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Startup Saturday at SURF Incubator | June 29th 2024

June 29, 2024

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June 29, 2024

12:00 pm

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6:00 pm

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Startup Saturday, hosted by Leaner Startups and SURF Incubator. This is an exhilarating day-long event tailored for innovators, entrepreneurs, and business enthusiasts. The event caters to startups at varying stages, offering opportunities for product validation, pitch refinement, meet potential talent and co-founders, and networking with fellow startups and investors. It's an ideal platform for investors and sponsors to connect with the vibrant startup community. Expect a dynamic blend of networking sessions, pitch presentations, workshops, and a host of other activities, all packed into an energetic, full-day experience.

Who Should Attend:

  • Founders & Entrepreneurs: Showcase your ideas, products, or services.
  • Investors & Mentors: Engage with up-and-coming startups and share your expertise.
  • Job Seekers & Professionals: Discover opportunities and expand your network in the startup ecosystem.

What to Expect:

  • Engaging Pitches: Watch or participate in three rounds of exciting startup pitches. Each participating startup pitches for 3 minutes with up to 5 minutes of judge feedback. 1 startup will win 1st place for best pitch at the end of the day.
  • Interactive Workshops: Dive into business workshop sessions full of insights with opportunities for Q&A.
  • Startup Tables: Tables for startups to demo products, network, and show off their brand.
  • Networking Activities: Connect with peers, mentors, and potential partners through activities like Bingo, mingling, and speed networking.
  • Career opportunities: Visit the career table to share your resume or let us know your business is hiring.
  • Sponsorship Opportunities: A platform for sponsors to share their message and engage with a vibrant community.
  • Music and Atmosphere: Enjoy the lively atmosphere maintained by a professional DJ.

How you can help

This event is made possible by the hard work of volunteers who are passionate about Startups. We also rely on the generous support of sponsors to throw these events. Sponsorship contributions help us cover essential expenses like venue costs, food and beverages, printing costs, prizes, and more. We are grateful to our sponsors for their continued support, which allows us to create a dynamic and engaging event for our participants. If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring our event, please visit our website at https://leanerstartups.com/sponsorships or contact us directly at sponsorship@leanerstartups.com. Additionally, we welcome individuals or organizations who would like to contribute in any other way to make this event successful. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help us to continue organizing more events like this in the future.

Get in contact

If you have any questions, please visit our website at https://leanerstartups.com or send us a message through our contact page. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with the event, please visit https://leanerstartups.com/volunteer. If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, please visit https://leanerstartups.com/sponsorships. We look forward to hearing from you!

Schedule

12PM-12:30PM
Check-in and mingle
All available rooms
12:30PM-1PM
Workshop
SURF Café/Main Event Room
1PM-1:30PM
Networking
All available rooms
1:30PM-2PM
First round of pitches and judge feedback (1-3)
SURF Café/Main Event Room
2PM-2:30PM
Networking
All available rooms
2:30PM-3PM
Second round of pitches and judge feedback (4-6)
SURF Café/Main Event Room
3PM-3:30PM
Networking
All available rooms
3:30PM-4PM
Workshop
SURF Café/Main Event Room
4PM-4:30PM
Third round of pitches and judge feedback (7-9)
SURF Café/Main Event Room
4:30PM-5PM
Networking
All available rooms
5PM-5:30PM
Sponsor Message, Awards, and Raffle
SURF Café/Main Event Room
5:30PM-6PM
Networking
All available rooms
6PM
Event ends
All available rooms

Venue

SURF Incubator café room corporate event space in Seattle, WA

SURF Incubator

Location:

999 3rd Ave Suite 700 Seattle, WA

Description:

SURF Incubator is a dynamic event venue and co-working space located in the heart of Downtown Seattle, WA. SURF Incubator is a vibrant ecosystem for startup founders to gain the support and mentorship they need to be successful in the world.

Website:

https://surfincubator.com/

Judges

Chris Kennamer
Chris Kennamer
OneSixOne Ventures
Jazmia Henry
Jazmie Henry
NeurlIPS
Nataraj Sindam
Microsoft

Workshops & Speakers

Gary Malcolm a performance consultant with Key Growth Coaching & Consulting
Difficult Conversations

Gary Malcolm

Key Growth Coaching & Consulting
Jacob White
Unlocking Success: The Power of Customer Personas in Tech Startups

Jacob White

ClientClimb Advisors

Host(s)

Jonathan Coll

Jonathan Coll

Ionfi

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Leaner Startups

Description:

Leaner Startups is a community-driven platform that connects startups and investors. Our ecosystem offers valuable resources to help businesses prepare for funding, find investment opportunities, and connect with other founders. Join us today to access our services and build the connections you need to grow your startup.

Website:

https://leanerstartups.com/

Get in contact:

https://leanerstartups.com/contact-us/
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Sponsorship opportunities

Looking to make a difference in the technology industry and support emerging talent? Look no further. As a sponsor, you'll have the opportunity to support our mission of fostering collaboration and innovation in the industry while also gaining exposure to a highly engaged audience. We offer a range of sponsorship levels to fit your needs and budget, with each level offering unique benefits and opportunities for brand visibility. Join us in creating a brighter future for the technology industry today.

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Hosting your event on Leaner Startups can be a great way to reach a highly engaged audience of entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup enthusiasts. Our platform is designed to connect people with the resources, tools, and knowledge they need to succeed in the fast-paced world of startups. By hosting your event on our platform, you can tap into our community and build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.

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