What's happening in StartupExperts?
As we approach the end of the summer, the StartupExperts community continues to build momentum across programs, partnerships, and member-led initiatives. It's clear that energy and engagement continue to grow across programs, partnerships, and member-led initiatives. We’re excited to carry that momentum into the Fall — and as always, we’re glad you’re here with us.
We have wrapped up our July learning theme: Breaking Down Silos: Unlocking Better Outcomes Through Cross-Functional Leadership. In this timely session, HR, Finance, and Ops leaders came together for a candid discussion on the power of cross-functional collaboration.
We were thrilled to welcome 51 new group of members in July — an incredible mix of HR, Finance, and Ops leaders bringing fresh perspectives from all corners of the startup world. This latest wave of talent reflects the kind of energy and experience that keeps this community thriving. Be sure to stop by our LinkedIn post to see who’s joined and give them a warm StartupExperts welcome!
In other news, we recently gave our SuE Swag platform a refresh, adding new items for you to rep the community in style. Whether you're a longtime member or just joined last week, it's a fun way to stay connected and show your StartupExperts spirit.
We’re grateful for the energy and thoughtfulness our members bring each week, and we’re excited to keep it going.
And that’s a wrap on our Q2 AI Learning Journey! In partnership with ApplyAI, this ongoing series has helped members dive into how AI can reduce friction and unlock capacity across People, Finance, and Ops. With Q3 we’re excited to kick off a fresh round of learning this month. Whether you're new to the series or have been joining since the beginning, it’s a great time to jump in and explore what’s next.
And Look at all these AMAZING events around the country and world!
July
Jul 1 – South Florida SuE People Leaders Breakfast – Miami, FL
Jul 11 – StartupExperts Boston Chapter Dinner – Boston, MA
Jul 11 – Friday Forum: AI Roundtable – Virtual
Jul 16 – Summer BBQ for Talent Leaders – San Francisco, CA
Jul 17 – StartupExperts NYC: Chelsea Art Crawl – New York, NY
Jul 23 – Talent Strategy for an AI-First World – Virtual
Jul 23 – SuE Barcelona Chapter Kick-off – Barcelona, Spain
Jul 25 – SHRM NorCal Summer Meet & Mingle – San Mateo, CA
Jul 30 – HR Leadership Dinner with Mento – San Francisco, CA
August
Aug 4 – Employee Benefits & Benchmark Review Roundtable – Virtual
Aug 6 – Fill Your Cup & Power Up Your Leadership – San Diego, CA
Aug 11 – StartupExperts Dallas: Social Meetup – Frisco, TX
Aug 15 – Friday Forum: AI Roundtable – Virtual
As always, we’re incredibly grateful for each of you who make StartupExperts what it is — a place where knowledge is shared freely, connections run deep, and real leadership is built from the inside out. Whether you’ve been leading sessions, joining meetups, sharing resources, or simply showing up with curiosity and generosity, you’re helping shape something meaningful here. We can’t wait to see what this next season brings — and we’re so glad to be building it with you.
Applications to join are open at www.StartupExperts.us—let’s keep building together!
