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If you missed it, get a quick introduction to the MedTech Regulatory Pathway with Rich Wynkoop of Vision28 Quality & Regulatory Consulting.

Wynkoop's Startup Advisor presentation is now available to watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/WyM1fdHoZhI?feature=shared

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated, for helping us provide free lunch to all our in-person attendees.

Did you attend this event? Let us know your key takeaways below ⬇️

MedTech Regulatory Pathway | Rich Wynkoop | 06/11/2024 | Startup Advisor Series Rich Wynkoop of Vision 28 provides an Introduction to FDA’s Regulation of Medical Devices. Topics include:0:00 Explanation of FDA’s role in regulating medica...

Join us next Tuesday, June 11th at TEDD World Headquarters for the next free workshop in the Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn series. This workshop is also available to attend virtually, but if you join our watch party here, we'll feed you lunch! Please register by clicking the link in the comments below.

Rich Wynkoop of Vision28 joins sp3nw as its June Startup Advisor provide attendees an Introduction to FDA’s Regulation of Medical Devices.

Topics include:

Explanation of FDA’s role in regulating medical devices
Defining medical devices and reviewing basics about device classification
Describing five steps to get a new product to market

Speaker Bio:
Rich Wynkoop is a seasoned executive who takes a pragmatic approach to quality management, regulatory affairs, and compliance to help clients achieve cost-effective and successful outcomes. His experience spans world-class enterprises and multinational organizations in medical device industries as a hands-on Quality Engineer, Research and Development Manager, Quality Assurance Plant Manager, and Director and Vice President of Quality Assurance and Research and Development.

Last chance to register for our Startup Advisor Lunch and Learn with Rich Wynkoop of Vision 28!

Don't miss this presentation on the Regulatory Pathway.

Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-medtech-regulatory-pathway-registration-901714962727?aff=FB

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated.

Startup Advisor: MedTech Regulatory Pathway Delicious lunch and learning about the MedTech Regulatory pathway.

Join us on June 11 for a MedTech Regulatory Pathway discussion with Rich Wynkoop, president and CEO of Vision28.

Wynkoop's presentation will cover the following topics during this Startup Advisor Lunch and Learn.

• Explanation of FDA’s role in regulating medical devices.
• Defining medical devices and reviewing the basics of device classification.
• Describing five steps to get a new product to market.

This event is hybrid, and limited in-person lunches are available. Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-medtech-regulatory-pathway-registration-901714962727?aff=FB

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated.

📰 We're always happy to see SP3NW members in the news!

Featured in the Spokane Journal of Business, Manifest Labels celebrates its steps into business-to-business through its recent partnering with Latah Creek Wine Cellars.

Manifest founder, Alison Eldred, dives into Manifest's goals moving forward. Read the article here: https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/16015-manifest-now-on-latah-creek-label

Manifest Labels uncorks potential of B-to-B market Manifests' metallic temperature-activated labels that reveal when wines are at the optimal temperature to be consumed are now available for purchase as well as incorporated on to Latah Creek Wine Cellars labels.

👋 Say hi to Rich Wynkoop, our June Startup Advisor!

Rich Wynkoop, president and CEO of Vision28 Quality & Regulatory Consulting, is a seasoned executive who takes a pragmatic approach to quality management, regulatory affairs, and compliance to help clients achieve cost-effective and successful outcomes.

His experience spans world-class enterprises and multinational organizations in medical device industries as a hands-on Quality Engineer, Research and Development Manager, Quality Assurance Plant Manager, Corporate Director of Regulatory, and Vice President of Quality Assurance and Research and Development.

Don't miss his presentation on the MedTech Regulatory Pathway. Limited in-person lunches are available! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-medtech-regulatory-pathway-registration-901714962727?aff=FB

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated.

Join us for our upcoming Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn with Rich Wynkoop of Vision28 Quality & Regulatory Consulting .

Rich will provide an introduction to the FDA’s Regulation of Medical Devices. Topics include:
• Explanation of FDA’s role in regulating medical devices.
• Defining medical devices and reviewing the basics of device classification.
• Describe five steps to get a new product to market.

Limited lunches are available - RSVP here:

Startup Advisor: MedTech Regulatory Pathway Delicious lunch and learning about the MedTech Regulatory pathway.

Congratulations to SP3NW member, Integrated Lipid Biofuels LLC, for its recent appointment of Susan Borjesson Newman, PhD, as the new Chief Executive Officer.

ILB is a Spokane-based biotechnology company, spun off from Washington State University, focused on producing sustainable, renewable biofuels and bioplastics.

We look forward to ILB's continued growth. Congrats, Susan and the ILB team!

Recap Mark Odegard's presentation on Corporate Responsibility!

Check out our newest blog in case you missed our Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn covering for and businesses.

Thank you, Mark, for representing Measure Meant and providing your insights.

Download the presentation and follow along on YouTube here:

Startup Advisor Key Takeaways: Corporate Responsibility - SP3NW Mark Odegard of Measure Meant provides insights on corporate responsibility and sustainability for startups.

Thank you to our attendees and Mark Odegard for joining us during yesterday's Startup Advisor lunch and learn!

Mark from Measure Meant discussed how startups can approach corporate responsibility to .

🔑 If you attended this event, what was your most valuable takeaway?

We'll post Mark's presentation and slide deck to our website, so keep an eye out for future updates in case you missed yesterday's talk.

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated!

We're excited to celebrate SP3NW member HaRT3S on its recent National Institutes of Health grant!

Last year, HaRT3S submitted a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant to the NIH to support the development of a mobile app version of its Harm Reduction Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (mHaRT-A).

HaRT3S is happy to report they received funding to move forward with Phase 1.

Congratulations to the team on this achievement!

Meet Mark Odegard, our Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn Speaker!

Mark spent over 25 years working in the corporate world, primarily as an internal consultant, improving processes, implementing organizational change, and setting company strategy. For five years, he worked in the international operations of a multi-national supporting operations in Europe and SE Asia. In 2019, he joined Measure Meant and is using his prior experience to make a more meaningful impact in the business community. Mark, and the full Measure Meant team, are able to demystify sustainability and position leaders to take meaningful steps forward in their sustainability efforts.

Join us on May 8th for Mark's presentation on Corporate Responsibility, where he'll focus on sustainability for startups. In-person lunches are limited so register early! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-corporate-responsibility-registration-876320055877?aff=FB

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated!

Did you know our upcoming lunch & learn is FREE? Thank you to our generous sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated, for helping us make lunches and parking complimentary to all in-person attendees.

Join us for lunch on May 8th during our Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn with Mark Odegard of Measure Meant.

In this session on Corporate Responsibility, you'll learn about sustainability, what it means, and ideas for how to approach it within your startup.

Limited lunches are available, so register early! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-corporate-responsibility-registration-876320055877?aff=FB

When you hear sustainability, what do you think? Join us on May 8th for our Startup Advisor lunch and learn with Mark Odegard of Measure Meant. Mark's presentation on Corporate Responsibility will focus on why sustainability should be a central part of your business.

Topics include:

• What we mean by sustainability

• Why should you do it

• Ideas on the approach

There are limited in-person lunches available, so make sure to register early! Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-corporate-responsibility-registration-876320055877?aff=FB

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated.

Startup Advisor: Corporate Responsibility Delicious lunch and learning about corporate responsibility for startups.

Review, rewatch, and share Mark William's presentation on the Go-To-Market Critical Path.

If you couldn't make it to this lunch and learn about the product development process, you can now download the slide deck when you visit our website or watch the presentation's recording here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1T6pIBBtuE

Thank you, Mark Williams, for sharing your experiences and insights! And thank you to this event's sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated, for helping us provide lunch for our in-person attendees.

Go-To-Market Critical Path | Mark Williams | 04/10/2024 | Startup Advisor Series Mark Williams of Great Idea Development provides a high-level overview of the Go-To-Market Critical path including:- Concept- Development- ManufacturingSpeak...

Congrats to our member, Manifest Labels, on their first licensing agreement!

Manifest has partnered with Latah Creek Winery to bring its innovative chill-o-meter seals to their wine labels.

This marks Manifest’s first licensing agreement, and they’re thrilled to see their technology enhancing the wine experience for Latah Creek's customers.

We're looking forward to Manifest's continued growth! Pictured on far right is Manifest founder Alison Eldred.

⏰ Last call to register for this Wednesday's Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn covering the Go-To-Market Critical Path with Mark Williams of Greater Idea Development.

Topics on include:
• Concept
• Development
• Manufacturing

Thank you to our sponsor Greater Spokane Incorporated for helping make this event FREE to all who attend in person and virtually!

Can't wait to see you there! RSVP here:

Startup Advisor: Go-To-Market Critical Path Delicious Lunch and Learning about the product development process.

Couldn't make it to last month's lunch and learn? Watch Keith LaHonta's Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn for Developing an Effective Sales Process, now available on YouTube!

Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqp0dH2DSK8

You can follow along by downloading Keith's slide deck and the Sales Playbook as seen in the presentation here: https://sp3nw.org/startup-advisor-key-takeaways-developing-an-effective-sales-process/

Thank you, Keith, for your expertise, and thank you to our sponsors Pivot Sales Solutions and Sales Xceleration!

Developing an Effective Sales Process | Keith LaHonta | 03/13/2024 | Startup Advisor Series Many business owners struggle with how to grow sales. Keith LaHonta overviews how to build a sales process through:- Creating a sales plan- Finding optimal c...

Featured in the Spokane Journal of Business, SP3NW member, Crimson Medical Solutions’ CEO and co-founder Stephen Bone, discusses the exciting road that lies ahead for the growing startup.

Congrats on the feature! We're so glad we can support you through these huge milestones.

Read the article here: https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/15878-catching-up-with-medical-startup-crimson-medical-solutions

Catching up with: Spokane startup Crimson Medical Solutions Intravenous safety system developer Crimson Medical Solutions Inc. is looking to begin sales by year-end.

Thank you Greater Spokane Incorporated for sponsoring our April10th Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn!

Greater Spokane Inc. creates the place where organizations come together to advocate for the region, drive strategic economic growth, and champion a talented workforce.

Learn more about our sponsor here: https://greaterspokane.org/

Will we see you for our lunch and learn? Limited in person lunches are available! Register now for in-person or virtual tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-go-to-market-critical-path-registration-861737649507?aff=LinEv

👋 Say hi to Mark Williams, our April 10th Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn speaker.

Mark has been a self-employed inventor for more than 30 years. He invented +18 products from conception to sales, with over $40M in sales. In the last four years, he's started Greater Idea Development, assembling a group of investors from various backgrounds, from Intellectual Property Attorneys to Finance to Marketing.

In this presentation, Mark will focus on product development aspects including:

• Concept
• Development
• Manufacturing

Thank you Spokane Incorporated for sponsoring this informative event and helping us uplift startup founders.

Are you attending this event? There's still time to register! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-go-to-market-critical-path-registration-861737649507?aff=LinEv

🍽️ Feed your belly and your mind at our upcoming Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn with Mark Williams of Great Idea Development.

In this session, Mark will take you through a high-level overview of the Go-To-Market Critical path including:
• Concept
• Development
• Manufacturing

Thank you to our sponsor, Greater Spokane Incorporated for helping make this event possible!

Will you be joining us? Limited lunches are available, register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-go-to-market-critical-path-registration-861737649507?aff=LinEv

Startup Advisor: Go-To-Market Critical Path Delicious Lunch and Learning about the product development process.

🎉 We're thrilled to announce our member SleepVibe is a Top Six finalist for NCW Tech Alliance's Flywheel Investment Conference!

Of 71 Washington-based companies that applied, SleepVibe was selected to compete live April 17-19 in Wenatchee for investment awards and prizes.

Congratulations to the other finalists and SleepVibe founder James Marsh on this achievement, a huge testament to your hard work.

SP3NW is WSU's business incubator located on the Washington State University Spokane campus.

Are you ready to take your scalable startup to the next level? Learn about the wraparound startup support we provide here: https://sp3nw.org/startup-support-2023/

March 13 - Have lunch on us and join for Developing an Effective Sales Process with Keith LaHonta, president of Pivot Sales Solutions.

Many business owners struggle with how to grow sales. Keith will overview how to build a sales process through:

• Creating a sales plan
• Finding optimal customers
• Strategies to increase sales

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-developing-an-effective-sales-process-registration-790512663657?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to our sponsors Pivot Sales Solutions and Sales Xceleration® for making this lunch and learn possible!

Startup Advisor: Developing an Effective Sales Process Delicious Lunch and Learning about .

Spend lunchtime on Valentines day with Megan Hulsey as we crush on non-dilutive debt financing insights and expert guidance.

RSVP now https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-business-loan-readiness-tickets-790502192337?aff=SocM

Big thanks to our Sponsors: Pivot Sales Solutions and Craft3 who are providing the in person lunch and free parking!

Love learning about funding insights, events and new members? 🎉 Check out SP3NW's February newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sp3nw.org/feb2024-newsletter

February 14 - spend lunch with Megan Hulsey of Craft3! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-advisor-business-loan-readiness-tickets-790502192337?aff=SocM

Whether you're a startup, small business, or seasoned entrepreneur, you will learn the tools and knowledge to confidently pursue funding your business needs.
- When in your business lifecycle debt financing is appropriate
- What kind of debt is best suited to your needs
- What you need to do now to be ready to secure debt financing when you’re ready

Thanks to our Sponsors: Pivot Sales Solutions and Craft 3!

"The 5-month entrepreneurial advising program was particularly helpful in giving us greater strategic focus for this next phase and helping us hone our pitch deck, build our business plan, and identify gaps in our operations and strategy that we have since filled!" Susan Collins, Cofounder HaRT3S

SP3NW provides wrap around programming for early-stage, scalable startups. Learn more at https://sp3nw.org/membership/