CDL-Seattle

Build Something Massive: Hear from one of our valued CDL Mentors on the power of diverse perspectives and meaningful connections in scaling science-based companies. As a program focused on maximizing equity-value creation, CDL brings together ambitious founders, experienced entrepreneurs, and innovative ideas to transform groundbreaking research into commercial success. #CreativeDestructionLab #CDL #Innovation #VentureScaling #TechStartups

🎉 Thrilled to share news from our CDL community! Cascade AI, a CDL-Seattle alumnus, has secured a $3.75M seed round led by Gradient, Google's AI-focused venture fund. Their innovative AI assistant is transforming HR support operations, helping organizations streamline employee inquiries with remarkable efficiency. This achievement exemplifies our mission of enhancing the prosperity of humankind through the rapid scaling of science-based companies. Cascade AI is already demonstrating a significant impact by automating over 50% of HR support operations for organizations with 1000+ employees across multiple sectors. #BuildSomethingMassive #CDLSeattle #AIInnovation #StartupSuccess #VentureFunding

I've worked with my fair share of accelerators and incubators. Here are some that stand out: 1. Creative Destruction Labs (no fees or equity taken) 2. PearX ($250k-$2m) 3. Indiebio (~$250k for ~8%) 4. StartX ( No fee or equity taken) 5. Entrepreneur First ($125k for 8% + $125k optional) 6. Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (no fee or equity taken) 7. Antler (10-12% equity for $100k-$200k) 8. LAUNCH Accelerator ($125k for 7%) 9. OpenAI Converge ($1m) 10. AI2 Incubator ($50-$150k) 11. Techstars (up to $120k for 6%)  12. AI Grant ($250k Uncapped) 13. 500 Startups ($150k - 5%) 14. Y Combinator ($125k for 7% + $375k) 15. SPC Fellowship ($400k for 7% + $600k follow-on) 16. SciFounder Fellowship (up to $1M) 17. MedTech Innovator (no fees or equity taken) Who am I missing? #founders #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startups

The power of community in driving business transformation. At CDL, we bring together experienced mentors, strategic thinking, and genuine care to help companies maximize their global impact. #BusinessDevelopment #Innovation #Mentorship #CreativeDestructionLab

We are excited to announce that we have raised $5.25M in funding, led by Third Prime with participation from Catalyst by Wellstar, SilverCircle, Rebellion Ventures, Impulsum Venture Colab, and existing investors Bonfire Ventures 🔥, Tau Ventures, Hike Ventures! This capital will enable us to accelerate growth with new and existing channel partnerships. #CalmWave #Innovation #AlarmFatigue

🎯 Exciting AI event alert! Join SAP and the German American Chamber of Commerce (AHK) for a thought-provoking discussion on "AI for Competitive Edge: Balancing Innovation and Ethics for Growth" at SAP America Inc. on November 21st, 5:30-8:30 PM. This timely event will explore how businesses can leverage AI responsibly while driving growth and innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders! #AI #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Seattle #TechEvents

At CDL-Seattle, our structured methodology transforms promising technologies into scalable ventures. Through intensive mentorship sessions and milestone-based objectives, founders gain invaluable guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders who have built and scaled successful companies. Join a community dedicated to commercializing breakthrough technologies and creating lasting economic impact in the Pacific Northwest. #CDLSeattle #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #VentureBuilding #PNWTech

🔍 Exciting opportunity! CDL-Seattle is seeking a Venture Manager to drive our objectives-based program for massively scalable seed-stage companies. Help shape the future of science and technology commercialization while working directly with successful entrepreneurs and technical founders. If you're passionate about innovation and have strong analytical and business modeling skills, apply through either of these links: - Apply via Handshake: https://lnkd.in/gUsEuyDq - Apply via UW Hires: https://bit.ly/cdl-VMgr24 For questions about the role, please reach out to Dhwani Patel at dhwani.patel@creativedestructionlab.com #Innovation #Startups #VentureCapital #TechJobs #Entrepreneurship

CDL-Seattle invites you to join our friends in the Pacific Northwest innovation community for Ignite STEM, a celebration advancing STEM education at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB). Connect with fellow innovators, educators, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of science and technology in our region. This evening celebrates ISB's commitment to pioneering research and education. 📅 November 13, 2024 ⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 ISB Campus #STEM #Education #Seattle #Innovation #ISB #BioTech #PNWScience

What would you do if you had $24 left in the bank? At an event last week I opened up about one of the most vulnerable moments in my founder journey at Rainfall Health in front of hundreds of people. Where it seemed like all hope was lost and we came out the other side equipped with even more resources and a deep bench of experienced investors and advisors. #startuplife