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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: This talk, presented by Adam Mangone, explores how companies can build genuine customer love—and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers of sustainable growth. Drawing from his experience leading Finvari, Adam Mangone will share how deeply understanding customer needs, simplifying complex workflows, and delivering real value can turn users into advocates. Attendees will learn practical strategies for translating customer insight into scalable products and experiences. Whether you’re early-stage or growing rapidly, this session will highlight how customer love can become your ultimate competitive advantage. 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… 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.

Start Something with John Stanton

Start Something is a dynamic conversation series that brings together trailblazers from Seattle’s innovation ecosystem to share their entrepreneurial journeys and lessons learned with a vibrant community of UW students, founders, and innovators—as well as members of the broader startup community. ​For our next installment, we’re thrilled to welcome John Stanton, pioneering wireless industry entrepreneur, co‑founder of Trilogy Partners, and one of the most influential leaders in the Pacific Northwest venture and startup community. As the founder of Western Wireless and VoiceStream (which later became T‑Mobile), a longtime investor through Trilogy, and now chairman and CEO of the Seattle Mariners, John has shaped both global industries and the region’s innovation landscape. ​Join us for an engaging conversation as John reflects on his journey and shares insights on navigating technological disruption, backing bold founders, and leading with purpose across sectors. ​Doors open at 5:30 PM. Talk begins promptly… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit luma.com.

Fundamentals For Startups: Seven Go-To-Market lessons from 100+ launches: How to get market traction

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: In this session, Mark Kotzer shares seven hard-earned Go-To-Market (GTM) lessons learned from 100+ product launches across startups, accelerators, and corporate innovation teams. Designed for early-stage founders, this talk focuses on how to drive market traction with limited time and budget. Topics include building credibility before you have a single customer, using AI to maximize ROI from conferences and tradeshows, and analyzing the buyer’s journey to accelerate relationship-building and early revenue. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to start winning their first customers and building momentum. 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,… 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.