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Insights in Hindsights – An Operators Happy Hour
Technology Alliance and Operators Guild host an evening happy hour at Lincoln Square South in Bellevue: a candid conversation on “Bootstrapping to Boss Mode” — what it takes to build a company from the ground up and grow into an effective leader along the way.
Featured speakers:
- Monica Plath, founder and CEO of Littlebird, which recently launched its screen-free wearable safety device for children and expanded through Amazon and Walmart.
- Marius Ciocirlan, co-founder and CEO of MarkOS — a multi-time founder and former Managing Director of Techstars Seattle, whose current venture helps companies manage brand consistency and compliance at scale.
Expect honest reflections on early-stage bootstrapping, pivotal decisions, scaling teams, and evolving as a leader — practical lessons for first-time founders, seasoned operators, and investors alike, plus conversation, connection, and happy hour with Seattle’s founder and operator community.
Directions: Park in the Lincoln Square SOUTH parking garage. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor, walk past the food court to the elevators, and go to the 10th floor.
