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SUMMARY:New Tech Seattle: April Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 15th for New Tech Seattle’s next meetup \n​New Tech is the Northwest’s largest tech community with 60\,000+ members. We’re the un-networking place where you’re a neighbor\, not just a business contact. \n​Come make meaningful connections to help you create luck and opportunities\, learn from the industry’s best\, and have a fun night out. Most importantly\, you’ll join an engaging group of developers\, founders\, professionals\, potential partners\, organizations\, and resources to help you build the career or company of your dreams. \n​Enjoy hosted light appetizers\, beverages\, a cash bar\, and connections with new friends and peers. \n​Presenters: Founders\, leaders & innovators share their passion & new tech through 8-minute presentations & 3 minutes of your Q&A. \n\n​Swatee Surve\, Litesprite – Litesprite is a pioneering digital health company that uses clinically validated mobile games to support mental health and chronic disease management. Designed for both individuals and healthcare providers\, Litesprite’s solutions enhance patient engagement and provide real-time insights to improve well-being.\n​Leslie Grandy\, Creative Velocity – “Creative Velocity: Propelling Breakthrough Ideas in the Age of Generative AI” was created for product management leaders\, business professionals\, and entrepreneurs seeking to build a culture of innovation within their organizations. This book is about thinking big\, developing novel product ideas\, and solving personal and business problems.\n​Garth Hitchens\, Jot – Jot is a new tool for capturing\, organizing\, and sharing your tasks\, thoughts\, notes\, photos\, links\, and documents.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/new-tech-seattle-april-meetup/
LOCATION:The Collective Seattle\, 400 Dexter Avenue North\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seattle Indies Social
DESCRIPTION:Catch up with old friends\, make new ones\, and find out what the community has been up to! \nWe have half of Stoup in Capitol Hill booked. It is a very large brewery with tall ceilings and large\, open windows\, which helps both with ventilation and noise reduction. \n\nFree pizza will be provided for everyone! (at around 7pm) \nA free drink ticket will be given to all of our Patreon supporters! Your support on Patreon helps us host these socials and all of the other events by Seattle Indies. https://www.patreon.com/SeattleIndies \n\nSeattle Indies strives to be an inclusive and welcoming community for everyone. By attending our events\, you are agreeing to follow our code of conduct: https://www.seattleindies.org/code-of-conduct/ \nNote that drinking alcohol during the Seattle Indies Social is completely optional\, and peer pressuring into drinking is considered harassment under the code of conduct. Drink tampering\, unwanted touching\, and other sexual harassment has happened and continues to happen in games industry spaces. This is unacceptable; anyone harassing or harming others will be removed from the space. We encourage everyone to look out for each other\, trust your instincts\, and reach out to an organizer if you feel uneasy\, unsafe\, or uncomfortable for any reason.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seattle-indies-social/
LOCATION:Stoup Brewing – Capitol Hill\, 1158 Broadway\, Seattle\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Games,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Startup & Small Business CoWorking Bothell | April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic day of coworking\, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners in the beautiful city of Bothell\, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Bothell and Startup425\, Startup and Small Business CoWorking is designed to foster collaboration\, inspire innovation\, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners. \nJoin us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house\, office\, or local coffee shop\, join us at City Hall for the day! \nOpen Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs\, accelerator directors\, and venture partners\, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge\, offer guidance\, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations and receive personalized feedback. \nDate: April 16th\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/startup-small-business-coworking-bothell-april-2025/
LOCATION:Bothell City Hall\, 18415 101st Ave NE\, Bothell\, 98011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T150000
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SUMMARY:AI Superpowers: China\, Silicon Valley\, and the New World Order | B.E.L.L.E Founder & Investor Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:​This Month’s pick: 《AI Superpowers: China\, Silicon Valley\, and the New World Order》 \nJoin us for an exclusive discussion on the global AI landscape\, inspired by the insights from AI Superpowers: China\, Silicon Valley\, and the New World Order. This session is designed for founders\, investors\, and industry leaders looking to explore the dynamics of AI innovation\, competition\, and collaboration between China\, Silicon Valley\, and beyond. \n​What to Expect:\n💡 Deep Dive into AI Trends – How AI is shaping industries and redefining global tech leadership.\n🚀 China vs. Silicon Valley – Understanding the strengths\, strategies\, and challenges of two leading AI ecosystems.\n🌍 Investment & Startup Perspectives – What opportunities and risks investors & entrepreneurs should consider in the AI revolution.\n🎤 Founder & Investor Insights – Engage in meaningful discussions with like-minded professionals in tech & venture capital. \n​Who Should Attend?\n✅ Tech founders & entrepreneurs exploring AI-driven opportunities\n✅ Investors & VCs interested in AI trends & global market shifts\n✅ Executives & industry leaders navigating AI disruption in their sectors \n​Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a curated network of visionaries and thought leaders at the intersection of AI\, investment\, and innovation! \n_____________________\nB.E.L.L.E Founder & Investor Learning Circle \nExclusive to Founders & Investors – Invite Only\nAn invite-only learning club for entrepreneurs and investors committed to growth—personally and professionally. Each month\, we explore books\, podcasts\, and case studies related to startups\, entrepreneurship\, mental health\, relationships\, and more. \n​How It Works:\n✅ Choose Your Own Learning Material – Read or engage with a resource that aligns with your growth goals.\n✅ Monthly Sharing – One member shares key takeaways from their learning experience.\n✅ Live Study Sessions – Meet in person to discuss insights and ideas.\n✅ Guest Speakers – Occasionally\, we invite experts to share insights and answer questions.\n✅ Online Option Available – Join virtually if you can’t attend in person. \n_________\nAbout B.E.L.L.E\nWe are B.E.L.L.E (Boundless; Entrepreneurship; Liberty; Liaison; Empowerment)\, a community of women entrepreneurs dedicated to breaking boundaries and building futures. \nOur Impact: We’ve connected over 20\,000 people\, supported more than 600 startups\, and collectively they raised $1 billion in funding!
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/ai-superpowers-china-silicon-valley-and-the-new-world-order-b-e-l-l-e-founder-investor-learning-circle/
LOCATION:Washington
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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SUMMARY:2025 BDA State of the City
DESCRIPTION:Join Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Mo Malakoutian as they reflect on recent partnerships and accomplishments shaping Bellevue’s future! Together\, they’ll share insights on: \n\nFuture moments we can look forward to\nStrategies for tackling our region’s biggest challenges\nInvestments building a vibrant future\nCollaborative thinking to maintain our reputation as a place to live\, do business\, visit and learn.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/2025-bda-state-of-the-city/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T133000
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SUMMARY:The Corporate Venture Connections series (CVCS) - CleanTech
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Venture Connections series (CVCS) is a virtual\, topic/industry/sector-based event series that brings together enterprise\, corporate venture capital or strategic investors to connect with Washington state entrepreneurs looking for funding. These events provide a platform for investors to share their views on industry trends\, investment theses\, and how they make investment decisions. \nEntrepreneurs also have the opportunity to apply for 1:1 meetings with the participating corporate venture investors. The series is designed for making connections that benefit both the founders and the investors beyond deal flow. While we prioritize founders from Washington\, founders from across the country are invited to attend and apply.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/the-corporate-venture-connections-series-cvcs-cleantech/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T173000
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SUMMARY:Facilitation Lab Seattle with Jake Knapp & Voltage Control
DESCRIPTION:Ready to level up your facilitation skills in a hands-on\, interactive environment? Whether you’re a seasoned facilitator or just starting out\, Facilitation Lab Seattle is your safe playground to experiment\, refine techniques\, and grow through real-time practice. \nThis session will introduce the “”Differentiators”” activity—a key exercise from Jake Knapp’s Foundation Sprint\, a 2-day workshop designed to kickstart projects the right way. This technique helps teams define what makes their projects radically different\, setting them up for true innovation. \nCome ready to role-play and facilitate—the more you step up\, the more you gain! This is a rare opportunity to test new methods\, take risks\, and walk away with real growth and confidence. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/facilitation-lab-seattle-with-jake-knapp-voltage-control/
LOCATION:Geocaching HQ\, 837 N 34th St #300\, Seattle\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T200000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionizing Healthcare with Cutting-Edge VR: The Future of Medical Training
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionizing Healthcare with Cutting-Edge VR: The Future of Medical Training \n​Vantari VR\, the first-place winner of the Seattle Startup Competition\, is the ‘flight simulator for healthcare\,’ leveraging cutting-edge VR to train doctors\, nurses\, and students in life-saving procedures—reducing medical errors by 40%. With a B2B SaaS model\, 95% customer retention\, and AI-driven expansion\, it’s transforming medical education worldwide.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/revolutionizing-healthcare-with-cutting-edge-vr-the-future-of-medical-training/
LOCATION:Coding Mind\, 4006 148th ave ne\, redmond\, w\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups
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SUMMARY:Life Science Innovation Northwest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Life Science Innovation Northwest (LSINW) is the Pacific Northwest’s largest annual life science conference. This one-and-a-half-day event will bring our life sciences community to discuss and feature some of the most compelling life science breakthroughs of our time. \nLSINW is the can’t-miss event for the PNW’s life science community. No other local event brings together CEOs\, investors\, public and private life science organizations\, research institutions\, scientists\, entrepreneurs\, and the global health community for outstanding programming and high-quality\, executive-level networking. Our elevated networking opportunities give attendees even more time to connect with strategic partners\, collaborators\, and investors to build meaningful connections.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/life-science-innovation-northwest-2025/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, 705 Pike Street\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T170000
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SUMMARY:Veteran Founders & Funders Meetup
DESCRIPTION:The Veteran Founders & Funders meetup brings together founders with military backgrounds (all branches\, all nations\, including DOD employees and non-profits involved in the DOD startup ecosystem) with investors who look to back them in venture scale startups. \n​The group’s objectives are to accelerate the success of scalable startups that are led by veteran founders in the Puget Sound region\, through a combination of events and resources.\n​In partnership with Venture Mechanics\, members can also access a vast network of mentors\, workshops\, startup bootcamps\, incubator and coworking options\, and access to equity and non-dilutive funding sources. \nApril 24th Meeting \nKeynote Speaker:\nTBA \nMore pitch slots are available. Send us a message if you are interested in pitching your startup venture. \nTo join the group or subscribe to our newsletter\, please sign up here. \nIf you have an interest in sponsoring this organization click here for more information. \nLearn more about all the Diversity Groups & Venture Mechanics.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/veteran-founders-funders-meetup/
LOCATION:Venture Mechanics Coworking Studio Bellevue\, 14110 NE 21st Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T220000
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SUMMARY:Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Join Washington Trails Association and the Northwest Symphony Orchestra for Crescendo: A Symphonic Celebration of Washington Landscapes. Delight in nature-inspired orchestral pieces performed by the NWSO — including Vivaldi’s Spring\, Delius’ Summer Evening and Jones’ Mount Rainier Overture — paired with hundreds of hiker photos from WTA’s annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest. \nThe concert will feature performances by The Musical Mountaineers and violin soloist Hana Gottesman. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with WTA staff and volunteers about the nonprofit that Washington hikers have trusted for over 50 years\, including what you can do for trails\, the benefits of membership\, and ways to get involved. \nCrescendo is a joint fundraiser for Washington Trails Association and the Northwest Symphony Orchestra. Your ticket purchase is an investment in WTA’s work to ensure Washington has trails for everyone\, forever\, and in NWSO’s efforts to elevate orchestral music\, especially by contemporary northwest composers\, as well as to support the NWSO’s education programs for underserved communities. \nBuy tickets at https://www.wta.org/get-involved/join/join-wta-and-northwest-symphony-orchestra-for-a-concert-celebrating-trails.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/crescendo-a-symphonic-celebration-of-washington-landscapes/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T103000
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SUMMARY:How AI Can Revolutionize Customer Insights and Accelerate Your Product’s Success
DESCRIPTION:Join Cheng Xie\, AI-powered SaaS platform founder and consumer insights expert\, for a practical session on leveraging AI tools to decode customer preferences and build better products. \nYou’ll Learn How To:\nTarget the right customers using AI\nUse AI to create dynamic buyer personas and market segments\nMap customer journeys with predictive analytics\nAvoid common AI pitfalls (bias\, overreliance\, ethical concerns) \nAbout the Instructor:As the CEO of LTLINX and has over 5 years of experience in the long-term care industry. At FidaLab\, she grew the company to serve over 1\,400 LTCF clients and achieved $30M in annual revenue. Now\, she’s building LTLINX\, an AI-powered SaaS platform to transform LTCF daily operations. \n​With expertise spanning consumer research\, AI development\, and go-to-market strategy\, Cheng bridges the gap between data science and business outcomes. Her work has been recognized with awards including the China Golden Awards for Excellence in Public Relations. \nPerfect For:Startup Founders | Product Managers | UX Researchers | Growth Marketers \nFormat:1h masterclass + 30min live Q&A \n_________\nAbout B.E.L.L.E\nWe are B.E.L.L.E (Boundless; Entrepreneurship; Liberty; Liaison; Empowerment)\, a community of women entrepreneurs dedicated to breaking boundaries and building futures. \nOur Impact: We’ve connected over 20\,000 people\, supported more than 600 startups\, and collectively they raised $1 billion in funding!
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/how-ai-can-revolutionize-customer-insights-and-accelerate-your-products-success/
LOCATION:Artly Coffee @ Hill7\, 1099 Stewart St #102\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T203000
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SUMMARY:Launchpad Expo: ClimateTech
DESCRIPTION:The Launchpad Expo series is Venture Mechanics’ signature venture conference\, showcasing startups from a range of verticals—AI\, ClimateTech\, Aerospace/Drone\, Consumer/CPG\, FinTech\, Manufacturing Automation\, Health Sciences\, DefenseTech\, AgTech/FireTech\, Web3\, PropTech\, InsureTech\, EdTech\, and more. \nEach Launchpad Expo features 10 presenting startups selected by sector experts. Five first-round presenting companies will each receive 28 minutes on stage – 12 minutes to pitch\, 8 minutes of judges Q&A\, and 8 minutes of audience Q&A – plus a dedicated demo table at the afterparty. Another five\, second-round of companies will each present a shorter 3-minute pitch with 3 minutes of Q&A\, and also receive their own demo table at the afterparty. \nSelection Process for Presenting Companies: \n\nStartups may begin applying two months prior to the event date\, with a deadline of 4 weeks prior to the event date.\nJudges with expertise in the sector will select 5 first round and 5 second round presenting companies two to three weeks before the event date.\nIn the final 2-3 weeks the judges and our staff will work with the presenting companies to perfect their pitches.\n\nDay of Event Agenda: \n\nDoors open at 1:00pm for check-in. The audience is comprised primarily of accredited early-stage investors.\nThe official program begins at 2:00pm with the conference chair introducing a discussion panel or keynote speaker.\nStarting at 2:30 pm\, 1st-round finalists will have 30-min on stage: 12-min pitch\, 8-min Q&A with the judges\, 8-min Q&A with the audience.\nAt the end of the presentations there will be a digital crowd vote for best presentation\, and sponsored prizes will be awarded.\nAfterwards\, the 2nd-round finalists will have 3 minutes to present\, with 3 minutes of Q&A with the judges.\nThe event will wrap with a lively afterparty\, during which time investors will be able to visit with all ten finalists at their demo tables.\nLight dinner and adult beverages will be served.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/launchpad-expo-climatetech/
LOCATION:Venture Mechanics Coworking Studio Bellevue\, 14110 NE 21st Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Pitch competitions,Startups
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SUMMARY:TiE Seattle Entrepreneur Institute Module 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a budding entrepreneur but don’t know how to get started?\nOr perhaps you have a great idea but you are struggling to raise funding for your startup. \nBeing the CEO of an early stage startup can be a daunting challenge. You have to build a product that is ten times better than the competition. You have to raise funding even when you have little traction to show. Hiring employees is a formidable task especially since you can’t really pay them much. \nWe are here to help you traverse these multiple challenges. The TiE Entrepreneur Institute is a program by TiE Seattle to help aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of building and launching a startup from successful entrepreneurs\, seasoned executives and domain experts in interactive sessions. \nTiE Seattle has gathered a group of successful entrepreneurs and subject matter experts to conduct a series of webinars to help them successfully build and launch a startup. The TiE Entrepreneur Institute Module 1 sessions will cover a wide range of topics from Essentials of startup formation\, How to vet a startup idea\, Fundraising fundamentals\, Building a compelling investor pitch and Fundamentals of business modeling. Following Module 1\, we will bring other topics to help you scale your company in Module 2 in June.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/tie-seattle-entrepreneur-institute-module-1-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Educational events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T210000
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SUMMARY:Power Metal: The Achilles’ Heel of Digital Technology
DESCRIPTION:An Australian millionaire’s plan to mine the ocean floor. Nigerian garbage pickers risking their lives to salvage e-waste. A Bill Gates-backed entrepreneur harnessing AI to find metals in the Arctic. \nThese people and millions more are part of the intensifying competition to find and extract the minerals essential for two crucial technologies: the internet and renewable energy. In Power Metal\, Vince Beiser explores the Achilles’ heel of “green power” and digital technology – that manufacturing computers\, cell phones\, electric cars\, and other technologies demand skyrocketing amounts of lithium\, copper\, cobalt\, and other materials. Around the world\, businesses and governments are scrambling for new places and new ways to get those metals\, at enormous cost to people and the planet. \nBeiser crisscrossed the world to talk to the people involved and report on the damage this race is inflicting\, the ways it could get worse\, and how we can minimize the damage. Power Metal is a compelling glimpse into this disturbing yet potentially promising new world. \nVince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author. His first book\, The World in a Grain\, was a finalist for the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a California Book Award. His work has appeared in Wired\, Harper’s Magazine\, The Atlantic\, and The New York Times\, among other publications. He lives with his family in Vancouver\, British Columbia. Follow his newsletter at powermetal.substack.com.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/power-metal-the-achilles-heel-of-digital-technology/
LOCATION:The Mehdi Reading Room\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
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SUMMARY:GrafanaCON
DESCRIPTION:GrafanaCON is Grafana Labs’ annual conference focused on Grafana and its extended open source ecosystem. The event features technical talks\, live demos\, hands-on sessions\, and user success stories highlighting various ways the community uses Grafana\, Prometheus\, OpenTelemetry\, Loki\, Mimir\, Tempo\, and more. The event provides opportunities to connect with fellow engineers\, hobbyists\, and open source community members.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/grafanacon/
LOCATION:Seattle Center\, 305 Harrison Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Developer,Hackathons
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T182944Z
UID:10002713-1746543600-1746550800@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Forging a Future in Fusion: Career Pathways & Networking Panel (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Breaking into the Fusion Industry – Insights from Early & Mid-Career Professionals \nFounded in 2007\, CleanTech Alliance facilitates the generation and growth of clean energy companies and jobs through a variety of educational programs\, research\, products\, and services. During fusion energy week\, we will be hosting a hybrid panel discussion featuring early to mid-career professionals from leading fusion companies Avalanche Energy\, Zap Energy\, and Helion as they share their journeys into the fusion industry! \nWhether you’re a student\, a professional looking to pivot into fusion\, or simply curious about how people get started in this field\, this event will provide valuable firsthand insights into career paths\, challenges\, and opportunities in fusion energy. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/forging-a-future-in-fusion-career-pathways-networking-panel-hybrid/
LOCATION:1301 Fifth Ave\, Suite 1500\, 1301 Fifth Ave\, Suite 1500\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jobs/Recruiting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
CREATED:20250206T193715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T193715Z
UID:10002572-1746700200-1746712800@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Startup & Small Business CoWorking Bellevue | May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic day of coworking\, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners in the beautiful city of Bellevue\, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Bellevue and Startup425\, Startup and Small Business CoWorking is designed to foster collaboration\, inspire innovation\, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners. \nJoin us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house\, office\, or local coffee shop\, join us at City Hall for the day! \nOpen Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs\, accelerator directors\, and venture partners\, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge\, offer guidance\, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations and receive personalized feedback. \nDate: May 8th\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/startup-small-business-coworking-bellevue-may-2025/
LOCATION:Bellevue City Hall\, 450 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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SUMMARY:Discovery Series - Reviving City Streams: How Nature-Inspired Tech is Transforming Urban Waters
DESCRIPTION:Designed to bring together the state’s preeminent researchers\, innovative leaders\, and elected officials who want to stay on top of important advancements being made in our state\, each Discovery Series program includes lunch\, networking time\, a Q&A session\, and an opportunity to meet the speaker. \nFrom the biology of aging to organ preservation to cancers in clams\, this season is sure to captivate all! Join us for lunch on the second Friday of almost every month (Sept-June\, except December) to get educated\, inspired\, and connected. \nMay: \nDescription: One of the biggest challenges facing aquatic ecosystems today is the disruption of natural water cycles due to human activities\, which has led to more water and pollutants flowing into streams\, rivers\, lakes\, and oceans. In this talk\, Dr. Jayakaran will discuss how he and others are working to restore urban water systems using nature-based solutions. Recent research shows these approaches can reduce the harmful effects of stormwater on fish. Ani will focus on one such solution—permeable pavements—and explain recent breakthroughs that make them a practical way to manage stormwater in cities.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/discovery-series-reviving-city-streams-how-nature-inspired-tech-is-transforming-urban-waters/
LOCATION:Russell Investments Building\, 1301 2nd Avenue\, 17th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T130000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T202723Z
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SUMMARY:PacSci Ignite Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join more than 450 of the region’s business\, philanthropic\, and civic leaders at our PacSci Ignite Luncheon to raise critical support that will ignite curiosity in the innovators of tomorrow. We have a goal of raising $600\,000 at this annual fundraiser to sustain PacSci programs and ensure that science education is accessible to everyone in our community! \nBy supporting dynamic educational programs and fueling a passion for discovery\, together we can empower the next generation of innovators.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/pacsci-ignite-luncheon/
LOCATION:Fisher Pavilion\, 305 Harrison Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T143000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
CREATED:20250114T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T205521Z
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SUMMARY:The Corporate Venture Connections series (CVCS) - HealthTech
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Venture Connections series (CVCS) is a virtual\, topic/industry/sector-based event series that brings together enterprise\, corporate venture capital or strategic investors to connect with Washington state entrepreneurs looking for funding. These events provide a platform for investors to share their views on industry trends\, investment theses\, and how they make investment decisions. \nEntrepreneurs also have the opportunity to apply for 1:1 meetings with the participating corporate venture investors. The series is designed for making connections that benefit both the founders and the investors beyond deal flow. While we prioritize founders from Washington\, founders from across the country are invited to attend and apply.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/the-corporate-venture-connections-series-cvcs-healthtech/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T140000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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SUMMARY:Startup & Small Business CoWorking Kirkland | May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic day of coworking\, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners in the beautiful city of Kirkland\, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Kirkland and Startup425\, Startup and Small Business CoWorking is designed to foster collaboration\, inspire innovation\, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners. \nJoin us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house\, office\, or local coffee shop\, join us at City Hall for the day! \nOpen Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs\, accelerator directors\, and venture partners\, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge\, offer guidance\, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations and receive personalized feedback. \nDate: May 14th\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/startup-small-business-coworking-kirkland-may-2025/
LOCATION:Kirkland City Hall\, 123 5th Ave\, Kirkland\, 98033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
CREATED:20250205T164950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T194953Z
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Build 2025
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Build 2025 will take place from May 19-22\, 2025\, at the Seattle Convention Center. The annual event brings together the global developer community and Microsoft Azure partners for an unparalleled learning and networking experience. This year’s event will be extended\, lasting four days instead of three in past years\, and will have in-person and virtual attendance options. \nCode\, Learn\, Connect\, and Grow @Build \nMicrosoft Build 2025 is organized around four core themes that together create a complete developer experience. Each pillar addresses a different aspect of professional development and technical skills. \nFrom deep dives into Azure services to previews of upcoming tools and technologies\, the event provides a comprehensive experience for partners looking to expand their knowledge and skills. \n\nCode @Build: Immerse yourself in interactive coding sessions that prioritize doing over watching. These sessions will be low on slides and high on live demos with shareable code samples you can return to your projects.\nLearn @Build: Get first access to the latest language and platform updates before anyone else. Visit the AI for Good lab to learn about Gen AI\, AI ethics\, and sustainability.\nConnect @Build: Connect with like-minded professionals\, share best practices\, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the tech community.\nGrow @Build: For the opening keynote\, hear from Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and special guests as they unveil groundbreaking innovations and share their vision for the future of AI\, cloud computing\, and developer tools.\n\nLast year’s Build introduced groundbreaking Azure tools and services like GitHub Copilot and Azure OpenAI Service. This year’s event promises to show the next evolution of these technologies and how developers can use them effectively. \nWhether you are a seasoned Azure partner or exploring new opportunities to collaborate with Microsoft\, this is your chance to explore the latest Azure advancements\, from cutting-edge AI integrations to powerful new tools that will transform your knowledge and skills. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to be part of an event that’s driving the next wave of digital innovation!
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/microsoft-build-2025/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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SUMMARY:Startup & Small Business CoWorking Bothell | May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic day of coworking\, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners in the beautiful city of Bothell\, right at City Hall. Hosted by the City of Bothell and Startup425\, Startup and Small Business CoWorking is designed to foster collaboration\, inspire innovation\, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners. \nJoin us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house\, office\, or local coffee shop\, join us at City Hall for the day! \nOpen Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs\, accelerator directors\, and venture partners\, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge\, offer guidance\, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations and receive personalized feedback. \nDate: May 21th\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/startup-small-business-coworking-bothell-may-2025/
LOCATION:Bothell City Hall\, 18415 101st Ave NE\, Bothell\, 98011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T130000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
CREATED:20250201T003742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T003742Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Flywheel Investment Conference
DESCRIPTION:Discover Washington State’s premier event for innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and investment. The Flywheel Investment Conference is more than just a gathering—it’s a movement designed to drive economic growth\, foster innovation\, and empower early-stage companies through access to capital\, mentorship\, and community support. \nThe highlight of the conference is our Top Six investment competition\, where emerging companies compete for transformative funding that accelerates their growth. It’s a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with investors\, industry leaders\, and business professionals who share a vision for building thriving ventures. \nImmerse yourself in three action-packed days of programming that include keynote speeches\, sector-specific sessions\, networking opportunities\, and hosted meals and drinks—all for just $299.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/2025-flywheel-investment-conference/
LOCATION:Wenatchee Convention Center\, 123 N Wenatchee Avenue\, Wenatchee\, 98801\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T203143Z
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SUMMARY:Dempsey Startup Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Dempsey Startup Competition (Dempsey Startup)\, organized by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship\, provides a real-world experience for student entrepreneurs\, promoting student ideas and new venture creation to the entrepreneurial community. Participating in the Dempsey Startup gives students practice in the dynamics of venture creation by developing an idea\, putting together a founding team\, writing a business plan\, and presenting to investors. In fact\, many ideas that started as a class project turned into a start-up company through the competition process! The Dempsey Startup Competition is open to undergrads and grad students at accredited colleges and universities across the Cascadia Corridor – Washington\, Oregon\, Idaho\, and British Columbia\, as well as Alaska. \n\n26 years of the Business Plan Competition/Dempsey Startup\n$1.79 million in prize money awarded to 218 student companies\n6\,100+ student participants\n1\,935 teams have entered since 1998\n350+ entrepreneurs and investors who took part in the 2022 competition as judges\, advisers\, and mentors\n\nThe application site will open for submissions on Thursday\, February 21\, 2025 and will be due by 11:59pm on Monday\, April 7. The competition begins with the initial online Screening Round between April 10-15\, 2025. \nThere are four competitive elimination rounds (and one non-competitive round) between April 1 – May 22\, 2025. The Buerk Center will schedule information sessions\, workshops\, and office hours with mentors to help participating student teams prepare for each round!
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/dempsey-startup-competition/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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SUMMARY:Startup & Small Business CoWorking Renton| May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic day of coworking\, created specifically and exclusively for entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners in the beautiful City of Renton\, right at TBD. Hosted by the City of Renton and Startup425\, Startup and Small Business CoWorking is designed to foster collaboration\, inspire innovation\, and provide valuable resources to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey along with fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, and business owners. \nJoin us for the entire day or pop in at the times that work best for you. Instead of working from your house\, office\, or local coffee shop\, join us at TBD for the day! \nOpen Office Hours with Entrepreneurs in Residence: Get ready to gain valuable insights and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs\, accelerator directors\, and venture partners\, who have successfully navigated the challenges of building their own businesses and have been supporting entrepreneurs. Our EIRs are eager to share their knowledge\, offer guidance\, and help you tackle your most pressing business concerns. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations and receive personalized feedback. \nDate: May 22nd\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/startup-small-business-coworking-renton-may-2025/
LOCATION:Renton City\, Renton\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T220000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T194531Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Seattle’s 48th Live Storytelling Event
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Seattle is the largest open submission public speaking event in the Pacific Northwest. Twice a year\, one of the greatest audiences in the world gathers to hear interesting people tell interesting stories. Each speaker gets 20 slides\, for 15 seconds each\, to share a passion for 5 minutes – it’s an evening of curated discovery. We take pride in providing every audience with a deep sense of the community + possibility that surrounds us in Seattle in every moment.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/ignite-seattles-48th-live-storytelling-event/
LOCATION:Seattle Town Hall\, 1119 8th Ave 98101 \, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T235959
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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SUMMARY:Web Summit Vancouver 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Guardian called us “Glastonbury for geeks”\, the Atlantic “where the future goes to be born”\, and Inc. “the best technology conference on the planet”. \nNext year\, we’re excited to welcome the world’s tech community to the first Web Summit in North America. Vancouver is ready.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/web-summit-vancouver-2025/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T180000
DTSTAMP:20250413T192208
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SUMMARY:First Ever Microsoft Fabric Tour | Free | In-Person | May 31 | Microsoft Reactor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first time ever at the Fabric Tour\, an in-depth exploration of Microsoft Fabric with leading experts! Whether you’re a data engineer\, AI practitioner\, or business leader\, this event is packed with insights\, hands-on learning\, and networking opportunities. \nYou Will Need: \n✅ A curiosity to explore Microsoft Fabric\n✅ Interest in Data Engineering\, AI\, and Analytics\n✅ A passion for learning and networking \nYou Will Get: \nExpert-led sessions on Microsoft Fabric\nLunch\, tea\, and snacks to keep you energized\nPanel discussions & networking with industry leaders\nExclusive certifications and awards \nAgenda: \n9:00 AM – 09:45 AM : Registration\, Networking & Breakfast\n09:45 AM – 10:30 AM : Keynote: To Be Announced\n10:30 am – 11:30 AM :\nTopic: Fabric Panel – The Future of Unified Data: Harnessing Microsoft Fabric for Enterprise Transformation\nPanelists: Reid Havens\, Mohammad Ali\, Arindam\n11:30 PM -12:15 PM :\nTopic: Lessons Learned While Replacing ADF and Azure SQL\nSpeaker: Chris Hetzler\n12:15 PM – 1:00 PM : Lunch & Connections\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM :\nTopic: Architecting Tomorrow: Microsoft Fabric in Real-World Scenarios\nPanelists: Gregory Petrossian\, Sajay Suresh\, Sanjay Raut\, Treb Gatte\, Dan Erasmus\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM :\nTopic: Real Time Intelligence In Fabric\nSpeaker: Sandeep Pawar \, Anshul Sharma\n2:45 PM – 3:15 PM : Coffee & Collisions\n3:15 PM – 3:45 PM :\nTopic: Making Power BI easy for end users to encourage adoption\nSpeaker: Belinda Allen\n3:45 PM – 4:30 PM :\nTopic: Data Integration with Data Factory in Microsoft Fabric\nSpeaker: Mark Kromer\n4:30 PM – 5:15 PM :\nTopic: The Five Ws of SQL database in Microsoft Fabric\nSpeaker: Pam Lahoud \nWhy Attend?\n✅ Learn from 12 expert speakers\n✅ Gain hands-on insights into Microsoft Fabric’s latest advancements\n✅ Network with AI\, data\, and cloud professionals \n🔗 Register now to secure your spot! \nThis event may be recorded and shared publicly with others. By attending this event\, you consent to being photographed\, filmed\, or recorded for promotional purposes.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/first-ever-microsoft-fabric-tour-free-in-person-may-31-microsoft-reactor/
LOCATION:Microsoft Reactor Redmond\, 3709 157th Ave NE\, Redmond\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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