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The LA Grind by Just Go Grind

Take a break from your screen for a couple of hours, exercise outside in our lovely LA weather, and meet some great founders, operators, investors, and more in the LA startup ecosystem. 

Parking is very limited, I suggest arriving 15 minutes early if possible. 

We'll meet at the X, a little way inside the N Fuller Ave entrance, then take the paved trail called Runyon Canyon Rd Hiking Path:

This moderate hike should take about 1 - 1.5 hours. We'll stop a couple of times on the way up. The trail has drinking fountains (

bubblers for my fellow Midwest transplants

), but I'd suggest bringing a water bottle. 

We'll be hiking on pavement the entire time, up to the gate on Mulholland Drive, then back down. There is limited shade, so come prepared!

Looking forward to seeing you there soon!

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The LA Grind: LA Startup Community Hike

Shawn Gold 

Jacob Rodriguez

Jill Puente

Jason Coelho

Brian Swichkow

Cyprian Francis

Nadia Alam

Jacob Sussman

HAMZA KHAN

Lou Tillman

Justin Gordon

What Members Get:

- Free entry to member events (At least 2 all-member events per month)
- Formats include coffee meetups, happy hours, walks, co-working, runs or hikes (Not limited to these)
- Priority RSVP for select public events
- Events across LA, primarily Westside, West Hollywood, and Culver City, adjusted to where members are
- Non-member tickets are typically $20-$40

Why Join:

- Feel more connected and at home in LA
- Meet people you actually want to see again
- Serendipity that leads to customers, collaborators, hires, partners, service pros, and friends
- Real conversations in small groups, not just crowded rooms
- Try new venues and neighborhoods without planning stress

Who This Is For:

- Ambitious, kind people in the LA startup community
- Founders, operators, investors, and others in the LA startup community

Who This Is Not For

- Hard sellers and spammy outreach
- Chronic no-shows or late cancels
- People looking to argue, be unkind, or ignore house rules

Good to Know:

- Cancel anytime
- Seats are first-come, first-served
- Some events are role-specific. We will clearly label “Founder only,” “Investor only,” etc. This does not affect the 2+ all-member events you can attend each month.
- Some member-only experiences may have an added cost. Example: curated dinners where attendees split the check. These will be clearly labeled in advance
- No refunds


LA Grind Club

Reach founders, operators, investors, and others in the LA startup community through consistent, high-signal touchpoints across events and The LA Grind newsletter.

What You Get Each Month

- Logo and blurb in The LA Grind event pages
- Weekly 50-word feature in the newsletter's "Community Partner" section with a single CTA link
- On-site sponsor shoutout at one event
- Four comp tickets to public events each month, first come via RSVP (same rules as Club)
- Attendee list for your sponsored event
- Priority access to co-host one event per quarter at your office or a partner venue

Why Partner

- Consistent visibility in front of active LA startup operators and decision makers
- Fast, lightweight activations you do not need to plan yourself
- Measurable touchpoints via unique links, UTMs, and opt-in lists

Good to Know

- Month-to-month pilot. Cancel anytime before the next billing date
- Category exclusivity available at a premium
- We keep editorial control
- Creative due 2 business days before placements. Payment due before first placement

What We Need to Start

- Vector logo, brand guide, 50-word blurb, single CTA link, and a landing page with UTMs

The LA Grind: LA Startup Community Hike

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