STARTUP Grind Georgetown Guyana is gearing up to host another dynamic ‘Fireside Chat and Networking Forum,’ at WeOwn Space next Tuesday.

Addressing many of the challenges facing Guyanese Entrepreneurs, the much anticipated event will feature designer, Sonia Noel. Noel, who is celebrating 20 years in the fashion industry, has been presented with many accolades locally, regionally and even internationally, for entrepreneurship, philanthropy, cultural ambassadorial services, advancing creative enterprise, promoting competitive- worthy fashion design and youth empowerment.

During the Fireside Chat on Tuesday May 16, the local chapter Director, Hilary Benjamin-Byer and Dr. Noel will not only discuss the challenges facing entrepreneurs in Guyana, but the avenues that can be taken to overcome those hurdles. The event will be held at a time when Startup Grind is recognising some of leading female entrepreneurs in 200 cities across the world under the theme “#SGwomen Female Founders Month.”

Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting 1,000,000 entrepreneurs in over 200 cities. It nurtures startup ecosystems in 98 countries through events, media, and partnerships with organisations like Google for Entrepreneurs. The cornerstone of its global community are monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has now hosted 5,000 fireside chats since its founding in 2010. To date, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs find mentorship, connect to partners and hires, pursue funding, and reach new users.