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I-Corps Workshop 1 Spring

This NSF funded program teaches participants how to perform customer discovery, focusing on customer segments and value proposition. The program consists of four weekly, virtual sessions. In addition to attending all workshops, participants are expected to conduct a minimum of 20 customer discovery interviews. Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual.

I-Corps Workshop 2 Spring

This NSF funded program teaches participants how to perform customer discovery, focusing on customer segments and value proposition. The program consists of four weekly, virtual sessions. In addition to attending all workshops, participants are expected to conduct a minimum of 20 customer discovery interviews. Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual.

Fundamentals For Startups: the Power of the Pivot

CoMotion Labs Members Please register for this event on our Luma calendar. ​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:15 PM. Lecture: ​The Power of the Pivot explores how founders recognize, evaluate, and act on the critical moments that reshape their companies’ trajectories. In this panel, startups share the real stories behind their biggest strategic shifts- what prompted the change, how they navigated uncertainty, and what they learned along the way. Attendees will gain practical insight into how thoughtful pivots can unlock new opportunities, strengthen product‑market fit, and accelerate growth. Speaker: ​Moderator: Sarah O’Sell, manager, CoMotion Labs- Climate Tech ​Panelist: Jordan Bain, co-founder & CTO, Forge AI Panelist: ​Kyle Buckingham, CEO, Sphere ​Panelist: Rodrigo Carriedo, CEO & co-founder, Propio, About Fundamentals for Startups: Fundamentals for Startups is a weekly one-hour lecture series featuring notable experts who share startup-related information, experience, and insights with… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). For more info visit luma.com.

I-Corps Workshop 3 Spring

This NSF funded program teaches participants how to perform customer discovery, focusing on customer segments and value proposition. The program consists of four weekly, virtual sessions. In addition to attending all workshops, participants are expected to conduct a minimum of 20 customer discovery interviews. Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual.

Fundamentals For Startups: Cofounder Relationships- Building the Partnership That Builds Your Company

CoMotion Labs Members Please register for this event on our Luma calendar. ​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:15 PM. Lecture: One of the biggest factors that can make or break a startup’s success is the cofounder relationship. Yet many founders focus on operations while overlooking the psychological and interpersonal dynamics that quietly shape everything from decision‑making to culture. ​This one‑hour lecture breaks down the hidden work of building and sustaining a healthy, resilient cofounder partnership, including: ​Why your partnership matters more than your product: How founder dynamics influence execution, trust, and long‑term viability. , ​Finding the right cofounder: How to look beyond technical skills to build a partnership that will last , ​Creating explicit agreements: Roles, expectations, decision rights, and the conversations founders avoid until they become problems. , ​Using your relationship as cultural blueprint: The way you communicate, disagree, and repair becomes the template… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). For more info visit luma.com.

I-Corps Workshop 4 Spring

This NSF funded program teaches participants how to perform customer discovery, focusing on customer segments and value proposition. The program consists of four weekly, virtual sessions. In addition to attending all workshops, participants are expected to conduct a minimum of 20 customer discovery interviews. Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual.

Fundamentals For Startups: Building & Hiring Globally- Navigating Startups & Talent on U.S. Visas

CoMotion Labs Members Please register for this event on our Luma calendar. ​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:15 PM. Lecture: Many founders and early teams in the U.S. startup ecosystem are navigating immigration questions alongside building their companies. This session explores how founders can build and operate a startup while maintaining visa status, and how companies can hire international talent responsibly. ​We will walk through common visa pathways such as O-1, H-1B, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW, explain what founders and operators can and cannot do under different statuses, and discuss practical strategies for hiring global talent. The goal is to help early-stage founders understand the immigration mechanics that shape hiring decisions, company formation, and long-term planning. Speaker: Priyanka Kulkarni is the Founder and CEO of Casium, a company focused on helping global talent and innovative companies navigate the U.S. immigration system with greater clarity and transparency. ​As an… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, April 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). For more info visit luma.com.

Fundamentals For Startups: All You Need Is Love- Finding and Scaling Customer Love

CoMotion Labs Members Please register for this event on our Luma calendar. ​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:15 PM. Lecture: Lecture description coming soon. Speaker: Adam Mangone, CEO, Finvari, About Fundamentals for Startups: Fundamentals for Startups is a weekly one-hour lecture series featuring notable experts who share startup-related information, experience, and insights with our entrepreneurial community. From raising capital to scaling to exit strategies, these seasoned guest speakers deliver valuable content designed to help startups and entrepreneurs thrive. These lectures are open to the public and you do not have to be currently affiliated with the UW or a startup to join. Lunch is provided while supplies last. Advanced registration required. Please note, we are no longer livestreaming these sessions. ​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:15 PM. Don't be late! We hope you can join us! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). For more info visit luma.com.

Fundamentals For Startups: Title Coming Soon!

CoMotion Labs Members Please register for this event on our Luma calendar. ​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:15 PM. Lecture: Lecture description coming soon. Speaker: Mark Kotzer, Chief Growth Officer, Growth Jumpstart, About Fundamentals for Startups: Fundamentals for Startups is a weekly one-hour lecture series featuring notable experts who share startup-related information, experience, and insights with our entrepreneurial community. From raising capital to scaling to exit strategies, these seasoned guest speakers deliver valuable content designed to help startups and entrepreneurs thrive. These lectures are open to the public and you do not have to be currently affiliated with the UW or a startup to join. Lunch is provided while supplies last. Advanced registration required. Please note, we are no longer livestreaming these sessions. ​Elevators and doors open at 11:30 AM and will close promptly at 12:15 PM. Don't be late! We hope you can join us! Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Condon Hall, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Startup Hall - 1100 NE Campus Parkway, 2nd floor (take elevator, opens at 11:30 AM). For more info visit luma.com.

Idea to Plan- Spring

This program introduces participants to CoMotion's innovation services, commercialization pathways, and the beginnings of customer discovery. The program is a one-day, in-person workshop. Click here to learn more about participating in our Innovation Training programs. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.