Community
The Forum: Your lifelong network of peers and mentors
SVL Connect: The Forum
Access to Seattle Venture Labs does not end at graduation. You gain lifetime access to "The Forum," our proprietary digital ecosystem. This is where the hive mind lives. Imagine a space where a founder in Tokyo can instantly query a peer in New York about visa complexities, or where you can download the exact hiring contract used by a unicorn alumni to hire their first U.S. VP of Sales. The Forum is your safe harbor—a private, encrypted community for honest conversations about the hard things: founder psychology, board management, and the lonely reality of leadership.
Forum Features
Mentor Booking
Calendar integration to book 1:1s with American VCs, experienced operators, and successful alumni. Get direct access to the people who've walked your path.
Resource Library
Legal templates for "Flipping" (changing domicile to the U.S.), U.S. hiring contracts, B2B sales scripts, and proven playbooks from successful cross-border startups.
Peer Channels
Slack-style discussion boards for real-time collaboration: #visa-issues, #fundraising-sf, #enterprise-sales, #board-management, and more specialized channels.
Alumni Network
Connect with founders who've successfully bridged to the U.S. market. Learn from their mistakes, celebrate their wins, and build lasting relationships.
Note: The Forum is a gated community platform for active cohort members and alumni. Access is granted upon program acceptance.
Events
Pitch & Win Demo Day: Q1 2026
March 2026
The culmination of our 4-week Pitch & Win track. Investment-ready founders present to curated investors from Sand Hill Road and Seattle's top firms in closed-door boardroom sessions.
Seattle Summit
Summer 2026
An annual gathering of the SVL community—founders, mentors, investors, and alumni. A week of workshops, networking, and strategic sessions in the heart of Seattle.
Office Hours
Weekly
Regular office hours with partners and mentors. Get real-time feedback on your pitch, fundraising strategy, or operational challenges.
Join the Community
Access to The Forum begins when you're accepted into the program. Start your application today.
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