About this event

LONG DESCRIPTION (for LinkedIn Events page) Espresso Yourself ☕ — A Coffee & Connect Session by Startup Grind Nairobi Let's be honest — building (or backing, or supporting) a startup is hard. Between the fundraising conversations, the late nights, the pivots, the "we'll figure it out" moments, and the endless to-do lists, founders and ecosystem players rarely get a moment to just... talk. No deck. No deadline. No demo day. That's exactly what Espresso Yourself is for. This is a relaxed, informal coffee and networking session bringing together founders, startups, investors, VCs, ecosystem enablers, and everyone in between for one simple purpose: to connect, unwind, and have real conversations about the journey we're all on. Whether you're heads-down building your MVP, scaling your Series A, writing checks, mentoring founders, or simply curious about the startup world — this space is for you. What to expect: ☕ Good coffee, good company, zero pressure 🤝 Organic networking — talk to whoever you want, about whatever you want 💡 Honest conversations about the ecosystem — what's working, what's not, and what needs to change 🛠️ A chance to find collaborators, mentors, or even your next co-founder 🌍 A reminder that you're not building (or investing, or hustling) alone This isn't a pitch session. It's not a panel. There's no agenda forcing you into small talk about your "elevator pitch." It's simply a space to take a breather from the hustle, meet like-minded people in the community, and reconnect with why you got into this ecosystem in the first place. So bring your business cards, bring your stories, bring your questions — and let's talk about the journey, the wins, the challenges, and the future of Kenya's startup ecosystem, one cup at a time. 📍 Venue: The Republic of Everyone, Bishan Plaza, Mpaka Road, Westlands, Nairobi 💰 Cost: Free to attend — kindly purchase your own coffee/condiments at the venue 🎯 Who should attend: Founders, co-founders, startup teams, VCs, angel investors, ecosystem builders, hub/accelerator reps, and anyone plugged into Nairobi's tech & entrepreneurship space Grab a seat, grab a cup, and Espresso Yourself