GRACE BELANGIA
CO-FOUNDER & Chief Community Officer
Grace A. Belangia is a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial and maker communities, offering more than 15 years of professional management and community engagement experience. Born and raised in Silicon Valley and a graduate of UCLA with a M.S. in Communications, she applies her skills in forging connections between thought leaders, ecosystem builders, and innovators across the nation.
As co-founder of Make Startups and the Clubhou.se in Augusta, GA, Grace has a demonstrated commitment to supporting and enhancing innovation. She has been instrumental in cultivating new ideas and fostering innovation through her role as a mentor for early-stage entrepreneurs, underscoring her dedication to growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Her positions as a board member of Southeast Makers Alliance, organizer for TEDxAugusta, and a Pipeline Fellow showcase her leadership in promoting the maker movement and engaging with the tech community. Furthermore, her participation in the Mesh Network of Innovation, connecting mid-sized cities in the southeast, epitomizes her drive to foster collaboration and enhance socio-economic opportunities.