From a speed-networking event to a party for office "ninjas," this week promises plenty of business and professional events to check out around Seattle. Read on for a rundown of what to add to your calendar this week.
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Pro Speed Networking: Launch Event
This launch event for Network After Work is aimed around bringing the speed-dating concept to networking, fusing it with roundtable discussions. Each attendee indicates the industries they are most interested in connecting with; throughout the evening, they are then seated at a stream of tables of four stacked with attendees from those industries, creating a group discussion that helps with icebreaking and allows attendees to meet more people, more quickly. The evening concludes with an open networking mixer, where everyone mingles together.
When: Tuesday, July 10, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Industrious, 2033 Sixth Ave., Suite 600
Admission: $20
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From Great Idea to Funded Idea: How to Get Your Ideas Funded
"Every startup needs capital to grow — whether it's at the very beginning or later when you want to scale," write the organizers of this event, which will feature entrepreneur and investor Julia Lam (Tara&Co), strategic finance pro Shaula Massena, angel investor Ravi Grover, and Pearly Chen, the chief of staff to Cher Wang, CEO and Chairwoman of HTC.
The quartet will weigh in on the different ways to get an idea funded, from crowdfunding and angel investing to traditional venture capital funding, and explain what they look for in investments.
When: Tuesday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Riveter Capitol Hill, 1517 12th Ave., Suite 101
Admission: $10
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OfficeNinjas Admingling in Seattle
This event for "office ninjas" — executive assistants, office managers, operations managers and admins — features discussions, networking, food and drinks. "Every attendee is guaranteed to walk away with a stack of new professional contacts," write the organizers. "Join us and tap into the community’s collective intelligence!"
When: Thursday, July 12, 6-8 p.m.
Where: First & Bell, 2218 First Ave.
Admission: $15 (Early Bird); $25 (General Admission)
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