Startup Events in Seattle

We will have 2 talks: 1. Graph Memory for Agents - from GraphRAG, to a graph of everything! | Jeremy Adams @ Neo4j Knowledge graphs have been earning their keep in recommendation, fraud detection, and analytical systems for almost two decades. With the rise of generative AI and agents, graphs are back in the spotlight as one of the best structures for delivering grounded context and memory to LLMs. One of the reasons for this is that unlike black-box methods like fine-tuned LLMs and vector search, graph retrieval is transparent and explainable. Beyond that, used correctly, graph's boost accuracy of generated responses compared to semantic search alone. And of course they feel familiar: quite similar to how we often organize information in a mind map or wiki. We'll dive into how graphs can represent knowledge, memory, and even become a map of your whole organization. 2. Codemode - The only tool your agent needs | Avery Townsend & Aaron Villalpando @ Boundary (creators of BAML) Tool calling is great, but still deterministic. Agent are amazing at writing code, so what happens, if an agent just creates its own tools on the fly? This is exactly how claude ultracode works. This talk will share how to do this, the dangers, and the safeguards you can put in place, so your agents works like magic. Speakers: Jeremy Adams (Sr Developer Advocate @ Neo4j Jeremy's technical and strategic streaks have taken him from startups to tech giants, in roles bridging technology, community, and customers. These days, he's focused on the intersection of developers, graphs, and AI. He's passionate about people, entrepreneurship, integration, and automation. Through roles at Neo4j, Dagger, GitHub, Twistlock, and Puppet, Jeremy has spent a lot of time zooming in and out—from hands-on technical details to architecture, strategy, and business. Along the way, he's developed an appreciation for how the pieces fit together, and for what it takes to turn technology into something people can actually

Seattle networking night for podcasters and creators. Meet the people behind the mic and be part of the local scene. Podcasters NW: Networking for podcasters, aspiring creators, and the companies that support them. Hosted by Hayleigh Hayhurst of Espresso Podcast Production This is part of Espresso Podcast Production's in-person networking series designed to bring together podcasters at every stage—along with the tools, services, and people who help bring shows to life. Expect meaningful connections, a thoughtfully curated program, and plenty of space for organic conversation with people who genuinely care about podcasting. The evening will feature a fireside chat with Hailey Bohlman, host of Cork and Fizz and Justin Khanna, host of The Repertoire Podcast! This event is designed for real connection, collaboration, and community-building within the podcasting world. Event Details 📅 Wednesday, September 16 ⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM 📍 The Fishbowl, 424 2nd Ave W Suite #330, Seattle, WA 98119 🎟️ Admission is FREE. Street parking only. Who You’ll Meet Podcasters at all stages of growth Aspiring hosts ready to launch Creators building across different niches

Knowing When to Pivot A Fireside Chat & Workshop for Women in Tech With Leslie Chen, founder of Leslie Chen Coaching, and Sally Revell, founder of GenerativeHuman.AI Some of the biggest moments in our careers and lives come down to one simple question: is it time to pivot? Join us for an evening built around exactly that question. Whether you are sensing a shift coming or you are already standing at the edge of one, this is a space to think it through with other women who get it. What to Expect: We will start with a 20-minute fireside chat where Leslie and Sally share the reality of their own major life and career pivots. They will talk about choosing courage over comfort and the messy reality of jumping before feeling fully ready. Then, we move into an interactive workshop where we will discuss: The signs that it is time for a change, especially the ones you keep talking yourself out of. How to take the first step with confidence. Ways to ensure your next move aligns with your values, rather than just what looks good on a resume. Who This Is For: Women in tech who feel stuck, uninspired, or ready for a new challenge. Leaders and founders debating a major career transition or life change. Anyone who wants to make a career move based on internal values rather than external expectations. Who This Is Not For: Those wanting a passive, listen-only lecture. We expect attendees to participate, reflect, and share. What You Will Walk Away With: Clarity: A better understanding of your own readiness for change. Actionable steps: the starting point for making your next move. Connection: New relationships with a community of ambitious women facing similar choices. Agenda Light bites and beverages will be provided. 6:00 PM: Doors open for food, drinks, and mingling. 6:30 PM: Fireside chat with Leslie and Sally. 6:50 PM: Interactive workshop and group exercises. 8:00 PM: Q&A and final wrap-up. 8:30 PM: Event concludes. Come for the conversation. Leave with clarity on your next mov

An automation by any other name would run as sweet…but building a workflow that actually does is another story. Come dig into building workflows with Claude: where to start, what to do, and what to skip. Three speakers share what worked and what didn’t, then you’ll pitch your own idea to the room and build it in a small group. Whether you use Claude daily or are just getting started, you’ll leave with a working workflow and the judgment to build the next one. Free to attend, with free Claude API credits to use during the session. Bring a laptop. Agenda (5:30–7:30 PM) • 5:30 · Doors open • 5:35 · Kickoff • 5:40 · Speakers: successes and lessons learned (3 × 10 min) • 6:10 · Break • 6:20 · Open pitches: bring your workflow idea • 6:30 · Small groups: get your hands dirty • 7:05 · Share-outs • 7:25 · Wrap

Founders! Ascend is throwing a party just for you - Founders Bash 2026. Get ready to eat, drink, and dance your heart out with your fellow PNW entrepreneurs in a super chill and fun atmosphere at in Belltown, Seattle. This party is to celebrate venture-backed Founders/Founding Teams and Aspiring Founders. If you're a service provider or vendor, we have sponsorship opportunities available so your team can get in on the fun! Reach out to kspencer@brand-heist.com to learn more. Enjoy local food, drinks, special giveaways, and great music. Come ready to connect with old friends, meet other Founders, and enjoy a fun summer evening! Huge thank you to our 2026 sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Stifel Venture Banking Legal: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) Wealth Management: Summit Trail Advisors

We're welcoming Rob Go to Seattle for a special VC AMA at AI House. Rob is co-founder and partner at NextView Ventures, a Boston-based seed-stage venture firm that leads and co-leads pre-seed and seed rounds with a focus on the "Everyday Economy": software-driven companies changing how people work, shop, manage their health, and handle daily life. Notable investments include WHOOP, Devoted Health, Attentive, Walden Robotics, Tive, and Bobbie. Before NextView, Rob was an investor at Spark Capital and led product for "Finding" at eBay. He holds a bachelor's degree from Duke and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Rob will sit down with AI House Managing Director Yifan Zhang and discuss what stands out in early-stage fundraising right now, how investing has changed in the AI economy, and how to read the market as it shifts. Capacity is limited and registration approval will be based on answers to pre-event questions. Founders will be prioritized. Agenda: 3pm to 3:30pm: Networking 3:30pm to 4:30pm: AMA with Rob + Q&A 4:30pm to 5pm: Networking

Join Seattle's data community in saying goodbye to summer and hello to new friends! Before we enter the big dark and work on tuning our data pipelines, let's spend an evening hanging out. No talks, no slides (maybe some quacks). Just good beer (and N/A options), and good conversation with data and analytics folks. First round will be on MotherDuck!

Join us for an evening at Stoup Brewing. We'll welcome back old faces and welcome new ones. This is an informal format -- feel free to bring a laptop if you want and work on projects or use this event as an opportunity to catch up and meet new people. Stoup serves mainly beer and some cider, hard seltzer, slushies and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages including coffee. They also welcome you to bring in your own food if you want. All attendees are required to abide by the PuPPy Code of Conduct, you can read the Code of Conduct here: https://www.pspython.com/code-of-conduct/ Join our slack channel: http://slack.pspython.com

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people bring projects to work on, and many other people socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! 👋 The Introduction Circle Around 30 minutes into the event (12:30 pm), we will do a standup in a circle. Round 1: Your name Your occupation/professional interests What would you like help with? Round 2: Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If not, that's cool. Community events you wanna plug After the intro circle, everything is self-organized! 🛠️ Tech Workshops We offer opportunities to host workshops after the intro circle. These are free for all and hosted by friends/volunteers at C&C! If you have specialty knowledge you'd like to share, or wish to find an audience for your tech talk, please reach out to any of our volunteers or @ us on discord! ☕ Free coffee! Please RSVP to secure your spot and help us get an accurate count on coffee. 🅿️ Parking advisory Unfortunately, no parking will be provided for this event. Plenty street parking options are available near pike place market. ↪ Detailed location Find us on... Discord LinkedIn Website We will be looking to take photos during the meetup. 📸 Let one of the organizers know if you would rather we not include you in the photos! Find out more about Internet Development Studio's history, mission, and vision!

Explore the psychology behind AI and its influence on human judgment with Seattle University Marketing Professor Mathew Isaac, Ph.D.

Join us at the University of Washington on Oct 20 for the Seattle Physical AI Workshop and Meetup, co-presented by Nebius and Voxel51. Bring a laptop. Seats are limited, Pre-registration is mandatory. Date, Time and Location Oct 20, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Walker-Ames Room (KNE 225), University of Washington, Seattle, WA Meetup Speakers When 99% Accuracy Isn't Good Enough: The Long (Fish)Tail of Real-World Computer Vision Real-world computer vision rarely fails on the examples you expect, it fails on the long tail of strange cases you didn’t know existed. At Ark CV, we build computer vision systems for fish monitoring, where models that achieve 99%+ accuracy can suddenly encounter folded salmon, bouncing lamprey, unusual lighting, or individual fish that cross the camera view hundreds of times. This talk shares lessons from deploying computer vision in these messy real-world environments and why benchmark accuracy alone isn’t enough. We'll explore how human review, targeted dataset development, and continuous feedback loops can turn unexpected failures into increasingly robust production systems. Speaker: Nate Bennett at Ark CV Mapping Agricultural Fields of the World with RasterFlow Agriculture depends on timely, reliable insight into what’s happening on the ground: what’s being planted, what’s being harvested, and how fields evolve over time. The Fields of The World (FTW) project was created to support exactly this mission, by building a fully open ecosystem of labeled data, software, standards and models to create a reliable global map of agricultural field boundaries using AI and Earth Observation (EO) data. Contributing to this effort, Wherobots processed petabytes of satellite imagery to create seamless global imagery mosaics and produce global maps at 10 meter resolution of agricultural boundaries. In this presentation we'll cover how Wherobots RasterFlow works to scale models like Fields of the World and the applications it unlocks. Speaker: Ryan