Alternative Funding and Business Models for Climate & Impact Businesses

You are forming a climate or impact business - what are your options?

Founders, stop stressing over those VC term sheets. Join Leadership Coach and Experienced Startup Exec, Ty Wolfe-Jones, and a trailblazing panel as they share their experiences pursuing alternative business formation and funding options. Speakers will discuss models such as co-op ownership, community or grant funding, value expectations, implementing solutions for underserved communities, and debate the drawbacks + benefits of the paths you could choose. Leave this event with the confidence to plan your next round, connections to help you succeed, and additional resources.

Learn, ask questions, and meet surprise guest panelists! 🌎

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and explore how to set your impact or climate solution up to thrive from the start.
See you there!

• Doors will be unlocked with a greeter from 3:45 to 4:15 and we will start promptly, please arrive on time!
• This event is ADA-accessible.
• We have 50 chairs - additional attendees may need to stand.
• We will be taking photos and videos that may be published on social media. If you would not like your photo taken, please notify the event hosts upon arrival. Event hosts are not liable for audience photo publication but we will manage our owned media.
• Paid street or garage parking is available in the Belltown neighborhood.
• Bus lines 545, D, E, H, 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 113, 162, 177, 212, and the Seattle Center Westlake 1 Line train all have stops nearby! View routes here.
  

We are seeking food and beverage partners! If you know of a great company, please contact Sarah O'Sell at [email protected].

Special Guests! 🌟

Climate Mayhem Podcast

Ty Wolfe Jones
Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Jakub Kubicka
Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Anim8 Collective

Sarah O'Sell
Founder, a Global 50 Women in Sustainability 2022
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Startup Track Events:

Monday July 8, 2024

• 4:30PM - Climate Mayhem Podcast - LIVE - Envisioning the Circular and Bioeconomy
• 6:00PM -

Tuesday July 9, 2024

• 2:30PM - Use Systems Thinking to Ace Your Sustainable Business Growth Strategy
• 4:00PM - Alternative Funding and Business Models for Climate & Impact Businesses
  

Wednesday July 10, 2024

• 6:00 PM - Lessons Learned: Failure Stories from the Sustainability Front Lines

PNW Climate Week

PNW Climate Week is a community-powered event series that unites climate innovators, thought leaders, and enthusiasts, shining a spotlight on the region as a renowned global hub of climate innovation. Celebrating its second year, PNW Climate Week is collaborating with Bloomberg Green Festival, bringing together stakeholders from across sectors and inspiring collaboration, innovation, and tangible solutions to address the challenges of climate change.
For more information and to register, please visit www.pnwclimateweek.org.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Labour Temple, 2800 1st Avenue, Seattle, United States