Building and Leveraging Networks for Success

Thriving startups and careers require robust professional networks to connect ideas to opportunities and support. This talk featured Jen Haller, chief of staff at Ascend Venture Capital, Sarah Studer, Startup Mentor and Advisor, and Dhileep Sivam, entrepreneur in residence, Clean Energy Institute, all who are Seattle startup veterans that work closely with tech entrepreneurs and some of the most active funders in the Pacific Northwest. Between the three of them, they know just about everyone on the scene. They share how to build and navigate strong, lasting professional networks based on mutual respect and trust.