Founder Friday: Building Ventures, Investing in Founders

About this event

Join us for Founder Friday with Evan Poncelet. Evan will share insights from his journey across software, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, offering students a look at navigating the startup ecosystem and supporting early-stage companies. Students will gain insights into: Key considerations for building and growing a venture How venture capital can support early-stage companies The role of community and networks in the startup ecosystem How technical and business experience can shape a career in innovation Whether you’re interested in startups, venture capital, or building a career in the innovation ecosystem, this Founder Friday is for you. About Evan Evan is the Founding Managing Partner of Dreamward Ventures and Executive Director of Venture Black, a nonprofit supporting Black and ally founders and investors across the Pacific Northwest. He brings over a decade of experience in the software industry, working as a developer and program manager in Seattle and Silicon Valley. Evan is a fellow of the VC Lab Venture Institute and BLCK VC Black Venture Institute. He holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Gonzaga University and an M.S. from Seattle University. About Founder Friday Founder Friday is a quarterly event hosted by Seattle University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) . Each session features an Seattle U alum founder who shares their entrepreneurial journey with students, alumni, faculty, and the community. Events are free, open to the public, and include light refreshments.

Who

• Evan PonceletSpeaker

Venue

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

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