Events

Girish Bhatia - GM, Technology Strategy & Growth Leader, Cloud & Digital Transformation Microsoft This morning everyone will have a chance to become more knowledgeable on the upcoming technologies of today and their potential impact. Girish Bhatia will share his perspectives on the field of Generative AI and its most popular implementation, ChatGPT, both as […]

Beth Bruder /Alecia Kleiner - Relationship Development Officer / Director of Community Giving Treehouse For Kids Treehouse has become Washington’s leading organization addressing the academic and other essential supports of youth in foster care. We approach our work with a fierce commitment toward equity, understanding that it is an investment in our mission and shared […]

Mike Flood - Vice President, Outreach and External Affairs Seattle Seahawks Since the start of the Seattle Seahawks franchise of the National Football League in 1976, the fan base has been renowned for their capacity to make noise and fervently support their team. Today Mike Flood will share the dedication of the Seattle Seahawks and […]

Chris Hare - Owner and Principal The Storied Future What is the future you’re trying to create for yourself, your family, your customers, or your company? What stands in the way of creating that future? While there are countless external factors over which you have little control, the focus of our time together will be […]

Constance von Muehlen - EVP / Chief Operating Officer Alaska Airlines Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has always been contrarian. While others hunkered down during the pandemic, Alaska made big investments to support their people and a reliable operation, start new destinations, join the OneWorld alliance, reimagine the airport experience, and place their largest aircraft order in […]

Kaj Pedersen - District Governor Rotary District 5030BBRC is so fortunate to have one of our own, DG Kaj Pedersen join us. Kaj will discuss “Awaken to the Extraordinary Opportunity of Rotary” and explain the wonderful opportunities Rotary offers. About the Speaker District Governor Kaj Pedersen is a member of Bellevue Breakfast Rotary as well […]

Mike Schindler - CEO / Podcast Host / Co-Executive Producer Operation Military Family / IT'S VUCA From the pandemic to economic freefall and AI, the future is moving fast. The military calls it the age of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity). So how do you manage constant uncertainty for leaders and employees amid exponential change? […]

M. P. (Mike) Woodward - Novelist / Author Penguin Random House / Himself Mike will share how his role at Amazon Prime transitioned into his present career as a novelist / author as well as briefly discuss the two books he has released – “The Handler” in June 2022 and “Dead Drop” in May 2023. […]

Carmen LaPonte - Owner and CEO Quality Sewing and Vacuum Since 1985 Quality Sewing and Vacuum has been focused on customer service and bringing people joy through sewing. This morning Carmen LaPonte, owner and CEO, will share her family business story and their plans for the future. About the Speaker Carmen LaPonte is the CEO […]

Whittaker Dunn - Vice President Operations Dunn Lumber Whittaker will be talking about the history of his family's business, How Dunn Lumber changed to avoid being wiped out by the box stores, and why the Dunn Family wants to avoid being landlords. About the Speaker Whittaker Dunn is a 5th generation member of the Dunn […]

Jerome "Jay" Hagen - Fire Chief City of Bellevue Fire Department Bellevue is a growing and changing city. A city that was in the past mainly residential is now significantly changed by the number of multi-family units and the tremendous growth of Bellevue's downtown core. Bellevue Fire seeks to serve the public with innovation responding […]