Our Story​
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StartUp Westport was founded by a group of entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders who recognized the need for a collaborative hub in Fairfield County: a place where bold ideas could thrive and meaningful connections could be made.
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What began as a small network of founders sharing insights and resources has grown into a vibrant ecosystem of over 3,000+ members, all committed to building businesses, supporting innovation, and strengthening our community.
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From our earliest gatherings to our signature community events, StartUp Westport has been driven by one core belief: great ideas are born from collaboration and nurtured in high-trust communities. Today, we're working to transform Fairfield County into Silicon Sound: the Northeast's most vibrant startup hub.
Our Mission
Our mission is to activate local entrepreneurship and innovation by providing high-value events and resources at no cost to make our community an exceptional place to live and work. Through our programs and initiatives, we help entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators connect, grow, and build.
Our goal is to create a culture of collaboration where aspiring founders and established businesses find success together. Working alongside our community partners and sponsors, we're building more than a network.
We envision Fairfield County as a leading innovation hub in the Northeast called Silicon Sound, where entrepreneurs and investors come together to shape industries, create jobs, and push boundaries. StartUp Westport aims to be the cornerstone of this ecosystem, fostering trust, collaboration, and meaningful growth opportunities for every member.
Core Values
Innovation
Innovation lies at the heart of everything we do. We encourage out-of-the-box thinking, embrace change, and constantly seek new and better ways to drive progress.
Collaboration
We believe entrepreneurship and innovation thrives when people work together. By fostering partnerships and peer-to-peer learning, we amplify impact and accelerate growth.
Community
We are committed to building an open, welcoming, and accessible ecosystem where everyone has the opportunity to connect and learn. By championing inclusion and belonging, we strengthen Westport as a place where bold ideas and diverse voices come together.
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