If you are here, it means you are interested in applying to an awesome Grindstone programme!
Well, welcome then.
Grindstone, as a Growth Engineer, has grown startups into scaleups in South Africa and beyond over the last decade and continues handpicking the most promising ventures and supercharging their trajectory with access to critical resources - Knowledge, Networks, Funding, and Markets.
Once onboard, startups and scaleups will undergo Grindstone's rigorous growth engineering programme, meticulously architected to make them highly attractive to investors, scalable, and primed for successful exits.
To optimise this process, we'll need a deep dive into your business details. This might require you to share documentation regarding your financials, company registration, and certifications during the application phase. Remember, you can hit pause on your application at any time, save your responses (top right corner), and come back to it whenever you're ready.
The assessment is not an elimination exercise, but a discovery process to understand you and your business more intimately. Over the last decade we have learnt that the most authentic application forms are those where we can get a real feel for the business, as that helps us to determine how bespoke our interventions need to be for the applicant. Our approach is not a one-size fits all, but rather a very structured bespoke solution per company. So when you complete this assessment, give the data as it is. We can't help the perfect ones, the ones who don't need customers or funders or networks. We can only help those who need help, and your assessment results will enable us to help you.
Navigating the application might feel like a maze sometimes, but remember, we're here to help. If you feel stuck, feel free to hit us up at info@grindstonexl.com for any clarification or support. The more candid and comprehensive your responses, the better we can craft a growth strategy that aligns with your business.
While the competition might seem fierce given the limited spots, our approach to recruitment is long-term. Once you enter the Grindstone ecosystem, in whatever capacity, we are committed to exploring avenues to collaborate.
Ready to get started? Hit the 'Next' button and let's chart your path to exponential growth.