechy)
Celia de la Hoz Sacasa (Willbe)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#09

Construyendo sin filtros #9

From zero to real customers: the path of a Madrid startup

22 January 2026 · 18:30–21:30

Aticco María de Molina
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

An honest walkthrough of two startups (remittances and insurance) from idea validation to paying customers.

Speakers

Fernando Manuel Pinto (TucanPay)
Eduardo Pena Varela (Swipet)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#08

Construyendo sin filtros #8

Events 360: innovation, technology and community

8 January 2026 · 19:00–21:30

Digitaliza Madrid (Centro de Innovación)
C. de Embajadores 181, Madrid 28045

A talk on the events industry and how technology is transforming the way events are run.

Speakers

Nacho Kleinman Ruiz (Culpass)
Andreas Kleinman Ruiz (Culpass)
Eduardo Podoswa (Grupo Zentir)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#07

Construyendo sin filtros #7

Building disruptive businesses: strategy, design and impact

17 December 2025 · 18:30–21:30

Glovo
C. de Orense 4, Madrid 28020

A session on how strategic vision and design combine to build businesses with real impact.

Speakers

Juanjo Sáez González (Bistrohunter / Uncovercity)
Uliana Torkunova (LetMePark / LetMeCharge)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#06

Construyendo sin filtros #6

No luck involved: decisions, failures and wins from founders still standing

26 November 2025 · 18:00–21:30

Aticco María de Molina
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

Two consumer-brand cofounders share how they reinvented themselves after previous failures.

Speakers

Ander Méndez (Ositos & Co)
Rodrigo Bernárdez Casas (Pilatus Brand)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#05

Construyendo sin filtros #5

Found. Fail. Bill. Real stories

29 October 2025 · 18:00–21:30

Aticco María de Molina
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

Two founders share the unfiltered ups and downs of building, with a participatory “Mentor Flash Round”.

Speakers

Carlota Ortiz (Brytspace)
Bedi Cabrera (aCard Business / Onuba Tech)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Micaela Villalobos, Luis Fernández

#04

Construyendo sin filtros #4

Build, grow, invest: the full founder cycle

18 September 2025 · 18:00–21:00

Aticco María de Molina
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

A conversation about every stage of the founder journey, from early validation to investment and exit.

Speakers

Gisela Ortiz (Wavext Technologies / Root Clean Technology)
Darío Méndez Fernández (El Tenedor / The Fork)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#03

Construyendo sin filtros #3

Cofounders in action: synergies that push ideas forward

9 July 2025 · 18:00–21:30

Aticco María de Molina
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

Networking and matching event to find cofounders, with talks on funding and team structuring.

Speakers

Belén Pons Luis (Zenova)
Julián Azofra (Sharpei)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#02

Construyendo sin filtros #2

Real stories from serial founders

24 June 2025 · 18:00–21:30

Aticco María de Molina (rooftop)
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

Rooftop talk with serial entrepreneurs sharing failures and reinvention, followed by networking with pizza and music.

Speakers

Carlos Roca de Togores (Worldaware)
Ricardo de Tomás (Driza)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

#01

Construyendo sin filtros #1

Expensive dreams, crazy teams and the art of building with purpose

28 May 2025 · 18:00–21:00

Aticco María de Molina
C. de María de Molina 39, Madrid 28006

An evening about the real beginnings of building a startup: doubts, falls and lessons from three founders.

Speakers

Sergio Arjona (Luna&Wanda)
María José González-Barros Bellsola (Niumba)
Alejandra Bogas Tapia (Efímero)

Moderators: Borja Vega, Luis Fernández

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.