Grit Daily Group is a leading startup-focused news organization, anchored by its flagship publication, Grit Daily, and supported by a growing network of over a dozen outlets spanning sectors from tech to lifestyle to finance. We cover the people, trends, and innovations driving modern business and culture, with an eye toward what’s next.
Grit Daily is part of the Apple News Syndication Network.
Our global editorial team includes veteran journalists and industry voices with experience at top-tier publications like ABC, CBS, CNN, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., Vice, and Vox. With deep roots in traditional reporting and a passion for emerging media, we bring both credibility and urgency to our coverage. Our dedication to live journalism also sets us apart, with recurring events in cities including Austin, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Lisbon, Miami, and Tampa.
Mission Statement
At Grit Daily, our mission is to report on the trends, people, and ideas shaping the modern world — with grit. We focus on startups, innovation, culture, and the brands that influence how we live and work. Rooted in independent journalism, we aim to inform, challenge, and connect our readers through credible reporting, sharp editorial insight, and a global perspective.
We believe journalism should be both accessible and accountable. Whether through in-depth coverage, live events, or dynamic partnerships, Grit Daily exists to spotlight the changemakers and conversations driving progress across industries.
Our Story
Grit Daily was founded to tell the stories shaping our time — stories of invention, disruption, power, and consequence. We explore the rise of global brands, the people behind them, and the often-complicated impact they have on the way we live.
Some brands capture our loyalty. Others lose public trust in a flash of controversy. We cover both, without flinching. Our team brings decades of reporting experience to the table, and our commitment to relevance, accuracy, and independence drives every story we publish.
Within two years of its launch, Grit Daily expanded into live journalism with events during Miami Art Week, Sundance, and SXSW, along with speaker dinners and panel series at CES, Web Summit, Collision, Amazon Alexa’s Voice Summit, The Next Web, and more.
Grit Daily LLC (Grit Daily Group) is owned by Executive Editor Jordan French.
Funding
Grit Daily is funded through a mix of subscriber support, advertising, and event sponsorships. We are committed to maintaining the ethos of independent, grassroots journalism — reporting with integrity, transparency, and zero outside pressure over what we cover or how we cover it.
Partnerships
We collaborate with forward-thinking organizations to amplify important stories and connect with an audience that values innovation and impact. These partnerships are thoughtfully curated and aligned with our editorial mission.
To support our reporting with visual storytelling, we’ve partnered with Depositphotos, giving us access to a broad library of high-quality images that enhance the clarity and appeal of our coverage.