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The Blue Box Story: Talking Tech & Entrepreneurship

Featuring Jesse Proudman '07 and trustee Jeremy Korst '97.

 Interview and Q&A with Jesse Proudman ‘07 and trustee Jeremy Korst ‘97. Jesse founded Blue Box out of his dorm room back when he was a student at Puget Sound, and currently runs a cryptocurrency hedge fund. Jeremy is a serial tech entrepreneur and investor in the Seattle area. Hear Jesse’s story and ask other questions to him and Jeremy over heavy h’ors d’oeuvres and light refreshments on Friday, February 22nd.

Discovering Entrepreneurship in Tacoma

Featuring Tina McDougall '91

 Join Tina McDougall '91 for an introduction into the world of small business in Tacoma. Meet local entrepreneurs, ask questions, and connect with our community!

Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Featuring Scott Reader '91

 Scott Reader '91 has a passion for entrepreneurship education, and wants to share it with you. Join Scott for an innovation brainstorm and a peek into the transformative power of having an entrepreneurial mindset.

Building a Nonprofit

Featuring Bo Ghirardelli '07

 Have you ever ever thought about starting your own nonprofit? If so, this is the place for you! In this workshop, Bo Ghirardelli '07 will be giving a crash course on starting your own nonprofit organization, and working with students and alumni to refine their ideas and strategy.

Fans for Life

Featuring Kevin Kurtz '97

 Go on a journey with Kevin Kurtz ‘97 through the ups and downs starting a critically acclaimed online baking show with his wife, Gemma. Kevin will give us a peek into his philosophy of “fans for life” and being a customer-centric business, and how his career prepared him for life as an entrepreneur. Special virtual guest Gemma Stafford from Gemma's Bigger, Bolder Baking. Join us afterward for mug cakes and decorating!

Abstract Thinking: An Inventor's Secret Weapon

Presented by David Watson '92

 As a kid with undiagnosed ADHD David regularly struggled in his attempts to “color within the lines.” As an adult with the same condition he has learned to use it to his advantage, and credits much of his career success to his ability to meander around problems in search of solutions and redefine the world around him. Come hear David's story on Saturday, February 23rd at the Entrepreneurship Summit Luncheon.

Entrepreneurship Fair

 Come take a peek at the entrepreneurial ventures of some of our students and alumni! Attendees encouraged to ask questions to students about what they're up to in the world of entrepreneurship and think about what a mentorship relationship might look like.