Lessons Learned: Failure Stories from the Sustainability Front Lines

Startup CTOs, Co-Founders, and Business Intrapreneurs, commiserate and connect with fellow innovators who have hit some roadblocks along their journeys. Are you making the same mistakes? This is your chance to hear their stories! Openness and transparency are key to solving the world’s greatest climate and impact challenges. From lack of funding to systemic problems and changing consumer behavior, we aim to learn from each other and build more resilient solutions.

Get ready for rapid presentations, an interactive Q&A, and surprise guests 🙌

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and explore how to build better sustainable businesses together.
See you there!

• This event is ADA-accessible.
• We have 50 chairs and may run out. Please bring a pillow and blanket if you plan to arrive late and would like to sit.
• 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.
• Parking is available on-site and in the nearby Georgetown residential neighborhood.
• Bus line 132 has stops nearby
  

We are seeking food, beverage, and chocolate fudge partners! If you know of a great company or food truck, 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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Georgetown STEAM Plant

Georgetown STEAM Plant is a national treasure, grounded in the local stories, memory, and identity of the Duwamish Valley. Built in 1906 to energize the region’s growing electric streetcar system, the STEAM Plant was awarded National Historic Landmark status in 1984. We want the Steam Plant to embody the values and priorities of YOU, our community, particularly related to serving as a hub for innovation in sustainability! Join for the Georgetown STEAM Plant Science Fair on September 21-22, 2024. Project and exhibit features will be accepted until August 15, 2024.
Submit your Science Fair project idea and find more information on our website: https://www.georgetownsteamplant.org/sciencefair

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.

Host or Publisher Anim8 Collective