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To give you a better idea of what starting a business in Seattle is all about, we compiled this short series of videos by some of our best Seattle mentors. This crash course in entrepreneurship will give you a taste of what it’s like to start up and begin building your dream company in Seattle.

Watch the videos below to learn more about starting up in Seattle with the Founder Institute. If you could benefit from expert training and advice to build a startup in Seattle, click here to apply today.

Applications are due Apr 07, 2024.

 


Performing Critical Startup Research on the Cheap, by Dan Shapiro at the Seattle Founder Institute

 

                               

In the video above, Dan walks through a tactical step by step framework to research a market on a shoestring budget using Mechanical Turk, Surveymonkey, Google Adwords, and Excel. He explains how to build and optimize surveys, ways to evaluate ideas, and analyzing results.

 

 


Getting to Know Your Customers and Competitors, by T.A. McCann at the Seattle Founder Institute

 

                              

In the video above, T.A. McCann highlights the importance of understanding both your customers and competitors in depth. He also stresses the value of knowing your influencers, being an expert in your space, and expanding your tribe by trading value for value.

 

 


How to Manage Your Startup's Growth Projection, by Joanna Lord at the Seattle Founder Institute

 

                               

In the video above, marketing whiz, Joanna Lord, outlines her top 10 lessons for how to effectively market your startup. Instead of focusing on growth, she says, focus on momentum. “Anyone can focus on growth - that’s a linear progression. Instead, focus on momentum, your unique identifier”.

 

 


How to Tell a Compelling Story in Your Investor Pitch, by Rebecca Lovell at the Seattle Founder Institute

 

                                

In the video above, Rebecca Lovell (Chief Business Officer at GeekWire) discusses philosophies and approaches to investor pitches. She explains ways to create emotional connections with the audience, the importance of telling a story, and breaks down the elements of a successful investor pitch.

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