Startup Saturdays @ Venture Mechanics
Organized by: Leaner Startups
Host: Jeff Dempke
These tickets are general entry ONLY. If you are interested in pitching or holding a booth during this event please contact the organizers directly.
Event Summary
Startup Saturday, hosted by Leaner Startups and Venture Mechanics at the Venture Mechanics Co-working and Startup Incubator in Bellevue, WA. 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.
Interactive Workshops: Dive into business workshop sessions full of insights with opportunities for Q&A.
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.
Leaderboard Announcements: Celebrate the success and recognition of top pitches.
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.
Free and easy parking!
Schedule:
12pm - Check-in and mingle
Get checked in, check out some of the startups and network with
12:30 - Workshop
Check out a workshop for startups from one of our network partners.
1:00pm - Networking
Take this time to mingle and get to know some of the startups presenting at tables.
1:30pm - First Pitches
Witness or participate in 3 - 3 minute long pitches with 5 minute feedback sessions from our panelists.
2:00pm - Networking
Use this time to interact with some of the startups that pitched, take a break, grab a bite, or just mingle with some peers.
2:30pm - Second Pitches
Witness or participate in 3 - 3 minute long pitches with 5 minute feedback sessions from our panelists.
3:00pm - Networking
Use this time to interact with some of the startups that pitched, take a break, grab a bite, or just mingle with some peers.
3:30 - Workshop
Check out a workshop for startups from one of our network partners.
4pm - Third Pitches
Witness or participate in 3 - 3 minute long pitches with 5 minute feedback sessions from our panelists.
4:30pm - Networking
Use this time to interact with some of the startups that pitched, take a break, grab a bite, or just mingle with some peers.
5pm - Sponsor Message, Awards, and Raffle
Listen to a short message from any applicable sponsors, enjoy a short awards ceremony announcing the leader board front runners, and win some raffle items!
5:30pm - Networking
Make sure to get all your handshakes and LinkedIn invites in before everyone leaves!
6pm - Event Ends
You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here 😉