Startup Grind Tirana

Startup Grind Tirana is a part of Global network of Startup Grind, powered by Google for Startups. Startup Grind Tirana is the first event in Albania that empowers networking, education, inspires and connects successful entrepreneurs. Up to now, 52 entrepreneurs have been hosted to inspire our community and to share their entrepreneurial journey with us. Among the special guest we could mention: Vasil Naci, Klodian Allajbeu, Elvin Guri, Mirela Sula, Hetem Ramadani, Linda Shomo, Avni Ponari, Baybars Altuntas, Donika Mici etc.

Startup Grind was founded in 2010 when our founder, Derek Andersen got some friends and fellow entrepreneurs together to crack the same problem they were all facing: the growing challenges of launching a company. What became clear was these obstacles were extensive and stretched far beyond their group.

Their gatherings soon spurred a local startup movement that attracted founders and experts from every industry, all coming together to share their advice and inspirations for early entrepreneurs. Eventually, vibrant Startup Grind communities (“chapters”) began developing in Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, London, New York, Beijing, and many more. Our community proves that entrepreneurs are in fact, stronger together.