One of the best parts of running an accelerator is getting to hear so many cool ideas from so many passionate entrepreneurs. With graduation day in the rear view mirror and the 9Mile Labs Cohort I companies on to the next phase in their respective journeys, we are now on the lookout for the next collection of smart people with great ideas looking for help making their dreams come true. Applications are open for 9Mile Labs Cohort II and we want to hear from you.

We are hosting open office hours twice a week for the next several weeks. This Tuesday 1p-4p we’ll be on the Eastside at Tully’s on Main Street in Bellevue and on Thursday 9a-12p we’ll be at the Grand Central Bakery on Eastlake in Seattle. No pre-scheduling required. Just show up, spot a 9Mile Labs t-shirt, and join us in a conversation. Dates/times and locations of all future Open Coffees will be published on our website.

We’d love to answer your questions about 9Mile Labs, discuss whether participating in an accelerator is right for you, and hear how your cool new idea is going to change the world. Not working on anything in particular right now? That’s ok too. We welcome conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the Pacific Northwest startup scene. We welcome your input and have all kinds of thoughts on how anyone can get more engaged in helping build a world-class startup ecosystem right here at home.

Great coffee, great ideas, great people. Sounds like a really good time “Seattle-style” to me.

- Tom.

P.S. – Be sure to check www.9MileLabs.com each week. We may move the Open Coffees around a bit as we combine our search for the next great startup with our perpetual quest for the best coffee.