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“If you were looking for proof that Seattle is an AI hub, you would have found ample evidence on Thursday night at Block 41 in downtown.

More than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors and tech leaders gathered for Founders Bash 2023, a massive meet-up celebrating the region’s innovation sector.

Hosted by Seattle venture capital firm Ascend, the event included all of the hallmarks of a Seattle party: a taco truck and hot dog stand, a DJ, and a cast of geeks building the next generation of startups, solving problems ranging from architecture to education.”

GeekWire, 2023

what is founders bash?

Person in a unicorn costume greeting another person outside a building, with a line of people waiting nearby on the sidewalk.
Four people working on a health-related educational activity at a table with chart cards, pamphlets, and a tablet, on a hardwood floor.
People greeting each other on a staircase decorated with colorful balloons at a celebration event.
People at a party or event with lighting and photography equipment, with two women in focus, one in a white outfit, and a photographer taking pictures.
Two bartenders behind a wooden bar with liquor bottles, a framed menu, and flowers, in a modern industrial-style setting with concrete walls and a large window.
Colorful food truck with intricate geometric and abstract designs, serving tacos, quesadillas, and tortillas, with a sign indicating it is sponsored by Summit Trail Advisors for Founders Bash.
Crowd gathering at an outdoor food stand with hot dogs and buns, people waiting and chatting at a busy event
Crowd of people at an outdoor event with a black tent labeled 'La Malquerida', some eating, drinking, and socializing. The scene features trees, mural paintings, and string lights.
A person in a white shirt and cap is receiving an ice cream from a woman at a food stand during an outdoor event.
Two men standing behind a DJ setup at a birthday celebration, with blue, purple, orange, and yellow balloons in the background, including a large blue number five balloon.
An artist draws a caricature of a smiling man sitting at a table during an event, with other people engaging and chatting in the background.
A man singing into a microphone at a party with balloons in the background.

Early sign up

join fellow Investors, founders, and aspiring founders for the sixth-annual founders bash in seattle. this can’t-miss event has filled up the past three years — sign up now to be the first to know when tickets drop and secure your spot!

service providers can sponsor by emailing jen@ascend.vc

sept. 17, 2026 | 6-9pm | block 41

Graphic showing sponsors: Stifel, AWS Startups, Venture Banking.