Many entrepreneurs struggle with having the “valuation” discussion with investors. Given that many startups have no revenue, much less profits, well established quantitative methods simply do not work well. All too often, it feels to the entrepreneur that valuations are just being pulled out of thin air. Join Yi-Jian Ngo from the Alliance of Angels […]
A reimagined event for an unprecedented time. The ninth annual GeekWire Summit brings together the brightest minds to explore and shape the future of tech, business, science, health, policy and innovation. The Summit will take place in bite-sized chunks throughout October, with fireside chats and panel discussions featuring software pioneer Bill Gates, venture capitalist Emily […]
Join us for flash talks and a panel Q&A covering these key questions: 1. How can you build teams & write software that help bring about social justice and change? (Think: anti-racism, accessibility, open government, etc.) 2. What have you and your organization tried that worked? What didn’t work? 3. What are key resources for […]
We’ve nearly made it through 2020 and who knows what 2021 has in store for us, so let’s break from the holiday cookies and start prepping! This month we'll meet: ONLINE ZOOM Time: Meeting ID: Welcome to Freelancers Union SPARK We host meetups for freelancers by freelancers: we invite you to bring your expertise, questions, […]
Foster the Product events are your chance to connect with new people and ideas that can advance your learning and product career. When managing products, saying ‘No’ is an important, but sometimes difficult skill. Without this skill, time and resources can be sunk into products that will fail due to misalignment with customer needs or […]
Join us for State of Downtown 2021 as we livestream our annual signature event from the historic Smith Tower in downtown Seattle. DSA President & CEO Jon Scholes will look back on the events and issues that shaped 2020 and explore what post-pandemic recovery looks like for downtown and Seattle. A cross-section of high-profile local […]
Build Powerful Relationships that Scale Your Business Astute entrepreneurs know that building a successful business is far from a solo venture. In today’s climate of COVID and social distancing, many business leaders of young companies are finding it especially difficult to access professional circles, relationships, and funding critical to building a successful enterprise. With the […]
SPEAKER: JOHN 'JB' BUTIGAN, #1 SPEAKER FOR BRIAN TRACY PROGRAMS TOPIC: The five principles to attract new clients like magic time management of top producers. Capture more listings and quality buyers. Tactful conduct in these times and being persistent not a pest. Leveraging your business beyond the closing. Networking and prospecting - time saving ways […]
The transition to a sustainable future is the challenge and the opportunity of a lifetime. Success requires solving different problems across industries, sectors, and regions that no one can do alone. The Techstars Sustainability Summit is an opportunity for our network and the wider climate and sustainability ecosystem to come together, share learnings, and kickstart the collaboration […]
Join us for a conversation about journeys, challenges, and the future. In a community where women are a minority, we’ll hear from five accomplished pioneers who are leading the way. You’ll hear energizing stories about their journeys, the challenges they overcame along the way, and visions for a more equitable future.
