GRIND Interactive
Techstars '21Houston, US · Founded 2017 · 21 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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GRIND manufactures portable basketball shooting machines and hosts community events that combine sports technology with STEM education for underserved youth. The company aims to connect basketball players with career pathways in engineering and tech fields.
Founders & leadership
GRIND Interactive was founded in 2017 by Thomas Fields.
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Thomas FieldsinCEO & FounderThomas Fields is CEO and founder of GRIND Interactive, which manufactures portable basketball training equipment and hosts community events combining sports technology with STEM education. He completed MIT Sloan's Success Initiative program and serves as a board member of TXRX Labs, a nonprofit makerspace.30 Under 30 2022
Investors · 2
Competitors · 4
by search overlapDicks Sporting Goods160 shared keywordsDick's Sporting Goods operates a network of sporting goods retail stores under the Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, and Going Going Gone! banners, along with experiential concepts like Dick's House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, selling equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories to athletic customers across the United States; the company also owns and operates Foot Locker, a global footwear and apparel retailer with multiple banners serving sneaker enthusiasts across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and owns GameChanger, a mobile platform for youth sports live streaming and team management.
NBA Africa160 shared keywordsThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league whose official website publishes news, game coverage, and content about its teams, players, and events such as Summer League and free agency.
Ussportscamps121 shared keywordsUS Sports Camps operates youth and adult sports training camps across multiple sports and locations.
Master Class89 shared keywordsOnline education subscription platform with pre-recorded tutorials and lectures by experts.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does GRIND Interactive do?
- GRIND manufactures portable basketball shooting machines and hosts community events that combine sports technology with STEM education for underserved youth. The company aims to connect basketball players with career pathways in engineering and tech fields.
- Who founded GRIND Interactive?
- GRIND Interactive was founded by Thomas Fields in 2017.
- Who are GRIND Interactive's investors?
- GRIND Interactive's investors include Dipalo Ventures, Techstars.
- Where is GRIND Interactive headquartered?
- GRIND Interactive is headquartered in Houston, US.





