Seattle Application Deadline is Tonight

The title of the post says it all. Seattle founders - If you have not yet applied, now is the time. You need (1) to have a LinkedIn profile and (2) to answer two questions: why do you want to be an entrepreneur and what are you passionate about? You can submit an application to for the Seattle semester here.

Get in your application, and start your path towards being a better founder today.

If you have any questions, contact chris -dot- early -at- founderwise -dot- com, or check out this great informational speech given recently at the University of Washington;

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