Techstars Startup Week Seattle 2017

As a small company, how do you get coffee all the way from the equator to your customers? How do you succeed as a roaster in a town that has dozens? What do you offer your guests as a retailer that they cannot find elsewhere? These impressive panelists have found unique and creative ways to solve these problems. We will hear from a roaster, a retailer and a general manager as they demystify the coffee process, offer their insight and share their successes.

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Dress code restricts baseball caps, shorts, athletic wear and flip-flops.  

The program will feature a variety of industries, where we'll discuss the obstacles that companies face at different stages of growth. Our panelists will share their entrepreneurial challenges, how they overcame them, and the key lessons they've learned while building their businesses. Throughout the conversation, they will share insight on their solutions that have helped them successfully scale.

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*Due to event capacity, only the first 100 people who have arrived will be allowed in.  
*Dress code restricts shorts, athletic wear, baseball caps and flip-flops.   

A panel discussion on start-ups being “Born in the Cloud” and how to ensure scalability and elasticity, and why it’s important for the B-to-B and B-to-C to be in Hybrid Cloud. The discussion will include experts on how to be Cloud Ready, to a start-ups perspective on being “Born in the Cloud”. 

Venue Details:
*Due to event capacity, only the first 100 people who have arrived will be allowed in.  
*Dress code restricts shorts, athletic wear, baseball caps and flip-flops.  

Cannabis legalization is three years old in the Evergreen State, but there is still a heavy dose of confusion, consternation and complexity to the industry. Consumers, entrepreneurs, state regulators and investors seek clarity, but there is no road map in this uncharted territory. This panel attempts to answer the bigger questions facing Washington as the state struggles to navigate the complexities of the rapidly growing market. How do you approach investments when it’s federally illegal? What are other barriers of entry regarding state, local and federal laws? Why is packaging and marketing so difficult? These questions and others will be addressed in what will be a free-flowing, compelling discussion. 

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*Due to dress code, please refrain from wearing the following: baseball caps, athletic wear, shorts and flip-flops.  
*Entry will be on a first come, first serve basis.  

In building a business, there is significant value in philanthropy and improving the community. Customers want to invest in companies that support their community and consumers vote with their dollars. Building a brand that says you care about more than just the bottom line is compelling and differentiating. In addition, employees want to find meaning in their work. By focusing on doing good for the community it motivates, engages and retains employees.

Join a diverse panel of industries and experts to learn how to get started with community and philanthropic initiatives that will support your business. 

Venue Details:
*Due to event capacity, seating is on a first come, first served basis. Registration is required however it does not ensure entry.  
*Dress code restricts shorts, athletic wear, baseball caps and flip-flops.