Venture Mechanics

#foodandbeverage founders. Here's your chance to practice your pitch in front of investors and experts. Check out this event and join this LI group. They run great events. Jamal Maxey #pitchdeck #investorpitch #founders?#venturecapital #pitching #fundraising?

Join us for another "Pitch Clinic for Startup Fundraising" w/ Dana Sather Robinson next week on March18th. Learn from a pro how to build pitch decks that tell your story, and polish your delivery, to keep investors engaged.? https://lnkd.in/gBXXQmqE Learn how to: ??Think like an investor ???Prepare a pitch that is sharp, to the point and powerful ??Save time in developing the narrative and the deck ??Avoid ‘Powerpoint Poisoning’ The course begins promptly at 6:00pm,?but feel free to arrive up to 30 minutes early to network with the instructors and other attendees. IRL attendees are welcome to bring their own dinners. Light snacks and beverages will be available. Free and convenient parking is always available at Venture Mechanics. #workshop #startup #community #bellevue #wa #pnw #education

?? Founders: Are you ready to raise money but not sure how equity actually works? You’re not alone. Many startup founders hear terms like "cap table" and "term sheet" and assume they’re things to worry about later. But understanding who owns what in your company—and how that changes when you bring on investors—is one of the most important things you can learn early on. CAP TABLE: a simple way of tracking who owns shares in your company. TERM SHEET: the document that lays out the key terms of an investment. Without understanding these concepts, founders often give away too much equity, accept unfavorable terms, or create messy ownership structures that scare away future investors. Join us for our Founder Workshop: "Cap Table Modeling & Term Sheet Construction" at Venture Mechanics, today at 6pm! Experts Brooks Lindsay and Bill Dillmeier will break down these complex topics into actionable steps you can implement immediately. Whether you’re raising your first round or just want to understand startup finance better, this session is for you. ??? When: Today, Tuesday, March 11th @ 6:00 PM (arrive early for networking) ?? Where: Venture Mechanics, 14110 NE 21st St, Bellevue, WA 98007 (free parking available!) ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/gMrYEyiY ?? Light snacks & drinks provided (bring your own dinner if you like!) This workshop is free for companies in our Catapult Accelerator, and open to all others at regular price. #Startups #Founders #VentureCapital #Equity #CapTable #Fundraising #StartupFinance

Join us on Monday the 10th for a landmark celebration of the Startup Catapult Accelerator Program here at Venture Mechanics! https://lnkd.in/g2eipFSy Learn more about the cast of founders we are privileged to work with. This is a great opportunity to check in on the progress of the community we are building here, and the mentorship and resources we provide for venture scale startups. Agenda for this event: 5:00-5:45pm Registration and Networking 5:45-6:00pm Opening Remarks 6:00-8:15pm Company Presentations 6:00 Zesty 6:15?RealEngineers.ai 6:30 NewGem 6:45 goEzz 7:00 Break 7:15 Mozart Genie 7:30 EG?Business Metrics 7:45 Pivotal Build 8:00 Qdeck 8:15-9:30pm Afterparty and Demo Tables This event is free, including free parking. Light snacks and beverages will be served. #events #startups #accelerator #mentorship #community #education

If you missed our "Marketing in the Modern Era" summit event on Feb 19th, your are in luck! We have brought all the sessions of the evening to our Youtube channel. https://lnkd.in/dSaM3PE5 Special thanks to everyone who brought their time and expertise to the stage. Shoutout to Nicolas Garfinkel, Greta Remington and Vlad Mkrtumyan who served as chairs and organizers for the event. Thanks as well to the panelists and educators who made this possible: Angie Parker, ?? Shawn Huber, Andy Swinnerton, John Schuster, Brian Toba, Joshua Dirks and Ron Wiener ??. Be sure to subscribe to our luma calendar for regular updates on what's coming next at Venture Mechanics! https://lnkd.in/g82RTi4j #events #startups #marketing #summit #panel #education #community

The next installment of "Exit Analysis for Early Stage Startups" at Venture Mechanics starts tonight at 6PM with our friend and mentor, Bill Dillmeier. https://lnkd.in/g7YQjcR2 The workshop start time has been moved to 6PM based on feedback of our members. Join us for an evening focused on empowering founders and investors with the knowledge necessary to navigate a successful exit and make the most of their success. #workshops #startups #education #community

Master the Art of the Exit, tomorrow night at Venture Mechanics. We will be offering a Founder Workshop with Bill Dillmeier focused on preparing for success early to avoid pitfalls and navigate the intricacies of exit analysis to position your team for a successful transition. https://lnkd.in/g7YQjcR2 Who Should Attend: ??Startup founders and entrepreneurs preparing for an exit event. ??CFOs, executives, and advisors involved in strategic decision-making and exit planning. ??Investors and stakeholders interested in maximizing returns through successful exits. We look forward to seeing you there! #events #workshops #startups #education #community

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We had several categories of startups last night seeking different rounds of investment. Due to this, our judges actually selected TWO winners for the evening. Additional thanks to our sponsors at Naturally Seattle, Fuelgrowth, Light Legal PLLC, Yolk Labs, and ALLtech Benefits who made this opportunity possible. Our winner in the PRE SEED category was Divya Agarwal with Zesty Bakers who impressed our panel with their baker first platform for delivering quality custom baked goods. https://zestybakers.com/ "At our marketplace, we believe that every celebration should be a truly special and memorable occasion. That’s why we are dedicated to connecting talented bakers with enthusiastic customers who appreciate artisanal creations, unique flavors, & custom designs." Congratulations to all of our competitors at all stages who put in the hard work, polishing their pitches and preparing for the rigorous questioning of the judges. NewGem, goEzz Ride Services for Children, Tactical Affairs, Goose Insurance Services Inc. Talkback Snacks, Chekd Health REearthable?, LLC and Piya! #events #startups #pitch #competition

Last nights Launchpad Expo was an inspiration! We had founders diving deep into their companies and their innovative new products. Special thanks to our sponsors at Naturally Seattle, Fuelgrowth, Light Legal PLLC, Yolk Labs, and ALLtech Benefits who made this opportunity possible. Our winner in the SERIES A category was Omar K. with Goose Insurance Services Inc. who wowed the judges with their modern approach to affordable insurance solutions and their impressive traction in the Canadian markets. https://lnkd.in/grZg-HYs "Our mission is to offer simple, affordable and relevant insurance products through best of breed mobile-first self-serve platforms." Congratulations to all of our competitors at all stages who put in the hard work, polishing their pitches and preparing for the rigorous questioning of the judges. NewGem, goEzz Ride Services for Children, Tactical Affairs, Zesty Bakers, Talkback Snacks, Chekd Health REearthable?, LLC and Piya! #events #startups #pitch #competition