Impactathon® @ Tacoma Center for Urban Waters | Maritime Blue + Startup253

326 East D Street,Tacoma WA 98421

29 April, 2023

Description

Have you ever wanted to be an entrepreneur + solve local issues? Join this hands-on day of social entrepreneurship! Come with your enthusiasm to learn, solve problems, and work in teams. No experience required! $1000+ in cash and prizes will be awarded to top teams. Share this event: https://impactathon23-tacoma.eventbrite.com What: Impactathon® @ Tacoma Center for Urban Waters hosted by Maritime Blue and Startup253 We are honored to have the following local leaders involved: Impact Talk Speakers: Kristin Ang, Port of Tacoma Commissioner Nigel Sharp, CEO of AquaggaSean Makarin, co-founder of Kitsap Permanent Real Estate CooperativePitch Emcee Andy Vargo, Own Your AwkwardJudges: Tim Strege, William FactoryAndrew Fry, University of Washington TacomaPatricia Beard, Business Development Manager at City of TacomaJoshua M Berger, Founder and President/CEO of Maritime BlueSton Nguyen, Director of Startup253Jolene Anderson, VectorPoint Ventures, LLCWho: Calling aspiring entrepreneurs and problemsolvers from Tacoma and beyond! Impactathon will guide you to launch project & business ideas that create positive social impact. No experience, team, or ideas necessary. Coaches will lead you through the process. When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 9AM - 5:30 PM Lunch + snacks will be provided! Teambuilding, workshops, and talks | 9AM - 1PM Teams work on ideas | 1PM - 4PM Pitches | 4-4:45 PM Winners announced | 5:15 PM Where: Tacoma Center for Urban Waters | 326 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 Impactathon® will take place at the Center for Urban Waters, a beautiful, sustainable, state-of-the-art office space overlooking the Thea Foss Waterway, near downtown Tacoma. What to expect at Impactathon® : Learn about social enterprise & tools to build your own Map social problemsBrainstorm impact-driven solutionsDesign project/business plansPitch to potential investors, advisors, and mentorsGet a certificate of completion for your resume and LinkedInTop teams win cash, in-kind prizes!Learn About: Social Enterprise: using business models to create social impactUnited Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Design ThinkingLean Methodology for StartupsHackathons: sprints of groupwork, brainstorming, and innovation around a particular idea, problem, or solution.Teams: Teams must have at least 2 members. This event is designed for new social enterprise ideas formed during this one-day event. Prizes: Cash prizes totaling $1K + In-Kind Prizes! To receive prizes, all participants must participate in the entire event. Prizes will be distributed evenly among team members. Accommodations We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected] by April 20, 2023. Open to All This event is open to all participants and is not based upon participant race, religion, ethnicity, socio-economic background, sexuality, gender. Financial Aid Please email [email protected] in case in need of financial support to participate. Video and Photography Please note that by signing up for a ticket, you acknowledge and agree to being photographed and filmed, including screenshots. You can email [email protected] with any questions or concerns. About Maritime Blue Washington Maritime Blue is a strategic alliance to accelerate maritime innovation and best practices that promote a sustainable future. The Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator is an initiative of Maritime Blue, focused on supporting companies that contribute to innovation and economic growth in the South Sound community. About Startup253 Startup253 is Tacoma’s home for the startup community. It brings together entrepreneurial leaders, venture capital, corporate, and local government to advance the goal of helping the South Sound region become the best home for innovation and creative new companies. About Impactathon by Innov8social Impactathons® are interactive social impact experiences incorporating engaging expert talks, workshop, and hackathon to empower participants to be problem solvers and adopt a social entrepreneurship mindset. They have taken place in partnership with universities, organizations, and foundations in cities including San Francisco, New York City, Aliso Viejo, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Berkeley Baton Rouge, and virtually. Innov8social creates content and experiences to make social entrepreneurship more actionable, transformative, and accessible. Impactathon® is a registered trademark of Innov8social.