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Startup Seattle OverviewFebruary 17, 2014Rebecca Lovell, Startup AdvocateSeattle 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 moneyValidation
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 LiaisonSeattle Office of Economic [email protected](206) 733-9196
