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X-WR-CALNAME:RSVP — Founders+Mentors Meetup
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SUMMARY:Founders+Mentors Meetup
DTSTART:20261116T210000Z
DTEND:20261117T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20261105T214550Z
UID:rsvp-2020@rsvp.local
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nJoin us for an electrifying afternoon where as
 piring startup founders connect\, share ideas\, and level up with top-tier
  mentors from Venture Mechanics. Come explore whether your idea is truly v
 enture-scale and fundable in today's competitive climate. Experience high-
 energy networking alongside our signature Open-Mic Pitch Slam. No pitch de
 ck\, just raw passion and real-time feedback in a casual safe space.\nInva
 luable Peer Networking\nHang out with other founders to vet your idea(s) f
 or a venture-scale startup\, or to meet a founder whose vision you can get
  behind as a co-founder. Share insights from your individual journeys\, su
 ch as your favorite AI tools\, the most productive founder events to atten
 d in town\, and suggested partnerships that could help you get that market
 ing wedge you really need to launch fast.\nMentor Access\nEngage in direct
  conversations with Venture Mechanics Catapult Program mentors who are rea
 dy to pressure-test your vision for market fit and scalability. Of the hun
 dreds of mentors in our program there are always some attending these meet
 ups who can help with go-to-market strategy\, funding strategy\, and other
  key areas of advice. Typically at least 15 mentors attend these events.\n
 The Pitch Slam\nJoin the pitch slam to share your startup idea with the cr
 owd. Just grab the mic and tell the crowd what your idea is about in 3 min
 utes\, with a couple of minutes of Q&A. You can sign up here to pitch (cut
 off is two days before the event). Not sure what to include in a 3-minute 
 pitch? Use our 3-Minute Pitch Madlibs Guide.\nThis isn't a one-and-done ki
 nd of thing. Founders come back again and again to try out their new "mate
 rial" as they pivot to new strategies and try out different messaging to g
 et their concepts across.\nNot sure you're ready to pitch yet\, be sure to
  check out our blog article From Panic to Precision: Practicing Your Way t
 o a Fundable Pitch\nAfterparty\nAfter the meetup attendees are welcome to 
 cruise over to Cielo for happy hour
LOCATION:Bellevue Library
URL:https://seattleflow.org/event/founders-mentors-meetup-2026?utm_source=
 rsvpwme&utm_medium=referral
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