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Friday, November 11
 

5:00pm AKST

ANC: Startup Weekend - Anchorage 2022 (Registration Required!)
Audra Gibson, based out of Charleston, SC, will be our Techstars Startup Weekend Facilitator for the weekend!  She is an Entrepreneur and Ecosystem Builder spending her time building startups, supporting founders, helping hone brands, and talking about cryptocurrency with most anyone who will listen.

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techstars-startup-weekend-anchorage-tickets-439901034837

Moderators
AG

Audra Gibson

Founder, Traveling Inc
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Ky Holland

Alaska V3

Friday November 11, 2022 5:00pm - Sunday November 13, 2022 9:00pm AKST
SEED Lab 111 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
 
Sunday, November 13
 

5:00pm AKST

ANC: Startup Weekend - Pitch Event Audience and Dinner
Join us Sunday night to close out Startup Weekend Anchorage and hear what the teams have cooked up after 54 hours! Make sure to select the ticket for "Guest - Sunday Pitch Event Audience and Dinner"

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Dinner

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Final Presentation
Present, watch and celebrate all your hard work throughout the weekend!

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Awards and Wrap-up

Speakers
avatar for Ky Holland

Ky Holland

Alaska V3
AG

Audra Gibson

Founder, Traveling Inc


Sunday November 13, 2022 5:00pm - 8:00pm AKST
SEED Lab 111 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
 
Monday, November 14
 

9:30am AKST

CDV: Energy Innovation Intersecting with Business in Cordova
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come listen to members of the Cordova community and how they are working together on energy innovation.

Register at https://bit.ly/Cordova-Energy


Moderators
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Peter Webley

Deputy Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Peter Webley is a Research Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). His research focuses on natural hazards... Read More →

Speakers
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Clay Koplin

CEO, Cordova Electric Cooperative
A skilled Electric Power Utility Executive with career transitions from engineering/technical to operational and project management to executive leadership. An established network in the United States with growing international engagement. A lifelong civic leader, most recently Mayor... Read More →
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Tommy Sheridan

Associate Director, Alaska Blue Economy Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Experienced fisheries professional looking to innovate for the benefit of Alaska’s fishery resources, with a recent focus on mariculture and blue economy development, a specialization in salmon aquaculture and salmon fishery management, and a passion for workforce development.
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Katrina Hoffman

President and CEO, Prince William Sound Science Center
Katrina Hoffman is the president and CEO of the Prince William Sound Science Center. She is also executive director of the Oil Spill Recovery Institute. She is the administrative principal investigator of Gulf Watch Alaska; a five-year, multimillion dollar long term monitoring program... Read More →




Monday November 14, 2022 9:30am - 10:30am AKST

10:00am AKST

PAQ: Alaska Start-up
To gather information on what Alaska has for startups in the state

Moderators
Monday November 14, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am AKST
317 West Eagle Ave 317 West Eagle Ave, Palmer, Alaska 99645

1:00pm AKST

FAI: FAST Program Kickoff--What is it?
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come hear Evelyn Jacome talk about the FAST program which provides support for small businesses who are applying for early stage development funds through SBIR and STTR grants.

Register here https://conta.cc/3EQqTl6

Moderators
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Peter Webley

Deputy Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Peter Webley is a Research Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). His research focuses on natural hazards... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Evelyn Jacome

Evelyn Jacome

Project Manager, Center ICE, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Evelyn Jacome is passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. She has worked in several businesses including sustainability, forestry, micro finance, and seed funding for early stage entrepreneurs.  She has used her multicultural background and experience to support underrepresented... Read More →




Monday November 14, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm AKST
Zoom

4:00pm AKST

JNU: Raising your first $100K
Raising money is hard, but it’s also a learned skill. Join us to find out what angel investing is, how it works, and how to raise your first $100K as a founder. This virtual event is for entrepreneurs interested in learning more about angel investing and how joining the Alaska Angel Conference will benefit their business!

Starring our three panelists:
  • Fund Manager: Melanie Lucas-Conwell, Director of the 49th State Angel Fund
  • Angel Investor: Liam Zsolt, Director of Innovation and Tech at ASRC Energy Services
  • AAC Alumni: Zachary Mason, Founder and CEO of North Star Tutors 

Moderators
Speakers
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Melanie Lucas-Conwell

Director, 49th State Angel Fund
LZ

Liam Zsolt

Director of Innovation, ASRC Energy Services
ZM

Zachary Mason

Founder & CEO, North Star Tutors


Monday November 14, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm AKST
Zoom

4:00pm AKST

ANC: beadedstream Open House
beadedstream is a local startup pushing the boundaries of software and hardware manufacturing capabilities right here in Anchorage. Learn what it takes to build durable and easy-to-use systems capable of delivering environmental data via satellite from anywhere in the world! beadedstream also manages The CoLab, what we call an “industrial co-working space”. If you’ve been kicked out of your cushy co-work office for welding at your desk, or need some storage or project space, you might want to check it out!

Moderators
avatar for Cindy Diller

Cindy Diller

Operations Manager, beadedstream
Startup Administration and Bookkeeping

Monday November 14, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm AKST
The CoLab 7810 King St, Anchorage

5:30pm AKST

ANC: Women Entrepreneurs in Alaska: Champions and Challengers (RSVP)
The tradition of a Jeffersonian Dinner began at the home of Thomas Jefferson in the late 1800’s. Over 200 years later, the Jeffersons' simple tradition continues: to listen, learn, and inspire one another through meaningful dialogue around a particular topic. We invite thought leaders and influencers from a range of backgrounds and fields to unlock the power of our collective wisdom and understand how Alaska once led the country in women entrepreneurs and how we can regain our lead again. 
Hosted by the Boardroom and sponsored by the Alaska SBDC, the Alaska Women's Business Center, we are inviting a diverse group of engaged Alaskan thought leaders to break bread and discuss the state of women's entrepreneurship in Alaska.

RSVP/Registration Required - see link below. 

Moderators
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Erin Baca

Alaska SSBCI Equity Fund Director, Alaska SBDC

Monday November 14, 2022 5:30pm - 8:30pm AKST
The Boardroom 721 Depot Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501

6:00pm AKST

SWD: Seward Startup Week Social Kick-Off
To kick-off our Seward edition of Alaska Startup Week, we will be hosting a social mixer at the Alaska SeaLife Center bringing local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs together for a conversation around starting and owning businesses in Seward. Are you thinking about starting your own business? We will present on the basic issues faced when launching a business, including business licensing, legal forms of business, bookkeeping, hiring employees, business planning, financing your business, and local resources.

Moderators
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Kelly Ann Cavaretta

Small Business Advisor, Alaska SBDC

Monday November 14, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm AKST
Alaska SeaLife Center 301 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664
 
Tuesday, November 15
 

10:00am AKST

FAI: Center ICE Seed Fund: Innovations at UA
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come listen to innovators and entrepreneurs who have accessed seed funding from Center ICE and the benefits that these programs have provided to them.

Register @ https://conta.cc/3NbzUaC

Moderators
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Ashley Guernsey

Innovation Fellow, Center ICE
Ashley Guernsey recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After successfully defending her Honors Thesis titled, “Russian Colonialism in Alaska”, Ashley received a Joint Major Bachelor Degree in Economics and Religious Studies. Ashley is... Read More →
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Peter Webley

Deputy Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Peter Webley is a Research Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). His research focuses on natural hazards... Read More →

Speakers
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Adam Low

Director UAF Upward Bound, T3 Alliance Lead, University of Alaska
Adam Low is the Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Upward Bound Program and the UAF T3 Alliance Lead.  He is a science and technology educator with a passion for involving students in community engagement projects. Adam has extensive experience developing and supporting... Read More →
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Kelly Drew

Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Research in the Drew lab focuses on three aspects of hibernation biology. The first involves mechanisms of intrinsic neuroprotective properties of Arctic ground squirrel brain in the hibernating and euthermic state. The second involves mechanisms and cognitive significance of synaptic... Read More →
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Bahareh Barati

Researcher, University of Alaska Fairbanks and Allen Institute for Brain Science
UAF’s Dr. Bahareh Barati developed her wireless near infrared spectroscopy device for preclinical monitoring of cerebral oxygenation, through the Center ICE Gap Funding, to increase device sensitivity. Dr. Barati is a research at UAF Institute of Arctic Biology as well as Allen... Read More →
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Schery Umanzor

Assistant Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks
As an experimental marine ecologist, Schery's passion relies on quantifying how community-structuring organisms interact with the physical environment, and how these interactions translate to potential ecosystem services to coastal areas. Managing contemporary environmental needs... Read More →




Tuesday November 15, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am AKST
Zoom

12:00pm AKST

ANC+JNU: 10 Buck Lunch
"10 Buck Lunch" is a networking event aimed at connecting investors with entrepreneurs in an inclusive and informal way. The idea is that each person pays $10 dollars to attend and then the Alaska Investors Network (AIN) covers the remainder of the cost. This year we're aiming to make it a statewide event across Anchorage and Juneau - connected via a webcam at each location.


Moderators
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Erin Baca

Alaska SSBCI Equity Fund Director, Alaska SBDC
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Huckleberry Hopper

Technology Commercialization Associate, University of Alaska

Tuesday November 15, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKST

12:00pm AKST

ANC: Master the Basics: Hiring for the Holidays and Beyond
This webinar is sponsored by Northrim Bank and BEI for a free webinar, but registration is required to receive your ticket.

Many businesses need to hire new employees as they ramp up for the busy holiday season. This is the perfect time to take a closer look at your company's hiring process. Is your hiring process getting you the great employees your business needs? Is your hiring process also fair and free from potential bias? In this webinar, join UAA professors and researchers Kori Callison and Christopher Lake as they discuss job descriptions, employee screening techniques, pre-employment assessments, and interviewing techniques.

Attendees will learn:
- how to ensure employees have the necessary skills and abilities
- research-based tips for improving the job interview
- common sources of bias during the hiring process
- how to use metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of the hiring process

This webinar will be recorded on November 15, from 12-1:00 p.m. (AKST). If you miss it, you can still register to watch the recorded version and you will be automatically forwarded after the live event.




Moderators
SJ

Sami Jo Lewis

Client Services Manager, Alaska MEP


Tuesday November 15, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKST
Virtual

2:00pm AKST

ANC: Ask Us Anything: Upstart Alpha Edition
Want to learn more about Upstart Alpha's upcoming accelerator? Have specific questions, or just want to connect with one of the program leads? You’re invited to our upcoming Q&A sessions: Ask Us Anything: Upstart Alpha Edition. We’d love to meet you and answer questions about the program! And if you need an extra incentive, when you attend a Q&A session AND apply to the program we will enter you to win a $25 gift card to some of our favorite local (Anchorage) businesses!  

Q&A session are scheduled for:
  • Nov 8, 10:00 AM 
  • Nov 15,2:00 PM
  • Nov 22, 4:30 PM 

Zoom Links for all events: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877949084

Moderators
avatar for Katherine Jernstrom

Katherine Jernstrom

Co-Founder, The Boardroom
Katherine Jernstrom is an active entrepreneur, operator, and investor primarily in Alaska and the PNW. In 2013 she cofounded The Boardroom, a coworking space headquartered in Anchorage AK. She led the company through fundraising efforts, multiple expansions and ultimately to profitability... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2022 2:00pm - 2:30pm AKST
Virtual

4:00pm AKST

WWA: Starting a Business while Active Duty
Panel discussion from three women in the military who started businesses while still on Active Duty

Moderators
Tuesday November 15, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm AKST
Zoom

5:00pm AKST

SWD: Seward Chamber After 5: Financing Options for Small Businesses
For our Chamber After 5 event, the Seward Chamber of Commerce team will give a brief update on Chamber projects, membership benefits, upcoming events, and a re-cap of our summer season. Melissa Schutter from FNBA will present financing opportunities and lending requirements for local business owners.

Speakers
KS

Kat Sorenson

Executive Director, Seward Chamber of Commerce
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Melissa Schutter

Branch Manager, First National Bank Alaska

Sponsors
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Seward Chamber of Commerce

Seward Chamber of Commerce


Tuesday November 15, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm AKST
Gateway Hotel 1115 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664

6:00pm AKST

ANC: Startup Community OpenHouse - 1MCups and Techstars AMA
Please join us in welcoming Techstars Startup Weekend facilitator Audra Gibson and 1Million Cups western region manager to Anchorage for a AMA and casual Anchorage startup community gathering.

We’ve heard repeatedly that our startup community would benefit from a monthly casual gathering for folks to meet.  This first event will be at one of our Anchorage brewery startups, Magnetic North founded by Jeremiah Christian and organized by Alaska Version 3.  This is a no-host event with some light snacks provided.  

Moderators
avatar for Ky Holland

Ky Holland

Alaska V3

Speakers
AG

Audra Gibson

Founder, Traveling Inc
ZD

Zachary Draper

Western Region Manager, 1 Million Cups


Tuesday November 15, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm AKST
Magnetic North Brewery 8861 Golovin St Anchorage, AK 99507

6:00pm AKST

ANC: Supporting and engaging BIPOC, ESL, And other underrepresented businesses in the last frontier
Round table discussion, happening at Umoja Coworking and Incubator and on Zoom 

Moderators
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Jasmin Smith

Founder / Owner, The Business Boutique

Tuesday November 15, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm AKST
Umoja CoWorking Space 3001 Porcupine Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501
 
Wednesday, November 16
 

9:00am AKST

1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups is Educating, Inspiring and Connecting Entrepreneurs Nationwide Every Wednesday Morning. In Anchorage we meet and entrepreneurs present their ideas to the thriving startup scene in Alaska. The coffee is highly encouraged.  For Startup Week we will have a two part gathering. One will be a startup presentation, followed by a Town Hall discussion. 

Moderators
avatar for Ky Holland

Ky Holland

Alaska V3

Wednesday November 16, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am AKST
Umoja CoWorking Space 3001 Porcupine Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501

10:30am AKST

FAI: ICE Jam & Makerspace Open House
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come hear more about the UAF Makerspace, listen to mini-grant projects, partake in an ideation event, and just hang out with like-minded innovators. Lets make together. 

Moderators
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Gracie Farnham

Program Engineer, Teaching Through Technology
I am originally from Oak Park, Illinois. I graduated from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California in May 2022 with a degree in engineering and a concentration in environmental policy. Throughout my undergraduate work, I became especially interested in real-world solutions to... Read More →
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Ashley Guernsey

Innovation Fellow, Center ICE
Ashley Guernsey recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After successfully defending her Honors Thesis titled, “Russian Colonialism in Alaska”, Ashley received a Joint Major Bachelor Degree in Economics and Religious Studies. Ashley is... Read More →

Speakers
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Tate Tate Barhaug

Makerspace C3 Lab Tech, UAF Makerspace/Teaching Through Technology




Wednesday November 16, 2022 10:30am - 1:00pm AKST
BP Design Theater 401 Joseph Usibelli Building, University of Alaska Fairbanks

12:00pm AKST

ANC: How Corporate Business Partners can Engage with Startups
In today’s competitive business environment that companies must innovate to stay ahead, corporate decision makers need to think outside the box and seek out fresh ideas from within the company and externally. Startups could be an excellent source of such innovation which the solution could often be tailored to the corporate’s needs. However, startups operate with limited resources so understanding the startups’ needs and constraints could go a long way in making the partnership successful.

Ricky Tejapaibul, Managing Partner of Tech Wildcatters, will share ways to make this corporate-startup partnership most effective.

Lunch will be provided.

Moderators
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Ricky Tejapaibul

Managing Partner & CEO, Tech Wildcatters
Ricky Tejapaibul is the Managing Partner and CEO of Tech Wildcatters, one of the first 15 startup accelerators in the world and pioneer of the Gauntlet, a milestone-based data-driven accelerator model.  Ricky is an active angel investor, entrepreneur, startup mentor, and has worked... Read More →

Wednesday November 16, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKST
Cowork by RSD 911 West 8th Avenue #Suite 101 Anchorage, AK 99501

12:30pm AKST

ANC: Calm, Confidence & Cash: An empowerment workshop for womxn freelancers & entrepreneurs
Running your own business can be one of the biggest challenges of your life. It’s easy to get consumed by work and a never ending cycle of stress, anxiety & overwhelm. This makes it hard to show up as your best for your business and everyone else in your life - including you!

You can learn to be in your business in a way that feels good. You can learn to feel calm, confident and in love with your business, which makes it so much easier to create the cash & the freedom that you deserve.

This workshop will teach you simple building blocks to feeling truly empowered in your business.

Moderators
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Heidi Weiland

Holistic Life Coach, Vibrant Living Holistic Life Coaching
I'm a confidence coach for introverted women.I teach my clients how to overcome self-doubt, overwhelm and anxiety so that they can create a life they love using a mind-body-spirit approach,. My clients build businesses, healthy relationships and go all-in on their dreams.I'm a certified... Read More →

Wednesday November 16, 2022 12:30pm - 1:30pm AKST
Virtual

4:00pm AKST

ANC: Arctic Business Center - Startup Manufacturer's Open House (Alpine Fit, Ermine Skate, AK Coffee Co, Arctic Mfg Services)
Come visit four startups in the Arctic Business Center on 41st in Anchorage holding an open house including Alpine Fit (700W 41st Suite B), AK Coffee Company (600W 41st Suite H), Ermine Skates and Arctic Manufacturing Services (600W 41st Suite C)

Exhibitors
JL

Jen Loofbourrow

Founder, Alpine Fit
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Pascual Reig

Co-Founder, Alaska Coffee Company
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Samson Shepherd

Founder, Arctic Manufacturing Services, LLC
PW

Paxson Woelber

Founder, Ermine Skate


Wednesday November 16, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm AKST
41st Street Business Center - Various Locations 700 W 41st Ave B, Anchorage, AK 99503

6:00pm AKST

SWD: Ladies Who Launch: Seward Women in Business
Hear from a panel of Seward area women in business share their stories of how they got started, hurdles they faced and lessons learned along the way. This event is open to ladies at all stages of owning a business. Whether you are dreaming, scheming, currently starting or already owning—we hope this event will connect you with valuable resources and inspire your next steps!

Complimentary small bites and drinks for purchase.

Speakers
avatar for Carri Fisher

Carri Fisher

Owner, Primrose Provisions
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Nicole Lawrence

Owner and Commercial Real Estate Broker, Seward Properties
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Judy Odhner

Owner, Zudy's Cafe
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Yana Taylor

Owner, Bell in the Woods B&B

Sponsors
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Seward Chamber of Commerce

Seward Chamber of Commerce


Wednesday November 16, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm AKST
Flamingo Lounge 208 4th Avenue, Seward, AK, 99664

6:00pm AKST

ANC: Alaska Energy Pitch Pipeline
The energy industry is the linchpin of Alaska's economy, and the state has been an important source of innovation for the global energy industry for decades. Join us at the Petroleum Club to watch Alaska's most exciting energy entrepreneurs pitch their innovative businesses to a panel of seasoned energy industry leaders.

Moderators
LZ

Liam Zsolt

Director of Innovation, ASRC Energy Services

Speakers
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Lance McMullan

CEO, Sitkana
KH

Kris Hall

Recharge AK
PF

Piper Foster Wilder

Founder & CEO, 60Hertz Energy
EM

Erin McKay

Founder & CEO, Evergreen Compliance
JB

Jay Byam

Founder & CEO, Kartorium


Wednesday November 16, 2022 6:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Petroleum Club of Anchorage 3301 C St #120, Anchorage, AK 99503
 
Thursday, November 17
 

8:00am AKST

ANC: Spill the Tea (or Coffee)
Limited Capacity seats available

Are you an entrepreneur that is raising equity or thinking about raising equity to grow your startup? Let's get together and chat about all the things. Who is writing checks, what kind of terms should you expect, what do you need to do to prep, and what are the upsides and downsides of taking on venture capital. Come talk with other entrepreneurs in the same boat and with a few that have been through it.
This session is a closed session to only entrepreneurs actively preparing to raise capital or actively raising capital; we want you to feel comfortable sharing stories and asking dumb questions.

Fill out this registration form and tell us about yourself, we will send you the location by Monday November 14th!

Moderators
avatar for Katherine Jernstrom

Katherine Jernstrom

Co-Founder, The Boardroom
Katherine Jernstrom is an active entrepreneur, operator, and investor primarily in Alaska and the PNW. In 2013 she cofounded The Boardroom, a coworking space headquartered in Anchorage AK. She led the company through fundraising efforts, multiple expansions and ultimately to profitability... Read More →

Thursday November 17, 2022 8:00am - 9:00am AKST
TBA

10:30am AKST

CDV: Regenerative Tourism in Cordova
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come listen to members of the Regenerative Tourism community in Cordova and how they are working together.

Register at https://bit.ly/Cordova-Tourism

Moderators
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Peter Webley

Deputy Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Peter Webley is a Research Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). His research focuses on natural hazards... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Tommy Sheridan

Tommy Sheridan

Associate Director, Alaska Blue Economy Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Experienced fisheries professional looking to innovate for the benefit of Alaska’s fishery resources, with a recent focus on mariculture and blue economy development, a specialization in salmon aquaculture and salmon fishery management, and a passion for workforce development.
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Cathy Renfeldt

Executive Director, Cordova Chamber of Commerce
Community builder focused on innovation. Dynamic leader catalyzing growth. Regenerative industry advocate. Relentless champion for collaboration. Experienced manager in a variety of industries, including: destination marketing, business development, telecommunications, non-profit... Read More →




Thursday November 17, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am AKST
Zoom
  Virtual, Cordova
  • about Community builder focused on innovation. Dynamic leader catalyzing growth. Regenerative industry advocate. Relentless champion for collaboration. Experienced manager in a variety of industries, including: destination marketing, business development, telecommunications, non-profit fundraising, festival and event production, commercial rafting, retail, ski industry, and hospitality.
  • RSVP link https://bit.ly/Cordova-Tourism

10:30am AKST

ANC: Do Business with the MOA
Have you wondered what it takes to do business with the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA)?
Join us at City Hall to learn about the MOA Purchasing process and meet with department representatives to discuss your products or services.
The MOA believes in utilizing local products and talent to the greatest extent possible, so let’s get down to business!

Visitor parking is free in the open lot behind City Hall.

Moderators
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Melanie Lucas-Conwell

Director, 49th State Angel Fund

Thursday November 17, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm AKST

12:00pm AKST

ANC: The language of business
A lively workshop on best practices to engage multiple language communities in classes and services designed to start and grow businesses. Hear from multilingual ecosystem leaders Who will help you make your services more accessible, equitable and multilingual. We will also have a discussion about culture in business and code switching.

Speakers
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Jasmin Smith

Founder / Owner, The Business Boutique


Thursday November 17, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKST
Umoja CoWorking Space 3001 Porcupine Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501

12:00pm AKST

FAI: Intellectual Property: From Patent to Trademarks and all in-between
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come listen to David Park from Center ICE and OIPC at UAF and Charley F. Brown at Ballard Spahr LLP talk about all aspects of intellectual property.

Register @ https://conta.cc/3Wp2mK9


Moderators
avatar for Ashley Guernsey

Ashley Guernsey

Innovation Fellow, Center ICE
Ashley Guernsey recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After successfully defending her Honors Thesis titled, “Russian Colonialism in Alaska”, Ashley received a Joint Major Bachelor Degree in Economics and Religious Studies. Ashley is... Read More →
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Peter Webley

Deputy Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Peter Webley is a Research Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). His research focuses on natural hazards... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for David Park

David Park

Project Manager, OIPC, University of Alaska Fairbanks
David has worked as an intellectual property attorney for over 15 years with a particular focus on high technology clients, patent procurement, and patent portfolio management. He counseled and developed long-term relationships with engineers and scientists, university technology... Read More →
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Charley Brown

Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP
Charley F. Brown leads the electrical, software and business methods team in the firm’s patent group, and is a member of the IP litigation team. Brown is a registered patent attorney with substantial experience in patent prosecution and litigation. His practice encompasses patent... Read More →




Thursday November 17, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKST
Zoom

1:00pm AKST

SWD: Creating Financial Projections for your Business Plan
Join us at the library on Thursday, November 17th at 1 pm. This 1.5-hour small group workshop will teach you how to develop a financial plan using Alaska SBDC’s Financial Model tool in Excel. Don’t worry, no previous experience with Excel is necessary. The workshop will go over start-up budgets, fixed expenses, variable expenses, sales projections, and break even points. The results of this exercise will be ready to insert into the financial portion of your business plan. Seeking financing for your business idea? You have to know the numbers first!

Speakers
avatar for Cliff Cochran

Cliff Cochran

Kenai Peninsula Director, Alaska SBDC


Thursday November 17, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm AKST
Seward Community Library 239 6th Ave, Seward, AK 99664

2:00pm AKST

ANC: Virtual Square One Work for Yourself
Whether you’re new to Business Impact NW, just starting out, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan, this 1 1/2 hour WBC course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually.
  •        The steps in starting a business.
  •        Types of business organizations.
  •        Information on writing a business plan.
  •        How (and why) to do market research.
  •        What lenders look for when applying for a business loan.
  •        The importance of developing a cash flow projection, and how to do it.

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Moderators
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Lisa Norland

Director, Alaska Women’s Business Center

Thursday November 17, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm AKST
Zoom

4:00pm AKST

ANC: What's Next for Alaska: Renewable Energy (Hybrid)
Join AKv3 and the Alaska Economic Vision Coalition in exploring the activity and opportunities of the clean energy ecosystem. This event will offer a space to discuss the connections between existing energy projects, gaps in the ecosystem, and opportunities to deploy renewable energy innovations. Register here.

Moderators
Thursday November 17, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm AKST
The Boardroom 721 Depot Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501

4:00pm AKST

ANC: Happy Hour @ the Boardroom
Starting at 5pm on Thursday Nov. 17th, there will be 5 or 6 "presenters" who each have a story card. Each presenter will have a turn to read the headline on their story card, and then answer questions from the audience as the audience tries to determine if the presenter is telling a true story or not. This is a fun way to hear from people in the startup community doing cool stuff that doesn't get talked about enough!

Inspiration for this event came from Would I lie to you? or True Confessions.

Moderators
MB

Mark Bethka

Community Manager, The Boardroom
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Katherine Jernstrom

Co-Founder, The Boardroom
Katherine Jernstrom is an active entrepreneur, operator, and investor primarily in Alaska and the PNW. In 2013 she cofounded The Boardroom, a coworking space headquartered in Anchorage AK. She led the company through fundraising efforts, multiple expansions and ultimately to profitability... Read More →

Thursday November 17, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm AKST
The Boardroom 721 Depot Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501

5:30pm AKST

FAI: Markets, Bazaars, and Regional Customers: an overview for vendors in Fairbanks
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come and learn more how to get into the local Bazaars and Markets of the Interior and build your small businesses.

Speakers
avatar for Evan Wilken

Evan Wilken

Project Manager, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
Evan is the project manager of Technology Led Development, Fairbanks First: Think Local, Agriculture, and the Young Professionals Council at Fairbanks Economic Development. Highlights of his job include Interacting with local businesses & entrepreneurs, engaging with the agriculture... Read More →
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Renee Linton

I am a Tribal member of Grayling/Holikachuck which is located in the interior Athabascan region on the Lower Yukon River. I was born and raised in Fairbanks. I have significant experience serving the indigenous and non-indigenous people across the state of Alaska. I am passionate... Read More →




Thursday November 17, 2022 5:30pm - 7:30pm AKST
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center 101 Dunkel St. Fairbanks
 
Friday, November 18
 

8:30am AKST

ANC: Accelerate: AK (Registration Required!)
Speakers
JB

Joey Bosworth

Organizer, Accelerate: AK


Friday November 18, 2022 8:30am - 4:30pm AKST
Anchorage Museum 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501

10:00am AKST

FAI: I-Corps - Customer and Stakeholder Discovery - What are the benefits?
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come listen to teams who have gone through the Innovation Corps training program at UAF and see how their discovery activities benefited them and help advise them on their value propositions.

Register @ https://conta.cc/3WdAc4H

Moderators
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Ashley Guernsey

Innovation Fellow, Center ICE
Ashley Guernsey recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After successfully defending her Honors Thesis titled, “Russian Colonialism in Alaska”, Ashley received a Joint Major Bachelor Degree in Economics and Religious Studies. Ashley is... Read More →
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Peter Webley

Deputy Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Peter Webley is a Research Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). His research focuses on natural hazards... Read More →

Speakers
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Janice Dawe

Director, OneTree Alaska
OneTree Alaska is an education, research, and outreach program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Natural Resources and Extension. We believe every child should have ample opportunities to explore their local environment through place-based and project-based education. Jan has a PhD in chromosome botany, has been directing OneTree Alaska for ten years and eagerly wanted to figure out what happened to my birch sap that... Read More →
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London Dunham

CEO, EZ-LEVITATION LLC
The Magnetic Acceleration (MagAcc) System is a load bed using permanent magnets to obtain a suspension over a second set of permanent magnets that are set in track configuration. The MagAcc System also introduce a second set of permanent magnets arranged to obtain a propulsion system... Read More →
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Kelly Lucas

Founder, JawLogic, LLC
JawLogic’s Guidance Package System is a patented, data driven expert system software that will customize dentistry to the patient. The heart of JawLogic is the Guidance Package System (GPS) which is a patented mandibular and maxillary shape and movement engineering system that... Read More →




Friday November 18, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am AKST
Zoom

4:00pm AKST

FAI: Friday Social--Meet and Greet
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come hang out with local innovators to wrap up Startup Week for Fairbanks and the Interior. Don't forget your code to get a bonus when you arrive.

Moderators
avatar for Ashley Guernsey

Ashley Guernsey

Innovation Fellow, Center ICE
Ashley Guernsey recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After successfully defending her Honors Thesis titled, “Russian Colonialism in Alaska”, Ashley received a Joint Major Bachelor Degree in Economics and Religious Studies. Ashley is... Read More →
avatar for Peter Webley

Peter Webley

Deputy Director, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Peter Webley is a Research Professor of Remote Sensing in the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, as well as the Associate Director of Research at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI). His research focuses on natural hazards... Read More →
avatar for Evan Wilken

Evan Wilken

Project Manager, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
Evan is the project manager of Technology Led Development, Fairbanks First: Think Local, Agriculture, and the Young Professionals Council at Fairbanks Economic Development. Highlights of his job include Interacting with local businesses & entrepreneurs, engaging with the agriculture... Read More →



Friday November 18, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm AKST
Venue 514 2nd Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701

5:00pm AKST

ANC: PitchFest 2022
Moderators
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Linda Janes

Director, gBETA Anchorage
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Melanie Lucas-Conwell

Director, 49th State Angel Fund

Friday November 18, 2022 5:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Bear Paw Bar & Grill Downtown 415 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501

5:30pm AKST

SXQ: Spark Soldotna 2022 Pitch
Join us Friday, November 18th at the Lone Moose Lodge at 5:30 p.m. for our 3rd Spark Soldotna “Shark Tank” event. A buffet-style dinner will be catered by The Hearth Eatery.

Our “Sharks” reviewed 17 applications and up to five will move on to the live presentation round.
Each presenter will have ten minutes to pitch to the Sharks and audience,  followed by up to 10 minutes of Q&A. The winner will receive a $4000 business scholarship to advance their product or service. Tickets are $30 Per Person, seating is limited. 
Special thank you to our Sharks for sharing their time and expertise:
- Tanya Lautaret - Homer Electric
- Chuck Winters - Airport Equipment Rentals
- Jill Schaefer - Kenai Peninsula Office of Governor Dunleavy
- Tyson Cox - Owner, AK Rentals


Friday November 18, 2022 5:30pm - 7:30pm AKST
Lone Moose Lodge 47696 Funny River Rd, Soldotna, AK 99669

6:00pm AKST

ANC: BIPOC Business Mixer & Meet & Greet
Come meet and network with some of Anchorage’s diverse businesses. Learn how you can support this unique ecosystem and plan a community future together.

Speakers
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Jasmin Smith

Founder / Owner, The Business Boutique


Friday November 18, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm AKST
Umoja CoWorking Space 3001 Porcupine Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501
 
Saturday, November 19
 

10:00am AKST

ANC: King Tech Student Business Marketplace
King Tech Entrepreneur students have spend the semester developing products and will be opening their businesses to the public at the Midtown Mall on November 19th. Come support our high school student start ups from 10am-3pm. King Tech Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Program is a half day high school course for junior and seniors in the Anchorage School District.


Moderators
SM

Stacy Miller

Entrepreneurship & Enterprise, King Tech High School


Saturday November 19, 2022 10:00am - 3:00pm AKST
Anchorage Midtown Mall 600 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503

4:00pm AKST

ANC: Keepers Launch Party
Limited Capacity seats available

Keepers connects short term rental hosts to vetted housekeepers and automates the housekeeping booking process for short term rentals via an on-demand marketplace app. Keepers allows professional and gig economy housekeepers to be their own boss and increase their earning potential. Keepers provides hosts certainty by eliminating the stress and hassle of finding a reliable cleaning service, payment negotiations, and facilitating communications and quality control.

Moderators
CA

Carleena Andrepoint

Founder & CEO, Keepers

Saturday November 19, 2022 4:00pm - 6:30pm AKST
Sullivan's Steakhouse 320 West 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501

7:30pm AKST

CDV: Joint Networking & Social Event with Cordova Business Empowerment Summit
The focus of the week is "GAIN: Grow, Align, Inspire, Network". Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship in Alaska and in connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the State. Come hang out with local innovators in Cordova and their Business Empowerment Summit.

Speakers
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Cathy Renfeldt

Executive Director, Cordova Chamber of Commerce
Community builder focused on innovation. Dynamic leader catalyzing growth. Regenerative industry advocate. Relentless champion for collaboration. Experienced manager in a variety of industries, including: destination marketing, business development, telecommunications, non-profit... Read More →




Saturday November 19, 2022 7:30pm - 8:30pm AKST
Reluctant Fisherman Inn 407 Railroad Ave, Cordova, AK 99574
 
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