🚀 Get ready to blast off into the world of startup investments with Kirby Winfield from Ascend VC! Join us in Seattle on March 26th for a Fireside Chat that promises to be out of this world!
Starting at 5:30 PM, we'll kick things off with some good ol' fashioned mingling. Rub elbows with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and AI aficionados. Who knows, you might just meet your future co-founder or investor over a plate of gourmet snacks!
Then, at 6:30 PM, prepare to have your socks knocked off (hopefully not literally) as Kirby Winfield takes the stage. With wit sharper than a freshly honed pitch deck, Kirby will dive deep into how AI is shaking up the startup investment game. Expect insights so profound, they'll make you rethink your business strategy – or at least give you some killer dinner party conversation!
We'll cover a range of topics, from how AI is transforming due diligence to what investors are looking for in AI-driven startups. Kirby will share his experiences and predictions for the future, leaving you armed with knowledge to navigate the ever-changing landscape of startup investments.
And fear not, hungry entrepreneurs and thirsty innovators – we've got you covered with delectable food and refreshing drinks to keep your entrepreneurial spirits high while your brain gets a workout. Round up your fellow startup enthusiasts, mark your calendars, and prepare for an unforgettable evening where the possibilities are as endless as the friendships you'll make. Don't miss out – your startup adventure begins right here! 🌟
So whether you're a startup newbie or a seasoned pro, come join us for an evening of laughs, learning, and maybe even a few surprises. Your startup journey just got a whole lot more interesting – don't miss out on the ride! 🌟
Agenda
5:30 PM: Networking, Food and Drink
Meet great people
6:30 PM: Fireside Chat
Learn useful information
7:30 PM: Finish Up
Exchange notes and share Linkedin Profiles
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Company
Ascend VC (https://www.ascend.vc/)
Pre-seed stage VC fund focused on the Pacific Northwest.
Speaker
Kirby Winfield - Ascend VC (Founding General Partner)
Kirby Winfield is a seasoned startup operator and investor, and is currently the Founding General Partner at Ascend.vc, the most prolific pre-seed stage venture fund in the Pacific Northwest.
Early in his career, Kirby was a founding team member and operating executive at back-to-back tech IPOs, with Go2Net and Marchex.He is also a two-time venture capital-backed CEO, with AdXpose…
Hosted By
Robert Green, Seattle Director
Robert lives for startups. He serves as Head of Activate Product and Engineering at AWS (AWS Startup Program) and oversees the development of cloud products and programs that help other startups build on AWS. Prior to AWS, Robert was Director of Product Management at Tableau, helping to build what is known as the industry's best data analytics solution. Robert is the founder of 3 startups and is most recently advising companies on go-to-market activities and other development items.
Mike Grabham, Co Director
Mike is an optimistic problem solver. My word is Learn. I do it constantly.
By nature, I am a curious leader who has experienced success, failure and everything in between. (6X founder). I spend the largest majority of my time helping founders make better decisions from countries around the globe, and get their companies to the next level. That is how I make a living.
I was one of the first Startup Grind directors outside of Silicon Valley and was voted Director of the Year in 2016. I have interviewed over 200 leaders in the Seattle area at Startup Grind. I love helping others optimize companies/teams and enjoy the collaboration process to figure out how to create more value for a customer. I have raised millions of dollars from angel investors, sold two companies, closed a company, and failed once. Shoot me an email if you would like to touch base. I even created a guide to help founders make better decisions.
Visit me at www.michaelgrabham.com or follow me on twitter @grabmike
Shawn McGaff, Co Director
I've worked with over 750 businesses on projects from branding to advertising to SEO. I now primarily focus on creating & operationalizing cohesive strategies for early and growth-stage ventures as well as guiding established businesses looking to reinvent themselves.
I am a builder at heart with a strategic marketing skillset. I have a technical developer background from writing recommendation algorithms for Twitter and building countless websites but I also have a creative side as a photographer and filmmaker. This sets me up perfectly to work with startups who need cross-functional teams. I am as comfortable with a product team as I am with a sales team.
Eduardo Altamirano, Mentor
Julie Zhu, Mentor
Robert Green, Chapter Director
Robert lives for startups. He serves as Head of Activate Product and Engineering at AWS (AWS Startup Program) and oversees the development of cloud products and programs that help other startups build on AWS. Prior to AWS, Robert was Director of Product Management at Tableau, helping to build what is known as the industry's best data analytics solution. Robert is the founder of 3 startups and is most recently advising companies on go-to-market activities and other development items.
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Global Partner
Dell Technologies (https://partners.startupgrind.com/dell-technologies/)
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Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind.
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