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SUMMARY:Insights in Hindsights – An Operators Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured speakers: \n\nMonica Plath\, founder and CEO of Littlebird\, which recently launched its screen-free wearable safety device for children and expanded through Amazon and Walmart.\nMarius 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.\n\nExpect 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. \nDirections: 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. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/insights-in-hindsights-an-operators-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Lincoln Square South\, 10400 ne 4th st 2nd floor conference room\, Bellevue\, Wa\, 98004
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Startups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Technology Alliance":MAILTO:events@technology-alliance.com
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