DEN Seattle Happy Hour - May 2nd 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Last month's event was so well attended with such good networking before and after the panel discussion, we thought we would provide an opportunity for local DEN and Dartmouth people to meet over a beer and continue the conversation.
Come meet various local, entrepreneurially-minded Dartmouth, Thayer and Tuck alums. It will be a great opportunity to tell us about your entrepreneurial pursuits, share your ideas, gather some feedback or just be inspired by the effort of various DEN members.
Join us for extended Happy Hour at Rock Salt on Lake Union: 1232 Westlake Ave, Seattle, 98109
Rock Salt has graciously extended their happy hour for our group and DEN will throw in for the first round of appetizers.
Click here to sign up for this free event to let us know you're coming
(just so we know how much space to reserve).
We look forward to seeing you to next week!
Sincerely,
The DEN Seattle Team
DEN Seattle would like to thank everyone that attended our Lean Start-up event on 3/14.
Attendees were treated to a fascinating panel discussion and with some terrific perspectives from panelists Galen Ward and Scott Heydon T'97.
All of the food was eaten (much to the pleasure of the Kigo Kitchen team) and, like a good Dartmouth event, nearly all the beer was consumed. Having the DEN Founding Director, Gregg Fairbrothers, in town was a great way to reignite the group.
We look forward to hosting the next event. Keep an eye on this space for updates, as you'll be hearing from us regularly.
Sincerely,
The DEN Seattle Team
DEN Seattle presents:
The Lean Start-up Model
What it is and why it is sweeping the entrepreneurial world
A panel discussion featuring:
Scott Heydon, Founder, Retail Transformation Group
Galen Ward, Founder & CEO, Estately.com
Wednesday March 14, 2012
Coined by Eric Ries in 2009, the concept of a “Lean Start-up” promises reduced failure rates, improve products and create a better path to market for entrepreneurs. Our panelists will discuss what it means to be “lean” in their fields and the benefits of the concepts. We hope to hear how they have implemented lean strategies to improve their operations, products and customer experience.
Schedule:
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
KigoKitchen catering, beverages, and networking
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lean Panel Discussion and Q&A
8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Networking
Special Thank You to Agnes Underground for the in-kind donation to use their space for our event
Scott Heydon
Scott Heydon was introduced to lean thinking in 2005, three years after he joined Starbucks Coffee Company as director of North America Strategy. After years of focusing his leadership skills exclusively on developing the Starbucks Lean Thinking system, in 2011 Heydon formed the Retail Transformation Group in order to help other companies implement lean concepts into their their own business. Prior to joining Starbucks, Heydon was an engagement manager with McKinsey & Company. Heydon received a bachelor's degree in computer science from UVM and an MBA from Tuck.
Galen Ward
Galen Ward is the Co-Founder and CEO of
Estately. Estately is a real estate search site that allows users to find the right home for them by adding context and integrating data beyond the standard real estate listing details, allowing buyers to see what parks, schools, restaurants, and transit stops are nearby. In just over 5 years, Galen’s vision and strategies have allowed Estately to grow into a profitable company with hundreds of unique visitors and millions of monthly page views that competes against the likes of Zillow and Trulia. He is passionate about UI, data crunching and the bottom line.
DEN Seattle is excited to announce the attendance of Gregg Fairbrothers D'76, Founding Director of the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network, to help us re-launch our activity here in Seattle.
Please register online
DEN Seattle presents:
Clean Water Technology and Global Entrepreneurship: John Kaestle John will talk about clean water technology, where it is needed and valued in the global markets.
Wednesday November 10, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tap House Grill
1506 6th Ave, Seattle www.taphousegrill.com
Register before Oct 21 for a special early bird rate!
About John Kaestle, Tuck
John Kaestle is President and CEO of HaloSource, Inc. HaloSource's antimicrobial and clean technology solutions reliably and effectively control germs and provide clean water. HaloSource's water businesses utilize environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies for treating recreational, storm, industrial and drinking waters. HaloSource goes to market with and through local partners and has partnered with the leading water purification company in India, Eureka Forbes. HaloSource currently has operations in China, Pakistan, India, and the US and is expanding their drinking water technology business globally. Prior to joining HaloSource in March of 2004, Mr Kaestle held the position of Executive Vice President and GM of the Global Resins Business of Borden Chemical. This $900 million business included 37 operations in 9 countries in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. His career also includes 20 years with Weyerhaeuser Company where he had general management, CFO, IT, sales and marketing, and executive level responsibilities in the pulp, paper, and packaging sector. He is a graduate of Haverford College where he received a degree in economics and quantitative methods, and an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth College.
Schedule:
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres buffet, cash bar, and networking
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. John Kaestle
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Q&A, networking
Registration and Tickets:
Please register online - the registration is now open till November 15th.
Early bird registration for members: $30 (open till 10/21)
Regular registration for members: $40 (after 10/21)
Non-members and at the door: $50
Sign up to become a member today! It's free!
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Note: Please register your guest separately to give us an accurate count of attendees.
DEN Seattle June Mixer
The Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network of Seattle will be holding a casual evening to mingle with other alumni in the greater Seattle area.
Not that Dartmouth folks ever needed an excuse to enjoy beer, but come find out what DEN's got up its sleeves in the coming months, learn what exciting things fellow alumni are up to in the Northwest, or maybe even find your next business partner for that company you're itching to start or that valuable advice you've been seeking.
Additional details below:
Eastlake Bar & Grill,
2947 Eastlake Avenue East,
Seattle, WA
Please contact David Cohen for questions (davidcohen14@gmail.com / 206-913-8388).
http://www.neighborhoodgrills.com/eastlake/index.html
RSVP:
http://www.denseattle.org/Default.aspx?pageId=92601&eventId=166043&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Another great event by DEN Seattle!
An Evening with Senator Slade Gorton '50
Former Washington Senator Slade Gorton will speak on the relationship of government and business, his contribution to the 9/11 Commission and his current involvement with Sapphire Energy (http://www.sapphireenergy.com/)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
We have several events planned over the next few months, including happy hours and other networking events. Check our events page for the latest details.
About Us
DEN Seattle is the local Western Washington chapter of the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network (DEN). We encourage and cultivate entrepreneurship through and within the greater Seattle community of alumni, students and family of Dartmouth, Thayer, Tuck, DMS, and alumni of other Dartmouth programs.
DEN Seattle hopes to launch a series of networking events and workshops to foster idea sharing, mentorship, and to bring together aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs, funders and service providers.
