turnstone and TechCafe present:

REBOUND: How to Bounce Back from Failure is a curated peer-to-peer crash course in learning from failure. It’s all about tapping into each other smartly, engaging our experiences, and creating a space where we can learn fast and learn from each other. Our panelists will discuss their experiences in building their businesses and how they have rebounded from setbacks.

PANELISTS:

Bayan Towfiq, CEO & Founder at Flowroute, LLC

Bayan Towfiq is the CEO and Founder of Flowroute, LLC. He infects every room he enters with his contagious smile, relentless energy, and a laugh that always wins. He’s a recognized expert in the software architecture, information security, vulnerability development, and telephony with a strong entrepreneurial background. Bayan designed the first telecom-switching component used by Flowroute and as CEO he has lead the company’s exponential growth in the VoIP market and greatly expanded Flowroute’s office snack menu.

Brayden Olson, CEO, Wilhelm Enterprises

Brayden Olson, CEO of Wilhelm Enterprises, is a young Seattle entrepreneur and pioneer in the field of gamification. Olson has been selected by the city of Bellevue as the Young Professional of the Year, by Fortune Magazine as one of five “Startup Idols”, and was the youngest entrepreneur ever inducted into the Seattle Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. In gaming, Olson is currently the CEO of Recurrence and CSO of Real Estate Game Works. He is also the co-founder of the Young Entrepreneur Social, and co-author of an upcoming book with business writer Charles Herrick on Managing Millennials.

Colin Christianson, Founder & CEO, Tenacious Ventures

Colin Christianson is the CEO & Founder of Tenacious Ventures, which has driven online marketing programs and digital media creation for some of the largest brands in the world that include Microsoft, The Gates Notes Foundation, Walgreens, ING Direct Sharebuilder, and Clarisonic. By leveraging live video broadcasts, interactive social media and online analytics he has progressed the way campaigns and events market themselves. Colin is also a co-founder of the Young Entrepreneur Social and serves on the board of directors for Team Up for Non-Profits.

MODERATOR:

Josh Maher, Principal, Maher and Associates

Josh Maher is an entrepreneur and investor with over fifteen years of experience in the technology and banking industries. His experience includes working for many large tech firms such as Microsoft and Washington Mutual as well as advising, investing in and starting early stage companies in the Northwest.

Event Details:

When – Thursday, February 6 from 4:30-6:30pm
Where – Rainier Tower/Offices of WhitePages, 1301 5th Ave, Suite 1600, Seattle, 98101

Register – http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rebound-how-to-bounce-back-from-failure-tickets-10019176627