Co-sponsored by: IEEE Seattle Section and PES The IEEE Seattle YP has formed a local partnership with Startup Grind; a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Under this partnership, IEEE members pay a reduced fee for local Startup Grind events. However, the IEEE is further subsidizing the cost to only $5/person for the first 6 registrants with a PROMO CODE below. The event takes place on Tuesday April 25th at 6pm with networking, drinks, and food among entrepreneurs in Seattle. At 6:45pm, an insightful business driven Q/A session with the speaker will take place. The discussion will be focused on how the speaker got started in their respective business space with guidance and recommendations for aspiring entrepreneurs. PROMO CODE: ieeetix Register Below using promo code: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-seattle-presents-barry-crist-ceo-chef#/ Jordan Ritter is an accomplished software architect and technical entrepreneur. He currently serves as Barry Crist has more than 20 years of experience in driving enterprise customer success with open source and DevOps software solutions and is a recognized leader in driving a culture of innovation. Barry joined Chef as CEO in 2013 and has been a leading force behind the company’s business operations, culture and technology innovation. Prior to joining Chef, Barry was an Executive-in-Residence at Ignition Partners, a Chef investor. Barry provided guidance to Ignition on investment opportunities and coached multiple portfolio companies, providing education and support on how to start and grow a business even through tough situations. Previously, Barry was CEO of Likewise, which he led through a successful exit via acquisition by EMC Isilon in September 2012. Event Details: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-seattle-presents-barry-crist-ceo-chef#/ Location: 111 SO Jackson St. Seattle, Washington 98101

Co-sponsored by: Abdur Rehman IEEE Seattle YP is partnering with the Seattle Sounders to participate in “College Night” as a networking opportunity for both college students and Young Professionals. Participants will witness Seattle Sounders host New England for a lively football (soccer) match that is sure to bring lots of excitement. Join us for this awesome event! About the event: The match starts at 7:00 PM at Century Link Field in Seattle. Networking will begin shortly before the match begins so don't be late! For IEEE members, the price will be a subsidized $15. For non-members, the full $20 rate applies. Each ticket comes with a $10 concession voucher which will be given at the event.  Agenda          6:30 Networking with IEEE and local college students          7:00 Match Starts and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Students and Young Professionals in all engineering disciplines are encouraged to join!  Location: 800 Occidental Ave S Seattle, Washington 98134