Lecture: A former developer and program manager in both Seattle and Silicon Valley, Evan Poncelet is an investor with a passion for high-impact economic justice rooted in the legacy of his grandfather, who cofounded a bank in 1968 to combat redlining in Seattle. He’ll talk about different approaches for different business categories, early-stage funding sources, important considerations around equity fundraising, and resources from the Pacific Northwest startup ecosystem to help your business succeed.

Fundamentals for Startups is a weekly one-hour lecture series featuring notable experts who share startup-related information, experience, and insights with our entrepreneurial community. From raising capital to scaling to exit strategies, these seasoned guest speakers deliver valuable content designed to help startups and entrepreneurs thrive. Lectures are typically 30-40 mins, followed by open Q&A.

Each lecture is filmed, live streamed and archived on CoMotion’s Startup Training Videos page.

These lectures are open to the public and you do not have to be currently affiliated with the UW or a startup to join. Lunch is provided while supplies last.  Please register at the link above for web access information and to help us plan accordingly.

We hope you can join us!