Seattle's startup ecosystem has long been powered by great ideas — but also by the people willing to take early bets on them. Few organizations have been as central to that story as Alliance of Angels (AoA), one of the most active and respected angel groups in the Pacific Northwest. Now, under new leadership, AoA is preparing to write its next chapter — and you’re invited to hear all about it.

Join us for an in-depth, fireside-style conversation with Angie Parker, the new Executive Director of Alliance of Angels. With a career that spans entrepreneurship, community building, and strategic leadership, Angie brings a fresh perspective to early-stage investing in the Seattle region. We'll talk with Angie about:

Her journey into the startup and investment world

What drew her to AoA and her vision for its future

The current state of the Seattle startup ecosystem

How angel investors are thinking in 2025 (and what founders need to know)

Tips for both early-stage founders and aspiring angels navigating today's landscape

This will be a candid and engaging session — part spotlight on Angie, part primer on the Alliance of Angels, and part pulse check on where the Seattle tech and startup scene is heading.

Whether you’re a founder raising a round, a startup-curious professional, an investor, or just someone who wants to stay connected to the future of innovation in the region, this conversation will give you inside access to the people shaping that future.

As always, Startup Grind events are about connection — so come early, stay late, and be part of a growing community that supports and celebrates local entrepreneurship.