TheGrounds
Introduction
A place for people who make things.
The Grounds is an independent community in Dallas for builders, founders, engineers, and creators. We exist to bring ambitious people together—through events, collaboration, and the simple act of showing up.
Not a club. Not a company. A gathering ground for those who care about building.
About The Grounds →Events
How we gather.
Dates to be announced
- The 24A full day and night of building with peers across Dallas–Fort Worth. First edition planned for spring 2027.
- Founder DinnersIntimate dinners connecting builders with founders—conversation over spectacle.
- Build NightsCollaborative evenings where people work on projects side by side—laptops open, ideas in motion.
- Community EventsGatherings for people who care about technology, startups, and building with others.
The 24
24 hours.
Build something real.
Our planned flagship hackathon—one continuous stretch of building with peers across Dallas–Fort Worth. First edition: spring 2027. Interest list open.
Explore The 24- Format
- 24-hour hackathon
- Edition
- First · Spring 2027
- Region
- Dallas–Fort Worth
- Status
- Interest list open
Community
Who belongs here.
Builders shipping products. Founders figuring things out. Engineers who care about craft. Creators who want company while they make.
If you take making things seriously—and want to be around others who do too—you belong at The Grounds.
Get involved
Come build with us.
Leave your email for event announcements, The 24 updates, and invitations to gather.
Join The CommunityPartners
Help make hackathons, dinners, and build nights possible.