Coffee With Strangers, Ask Me Anything (AMA) Roundtable w/ Mark Grimes: Startups 90 Days to Cashflow Positive
Join us for meaningful conversation, refreshing bold coffee, and impactful stories about entrepreneurship, startups, and purpose-driven living.
Gather around the Lecida community table for an extraordinary coffee featuring Portland based entrepreneur and social impact advocate Mark Grimes. This coffee is designed for vibrant conversations and authentic storytelling, exploring themes of courage, diversity, resilience, and positive social change. Connect deeply with fellow guests, exchange impactful ideas, and leave inspired to make your days count.
About Your Host
Your host, Mark Grimes, is an entrepreneur with a passion for supporting new startup founders and entrepreneurs looking to make a positive social impact while making money and building their company. Mark has launched 13 startups since 1989, all cashflow positive in 90 days or less, invested deeply in diverse communities globally, and is committed to fostering meaningful impact through positive entrepreneurship. He co-founded initiatives like Maker Faire Africa, Pitch Black, eyescream and NedSpace, championing diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
Guest Experience
Guests at this event will likely not know each other beforehand—creating a unique, engaging atmosphere ideal for forming new friendships, professional connections, and fostering diverse, stimulating conversations. Embrace the excitement of connecting with strangers who share your passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Event Details
Date: Monday, 19 May, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Downtown Portland, more details after signing up
Accessibility: Public transportation-friendly, ample parking nearby
Disability Access: yes
Specialty poured-over coffee style, and artisanal donuts selection will be provided.
Interaction Focus
Mark will facilitate an interactive roundtable discussion around agile startup methods, highlighting his unconventional approach—launching startups rapidly, without any business plan, pitch decks or outside angel or VC funding. This conversation will inspire actionable takeaways and dynamic peer-to-peer exchange.
Pricing & Booking
Price: $25 per person (includes snack, beverages, and Lecida service fees)
Booking: Spots are limited to no more than 9 people—reserve yours today to join this impactful conversation.
Lecida ensures your safety and trust, conducting thorough background checks and verifications for all hosts.
Spaces are limited for this special morning with Mark Grimes—book now to secure your seat and be part of a coffee event you'll never forget!
Transparent Finance Reporting
(here’s there the money goes, assuming 9 people purchase the tickets)
$67.5 for logistics and space
$157.50 Kiva, supporting 6 women entrepreneurs in developing countries
Look at you, going to a coffee, learning startup stuff, and making the world a better place.
Testimonials
Mark Grimes, thank you for creating your vision and for your generosity and support. ~ Evelyn Liu, founder Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
Mark Grimes is amazing at helping you succeed, but he may even take your money at a friendly Texas Hold'em game. ~ John Jackson, founder Heroes American Cafe
Mark Grimes’ entrepreneurial insight and founder experience during our startup phase has been instrumental in propelling our progress at an exponential rate. His guidance, connections and strong counsel are not the only things that contributed to our success; Mark also rolls up his sleeves and actively participates in the work alongside us, whether it's on the backend or the frontlines. ~ Marie-Rose Phan-Lê, Co-founder, CULTIV8R
Building a supportive community that makes the journey less isolating. Mark is amazing and have been tremendous supporters for under-represented entrepreneurs for years! They not only strive to create an inclusive and inviting space to work, but advocate personally and in our community for a better business world with diversity, equity and inclusion. As a female entrepreneur and one of the founding board members of Woman Led, I can say without a doubt that Mark Grimes has been one of our greatest allies and partners in building a more equitable world! ~ Amanda Wilson, founder VOXAPOD
Mark has consistently been a champion for startups. ~ Ray King, founder, Top Level Design
Mark fosters an atmosphere that encourages founders to help one another in whatever business challenges they are facing. ~ Kenneth Fransen, attorney