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Startup Spotlight

Startup Spotlight profiles tech startups in the Pacific Northwest.

Startup Spotlight: Adorii unwraps a daily deal site for those about to tie the knot

Weddings can be stressful things, and one of the biggest pain points for the bride and groom often centers around… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Flash Volunteer leverages the fun of flash mobs for social good

Flash mobs have been around for a while (the term was coined in 2003, according to Wikipedia) and seemingly have… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Nuubuu creates a marketplace for your content creations

Nuubuu founder Ameya Bhatawdekar wants to make it simple for everyone to upload and sell their digital creations, from electronic… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Well Crafted’s platform helps designers display portfolios

The world of design has recently been brought to the forefront of the startup world. With 500 Startups launching their… Read More

Startup Spotlight: MakeGood looks to help firms make sense of online ad campaigns

The world of online advertising can be convoluted and complex, making it challenging for advertisers, agencies and publishers to track… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Duxter is a LinkedIn for your gamer life

Hard-core gamers are a different breed. So, it makes some sense that they need their own social network. Duxter, which… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Womple makes it easy to convert Web sites to mobile

With technology advancing quickly, it’s hard for small businesses to keep up with growing trends.  Do I manage my Yelp… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Fantasy Football Life looks to tackle giants of fantasy sports world

Are you ready for some football? Fantasy football that is? It’s that time of year when fantasy football fanatics assemble… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Utrip aims to take the headaches out of travel planning

Planning a vacation can sometimes be more stress than it’s actually worth.  Flight times, tickets, events, hotels, transportation, food —… Read More

Startup Spotlight: RockStar Motel aims to put the power in the hands of music fans

Music is one of the scariest industries for startups. With giant record labels dominating, it’s hard to move quickly without… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Ex-Boeing engineer matches serious gamers with Teamfind

Like a tennis partner or golf buddy, finding a gaming companion who shares your goals and skill level can be… Read More

Startup Spotlight: ChorePay offers parents an easier way to manage household tasks

Getting kids to do chores is hard enough. But add in that parents have less time to spend around the… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Spiral Genetics offers software to help scientists analyze DNA

DNA analysis allows scientists to dig deep into one’s genetic makeup, discovering if an individual is predisposed to a certain… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Qoiza helps you share your favorite products with friends, and earn rewards along the way

The recent explosion of sites dedicated to sharing products that you love (Pinterest, Fancy, Wanelo) has brought another trend to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Gatherball looks to take the stress out of planning events and getaways

We’ve all had to spearhead the planning of an event.  Whether it be your weekly trip to the movies with… Read More

Startup Spotlight: TalktUp saves you money for sharing business tips with friends

These days, businesses are striving for ways to get their name out into your social circles.  TalktUp, a startup out… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Zooppa hosts online advertising contests for big brands

Crowdsourcing is a growing trend in the startup world with established companies like Kickstarter and Indiegogo dominating the crowdsourced funding… Read More

Startup Spotlight: What’s In This Stuff identifies the gross stuff you’re eating

Ever wonder what’s in your Frosted Flakes or Fritos? A new Seattle startup is looking to provide answers to those… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Votely helps you get answers to life’s most basic questions

Ever wonder what you should wear to a party? What plants would grow best in your garden? Or the best… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Therapy Exam Prep helps physical therapists master tests

Miye Fonseca had been stewing on her entrepreneurial idea for more than five years when she finally made the leap.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: FUNnerator helps parents find the best summer camps for their kids

As a former venture capitalist with Trilogy Partners, Katie Thompson has seen her fair share of business plans over the years.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: DSD wants to transform the way you buy theater tickets

Buying movie tickets has never been easier with services such as Fandango and MovieTickets.com.  But a tiny Seattle area startup… Read More

Startup Spotlight: DealScoopr scours your social network to find the cheapest airfares

Nitesh Goyal spent seven years at Amazon.com, so it’s not a huge surprise that the 30-year-traces his entrepreneurial hunger to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: MyScenicDrives connects drivers with perfect trips

Gas prices may be skyrocketing, but there’s nothing our family likes better than a good road trip. But where to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Kashoo’s iPad app looks to make accounting easy

If you’ve ever gotten stuck, frustrated or bent out of shape using QuickBooks, the team at Kashoo wants to talk… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Founder of Personify looks to make the world a better place

Chuks Onwuneme’s path to Seattle is a long and inspiring one. At the age of 16, he walked the streets of Lagos,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Saltbox looks to help sales forces stay on top

Saltbox co-founder and CEO John Delano admits that his company isn’t building the “most sexy mobile-social-big data app.” But even so,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Game Collage makes kids’ apps to entertain, inspire, educate

Kids love apps. But not everything found in the mobile app stores these days is suitable for young, impressionable minds.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: How an F-bomb led this parent to create an iPad app for kids

As the father of two young boys, Daily Interactive Networks co-founder Brian Monnin knows how tough it can be to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: SkyFu helps restaurants stay on top of online reviews

Restaurant owners live or die these days by the power of the almighty online review, with sites such as Yelp… Read More

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