Pacific Northwest Startup Ecosystems:Learn about the vibrant Pacific Northwest startup ecosystems in B.C., Alaska, Washington and Oregon!
The workshop will cover the ecosystems in Eugene, Bend, & Portland, Oregon; Vancouver & Victoria, B.C.; and Anchorage, Alaska.
Topics include:
• Startup and technology initiatives as economic development strategies.
• Regional funding sources for startups raising venture capital.
• Ecosystem resources including co-working spaces, incubators/accelerators and startup
conferences.
This workshop is designed for individuals that are interested in learning about Pacific Northwest startup ecosystems – including entrepreneurs, consultants, business coaches, startup attorneys, tech executives and public sector officials involved in trade, investment and innovation.
Workshop & Networking Objectives:
• Empower you with the tools and resources to expand your network into these Pacific Northwest startup ecosystems.
• Cover regional startup and technology initiatives as economic development strategies.
• Identify regional funding sources for startups raising venture capital.
• Identify Pacific Northwest ecosystem resources including co-working spaces, incubators/accelerators and startup conferences.
Lunch and drinks are provided by the Consulate General of Canada-Seattle and British Columbia Trade and Investment. theupperleft: Pacific Northwest Startup Ecosystems Workshop will be led by Lee Reeves.
Lee is a former Evangelist with Galvanize and Community Manager at IBM Global Entrepreneur, where he supported the growth and development of tech companies and startup communities through mentorship, connections, and access to technology resources. As Pacific Northwest Community Manager, Lee managed regional relationships with (Bend, Eugene, Portland, Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver & Anchorage) startup accelerators and incubators.
Lee has a very diverse professional network; he has relationships with law firms, manufacturers, commercial distribution partners, tech accelerators, incubators, coding schools, angel investors and venture capitalists. Lee was a member of the 2015 Seattle delegation to Vancouver Startup Week, a speaker at the 2017 TAO Ignite: Southern Willamette Valley and Early Stage Company panelist at the 2017 Bend Venture Conference. Lee is the Co-Founder of Startup253 and was the Director of Business Development (volunteer) for Seattle Startup Week (2017). He is also the Host of theupperleft, a podcast about scaling entrepreneurship and innovation in theupperleft.
