Seattle Startup Ecosystem: Madrona Venture Labs
Please join us for a discussion about MVL’s and its Founders experiences building tech-driven, industry-shaping businesses across the Pacific Northwest, hosted at Madrona Venture Labs, Downtown Seattle.
Join us for a discussion with Seattle Startup Gurus: Mike Fridgen (HBS MBA ‘03) - Managing Director of Madrona Venture Labs, Matt McIlwain (HBS MBA ‘92) - Managing Director of Madrona Ventures, Jay Goyal (HBS MBA '07) - CEO of mental health startup Alongside, and Mia Lewin – Founder/CEO of Style Genome (acquired by Wayfair) and board member of Climb Credit, Wescover, and DVx Ventures.
Please join us for the discussion and an opportunity to ask your own questions!
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Seattle Startup Ecosystem: Madrona Venture Labs
Panelists
• Mike Fridgen (HBS MBA ‘03) - Managing Director of Madrona Venture Labs
• Matt McIlwain (HBS MBA ‘92) - Managing Director of Madrona Ventures
• Jay Goyal (HBS MBA '07) - CEO of mental health startup Alongside
• Mia Lewin – Founder/CEO of Style Genome (acquired by Wayfair) and board member of Climb Credit, Wescover, and DVx Ventures.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
5:45pm - 8:00pm PT
Madrona Venture Labs (MVL)
999 Third Ave
33rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Downtown Seattle
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ygb4cDL4U5cf6AZh8
Cost: $10 to $20
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About Mike Fridgen (HBS MBA ‘03) - Managing Director of Madrona Venture Labs
Mike, Managing Director of Madrona Venture Labs (MVL), co-founded multiple MVL studio funds, backing 32 companies with a total funding of $261m and valuation of $629m.
Previously, he led Decide, acquired by eBay, and served as eBay's GM in Seattle.
Before that, Mike was the founding VP of Product & Marketing at Farecast, acquired by Microsoft for $115m.
He has been involved in venture-backed consumer technology companies since the late 90s and serves on the board of the University of Washington's Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship.
Mike holds degrees from the University of Washington and HBS.
About Matt McIlwain (HBS MBA ‘92) - Managing Director of Madrona Ventures
Matt invests in a broad range of software-driven companies with a focus on cloud computing, intelligent applications and the intersection of the digital and physical world
With a background in Genuine Parts Company and McKinsey & Company, he emphasizes curiosity and adaptability.
Outside work, Matt serves on boards and enjoys family time.
He holds degrees from Dartmouth College, HBS, and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
About Jay Goyal (HBS MBA '07) - CEO of mental health startup Alongside
Jay, an experienced entrepreneur and CEO, is dedicated to addressing adolescent mental health issues.
He founded Actively Learn, a prominent educational platform, and led product management at Microsoft's Bing Mobile division.
With diverse experience spanning microfinance to aviation security, Jay brings a unique perspective to his mission-driven work.
As Founder and CEO of Alongside, he continues to drive meaningful change in education and technology, focusing on the adolescent mental health crisis.
He holds degrees from Duke University and HBS.
Mia is a seasoned multi-time founder, tech executive, and board member.
Serving on the boards of Climb Credit and Wescover, as well as the non-profit board of IDO, she champions growth and innovation in the tech and startup ecosystem.
With 20 years of experience, Mia has founded and scaled startups, raised substantial funding, and orchestrated successful exits, while prioritizing positive social and environmental impact.
She holds degrees from ESCP Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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