Mariana's journey is a blend of passion, resilience, and collaboration. Her story is a testament to the power of a clear vision and the right partnerships. Hailing from the vibrant city of Portland, Mariana is one of the driving forces behind ingarden, a health & wellness company that champions sustainability. In her words, ingarden [...]

In tribute to Clive Cussler (and ChatGPT)...! Ahoy, Adventurers! Gather 'round for a tale of startups and camaraderie - Geeks on a Boat. Amidst Seattle Tech Week's bustling narrative, a joint effort by Startup Haven Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank etched an event in history. On a sun-drenched August 4th, a troop [...]

Hello, Seattle! Last evening, August 2nd, nearly 100 brilliant minds and ambitious souls gathered together at Madrona Ventures space for a special Startup Poker 2.0 event -- a highlight of the inaugural Seattle Tech Week. The event was hosted by two of Seattle's most active pre-seed investors, Bob Crimmins of Startup Haven Ventures and [...]

Founder #burnout is real and serious. As a former founder myself, I've felt it. As a mentor, advisor and investor, I've seen it in others many times. But before I go further, I will say that I am not a mental health professional. Founder burnout can lead to serious mental health issues and if you [...]

Over the past 20+ years mentoring, advising, and investing in startup founders (and being one, too), I've come to believe in the principle that if you find yourself having to force things too much, then you may be on a fool's errand. Startups are so ridiculously hard even in the most favorable conditions. Even startups [...]