Startup Seattle Overview February 17, 2014 Rebecca Lovell, Startup Advocate Seattle Office of Economic Development
Startup Seattle connects startups to resources, seeks to expand opportunities in entrepreneurship and tech in under-served communities, and measures and promotes the success of startups of our region. Resources Opportunities Impact
What we are/aren’t Venture capitalist Recruiter Landlord Coach Instigator Matchmaker Connector
"A mere 13% of cities report that they have a structured capacity to listen to entrepreneurs and innovators.” Open, agile and empathetic cities, 3/19/14
What’s keeping entrepreneurs up at night Talent Founder Issues Go to market Show me the money Validation
Digital inclusion and a diverse technology workforce
Startup Weekend
Coding bootcamps
Tech Tours
Hack the CD
Hour of Code
Measuring and promoting the impact of Seattle Startups
Supporting the next Innovation District
Diffusing technology innovation across the City
Rebecca Lovell, Startup Liaison Seattle Office of Economic Development (206)