Friday
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Check In
3:00PM
Ticket Check in begins.
Location: UW Foster School: Paccar Hall
4277 NE Stevens Way, Seattle, WA 98195 -
Welcome Kick-Off
4:00PM
Welcome message from our leaders Mark Monroe & JolynGC of FTC and The Come Up Series. Accompanied by Amy Sallie and Mayor Dr. Lynne Robinson.
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Mixer (VIPs) & Hackathon Start
Post Kick-Off
We welcome our VIPs (Early Tickets) to enjoy a cocktail party together with speakers and hosts. Also the Hackathon team registration begins.
Saturday
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The Future of Tech and Women in Tech Panel
9:00AM
A keynote panel discussion focusing on the future of technology and the role of women in the tech industry.
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Market Research Discussion
10:00AM
A discussion on market research trends and insights with Mark Mahaney and Anthony Chukumba
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Investment Strategies and Founder Workshop
11:00AM
Experts discuss market trends and investment strategies, while entrepreneurs participate in a workshop focused on foundational skills for startup success.
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Economic Resilience and MVP Development
Noon
Workshops covering portfolio management during economic fluctuations and the importance of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and pivoting in startup development.
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The Come Up Series: The Conversations
1:30PM
An in-depth discussion on artificial intelligence, trading and opportunities, and crucial legal considerations for startups.
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Emerging Tech and VC Roundtable
3:00PM
Exploration of next-generation AI technologies, alongside a roundtable discussion with venture capitalists on investment trends and opportunities.
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Startup Speed Pitch Meetup
4:00PM
An interactive session where startups have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists in a fast-paced environment.
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One More Big Thing
6:00PM
A keynote you won’t forget, that will showcase some very amazing things.
Sunday
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Hackathon Pitch Competition
9:00AM
The culmination of the hackathon that started on Saturday. Teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges.
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Generations of Wealth
10:00AM
A session focused on how creating and managing long-term wealth across generations started.
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Scaling Your Startup
Arif Gursel of 8Genc leads a workshop on effective strategies for scaling startups, offering practical advice and insights.
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Fireside Chat & Farewell
11:00AM
This session provides a motivational and reflective celebratory end to the event.