This month: What the SECURE Act 2.0 means for SMBs, Founder Cohort applications due June 30, and more
June Newsletter
Featured Stories
Focusing an intersectional Lens on Antiracist Work
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, it’s a critical time to acknowledge and honor the intersectionality of diverse identities in the workplace. Read More.
WTIA International Accelerator Program Transcends Borders to Support Global Growth for Startups
In business, there’s no such thing as a local market anymore. To be relevant & competitive, tech companies must be prepared to serve a global marketplace. Read More.
SECURE Act 2.0: What This Pending Legislation Means for Small Business Retirement Plans
Retirement plan legislation currently being considered in Congress could provide much-needed support to employers in their efforts to help more employees save for retirement. Read More.
Crypto Regulator Sends Strong Signal to Foster Innovation
A few weeks ago, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced the creation and launch of the Center for FinTech Information (CFI) to facilitate communication between the DFI and entrepreneurs, investors, and fintech companies. Read More.
WTIA Founder Cohort 6
The WTIA Founder Cohort program
helps 20-25 venture-scale, seed-
stage startups grow and scale over
the course of 6 months. Learn More.
Mental Health Benefits in the Workplace: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
Now more than ever, people are opening up about mental health.
Even celebrities and athletes are talking... Read More.
Apprenti is getting people back to work!
Are you looking for entry level Java-focused software developers? We have 40 new graduates looking to get on-the-job training or entry level developer roles.
If you're interested in helping people affected by the pandemic get back to work reach out to Sasha Rayburn below to learn more about setting up interviews!
Make the Most of WTIA
Upcoming WTIA Events
CISO Roundtable Discussion • Virtual Event, June 17
Calling all CISOs and InfoSec executives! Our quarterly CISO roundtable discussion sponsored by Slack brings together the brightest minds in the tech industry to solve common industry challenges. If you are interested in networking and problem solving with your peers contact Joshua Dolim. The next virtual roundtable will take place on June 17th from 4:00-5:30 PM PDT.
WTIA Founder Fireside Chat: Founder Gym Founder & CEO, Mandela SH Dixon • Virtual Event, June 22
WTIA’s new speaker series hosted by founder, investor, and author, Dave Parker, will feature well known, local founders. At these events, we’ll discuss the topics usually overlooked like founder mental health, managing interpersonal relationships, bouncing back from failure and much more. Register Here.
Seeing the Difference: Building Essential Cultural Competence Skills • Virtual Event, July 27
How effective are you in your interactions across difference? That’s one of the key questions this session asks and answers using the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®), an assessment of five-stages of cultural competence. Register Here.
Other Local Events
Civic Boot Camp: Weaving Social Responsibility with Native Values, June 18
Seattle CityClub is hosting a three-part series of virtual Civic Boot Camps, Native American Leadership in the Salish Sea Region, to explore the contributions of local Tribal leadership to our community and civic landscape.
Register Here.
Team, Team, Team with Isaac Kato, June 22
When Techstars talks about what they look at in the companies that they bring into the Techstars accelerator, they have said "Team, Team, Team, Market, Traction, Product". Register Here.
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