Founder Fridays
Founder Fridays are quarterly fireside chats Seattle University alumni who've established their own businesses. They share their entrepreneurial journeys and provide advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Founder Friday is a regularly occurring live event featuring a fireside chat with a Seattle University alum founder. These entrepreneurs share their journeys, from business ideation to the challenges they face. Frequented by SU students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Founder Fridays are free and open to the public. Events are normally held on a Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Upcoming events
Coming soon.
Past Founder Friday speakers
- Robin Wehl Martin, '95 Education, Hello Robin
- Jody Hall, '88 Marketing, Wunderground Coffee
- Bob Monroe, '10 MBA and Jesse Warner, '09 MBA, co-founders of Figurehead Brewing
- Heidi Yu, '12 MBA, founder of SocialBook
- Bettina Paek, '19 LEMBA, co-founder and CEO of eDoula
- Thomas Angel, '13 International Business and Economics, co-founder and president of Altitude Beverages
- Daniela Applegate, '15 Digital Design, co-founder and VP Marketing of rThreat
- Audra Query Lawlor, '01 Economics, minors in English and History, founder and president of Girl Meets Dirt
- Colina Bruce, '15 MNPL, CEO of Noir Lux Candle Co.
- Ryan Schmid, '07 MBA, CEO and president of Vera Whole Health
- Ann Jarris, '17 LEMBA, co-founder and CEO of Discovery Health
- Robb Monkman, '08 MBA, CEO of React Mobile
- Madeline Haydon, '05 MBA, founder and CEO of nutpods
- Caleb Carr, CEO, Vita Inclinata Technologies
Got questions about Founder Friday?
Contact Amelia Marckworth for more information.
Amelia Marckworth
Director of Community, IEC