Startup Weekend Spokane 2013

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Feb 142013
 

Startup Weekend gives people the opportunity to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur.  The global movement inspires and empowers entrepreneurs to launch their ideas into successful ventures. Since 2011, 400 different events have taken place in 100 countries, including in our hometown of Spokane, Washington. GreenCupboards began as a startup so we are big supporters of Startup Weekend and the work they do. Startup Weekend Spokane 2013 is just around the corner. Here are the details:

  • What: Startup Weekend Spokane
  • When: March 1-3, 2013
  • Where: WSU Riverpoint Campus
  • How: Register Online

All events are organized in the same way. Everyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers.  Everyone then votes for their favorite ideas. All of the participants then divide up into groups and work on building upon the top ideas as voted on. The teams get 54 hours to create and write a business model, market validation, code and design. It is a little bit of a frenzy but a lot of fun. At the end of the weekend, teams present their work to a panel of local entrepreneurial leaders to get feedback.

Many successful startups were born at Startup Weekends around the world. We are excited to see what comes out of the upcoming Startup Weekend in Spokane. Have you ever attended this event? What were some of the ideas you heard pitched? We’d love to hear from you. You can comment below or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.

a first date with danika

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Nov 302012
 

Home Town: Brewster, WA

Job Title: Customer Service Specialist

Job description in your own words: Mamma bear

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: To work for a cause bigger than myself, and to work with a bunch of down-to-earth and cool Northwest people.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): I would just raid the yoga tab to be honest.

Your ideal workday involves: yoga first, a few emails and/or spreadsheets to feel accomplished, short school day at Hogwarts, ending with a well-planned dinner party.

My happy place is: Savasana or any time with family.

My thinking place is: The lull before bedtime.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be: Being a History major I know it would be post-WWI West coast frontier; I would live presently and simply and get to marvel at every change about to transform the world during the 20th Century.

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office? Instructing barre fitness classes.

Celebrity crush: Real original with the Ryan Gosling reference here.

Favorite celebrity: Hitchcock because the man seems like a kindred spirit.

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: Gallavanting across Asia and/or the Southern Hemisphere and/or the world, perhaps in school.

One time I: Didn’t used to ride bikes. BIG MISTAKE!

Before I die I would like to: Heli-ski

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: My own devices.

Favorite Place on Earth: the 180 degree view above the Columbia River basin.

Favorite color: GREEN

Favorite food: anything that can be sopped with warm baked carbohydrates.

Favorite book: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.

Favorite fruit: RASPBERRIES because they explode flavor blasts on the palate, not to mention the health benefits! Did I mention I’m a die hard on the Kale bandwagon?

Most comfortable thing I own: I may be seen in a certain sweater the better third of the year.

The most creative thing I know how to do: choreograph dance!

I would like you to know: I am an adrenaline junkie.

Myself in one sentence: To some a bit discombobulated and random, but really I am greedy for this wide-world’s offerings and opportunity

a first date with kyle

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Nov 232012
 

Home Town: Everson, WA 

Job Title: Merchandising Team Member

Job description in your own words: I manage the pricing on our products, making sure we’re competitive but profitable.

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: Great experience, great culture.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): VersAudio wood ipod case, it’s too cool to pass up.

Your ideal workday involves:  Completing all the projects I start.

My happy place is: On a soccer field.

My thinking place is: Hiking, the more remote the better.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be: Whenever Robin Hood lived, I would have been one of his merry men for sure.

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office? I’m taking piano lessons for the first time. It’s never too late to learn something new.

Celebrity crush: Natalie Portman

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: Trying to find a way to earn a living playing music.

One time I: Went backpacking for 94 days.

Before I die I would like to: Learn how to sail.

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: Lightsaber, it never gets dull or runs out of ammo.

Favorite Place on Earth: Wherever my friends are. J

Favorite color: Green

Favorite book: The Princess Bride

Favorite fruit: Oranges!

Most comfortable thing I own: I have a sleep shirt that I got when I was 7, it still fits and it has that perfect worn in threadbare feel.

The most creative thing I know how to do: I really enjoy playing guitar.

a first date with amber

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Nov 162012
 

Home Town: Oakdale, CA

Job Title: Supplier Sourcing Administrator

Job description in your own words: I work with Suppliers to create and maintain strong  longterm relationships.

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: GreenCupboards has a great goal and a unique strategy. I love that everyone is encouraged to innovate and give feedback.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): Tribest smoothie blender. It blends straight into a jar so I’d always make the perfect amount and have less to clean.

Your ideal workday involves: Getting a thumbs up so purchasing can purchase and adding to our “weird products” board.

My happy place is: A couch, a blanket, a cup of tea, and a book.

My thinking place is: Anywhere quiet, usually when I’m reading.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be: The 1940′s – great music and I’m somewhat fascinated with organized crime.

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office? Watercolor, reading, camping.

Celebrity crush: Chris Hemsworth.

Favorite celebrity: Johnny Depp, and Al Pacino.

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: Possibly pursuing a Master’s degree.

One time I: Dreamt that the CIA handed me a test and didn’t let me finish that test before offering me job. Since then I’ve had consistent, recurring Jason Bourne-like dreams.

Before I die I would like to: Pull a heist.

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: A pocket knife.

Favorite Place on Earth: Anywhere with my family.

Favorite color: Sea Blue.

Favorite food: Pretty much any kind bread.

Favorite book: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson or Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

Favorite fruit: Blackeberries and white peaches.

Most comfortable thing I own: Flannel pj’s.

The most creative thing I know how to do: is make up recipes. I rarely follow  instructions.

I would like you to know: the phrase “sweating like a pig” is a contradiction. Pigs don’t  actually sweat.

Myself in one sentence: Not sure this qualifies as “myself in one sentence” but I strongly believe that imagination is the most useful tool at our disposal.

a first date with trevor

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Nov 092012
 

Home Town: Spokane U.S.A. 

Job Title: Drop Ship Manager

Job description in your own words: Helping GreenCupboards grow by expanding and maximizing our drop ship listings

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: I love the people here. When I first started at GreenCupboards last year, I was immediately struck by the quality of people. You’d be hard pressed to find a more talented, brighter or ambitious young group.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): I would love a Sun Oven. I’d be curious to see how quickly it heats up and if it’s worth the $259.

Your ideal workday involves: Working with different departments, interacting with people and hopefully helping grow GreenCupboards. Throw a game of ping-pong in there as well.

My happy place is: With my family and friends.

My thinking place is: Usually in my quiet apartment.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be: How about Paris around the turn of the century, like the movie Midnight in Paris

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office? I collect old records and follow politics closely.

Celebrity crush: Maria Sharapova.

Favorite celebrity: Lionel Messi, the greatest soccer player on earth.

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: thinking about graduate school.

One time I: hitchhiked home (on an onion truck) from central Washington to get back to work in Spokane that night. My friends had accidentally left me in Walla Walla!

Before I die I would like to: have many grandchildren.

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: laser beam.

Favorite Place on Earth: Hayden Lake, Idaho

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite food: something spicy with great flavor.

Favorite book: Any F. Scott Fitzgerald

Favorite fruit: Nectarine

Most comfortable thing I own: fleece jacket

The most creative thing I know how to do: not too many creative bones in my body!

I would like you to know: that GreenCupboards is a special place to work.

Myself in one sentence: I try to stay upbeat and thankful.

a first date with kenny

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Oct 262012
 

Home Town: Princeville, Hawai’i 

Job Title: UK Sales Manager

Job description in your own words: Spreading the GreenCupboards love to the other hemisphere.

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: I love the people I work with.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item: Wewood watch because my old watch broke.

Your ideal workday involves:  Meeting goals, listening to Fantasy Football Focus, and destroying Luke in ping-pong.

My happy place is: Queen’s Bath back home on Kaua’i.

My thinking place is: The bathroom – it’s where all my best ideas are generated.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be:  the Middle Ages.

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office? Ultimate Frisbee.

Celebrity crush: Scarlett Johansson

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: unemployed and sad.

One time I: told Will Smith to clean his shoes.

Favorite food: Mochi.

Before I die I would like to: see the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: Abraham Lincoln’s axe.

Most comfortable thing I own: Anything flannel.

The most creative thing I know how to do: Inception!

I would like you to know: I am from the best place in the world, without a doubt.

Myself in one sentence:  I love sports, family and friends. In that order.

a first date with lauryl

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Oct 192012
 

Home Town: Vancouver, WA        

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Job description in your own words:  Helping out the purchasing team and investigating all of the products available for buying.

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: It’s like a little slice of Portland, right here in Spokane!

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): All of the Burt’s Bees items, they are so amazing, I love the chapstick!

Your ideal workday involves:  Seeing great people and having lots to do.

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: Travelling the world in my private yacht.

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office?  Searching for the best chai in town, or geocaching.

My thinking place is: In the shower or running.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be: The 1950’s.

Favorite Place on Earth: Newman Lake

One time I: had a (balloon) sword fight in Manito Park.

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: A lightsaber

Celebrity crush: Zachary Levi

Favorite celebrity: Jason Segal or Kristin Wiig.  I think they are both hilarious.  If I could marry Marshall from How I Met Your Mother…

Most comfortable thing I own: This ridiculous horse blanket my grandma won and gave me from a Chinese New Year’s party.  No joke, plushest thing ever.

The most creative thing I know how to do: Primal baking, my banana bread is delish.

I would like you to know: I have a bucket list that I plan on completing.

a first date with megan e.

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Oct 122012
 

Home Town:  Priest River, ID

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Job description in your own words: Helping the purchasing team kick butt and meet goals!

Reasons for working at GreenCupboards: Being close to family and friends and being able to work for a company that’s mission and purpose I relate to and respect.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item (and why): Dehydrator ( I love some homemade kale chips!)

Your ideal workday involves:  Laughing every day, learning something new and meeting your goals for that day.

My happy place is:  Wherever my family and friends are…but I’d be even happier if they were on the river.

My thinking place is:  In bed, before falling asleep.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be:  The 80s – I would rock that style sometimes I do now!

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office?  Is drinking martinis non-generic enough?  If not, I’d have to say sarcasm is definitely a hobby of mine.

Celebrity crush:  Ryan Gosling! Ryan Reynolds…really I haven’t found a Ryan yet not worth crushing on. Ian Somerhalder (my favorite vampire).  I could go on and on…

Favorite celebrity: Tie – Emma Stone vs. Robert Downey Jr.

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be:  Unemployed…if money wasn’t an issue I would definitely be traveling!

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: Chuck Norris…enough said.

One time I: Flew to Ireland with my sister with no place to stay or anything, rented a car in Dublin and road tripped around the whole Ireland coast staying wherever we wanted and wherever we could find a place.  Best vacation to date!

Favorite Place on Earth: Floating the Priest River with friends and a drink in my hand.

Favorite food: Tie – Mexican vs. Sushi

Most comfortable thing I own:  My bed.

The most creative thing I know how to do: Cook.

I would like you to know:  My voice is unique but I promise you get used to it. : )

Myself in one sentence: I’m a loud, passionate, funny, caring and crazy girl once you get to know me and you will probably love and hate me sometimes!

 

a first date with beth

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Oct 052012
 

Home Town: Billings, MT

Job Title: Supplier Sourcing Administrator

Job description in your own words: I contact potential suppliers and try to get them excited about working with GreenCupboards!

Why GreenCupboards: Great culture, great people, great values.

#1 GreenCupboards shopping spree item: Natura Organic Cotton Duvet, because it’s SO comfortable and naturally hypoallergenic…also it’s flame retardant, so that’s pretty cool.

If I wasn’t working for GreenCupboards, I would be: A wild cat specialist living in Africa tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

My happy place is: At home in Montana cuddling with my pups, Winston and Peyton.

If I could grow up in any era of history it would be: The 1960s so that I could see The Beatles in concert.

Any non-generic hobbies outside of the office?: Shopping, fashion-blog perusing, concert-going, regularly visiting pet stores so I can play with puppies.

Before I die I would like to: Travel to Scandinavia…and rescue a dog from an animal shelter.

Favorite food: My Great-Grandma’s gnocchi…yum!

My zombie-apocalypse weapon of choice is: Running shoes that make me really fast…I could never take on a zombie.

Favorite fruit: Saturn peaches…also known as donut peaches because they are round and flat.

I would like you to know: That pistachio pudding is the best pudding.

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