TMMBA + Seattle 2.0 Startup Day = winning combination for entrepreneurs!
Written by: Tracy Gojdics, Director & 2007 TMMBA alumnus
The UW Foster Technology Management MBA Program (TMMBA) is a premier sponsor for the 2012 Seattle 2.0 Startup Day on September 22 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. In fact, this is the third year we will have a presence at this one-of-kind conference designed to inspire, inform and bring together budding entrepreneurs as well as veteran entrepreneurs.
Why do we like to sponsor this event?
- We have a growing student and alumni network full of entrepreneurs.
- 50+% of TMMBA applicants want to start their own company.
- Aligns with our mission to educate, inspire and support the aspirations of our TMMBA community.
- We are fans of Geekwire!
I often get asked, “Does an entrepreneur really need an MBA?” The answer is “it depends.” It depends on business knowledge and experience, the kinds of issues and business problems one has been exposed to (and tried to solve!) and how deeply one understands strategy, microeconomic and macroeconomic factors, finance and market risk. For some they will have a solid understanding of all of these areas, but the vast majority of people do not – this is when a well-rounded MBA experience is an asset worth having. The time and investment of an MBA is small when compared to the great ROI with the ability to achieve a dream – strategically and intelligently!
TMMBA has the honor introducing the following speakers at the conference:
Adam Tratt – CEO, Giant Thinkwell / HaikuDeck (10am)
Brenda Spoonemore, Co-founder and CEO Dwellable (3:25pm)
Here is a complete list of speakers and activities for the 2012 Seattle 2.0 Startup Day. We will have a booth there as well – stop by to say hi to Ally and Tina. As always, we look forward to seeing TMMBA students and alumni at the event and meeting new and interesting people!
