Startup253

✨ Gratitude Post! ✨
We just wrapped up an incredible half-day convention on entrepreneurship at —and I’m still buzzing from the energy, ideas, and inspiration!

A huge thank you to my amazing collaborators:

Your partnership made this event powerful and purposeful.

To our incredible speakers—thank you for pouring into our attendees with wisdom, insight, and real talk about building, growing, and leading in business.

And to everyone who showed up ready to learn, connect, and grow—you are the reason we do this. 💡🔥

Let’s keep building together. The future belongs to the bold. 🚀

We at Startup253 along with our partners at WTIA, are hosting an exciting four workshop special this Wednesday June 11th at TractionSpace 710 Pacific Ave!

Workshop one of four, features Innov8Social founder Neetal Parekh and her workshop "Ideation 101"!

RSVP at https://conta.cc/3Tf6aNG

Happy June Tacoma Entrepreneurs! Next Wednesday June 11th from noon to 5pm, we at Startup253 & our partners at WTIA are excited to announce that we are hosting a four workshop special featuring accomplished startup founders Neetal Parekh, Veronica Davis, Syed K Jamal, & TJ Burr!
RSVP at https://conta.cc/3Tf6aNG

We at Startup253 along with our partners at WTIA, are hosting an exciting four workshop special this Wednesday June 11th at TractionSpace 710 Pacific Ave!

Workshop four of four, features licensed esthetician and proud small business owner TJ Burr teaching "The Rollercoaster Ride of Owning a Service Based Business"!

RSVP at https://conta.cc/3Tf6aNG

We at Startup253 along with our partners at WTIA, are hosting an exciting four workshop special this Wednesday June 11th at TractionSpace 710 Pacific Ave!

Workshop three of four, features serial founder of Branta, Collegey & Grit City Studio; Syed K Jamal and his workshop "Value Based Selling and Marketing"!

RSVP at https://conta.cc/3Tf6aNG

We at Startup253 along with our partners at WTIA, are hosting an exciting four workshop special this Wednesday June 11th at TractionSpace 710 Pacific Ave!

Workshop two of four, features C.A.V.E. (Community and Veteran Events) co-founder Veronica Davis and her workshop "Defining Customers and Problem/Solution Fit"!

RSVP at https://conta.cc/3Tf6aNG

We at Startup253 along with our partners at WTIA, are hosting an exciting four workshop special this Wednesday June 11th at TractionSpace 710 Pacific Ave!

Workshop one of four, features Innov8Social founder Neetal Parekh and her workshop Pitching 101!

RSVP at https://conta.cc/3Tf6aNG

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the WTIA x Startup253 workshop, From Idea to Impact! It was an incredible evening of learning and connection. Big shoutout to Chris for sharing his wisdom and inspiring us all, truly one of the best to do it!

Join us Startup253 and WTIA tomorrow Wednesday the 14th at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chambers for an exciting workshop "From Idea to Impact: Creating Systems That Scale Startup Without Burning Out" by local entrepreneur Chris Brown. It's a free event. RSVP at https://conta.cc/3S2z0jR

Join Startup253 and WTIA for From Idea to Impact Creating Systems that Scale Your Startup Without Burning Out by Chris Brown founder at Chaleur Creative, a consulting firm that helps startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses design systems that fuel sustainable growth.

Location: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
950 Pacific Avenue 300 Tacoma, WA 98402

Time: May 14, 4-6pm

Funding provided by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) thanks to a grant made by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Huge thank you to David Robicheaux for sharing your time, insight, and inspiration at our recent Startup253 x WTIA event! Your perspective added so much value to the conversation, and we’re grateful for your support in helping grow our startup community.

Here’s to more collaboration, connection, and innovation!