About Us

Our Story

Tech + Startups Community began as a small gathering in Miami in August 2023, bringing together innovators, founders, and tech enthusiasts. What started as a local meetup quickly evolved into a global movement spanning 22 cities across 7 countries worldwide. Our mission? To connect top startups, tech professionals, and investors to foster innovation and collaboration across borders. By creating accessible, engaging, and affordable events, we’ve become the go-to network for those shaping the future of technology.

Our Vision

We envision a world where tech ecosystems thrive in every corner of the globe, fueled by collaboration, shared knowledge, and opportunities accessible to everyone.

What We Do

• Events: Monthly meetups in cities like NYC, SF, LA, and more, plus an annual conference that gathers top minds from across the tech world.

• Media: Podcasts featuring VCs and founders, and weekly newsletters sent to 10,000+ subscribers.

• Community: A network of passionate leaders driving change and innovation in their local startup scenes.

Meet Our Team

Founders 

DENIS HILLER, FOUNDER & CEO 

GOZEL AKEYEVA, CO-FOUNDER & COO 

City Leaders A dynamic group of community builders who represent our 22 cities, from Miami to Dubai. They ensure every event reflects the unique character of local startup ecosystem.

A huge thank you for supporting this Startup Community  Disleve Kanku M.S - Boston,  Oliver Moreno - Atlanta,  Inga Broerman - Washigton DC, Mandy Zaransky-Hurst - Chicago, Aram Vartanian - Zurich, Luis Woite - London, Carlos Mendez Tafur - Bogota, Igor Hiller - Los Angeles, J B - Orlando,  Tony Bai - New York,  Gozel Akeyeva - Miami, Kevin Rubio - Chicago, Huseyin Altinisik - Raleigh, William King II - Frankfurt, Allaberdi Akeyev - Ashgabat and many more!

Our Growing Team We’re expanding! Meet the marketing experts, content creators, and organizers working behind the scenes to bring our vision to life.

Timeline

• August 2023: The first meetup in Miami sparks the creation of a thriving local community.

• January 2024: Expansion begins with new chapters in NYC, SF, and beyond.

• May 2025: First annual Tech + Startups Community Conference, featuring prominent VCs and founders.

• Future: Continued growth into more cities, expanding our podcast reach, and launching new ways to support startups.

Why Join Us?

• Be Inspired: Hear from industry leaders at our events and on our podcast.

• Make Connections: Build meaningful relationships with fellow founders, VCs, and tech enthusiasts.

• Access Opportunities: Find your next co-founder, investor, or career move within our network.