Seattle, WA
Founder Friday: Building Ventures, Investing in Founders
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Join us for Founder Friday with Evan Poncelet. Evan will share insights from his journey across software, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, offering students a look at navigating the startup ecosystem and supporting early-stage companies. Students will gain insights into: Key considerations for building and growing a ventureHow venture capital can support early-stage companiesThe role of community and networks in the startup ecosystemHow technical and business experience can shape a career in innovationWhether you’re interested in startups, venture capital, or building a career in the innovation ecosystem, this Founder Friday is for you. About Evan Evan is the Founding Managing Partner of Dreamward Ventures and Executive Director of Venture Black, a nonprofit supporting Black and ally founders and investors across the Pacific Northwest. He brings over a decade of experience in the software industry, working as a developer and program manager in Seattle and Silicon Valley. Evan is a fellow of the VC Lab Venture Institute and BLCK VC Black Venture Institute. He holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Gonzaga University and an M.S. from Seattle University. About Founder Friday Founder Friday is a quarterly event hosted by Seattle University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC). Each session features an Seattle U alum founder who shares their entrepreneurial journey with students, alumni, faculty, and the community. Events are free, open to the public, and include light refreshments.
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