It's the most wonderful time of the year...to get together with Seattle's tech community for another great Meetup. The crowd, the food, and the presentations were all excellent. In other words, the evening was exactly what we've come to expect from the team at Impact Hub Seattle!
If you missed last night's festivities, check out our recap OR scroll to the bottom of the page to view the event recording:
The Buildup
The excitement - as always - was building well before the evening began! While many industries begin packing it in for the holidays, the Seattle tech community was gearing up for a big event. And they showed up in bunches!
Member @Zealyst promises a special announcement for tomorrow's #STMeetup. Be here to find out what it is! http://t.co/cjRWBkNOPT @STMeetup
— Impact Hub Seattle (@hubsea) December 16, 2013
130 people are already signed up for tomorrow night's #STMeetup to see @JulepMaven, @GoLikeBright, and more! http://t.co/3qkfLD9uvo
— StartupSeattle (@StartupSeattle) December 16, 2013
Growing the network! and great food? Yes, please! @hubsea #stmeetup pic.twitter.com/1NAQa1bfGr
— Dan Savage (@TheDanSavage) December 18, 2013
Cristin's first #stmeetup! http://t.co/1XZEG4BvlL
— Sierra Murphy (@Sierra_M_Murphy) December 18, 2013
Didn't plan to stick around but this month's #stmeetup is resulting in some fantastic connections! It's all happening @hubsea!
— Sarah Studer (@sarahstood) December 18, 2013
http://t.co/Uh5sPlw4nR looks like we've got a full house for the last #stmeetup of the year.
— Founders In Motion (@FIMStartups) December 18, 2013
The Main Event
Letters in Motion
Letters in Motion has created an incredible iPad/iPhone app for creating word animation (the kind made famous in commercials like this Ford ad. It boasts a sleek interface and an easy to use drag-and-drop editor. Beyond that, we all learned a valuable lesson during the presentation: Entering your iPad's passcode while it is hooked up to a projector allows everyone learns your passcode!
http://t.co/mNgPUPUFBX letters in motion. 4256. Watching trex dance #stmeetup
— Founders In Motion (@FIMStartups) December 18, 2013
What's a startup? Anyone who sees a change better made from the ground up. Impressed by Letters in Motion @hubsea #stmeetup
— Candace Faber (@candacefaber) December 18, 2013
Azuqua
Azuqua founder Nikhil Hasija describes his platform as "eHarmony for API's." It easily creates connections between popular API's, integrating their content based on your needs. His feature presentation was perhaps the most impressive of the evening; In just a few seconds he synced information from Twitter to an email he'd receive through Gmail which would populate a spreadsheet in Google Drive. Wow! He also showed that Azuqua is committed to giving back.
If I tweet "@azuqua #donate to charity: @unitedway", Azuqua donates $1 to United Way. Give it a try! #stmeetup
— Sol Villarreal (@solv17) December 18, 2013
@azuqua #donate to: @aspca. & thanks for loving both technologists and dogs. #stmeetup
— Candace Faber (@candacefaber) December 18, 2013
@azuqua #donate to charity: @StJude #stmeetup @hubsea pic.twitter.com/yig1GBchVS
— Dan Savage (@TheDanSavage) December 18, 2013
Loving the @azuqua Flo demo. I want the @enom API built in so I can drag and drop a web app! #stmeetup
— Steve Banfield (@stevebanfield) December 18, 2013
@azuqua @StJude Donating a dollar per tweet at #Stmeetup. Love it!
— PathForceDx (@PathForceDx) December 18, 2013
.@azuqua #donate to charity @stjude - thank you! #stmeetup http://t.co/JcEUrCBOFj
— Kat May (@KathleenAMay) December 18, 2013
Fantastic live @azuqua demo, @nikhilhasija! Really well done. #stmeetup
— Sol Villarreal (@solv17) December 18, 2013
Great azuqua preso at #stmeetup @ Impact Hub Seattle http://t.co/PnYkWQQJ9Y
— Steve Banfield (@stevebanfield) December 18, 2013
Zealyst
Co-Founders Martina Welke and Britta Jacobs have been through quite a journey as joint entrepreneurs over the past few years. They arrived Tuesday evening to share their experiences as well as a big announcement regarding the future of Zealyst!
So excited to see @Zealyst present at #stmeetup!
— Sierra Murphy (@Sierra_M_Murphy) December 18, 2013
Next up at #STMeetup: @Zealyst! #startups #Entrepreneurship
— ODL Seattle (@ODLSeattle) December 18, 2013
Thx! "@solv17 Excited to hear @Zealyst's big reveal! love your first slide, @MartinaWelke and @SwellBritta #stmeetup pic.twitter.com/9DIWGzKeog”
— Martina Welke (@MartinaWelke) December 18, 2013
There are so many reasons to love #stmeetup - the energy, the encouragement, and the genuine love for #womenintech. Go @Zealyst!
— Candace Faber (@candacefaber) December 18, 2013
@Zealyst the big announcement in action http://t.co/08fE2ufQZ7 #stmeetup
— Founders In Motion (@FIMStartups) December 18, 2013
Whoa--Zealyst is going mobile! Should be live in February; I can't wait to hear more :) #stmeetup http://t.co/eE1i8KI2FE
— Sol Villarreal (@solv17) December 18, 2013
"We had to get out of our own way... And listen to what the market was telling us." Great lesson in entrepreneurship from @Zealyst #stmeetup
— Candace Faber (@candacefaber) December 18, 2013
Great presentation @Zealyst at Seattle tech meetup #stmeetup pic.twitter.com/8UldjMAHq8
— Julie (@JulieKaneWord) December 18, 2013
Julep
Julep CEO Jane Park has watched her small startup explode to a $10+ million, 180 employee success story in just two years. But she isn't resting on her laurels. She's working harder than ever to usher accessible innovation in to the cosmetics industry. Her presentation was nothing short of inspiring! She spoke at length to the endurance and passion all entrepreneurs need, and the crowd really reacted.
.@JulepMaven's @JaneParkJulep is such an inspiration. So happy to see her at #stmeetup pic.twitter.com/eGAhLsWJhV
— Martina Welke (@MartinaWelke) December 18, 2013
Apparently #stmeetup is "boho glam." @julepmaven just did a fabulous job owning the room. Who knew these #Seattle boys loved vibrant nails?
— Candace Faber (@candacefaber) December 18, 2013
'data is our friend' says @JulepMaven CEO. I like that, hard to argue if you have the facts. #STMeetup
— Alex Stoklas (@astoklas) December 18, 2013
"Stop calling it failure and start calling it iteration." @julepmaven This is the most quotable #stmeetup yet #entrepreneurship @hubsea
— Candace Faber (@candacefaber) December 18, 2013
Amazing talk @JulepMaven at the Seattle Meetup! Learned a lot! #STMeetup #womenThatRock pic.twitter.com/DaybN0Tyve
— Julie (@JulieKaneWord) December 18, 2013
Who is happy every minute if the day? -Jane park of @JulepMaven at #stmeetup
— TINYpulse (@TINYpulse) December 18, 2013
best quotes tonite: 'it does not snow online', 'its not about the balls you drop but about the ones you have up in the air' #STMeetup
— Alex Stoklas (@astoklas) December 18, 2013
Especially enjoyed @JaneParkJulep honest and inspiring bit today #STMeetup. Impressive progress in just 24 months.
— Earl Golla (@EarlG7) December 18, 2013
.@JaneParkJulep speaking on importance of innovation in beauty categ & treating physical products like SW #STMeetup pic.twitter.com/yOH3SKlRk5
— Maria Seredina (@MariaSeredina) December 18, 2013
"As long as you have love in your life" Jane Park of @JulepMaven #STMeetup
— Aliza Wenk (@alizawenk) December 18, 2013
Inspiring presentation by @JaneParkJulep @hubsea #STMeetup now I know what to get the women in my life for Christmas
— Dan Savage (@TheDanSavage) December 18, 2013
One Last Thought
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and the same can be said of a successful startup. Seattle truly has one of the most unique, supportive, and collaborative tech/startup communities imaginable. We loved this month's #STMeetup, and we love the Seattle tech community even more! Until next month...
Entrepreneurs need community! Big thanks to #stmeetup, @hubsea, and everyone who nurtures Seattle's #startups. http://t.co/xuVoxUMXm0
— Candace Faber (@candacefaber) December 18, 2013
