By Tian DuBelko
Every week, we bring you the top Seattle tech events. This week, we have the Japan-Seattle AI Innovation Meetup 5.0, the Tech Happy Hour, plus more. Check out our top picks below, then head over to our blog to catch up on everything tech-related in the Greater Seattle Area.
Made In Seattle Week: Tech Day
June 5 @ 5:30 pm / Free
Made in Seattle Week is a five-day celebration of great things being made in our city. Day One is Tech Day: Come meet people from all tech backgrounds and industries at the GA campus. There will be a series of lightning talks highlighting the trends and alternative uses for virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. Afterward, you can explore the campus and the various VR platforms on hand.
Public Venture Capital: A Growth Path You Need to Explore
June 6 @ 8:15 am / Free
If you have a growing business and need funding, then you should attend this event. You’ll learn the difference between public venture capital and traditional VC funding. You’ll also learn why it’s a viable funding alternative for early-stage U.S. companies to grow, pivot, and acquisition. At this seminar, you’ll meet capital providers, dealmakers, and advisors who will discuss why this is a growth path you should explore.
Japan-Seattle AI Innovation Meetup 5.0
June 8 @ 1:00 pm / Free
This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators to meet leading Japanese companies including Softbank, NEC, Denso, Epson and more. At least 10 companies will be present, with an additional 10 in the pipeline. This is a great opportunity to find your customer, global distributor, Alliance partners, and investors. This is a “Reverse Pitch” business development event, where key decision makers at top Japanese companies will pitch to the innovators in Seattle, explaining what kind of innovation they are seeking, how they would like to do business and their distribution channels they can offer.
Tech Happy Hour – Business Valuations: What Looks Better? (with Pacific Capital)
June 8 @ 4:00 pm / Free
Trying to complete your Thursday night? Then swing by our Tech Happy Hour for some multicultural cuisine and mingle with a diverse community. Cecille Nguyen and Fernando Pohina will be leading the discussion on evaluating what your business is worth. Along the way, Cecille and Fernando will teach you about buy/sell agreements, partner buyouts, selling your business, financing your business, financial planning, and business valuations.
