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AI is transforming the way startups scale, but how do you stay lean while leveraging AI to operate like a much bigger team? That’s exactly what we’ll be diving into at Seattle Founder Day on March 26th! ?? Panel: Lean & Mean | How To Leverage AI To Get Big While Staying Small ??? March 26 | Seattle Divya Kakkad will be moderating this discussion with Scott Klein (MindBloom), Parsa Khazaeepoul, and Priyanka Kulkarni—three leaders using AI in engineering, GTM/sales, and marketing to do more with less. We’ll cover: ? Where AI is truly helping startups scale today ? How to hire in the AI era and avoid being misled in interviews ? The 0-80% rule—where AI should take over, and where human oversight is essential ? The best AI tool stack for early-stage founders If you’re a founder or operator looking for tactical, real-world AI insights—this is for you! What questions you have for this panel? (Registration link for Seattle Founder Day in comments) #SeattleFounderDay #AI #Startups #Founders #TechInnovation

AI is transforming the way startups scale, but how do you stay lean while leveraging AI to operate like a much bigger team? That’s exactly what we’ll be diving into at Seattle Founder Day on March 26th! ?? Panel: Lean & Mean | How To Leverage AI To Get Big While Staying Small ??? March 26 | Seattle Divya Kakkad will be moderating this discussion with Scott Klein (MindBloom), Parsa Khazaeepoul, and Priyanka Kulkarni—three leaders using AI in engineering, GTM/sales, and marketing to do more with less. We’ll cover: ? Where AI is truly helping startups scale today ? How to hire in the AI era and avoid being misled in interviews ? The 0-80% rule—where AI should take over, and where human oversight is essential ? The best AI tool stack for early-stage founders If you’re a founder or operator looking for tactical, real-world AI insights—this is for you! What questions you have for this panel? (Registration link for Seattle Founder Day in comments) #SeattleFounderDay #AI #Startups #Founders #TechInnovation

?? Raising VC in 2025? Let’s separate the signal from the noise. ?? At G&W Seattle Founder Day on March 26th, we’re bringing together top investors for a candid conversation on what it takes to raise venture capital today. Join us for a panel discussion featuring: ?? Sabrina Wu – Investor, Madrona ?? Aviel Ginzburg – General Partner, Founders’ Co-op ?? Jason Stoffer – Partner, Maveron ? Moderated by Grin Lord, Founder of mpathic With market shifts, evolving investor priorities, and AI transforming industries, fundraising looks different than ever before. In this panel, we’ll cut through the noise and uncover what truly moves the needle for early-stage founders. ?? March 26 | Seattle ?? Spots are limited (Apply with link in comments) #VentureCapital #Startups #Fundraising #SeattleTech #GWFounderDay

?? Founder Friends! You don’t want to miss this one. ?? On March 12th, we’re hosting our next exclusive Fireside Chat with Jenny Fielding, a powerhouse investor, operator, and champion for early-stage founders. And leading the conversation? None other than Leslie Feinzaig, founder of Graham & Walker and the Female Founders Alliance and a fierce advocate for underestimated entrepreneurs. ?? Why should you be there? Jenny has backed 300+ startups (yes, you read that right!)—and she knows what it takes to build and fundraise in today’s climate. Leslie brings the founder’s perspective, asking the questions you really want answered. It’s free. It’s virtual. And it’s your chance to learn from two of the best in the game. Come ready with your burning questions! ?? Sign up link in comments and see you there! ?? #FemaleFounders #Fundraising #VentureCapital #Startups

?? Founder Friends! You don’t want to miss this one. ?? On March 12th, we’re hosting our next exclusive Fireside Chat with Jenny Fielding, a powerhouse investor, operator, and champion for early-stage founders. And leading the conversation? None other than Leslie Feinzaig, founder of Graham & Walker and the Female Founders Alliance and a fierce advocate for underestimated entrepreneurs. ?? Why should you be there? Jenny has backed 300+ startups (yes, you read that right!)—and she knows what it takes to build and fundraise in today’s climate. Leslie brings the founder’s perspective, asking the questions you really want answered. It’s free. It’s virtual. And it’s your chance to learn from two of the best in the game. Come ready with your burning questions! ?? Sign up link in comments and see you there! ?? #FemaleFounders #Fundraising #VentureCapital #Startups

?? G&W Founder Day is back! ?? Join us on March 26th in Seattle at Foundations for a high-energy day designed exclusively for founders. Connect with peers, gain insights from experienced operators, and engage in meaningful conversations to fuel your startup journey. At G&W Founder Day, we’re bringing together our incredible founder community to share wisdom, inspiration and build lasting relationships. ?? Space is limited—apply now to be part of the magic! (link in comments) #startupcommunity #venturecapital #founders #investors #GrahamAndWalker

?? Fireside Chat Alert! Excited to sit down with Sydney Paige Thomas tomorrow for our monthly investor fireside chat! Sydney is the powerhouse behind Symphonic Capital, investing in companies closing access gaps in health and wealth for overlooked communities. We’ll be diving into her journey as an investor, what it takes to build and scale a venture fund, and her insights on fundraising, breaking barriers, and shifting the startup ecosystem. If you're an early-stage founder navigating the world of venture capital, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! RSVP here: https://lu.ma/sehhqv1o ?? What’s one question you’d love to ask Sydney? Drop it in the comments! #VentureCapital #FemaleFounders #Fundraising #StartupJourney

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?? We’re Hiring ?? Graham & Walker is looking for a Chief of Staff to help scale our impact in venture. This is a high-visibility, high-growth role supporting our General Partner—perfect for a dynamic, ambitious professional eager to dive into VC. ?? If you love building communities, driving impact, creating content, and running stellar events, this role is for you. Bonus points if you’re curious about venture investing! Sound like you? Apply now or tag someone who’d be a great fit! Learn more via ?? in comments. #Hiring #VCJobs #ChiefOfStaff #VentureCapital #StartupCommunity

Thank you for the feature, Graham & Walker ?? We're honored to have you by our side as we keep revolutionizing care for the neurodiverse community! ?? Full featured interview in the first comment Leslie Feinzaig Divya Kakkad Agave Health