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Founder Workshops
Customer Discovery
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
6:00 pm
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Sep 17, 2025
8:30 pm
IRL
Learn early customer discovery strategies from experts.
Founder Workshops
Branding and Customer Acquisition Strategy
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6:00 pm
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Sep 23, 2025
8:30 pm
Virtual
Learn branding, marketing, and customer acquisition strategies from experts. Build a strong brand, protect IP, and grow with actionable insights.
Founders Monster Meetup Days
Founders Monster Meetup Day
Thursday, September 25, 2025
9:00 am
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Sep 25, 2025
6:00 pm
IRL
The Founders Monster Meetup Day brings together startup founders, mentors, and investors for an immersive, energizing experience at Venture Mechanics
Founder Workshops
Human Capital for Startups
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:00 pm
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Oct 7, 2025
8:00 pm
IRL
Staffing, compensation, legal compliance, benefits, and HR automation to build resilient, high-performing teams.
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Thursday, October 9, 2025
3:30 pm
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Oct 9, 2025
7:00 pm
IRL
An interactive three-hour workshop designed to help founders assess whether their idea or company meets the criteria for venture investment.
Founder Workshops
Everything Legal
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
6:00 pm
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Oct 14, 2025
8:30 pm
IRL
Learn from a veteran serial entrepreneur, veteran startup lawyer, an expert intellectual property strategist, and a highly experienced patent attorney
Venture Saturday
Venture Saturday
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:30 am
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Oct 18, 2025
8:30 pm
IRL
Join Venture Saturday for a full day of startup excitement! Panels, workshops, pitch competitions, networking, and a founders & mentors mixer.
Founder Workshops
Jumpstarting Sales for Startups
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
5:30 pm
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Oct 21, 2025
8:00 pm
IRL
This workshop will provide startup founders with the tools and strategies they need to jumpstart their sales efforts, get market traction and scale.
Founders Monster Meetup Days
Founders Monster Meetup Day
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 am
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Oct 23, 2025
6:00 pm
IRL
The Founders Monster Meetup Day brings together startup founders, mentors, and investors for an immersive, energizing experience at Venture Mechanics
Launchpad Expo Venture Conferences
Launchpad Expo Venture Conference for AI/ML
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
1:00 pm
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Oct 29, 2025
8:30 pm
IRL
The premier AI venture conference in Puget Sound, top startups pitching to investors, panel discussions, and networking with founders and experts.
Bug Smashing Whackathon
Bug Smashing Whackathon
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
4:00 pm
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Nov 12, 2025
8:30 pm
IRL
Bug Smashing Whackathon
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Thursday, November 13, 2025
3:30 pm
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Nov 13, 2025
7:00 pm
IRL
An interactive three-hour workshop designed to help founders assess whether their idea or company meets the criteria for venture investment.
Founder Workshops
Founder Workshop - Pitch Clinic
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:00 pm
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Nov 18, 2025
8:30 pm
IRL
​Learn to build pitch decks that keep investors engaged.
Founders Monster Meetup Days
Founders Monster Meetup Day
Thursday, November 20, 2025
9:00 am
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Nov 20, 2025
6:00 pm
IRL
The Founders Monster Meetup Day brings together startup founders, mentors, and investors for an immersive, energizing experience at Venture Mechanics
Catapult Accelerator Showcase Night
Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator Showcase Night
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
4:30 pm
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Dec 10, 2025
9:00 pm
IRL
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Thursday, December 11, 2025
3:30 pm
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Dec 11, 2025
7:00 pm
IRL
An interactive three-hour workshop designed to help founders assess whether their idea or company meets the criteria for venture investment.
Founders Monster Meetup Days
Founders Monster Meetup Day
Thursday, December 18, 2025
9:00 am
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Dec 18, 2025
6:00 pm
IRL
The Founders Monster Meetup Day brings together startup founders, mentors, and investors for an immersive, energizing experience at Venture Mechanics
Scalathon
AI Scalathon
Friday, January 23, 2026
6:00 pm
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Jan 25, 2026
6:00 pm
IRL
Launchpad Expo Venture Conferences
Launchpad Expo: Consumer & CPG
Thursday, February 12, 2026
1:00 pm
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Feb 12, 2026
8:30 pm
IRL
Seattle's only venture conference for Consumer & CPG startups! Pitches, expert panels, networking, and a vibrant afterparty with demo tables.
Scalathon
ClimateTech Scalathon
Friday, April 24, 2026
5:00 pm
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Apr 26, 2026
7:00 pm
IRL
Scalathon
DefenseTech Scalathon
Friday, July 24, 2026
5:00 pm
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Jul 26, 2026
7:00 pm
IRL
Founders Roundtable
Founders Roundtable
May 8, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Monthly support for committed entrepreneurs, providing insights, feedback, and connections to refine plans and take next steps.
Founder Workshops
Branding, Customer Acquisition Strategy, & Tactics
May 7, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Learn branding, marketing, and customer acquisition strategies from experts. Build a strong brand, protect IP, and grow with actionable insights.
Startup Friends
Startup Friends
May 1, 2025
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join Startup Friends to connect with aspiring founders, share ideas, gain feedback, and build venture-scale businesses in a supportive community!
Launchpad Expo Venture Conferences
Launchpad Expo: ClimateTech
Apr 30, 2025
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1:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Featuring top startups in the ClimateTech space, pitching to investors, panel discussions, and networking over demo tables, dinner, and drinks.
Raising Money for Early Stage CPG Companies
Apr 29, 2025
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5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Venture Saturday
Venture Saturday
Apr 26, 2025
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9:30 am
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8:30 pm
Join Venture Saturday for a full day of startup excitement! Panels, workshops, pitch competitions, networking, and a founders & mentors mixer.
Veteran Founders & Funders
Veteran Founders & Funders
Apr 24, 2025
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Veteran Founders & Funders accelerates veteran-led startups with mentorship, funding, workshops, and a powerful entrepreneurial network.
Founder Workshops
Customer Discovery
Apr 22, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Learn early customer discovery strategies from experts.
Founders Roundtable
Founders Roundtable
Apr 10, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Bi-weekly support for committed entrepreneurs, providing insights, feedback, and connections to refine plans and take next steps.
Founder Workshops
Everything Legal
Apr 8, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Learn from a veteran serial entrepreneur, veteran startup lawyer, an expert intellectual property strategist, and a highly experienced patent attorney
Startup Friends
Startup Friends
Apr 3, 2025
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join Startup Friends to connect with aspiring founders, share ideas, gain feedback, and build venture-scale businesses in a supportive community!
Founders Roundtable
Founders Roundtable
Mar 27, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Bi-weekly support for committed entrepreneurs, providing insights, feedback, and connections to refine plans and take next steps.
Launchpad Expo Venture Conferences
Launchpad Expo: DefenseTech & Aerospace
Mar 25, 2025
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1:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Join us for Launchpad Expo: DefenseTech/Aerospace! Discover disruptive startups, network with investors, and explore the future of innovation.
Startup Friends
Startup Friends
Mar 20, 2025
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join Startup Friends to connect with aspiring founders, share ideas, gain feedback, and build venture-scale businesses in a supportive community!
Founder Workshops
Pitch Clinic for Startup Fundraising
Mar 18, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Create investor-ready pitch decks: Learn to craft concise, compelling narratives, avoid common pitfalls, and captivate investors with expert guidance.
Founders Roundtable
Founders Roundtable
Mar 13, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Bi-weekly support for committed entrepreneurs, providing insights, feedback, and connections to refine plans and take next steps.
Veteran Founders & Funders
Veteran Founders & Funders
Mar 12, 2025
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Veteran Founders & Funders accelerates veteran-led startups with mentorship, funding, workshops, and a powerful entrepreneurial network.
Founder Workshops
Cap Table Modeling & Term Sheet Construction
Mar 11, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Learn cap table modeling: Build equity structures, manage funding impact, navigate dilution, structure stock options, and negotiate investor terms.
Catapult Accelerator Showcase Night
Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator Showcase Night
Mar 10, 2025
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5:00 pm
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9:30 pm
Every 90 days, we host a showcase where each company in the Venture Mechanics Catapult Program presents their business plan.
Startup Friends
Startup Friends
Mar 6, 2025
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Join Startup Friends to connect with aspiring founders, share ideas, gain feedback, and build venture-scale businesses in a supportive community!
Founder Workshops
Exit Analysis for Early Stage Startups
Mar 4, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Learn valuation, deal structuring, acquirer research, negotiation, and legal essentials to achieve a successful startup transition.
Founders Roundtable
Founders Roundtable
Feb 27, 2025
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Bi-weekly support for committed entrepreneurs, providing insights, feedback, and connections to refine plans and take next steps.
Founder Workshops
Wealth Management for Startup Founders
Feb 26, 2025
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5:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Optimize wealth post-exit: Tax-efficient strategies for founder stock, estate planning, and legal structures to maximize capital gains and savings.
Launchpad Expo Venture Conferences
Launchpad Expo: Consumer & CPG
Feb 25, 2025
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1:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Seattle's only venture conference for Consumer & CPG startups! Pitches, expert panels, networking, and a vibrant afterparty with demo tables.
Founder Workshops
Jumpstarting Sales for Startups
Feb 21, 2025
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5:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Jumpstart sales with neuroscience, psychology, and strategy. Define markets, craft offers, optimize funnels, and scale your sales team effectively.