Name: Founders Live Seattle - PNW Climate Week
Uploaded: 2024-06-06T18:20:34Z
Description: The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition.

Founders Live Seattle - PNW Climate Week

Founders Live

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition.

Georgetown Steam Plant

<h1>Founders Live Seattle is back - for PNW Climate WEEK!</h1><h3>Join us for an incredible evening…</h3>Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.5 founders99-second pitches4 minutes of audience Q&amp;AYOUR VOTES decide the winner!So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in the PNW. <h2>Starring</h2><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylawton-abbott/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylawton-abbott/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kelly Lawton-Abbott</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliamarckworth/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliamarckworth/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amelia Marckworth</a> as the co-city leaders <h2>Opening Entertainment</h2><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanametzger/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanametzger/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan Metzger</a>, CEO and Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.ridwell.com/" title="https://www.ridwell.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ridwell</a>Ryan started Ridwell as a father-son project to find better ways to recycle hard-to-dispose items. Their journey is rooted in a commitment to sustainability and community involvement, leading to the creation of a service that simplifies recycling for households. Metzger envisions Ridwell as a key player in reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices by providing convenient and accessible recycling solutions from your front door! <h2>Competing Startups and Founders</h2><ol><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gursk" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gursk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tom Gurski</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-dot-motorworks/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-dot-motorworks/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blue Dot Motorworks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/m2teach/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/m2teach/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Kownack</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYkV4ezEn-xAdjXXyQ2V_hw/videos" title="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYkV4ezEn-xAdjXXyQ2V_hw/videos" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">M2teach</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-de-jong-4798b72a/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-de-jong-4798b72a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daphne de Jong</a> - <a href="https://www.vencharging.com/" title="https://www.vencharging.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ven</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolovova/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolovova/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Xenia Dolovova</a> - <a href="https://www.repairbank.org/" title="https://www.repairbank.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Furniture Repair Bank</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-martini-phd/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-martini-phd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kim Martini</a> - <a href="https://www.tiniscientific.com/" title="https://www.tiniscientific.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tini Scientific</a></li></ol> <h3>Interested in pitching at a future event? <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch" title="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Apply here!</a></h3> <h2>Agenda</h2>6:00 pm - Networking7:00 pm - Opening Entertainment7:30 pm - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition8:30 pm - After-Party <h2>Winners</h2>The Founders Live winners package includes:<ul><li>The <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" title="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professional Boost membership</a> with over $900,000 in cash savings on over 90+ essential apps and services for startups</li><li>An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall.</li></ul><a href="https://www.founderslive.com/" title="https://www.founderslive.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GET YOUR FOUNDERS LIVE ACCOUNT</a> <h3>Accessibility &amp; Logistics</h3><ul><li>PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE FOR WATER! We will have a water refill station with light snacks provided and are accepting donations for event support.</li><li>This event is ADA-accessible. Please read the National Historic Landmark facility safety notice below.</li><li>COVID Protocol: Per the <a href="https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/masks-and-face-coverings" title="https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/masks-and-face-coverings" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Washington State Department of Health</a>, masks are no longer required. "People may want to continue to wear a mask for added protection against COVID-19, especially those who are immunocompromised, living with someone immunocompromised, or who may just feel safer wearing a mask. Everyone should assess their own personal risk when making this decision."</li><li>We have 50 chairs and may run out. Please bring a pillow and blanket if you plan to arrive late and would like to sit.</li><li>We will be taking photos and videos that may be published on social media. If you would not like your photo taken, please notify the event hosts upon arrival. Event hosts are not liable for audience photo publication but we will manage our owned media.</li></ul>Transportation: <a href="https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-132-Seattle_Tacoma_Bellevue_WA-522-5872-666023-1" title="https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-132-Seattle_Tacoma_Bellevue_WA-522-5872-666023-1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bus line 132</a> has stops nearby. Please carpool! Parking is available on-site and in the nearby Georgetown residential neighborhood. <h3>Georgetown STEAM Plant</h3>Georgetown STEAM Plant is a national treasure, grounded in the local stories, memory, and identity of the Duwamish Valley. Built in 1906 to energize the region’s growing electric streetcar system, the STEAM Plant was recently awarded National Historic Landmark status. We want the Steam Plant to embody the values and priorities of YOU, our community, particularly related to serving as a hub for innovation in sustainability! Join for the Georgetown STEAM Plant Science Fair on September 21-22, 2024. Project and exhibit features will be accepted until August 15, 2024. Submit your Science Fair project idea and find more information on our website: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgetownsteamplant.org%2Fsciencefair&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145907768%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zliEYhGgYxYpqL1Eg9z4IyEX4ZvAe6GCk5s4P5cdfmQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgetownsteamplant.org%2Fsciencefair&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145907768%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zliEYhGgYxYpqL1Eg9z4IyEX4ZvAe6GCk5s4P5cdfmQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.georgetownsteamplant.org/sciencefair</a> This Event is Part of the PNW Climate Week Startup TrackStartup Track Events:Monday July 8, 2024<ul><li>4:30PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-podcast-episode-human-composting-its-role-in-circularity-tickets-921119271537?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-podcast-episode-human-composting-its-role-in-circularity-tickets-921119271537?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LIVE Podcast Episode! Human Composting &amp; its Role in Circularity</a></li><li>6:00PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-seattle-pnw-climate-week-tickets-920969262857" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-seattle-pnw-climate-week-tickets-920969262857" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Founders Live Seattle - PNW Climate Week </a></li></ul>Tuesday July 9, 2024<ul><li>2:30PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/use-systems-thinking-to-ace-your-sustainable-business-growth-strategy-tickets-921744351167?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/use-systems-thinking-to-ace-your-sustainable-business-growth-strategy-tickets-921744351167?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Use Systems Thinking to Ace Your Sustainable Business Growth Strategy</a></li><li>4:00PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-funding-and-business-models-for-climate-impact-businesses-tickets-921773107177?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-funding-and-business-models-for-climate-impact-businesses-tickets-921773107177?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alternative Funding and Business Models for Climate &amp; Impact Businesses </a></li></ul>Wednesday July 10, 2024<ul><li>4:30 PM - <a href="https://lu.ma/ngbxscz4" title="https://lu.ma/ngbxscz4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe for the Planet?</a></li><li>6:00 PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lessons-learned-failure-stories-from-the-sustainability-front-lines-tickets-921783237477" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lessons-learned-failure-stories-from-the-sustainability-front-lines-tickets-921783237477" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lessons Learned: Failure Stories from the Sustainability Front Lines</a></li></ul>PNW Climate WeekPNW Climate Week is a community-powered event series that unites climate innovators, thought leaders, and enthusiasts, shining a spotlight on the region as a renowned global hub of climate innovation. Celebrating its second year, PNW Climate Week is collaborating with Bloomberg Green Festival, bringing together stakeholders from across sectors and inspiring collaboration, innovation, and tangible solutions to address the challenges of climate change. For more information and to register, please visit <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnwclimateweek.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145916347%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JGP7Qagxt4w4NzmA8TVGFA7AoYDe5NvhespMsphfjJs%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnwclimateweek.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145916347%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JGP7Qagxt4w4NzmA8TVGFA7AoYDe5NvhespMsphfjJs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.pnwclimateweek.org</a>. The PNW Climate Week Startup Track is organized by Sarah O'Sell, Founder of <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2qw4904.na1.hs-sales-engage.com%2FCtc%2FUB%2B23284%2Fd2qW4904%2FJks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3l6W8qJnlZ3tD5l8W7j08Bx2r7t3dW4Jqf9Z4wYfCmW1948HN95rqXKW3pYdlC4G6KbfW3JFl-t8sYRKYW6h_VWP43BG5RW2VSt714Zkr9GW7FCqgw2dxnBXW5CJgN94ttq2sW7lDNlW2Y2DGPN2RXZsfJh-lHW8gkd5l1wH3qqW3_vYNF96LRHRW4RF4YW4QWFKkW3Mh40d632QTFW91gpzz1VDcGBW57F3gf8dfnVYW8kyBrY6GnHnXW1hXJLT2XxhBWf86SQvC04&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145923281%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qTbkhlatHAjxR6Tqjdzi7bA1vQ4dv6ZbMXvWCfi3S94%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2qw4904.na1.hs-sales-engage.com%2FCtc%2FUB%2B23284%2Fd2qW4904%2FJks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3l6W8qJnlZ3tD5l8W7j08Bx2r7t3dW4Jqf9Z4wYfCmW1948HN95rqXKW3pYdlC4G6KbfW3JFl-t8sYRKYW6h_VWP43BG5RW2VSt714Zkr9GW7FCqgw2dxnBXW5CJgN94ttq2sW7lDNlW2Y2DGPN2RXZsfJh-lHW8gkd5l1wH3qqW3_vYNF96LRHRW4RF4YW4QWFKkW3Mh40d632QTFW91gpzz1VDcGBW57F3gf8dfnVYW8kyBrY6GnHnXW1hXJLT2XxhBWf86SQvC04&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145923281%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qTbkhlatHAjxR6Tqjdzi7bA1vQ4dv6ZbMXvWCfi3S94%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anim8 Collective</a>, Ty Wolfe-Jones, and Jakub Kubicka, both Co-Founders and Co-Hosts of the <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2qw4904.na1.hs-sales-engage.com%2FCtc%2FUB%2B23284%2Fd2qW4904%2FJks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3n1W82fsfy2vr4-mW8c4B0L80j2R4N3p-C-G3VTwGW7HnRwP55LcP4W5S1gNj2rY7pxVVmbY-7-Ffj5W1Q4vWQ1DQCdQW8_44mS5nkLk1W82srTZ3SvSw7W4Tf7kv5j5RWCW63Bs8R8QJJR7W8170RP2d2lCPW5gXccr6T3ff7VstnrT2w8mR4W2F3SLk6qWDxSVZ1Lrn4trKLdVHfNV_3yH2fpN4FqQzdgSYs7W3WMyz12fL1j-VRKYYk8l2cyzf84KyCx04&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145930892%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EwM83eH%2B19TBp21RsjVMO23z%2F7dTNyJVgtNN4X%2BsIPM%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2qw4904.na1.hs-sales-engage.com%2FCtc%2FUB%2B23284%2Fd2qW4904%2FJks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3n1W82fsfy2vr4-mW8c4B0L80j2R4N3p-C-G3VTwGW7HnRwP55LcP4W5S1gNj2rY7pxVVmbY-7-Ffj5W1Q4vWQ1DQCdQW8_44mS5nkLk1W82srTZ3SvSw7W4Tf7kv5j5RWCW63Bs8R8QJJR7W8170RP2d2lCPW5gXccr6T3ff7VstnrT2w8mR4W2F3SLk6qWDxSVZ1Lrn4trKLdVHfNV_3yH2fpN4FqQzdgSYs7W3WMyz12fL1j-VRKYYk8l2cyzf84KyCx04&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmarckwor%40seattleu.edu%7C157a5012ffd64a11fc5208dc86700fa2%7Cbc10e052b01c48499967ee7ec74fc9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638533063145930892%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EwM83eH%2B19TBp21RsjVMO23z%2F7dTNyJVgtNN4X%2BsIPM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Climate Mayhem podcast</a>.

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