✨🚀 PyData Startup Time: Open Source Round Table

How to Apply
To apply, complete the form HERE

✨🚀 Thank you for your interest in the PyData Startup Time: Open Source Round Table, an exclusive bimonthly event series crafted to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within the open source community. This transformative program is tailored for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs passionate about data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and Python-based technologies. With a focus on fostering innovation, collaboration, and actionable insights, our events are designed to empower you to turn your vision into reality.

Why Join Us?
Our series is limited to 25-30 carefully selected participants per event to ensure intimate, high-impact sessions that prioritize deep engagement, meaningful networking, and personalized mentorship. By joining, you’ll connect with a vibrant community of innovators, gain access to industry-leading experts, and explore cutting-edge open source tools and AI-driven strategies to accelerate your startup journey.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be notified via email. Once selected, you’ll have the opportunity to join all subsequent events in the series, fostering continuity and building lasting relationships within a supportive alumni network.

Program Overview
The PyData Startup Time: Open Source Round Table spans six bimonthly events over 12 months, plus two exclusive special events, each designed to address critical stages of startup development. Every session integrates open source tools and AI, featuring real-world case studies from data-driven ventures to inspire and inform.

Event Themes

1. Idea Validation & MVP Development (October 14, 2025)
   Learn to validate your startup ideas and build minimum viable products (MVPs) using AI-driven prototyping and open source tools.
2. Funding & Pitching to Investors (November 25, 2025)
   Master the art of crafting compelling pitches and securing investment from venture capitalists specializing in AI and tech.
3. Scaling & Operations (January 27, 2026)
   Discover how to scale your startup efficiently using open source infrastructures and data-driven operational strategies.
4. Marketing & Customer Acquisition (March 2026)
   Unlock data analytics strategies to drive customer growth and build a powerful brand presence.
5. Resilience & Failure Recovery (May 2026)
   Gain insights on navigating setbacks and building resilient ventures with lessons from seasoned entrepreneurs.
6. Innovation & Future Trends (July 2026)
   Explore emerging AI advancements and open source innovations shaping the future of startups.

Special Events

• Pitch Competition (Events 3 & 6)
  Held every six months, this exciting competition invites five selected participants to pitch their ideas to a panel of industry experts for a chance to win exclusive mentorship sessions and other valuable prizes.
• Startup Open Source Demo Day (Post-Events 3 & 6)
  Showcase your project to investors, industry leaders, and the broader community, gaining real-world exposure and potential partnerships.

Why It Matters
Our events are intentionally intimate, capped at 25-30 participants, to foster deep connections and meaningful dialogue. Selected attendees can opt to attend all future events, allowing our cohort to grow organically (from 50 to potentially 100 participants by the series’ end) while maintaining a close-knit community. This structure builds trust, encourages collaboration, and creates a dynamic alumni network to support your entrepreneurial journey long after the series concludes.
Event Timeline (First Round Table)

• October 1, 2025: Application deadline
• October 6, 2025: Notification letters sent to successful applicants

Speaker Lineup
Our events feature a diverse and accomplished roster of speakers, including:

• Founders of cutting-edge data and AI-driven startups
• Venture Capitalists with expertise in open source and AI technologies
• Industry Experts offering diverse perspectives across gender, ethnicity, and startup stages

Speakers are carefully curated to provide actionable insights and inspire innovation, ensuring you leave each session equipped with practical knowledge and new connections.

How to Apply
To apply, complete the form HERE.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected participants will be notified via email. If not selected, we encourage you to reapply for future events or join PyData Seattle’s monthly meetups to stay engaged with our vibrant community.

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Apply now and join a community of innovators shaping the future of open source and AI-driven entrepreneurship!

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• Due to venue restrictions, please note that children are not permitted. Thank you for your kind understanding.

💟 WiFi: TBD

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Parking options:

• There is paid parking at the building.
• Bellevue Place, Lincoln Square parking and Hyatt Bellevue are complimentary with validation from Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square retail, restaurants and entertainment. After 8:00 p.m. – No validation is necessary.

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