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Past Events
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
3:30 pm
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Apr 8, 2026
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+Mentors Meetup
Founders+Mentors Meetup
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:30 pm
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Apr 22, 2026
4:30 pm
IRL
The Founders Monster Meetup Day brings together startup founders, mentors, and investors for an immersive, energizing experience at Venture Mechanics
Scalathon
ClimateTech Scalathon
Friday, April 24, 2026
5:00 pm
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Apr 26, 2026
7:00 pm
IRL
In a Scalathon diversely-talented teams collaborate over an intensive weekend to win a business plan competition; no coding!
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
3:30 pm
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May 6, 2026
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.
Bug Smashing Whackathon
Bug Smashing Whackathon
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am
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May 9, 2026
3:00 pm
IRL
Bug Smashing Whackathon
Special Events
Federal Lab Networking Industry Power Hour
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:30 pm
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May 12, 2026
5:30 pm
IRL
Launchpad Expo Venture Conferences
Launchpad Expo Venture Conference for AI/ML
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1:00 pm
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May 13, 2026
7:30 pm
IRL
The premier AI venture conference in Puget Sound, top startups pitching to investors, panel discussions, and networking with founders and experts.
Founder Workshops
Brain-Based Virality: How to Go Viral on Linkedin
Thursday, May 14, 2026
3:00 pm
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May 14, 2026
4:30 pm
IRL
You'll learn how to use simple neuroscience principles and content psychology to go viral on LinkedIn without sounding like everyone else
Venture Saturday
Venture Saturday
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:30 am
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May 16, 2026
8:30 pm
IRL
Join Venture Saturday for a full day of startup excitement! Panels, workshops, pitch competitions, networking, and a founders & mentors mixer.
Catapult Showcase
Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator Showcase Night
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
4:30 pm
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Jun 3, 2026
9:00 pm
IRL
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Is My Startup Venture Fundable?
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3:30 pm
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Jun 10, 2026
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+Mentors Meetup
Founders+Mentors Meetup
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1:00 pm
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Jun 24, 2026
5:00 pm
IRL
The Founders Monster Meetup Day brings together startup founders, mentors, and investors for an immersive, energizing experience at Venture Mechanics
Scalathon
DefenseTech Scalathon
Friday, July 17, 2026
5:00 pm
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Jul 19, 2026
7:00 pm
IRL
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 Showcase
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.
Startup Friends
Startup Friends
Feb 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!
Marketing in the Modern Era
Marketing in the Modern Era
Feb 19, 2025
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1:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Learn to build an omnichannel marketing plan, budget, track key metrics, and network with mentors to grow your startup in this session series.
Founder Workshops
Budget Modeling for Startups
Feb 18, 2025
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5:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Build models, forecast revenue, manage expenses, plan cash flow, and navigate risks to drive financial sustainability and growth.
Founders Roundtable
Founders Roundtable
Feb 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.
Startup Friends
Startup Friends
Feb 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!