StartupGrind Seattle

We meet every month to make friends, not contacts; inspire leadership and learning and support those taking on the startup grind. Hosted by @grabmike.

[John Cook @johnhcook]

This startup turns discarded crab shells into useful industrial chemicals https://t.co/E1B3AOkBVK via @GeekWire

[Amy Nelson @Amy_K_Nelson]

True story: @JeffBezos & @amazon sued my husband in 2020 - a single human - for violating anti-trust laws. I'm gonna go back and read alllll they said to see if I can help @ftc out here!

[StartupGrind Seattle @SeattleGrind]

In this one-hour virtual workshop, gain some valuable insight from Tim Porter, Managing Director of Madrona Venture Group, about what VC’s look for when evaluating your team!
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM - 1PM PDT
Get your almost free tickets here: https://t.co/1pKY4wztt7

[StartupGrind Seattle @SeattleGrind]

Get ready for the first IN-PERSON Startup Grind - Seattle event in 2.5 years! Guest speaker is Tim Porter, Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group, and he’ll be discussing the role of the future VC. Join us on August 31 (Wed)—FREE FOOD/DRINKS!

https://t.co/sscNcehVZS

[StartupGrind Seattle @SeattleGrind]

we are back

[Amy Nelson @Amy_K_Nelson]

⚡️TALENT CALL⚡️ If you're a microinfluencer (7500-20K on any platform) & an expert in ANY area related to running your own biz solo/freelance/small biz & interested in growth & $$, MESSAGE ME! We have an amazing new @theriveterco project!

[Leslie Feinzaig @LeslieFeinzaig]

Who wants to work at the hottest woman-founded, consumer-tech rocket ships on my radar?

Looking for:
- CTO-types
- product designers
- product managers
- licensing specialists

reply or DM with your linkedin and I'll connect you.

RT PLEASE!

[425 Business @425Business]

The @WTIA has selected 30 Washington tech startups — about a third of them from the Eastside — for the organization’s Founder Cohort Program that helps seed-stage startups grow and scale.
https://t.co/KhqqOzsH1Q

[Graham & Walker @grahamandwalker]

📢Hey Founders! Applications are now OPEN for #ReadySetRaise...and this time we'll invest in ALL companies selected! It's YOUR turn to raise 💵
Apply for early admission by 9/9 🚀➡️https://t.co/JnIabKOX6U #femalefounders #RSR

[Amy Nelson @Amy_K_Nelson]

✨ Some personal news ✨ I have joined HBC as president of a new brand, SaksWorks. We are bringing a new type of membership club to cities and suburbs across America. I’m so excited for this journey! Here we go. https://t.co/hH4QS9oDW6

[SearchEngineJournal® @sejournal]

Tap into Google My Business' true potential. Follow these tips to fully optimize and make the most out of your GMB listing. via @jeremyknauff: https://t.co/3C0CCoNGql

#SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #Google #HeyGoogle @Google #business

[Alicia Crank @aliciainedmonds]

The @2point19 Champion Awards are a community-driven celebration of the people and organizations that champion equity and diverse leadership across workplaces. Nominate someone today! https://t.co/vtoFySnDFN

[Natalie Dillon @ntdillon]

We are growing our investment team!

📸Maveron snapshot

📚22 yr history of apprenticeship
💰$180M latest fund size
🍎Series A consumer focused firm
👟Co’s @Allbirds @Everlane & more
💥5 person investment team
🧩Now looking to add to our team

Apply, share, send us candiates

[Shauna Causey @ShaunaCausey]

So much respect for every first time founder with the grit and hustle to raise VC funding. Vulnerability, perseverance, taking meaningful themes, ignoring the rest. Rejection, keeping hope. All while sacrificing a salary and supporting your team. And sometimes a family too.

[toddbishop @toddbishop]

Just finished @frontlinepbs @amazon investigative documentary. Biggest disappointment: @JeffBezos didn't sit for interview. Top execs who did were occasionally deft in their responses, more often clumsy. Of course, who knows what was cut for broadcast. https://t.co/k6y6La8m37.

[Jason Stoffer @jstoffer]

1/ Souring on consumer as a result of
@Casper is like calling SaaS unattractive due to Domo. There'll be many consumer unicorns over the next decade. @maveron put together our 10 Lessons from Consumer Winners and Losers of the Past Decade https://t.co/uPB91sxdAQ

[Kieran Snyder @KieranSnyder]

1 Proposed: In any successful team, four roles show up over and over again, no matter what the project. Every effective team includes an Inspiration, an Organizer, a Questioner, and a Peacemaker. Thread >>

[Reverb @ReverbPeople]

Coaching for Managers Learning Objectives:

-Define coaching (& how it differs from directing, mentoring, & giving feedback).

-Identify common use cases for coaching.

-Demonstrate curiosity and openness while guiding the flow of a coaching conversation.

https://t.co/nCvRvPbZ6X

[Chris DeVore @crashdev]

“We can actually live like adults,” Exner said, “which is hard for a lot of people to do in Seattle.” Terrific profile of @loftium and their unique solution to housing affordability in top metros https://t.co/ZYxpeYyrQp #proudinvestor

[Create33 @create33pnw]

It's an honor to be a finalist for #geekwireawards "Geekiest Office Space!" We'd be doubly honored by your vote in support of our inclusive & innovative community of > 250 #techstartups! https://t.co/wuBtNvcKBP