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Application Deadline for Seattle Angel Conference SAC XII
The application deadline for Seattle Angel Conference SAC XII is on September 4th 2017.See our Blog or follow us on twitter for updates @nwangelconf
App Camp for Girls – Seattle
App Camp For Girls is a one-week summer day program where girls* can put their creative powers to work, designing and building apps, while learning more about the business of software and being inspired by role models in the industry. We are proud to bring App Camp to Seattle in 2017. Registration is now open. Space is limited so register your camper ASAP. * App Camp For Girls welcome individuals who self-identify as female, trans (regardless of identity), or gender…
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Seattle Transmedia & Independent Film Festival (STIFF)
Thursday July 20th at the Factory Luxe, STIFF kicks off opening night with 'womens' voice' program featuring 2 women made documentaries. True to STIFF style, the party extends beyond screenings with live music by Champagne Sunday, cannabis installation, transmedia VR gallery, grub and refreshments. The festival continues through Sunday evening. Details: tinyurl.com/stiff17openingnight. All-Access-Passes: tinyurl.com/STIFF17passes For 13 years and counting, Seattle Transmedia & Independent Film Festival provides year-round events focused on the intersection of storytelling and technology. Dedicated to the exhibition…
Hack the Now & Next: Alexa Edition
Alexa, how do you create a Skill? Join Ratio’s Hackathon: Hack the Now & the Next: Alexa Edition! Alexa is the brain behind the voice service powering the Amazon Echo and its family of devices. Alexa has capabilities (known as Skills) that provide customers with personalized experiences (“Alexa, what’s the weather like in Maui?”). There are now more than 13,000 skills allowing users to play music, order coffee or call an Uber, all with the just the power of their…
Women’s Startup Hackathon
This July, extraSlice is taking the lead in promoting women's’ opportunities in tech fields by hosting a 3-Day Hackathon for women and girls. We’ll hear 60 second pitches from the first 30 participants. We will take the top 10 ideas, and divide the groups in to 10 teams, to execute each idea. Participants will use technology to create a solution to a common problem from any industry, from shopping and retail, parking, use in volunteer programs, and more. Each of…
Child’s Play Charity Summer Faire and Table Tennis Tournament
Do you love Table Tennis? Enjoy the idea of watching your friends go up against the fiercest (or maybe not so fierce) competitors in hitting a tiny ball back and forth across a table? Trade in your golf clubs for paddles and join us as we participate in an unironic, game-industry sportsball tradition with our Second Annual Child's Play Table Tennis Tournament! Yes, Penny Arcade Staffers will be playing, but fear not there are two levels of play (Hardcore and…
AoA Workshop – How to be an Effective Angel Board Director
Join Dan Rosen and Susan Schreter for an interactive session on how entrepreneurs can build and maximize value from their board of directors. We will discuss best practices for selecting board members, conducting board meetings, suitable approaches for executive coaching & managing succession, board director compensation, as well as the importance of financial controls, capital staging and guiding the company towards a successful exit.”
Fireside Chat with Senator Bill Frist & Andy Slavitt: The Future of Health Care
The Cambia Grove and Bipartisan Policy Center are hosting a fireside chat with two health care policy leaders and public servants who are well-known for their tireless efforts to bring innovative change to our health care system. Please join our honored guests, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and former Acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt, from 4:30-6 pm on July 25th for a conversation focused on the role policy and technology play in designing a more consumer-centric health care…
Angel Investor Panel – A discussion of Angel Investor experiences
Our panel of Angel Investors will talk about the investments that they have made, the ones they have passed on and what they look for in an investment. What kinds of things might you want to look for if you start Angel Investing? What kinds of things should your startup be prepared for? Come with your questions about Angel Investing experiences.
Tech and Careers
Ever wondered how fellow developers got to where they are today? The answer likely lies in tech skills. Overview: At this exclusive panel event, we host thought-leaders and developers who have accelerated their careers and taken on new roles. Together, we discuss how they’ve been impacted by the rise of tech, ways they’ve adapted and innovated along the way, and what they expect to see in the future. What You’ll Take Away: Gain insight and inspiration from fellow developers and…
Harvesting Renewable Energy from the Ocean
New technology exists to harvest renewable energy from waves, tides, offshore winds, and ocean currents. What are the potential environmental effects of collecting energy from the ocean? Andrea Copping of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory explains this developing industry and the challenges of establishing renewable ocean energy as a leading force in meeting our energy needs nationally and globally. About the speaker: Andrea Copping spent her summers as a child messing around in the tide pools and beaches of Prince Edward…
US – China Briefing: Opportunities and Risks in Investment and Trade
Featuring: Yuping Wang Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine (DWT) Robin Chen Co-Head of the China Desk, Wells Fargo Join Wells Fargo and TDA for an update on business and investment opportunities with China! Speakers will address the following topics: Capital Restrictions Recently, China implemented stricter capital controls which have the potential to impact foreign transactions. Cyber Security Law China has recently levied new data storage laws, which require all companies located in China to store their data on Chinese servers. One-Belt-One-Road…
Infrastructure Security in the post-Snowden era
Trying to build a perfect security perimeter is an endless, thankless and constant battle. Given enough time, eventually, everything fails. In the Cloud world, the new security model is best described as "assumption of breach". If you assume that every single thing is already compromised by one or more unknown third parties, you change your way of thinking. During this Lunch & Learn, Cascadeo CTO, Jared Reimer, and Josh Sordelet, Global Solutions Architect from Equinix, will discuss the value of…
Beyond the Hype: Real Applications of Blockchain for Health Care
Join us to learn from an executive panel of health care pioneers who believe in the promise of blockchain and are taking steps to prove it by solving real health care challenges. These pioneers will discuss: • Blockchain 101 for business–highlighting use cases that will materially change the cost and delivery of health care • Market momentum across industries and within health care • How and why to start exploring Our panelists are all actively working on initiatives in blockchain…
Cigars & Startups with John Sechrest of SeaAngelConf
Cigars & Startups is an event that connects Entrepreneurs and Angel investors over a drink and if you chose, a cigar. This is not an angel investor group like shark tank, where Entrepreneurs are entertainment for wine drinkers, this is a place where real relationships are built! John Sechrest is the founder of Seattle Angel Conference and he has agreed to attend cigars and startups in a "fire side chat" format to talk about how to be successful at SAC…
Seattle Startup Drinks July
A simple concept: tech startup culture in cities around the world gathers around a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other. ----------- We'll have the upstairs mezzanine area starting at 8:00pm. There will be a bar and food menu available if want to purchase food or drink, and dedicated waitstaff to our event (thank you, Belltown Pub!). ----------- Please check our Facebook…
Global Health Futures: People, Planet & Beyond – APF Seattle Gathering
In honor of the Association of Professional Futurists’ fifteenth anniversary, we are returning to Seattle, the city where the organization was first founded. Join us as we explore the future of health and well-being of humans and of the planet that sustains us. We'll examine threats and opportunities facing global health of our bodies, minds, and environment, both natural and built. How do we define health and well-being for people, the planet, and even the solar system? What are our…
Founders Live Seattle
***NEW DAY THIS MONTH - A THURSDAY EVENING*** Founders LIVE is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the country where up to five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. After the pitches and audience Q&A, the crowd will vote on a winner who will not only receive an award, but recognition from the crowd and also the opportunity to talk more…
Startup storytellers: Raising capital
Join GA and Techstars each month for a discussion on the good, the bad and the ugly in the startup world from Seattle's most innovative and inspiring founders. This month we're talking about Raising Capital. Bootstrapping, crowdsourcing, angel investors and venture capital, there are plenty of ways to raise capital for your startup and we'll get into all of them. Hear from startup founders and industry experts on how to get your company funded.
GA + Seattle tech design community happy hour
Join us for our monthly tech community happy hour. Network with other Seattleites in the tech industry. Play some cornhole. And be a part of the community. Drinks are on us! This month, we're joined by the team from Spin, a smart bike share that's new to Seattle. Fresh off bringing Spin Seattle from San Francisco, the co-founders will share lessons learned about launching their product and a case study on how to rethink the bike sharing system. Meet the…
THEORY: Festival 2017
A new take on a classic Pacific Science Center event, THEORY: Festival 2017 is Seattle’s premier outdoor event of the summer. Experiment, test, and discover the quintessential elements of the Pacific Northwest with local food, craft cocktails, and drafts under our iconic arches. Enjoy music curated by KEXP DJs including: Darek Mazzone, DJ Miss Ashley, Chilly, and Larry Rose. Grab a mic and perform your best karaoke paired with a live laser light show or roll up your sleeves and…
Co-founder Speed Dating & Pitching
Hoping to join a startup? Looking for co-founders or connections? Hoping to pitch your idea, product, service, or skills? Looking for a teammate with skills in tech, marketing, or design? Then this is THE event you can’t miss! Format: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Check-in, finger food and soft drink, and meet new people 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Do a 1-minute pitch of your idea and which skills your startup needs 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Do a 30-sec…
Maker Day: DIY Dog and Cat Toys
In honor of MOHAI’s latest exhibit It’s Raining Cats and Dogs, join exhibit partner PAWS in learning to make dog and cat toys using a variety of materials and crafting techniques, from the super simple to the artfully complex. Visitors are encouraged to bring their creations home to their furry family members, or can choose to donate their toys to animals in need.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live! – “Eegah”
STG Presents & AEG welcome Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live! - "Eegah" at The Moore Theatre on July 29, 2017. For the first time ever, join Joel Hodgson, creator of the critically acclaimed “Mystery Science Theater 3000” TV show and its new host Jonah Heston (Jonah Ray) as they bring the first live touring production of “MST3K” to a city near you on the “Watch Out for Snakes!” Tour. Appearing with Joel and Jonah live on stage will be robot…
Casual Connect Conference
Inspiration from the most respected thought leaders in the games industry. Playtika, Glu, King, Scopely, FlowPlay, GSN Games, Viveport, Resolution Games, ConveneVR, SkyDance Interactive, Against Gravity and more: Join 250 speakers over 9 tracks representing the leaders in the next generation of games. Plus a developer showcase and much more.
Angel Investing Deal Terms
At the core of an Angel Investment, the terms of the deal can make or break the investment. Alex Modelski from Karr Tuttle will review core deal terms about Angel Investment. What will make a simple effective investment document? What types of terms do Angel Investors expect to see? What kinds of terms can make the next round of investment impossible? Explore the basic issues that need to be addressed in a Seed stage Angel Investment. What do you have…
Pathways to funding your startup
When you are trying to grow your startup, you may need to seek outside funding. While 92+% of Angel Investments are made through an exemption called REG D 506(b), there are other exemptions which make it possible to sell either equity or debt for your startup. The DFI - Department of Financial Institutions for the State of Washington has a website about raising capital - http://www.dfi.wa.gov/small-business/raising-capital We will explore alternative ways to raise capital from Revenue Redemption to Crowdfunding. Luni…
Startup Grind Eastside Hosts Bill Bryant Partner DFJ Venture Capital
Bill Bryant is a partner at DFJ (formerly Draper Fisher Jurvetson), an American venture capital firm focused on early- and growth-stage investments in enterprise, consumer and disruptive technologies. Bill has had early and instrumental involvement in more than 25 leading software, Internet, mobile, and digital media companies, as a founder, senior executive, investor, and board member.
PGConf Local: Seattle 2017
Join the PostgreSQL Community in Seattle! PGConf US in conjunction with the Seattle PostgreSQL User Group presents PGConf Local: Seattle, a local conference offering 2 days of educational content and networking August 11 - August 12, 2017, at the Seattle Sheraton. The first day features training workshops presented by local and global Postgres experts, with the second and main conference day comprised of breakout sessions on various Postgres related topics and use cases. -- Call for Proposals closes on July…
