InnovationSocial
an after-work mixer held on the 1st Wednesday of each month
This event series is on hold due to the ongoing pandemic.
Please check back again when attending social events is normal.
Join Bellingham's innovation community for a lively evening making new connections and delving into engaging conversations at this after-work mixer! This gathering is for innovators, changemakers, forward-thinkers, trailblazers, and anyone else with a passion to make a difference.
Doors open at 5pm and at 5:30pm, there will be a welcome address, community announcements and a special presentation given by a local innovator.
The guest speaker for May will be Forest Good, Co-Founder & CEO of DataDisco. Forest is a repeat founder and tech entrepreneur. Before co-founding DataDisco, he co-founded Pastimes, a social app connecting outdoor enthusiasts, and HackHands, an on-demand service and marketplace for live programming help. He is passionate about the intersection of Business, Experience Design and Technology. When not working on his startup, you can usually find Forest riding the local Bellingham MTB trails, skiing up at Baker or playing golf.
Forest's current venture is DataDisco, an AI-powered synthetic data platform that provides user research insights without the constraints of time and cost associated with recruiting real participants. Simulate user interactions with persona agents that reflect the demographics and behavioral pain points, needs, and goals of real world users. Learn more about how DataDisco is the user research workflow for the next generation of software builders at DataDisco.com.
May 2026 Guest Speaker
Forest Good
Co-Founder & CEO
DataDisco
Previous Guest Speakers:
- Howard Sharfstein, Co-Founder of Kulshan Carbon Trust
- Jenna Deane, Co-Founder of GeoGardenClub
- Alex Parker, CEO & Co-Founder of Astraeus Ocean Systems
- Mark Buehrer, CEO & Founder of Heartfoods.co
- Bob Pritcthet, Founder of AllDrafts
- Heather Alvis, Founder & CEO of Electra
Who Should Attend:
- Startup Founders
- Social Impact Leaders
- Tech Innovators
- Creative Thinkers
- Policy Makers
- Investors
- Students and Academics
Don't miss this chance to connect with Bellingham's community of passionate individuals who are dedicated to driving positive change. Let's come together to inspire, innovate, and make a lasting impact!
The next InnovationSocial will be on May 6th, 5pm in the Back Bar at Structures Brewing on Holly.
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What to expect:
Meet fellow innovators and changemakers who are making waves locally, globally and everywhere in between. Share your ideas, projects, and visions for the future in a relaxed and inspiring environment. Discover potential collaborators, partners, and mentors who can help you take your ideas and projects to the next level.
InnovationSocial is sponsored by:
