Startup Spotlight – Page 4 of 19

Ex-Bungie engineers aim to steal your heart through a sword-wielding VR mouse called Quill

More than a week after my almost-10-year-old daughter met Quill, she’s still talking about her. They spent only about an… Read More

Static Object tracks the progress of programmers by focusing on the 5% of code that’s meaningful

[Editor’s Note: StaticObject changed its name to GitClear in 2019.] Entrepreneur Bill Harding launched Static Object to build a product… Read More

Startup MyPeopleNow features some of the oddest ‘odd job’ services that you can imagine

If you need someone to help with a small move, cleaning services or assembling boxed furniture, you can browse any… Read More

Alexa, can you understand me now? Seattle startup helps translate voice apps into other languages

The whole point of Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri and other voice-activated assistants is being able to talk to them conversationally.… Read More

Backed by former Google China leader Kai-Fu Lee, OneClick is building an ‘Excel for AI’

Equipped with an experienced founding team and investment from a renowned artificial intelligence expert, OneClick.AI is on a mission to… Read More

How this startup is helping borrowers escape payday lending pitfalls

Around 70 million Americans have bad credit scores, which makes it expensive and often even impossible for them to get… Read More

Future of sports collectibles? Player Tokens brings together blockchain and baseball cards

Player Tokens Inc. is betting that digital assets and blockchain technology will reshape the way sports fans buy and sell… Read More

PackageRoute wants to make sure FedEx-delivered packages make it to your door

Amazon recently announced a program to encourage independent delivery drivers, but what many people don’t know is that one of… Read More

Can drones make better wine? Pollen Systems launches service to analyze vineyards from the air

While many wine makers would explain that growing grapes is as much an art as a science — a harmonizing of… Read More

Clobotics lands $11M to keep wind turbines spinning safely with drones and AI

Clobotics, a startup using robotics and artificial intelligence to capture and analyze images for energy and retail companies, has raised… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Shop the Change sees purchases as ‘votes’ for companies and items you believe in

When you buy something, you’re voting with your dollar, giving your support to whatever brand you’re purchasing and the vendor… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Nori is creating a blockchain marketplace open to all to reverse climate change

Seattle-based startup Nori is hoping to deliver what Al Gore, the Paris climate accord and others have not: a market-driven… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Profitable ad automation startup focuses on product development, not VC funding

A lot of businesses outsource to cut costs. But the CEO of Seattle-based startup Advangelists says that keeping all of… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Skillspire helps immigrants build tech skills in a supportive environment

Despite his background in computer science, one of Yasmin Ali’s students had been stuck working warehouse jobs. The man is… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Two ‘podcast fiends’ with past startup success launch Banter to aid in audio discovery

Countless startups launch and flame out, but entrepreneurs Steve Krenzel and James Reggio have a few factors that tip in… Read More

Startup Spotlight: LifeID uses blockchain technology to build secure digital identities

Current tools for managing our digital identities are falling short — unless you enjoy maintaining a binder full of passwords… Read More

Startup Spotlight: For $499 per month, this startup will fold laundry, sort mail, deliver packages and perform other chores around the home

If you’re already getting groceries delivered, dry cleaning picked up, and a dog walker on call 9-to-5 for Fido, you… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Former model gets traction in race to help online shoppers find clothes that fit

Rian Buckley is arguably a pretty good candidate for helping people find jeans that fit. After all, the 30-year-old former… Read More

Ex-Microsoft employees reunite, raise $2.75M for Fullcast.io to cover back-end work so sales reps can sell more

The co-founders of Fullcast.io knew they wanted to create something together, but they had to wait until the timing was… Read More

Why this former Microsoft distinguished engineer decided to build weed-zapping laser-armed robots

When Georgios Chrysanthakopoulos decided to launch a startup building small, weed-controlling robots, he wanted an enviro-friendly solution for flattening the… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Inspired by mother’s cooking, ex-Amazon engineer creates Indian food delivery startup

The unique workplace culture at Amazon provided Mitra Raman both the motivation to quit the technology giant and the engineering… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Education app from Bloomz gives parents a window into the classroom

When Chakrapani “Chaks” Appalabattula and his wife both got sick, their young children were stuck. There was no one to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Rubica defends against digital boogeymen with its team of cyber ops

“I try not to be a fear monger,” says Frances Dewing, CEO of Seattle-based cybersecurity startup Rubica. But then again,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Mom starts education company with sons to spark next-generation of entrepreneurs

Soojung Smith thought entrepreneurship was a grownup pursuit. Then her sons schooled her. The up-and-coming Generation Z-cohort that includes her… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Node offers airy energy efficient homes that aim for easy, pre-fab installation

It’s pretty ambitious to launch a business that’s trying to address one of the big challenges confronting the world. A… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Mobile focus and real-life experience gives NurseGrid an edge in scheduling

Illnesses, accidents and moms going into labor don’t happen on predictable schedules, and that can make hospital staffing a tricky… Read More

Startup Spotlight: LaunchBoard analyzes customer conversations to learn what they want

Brothers Joshua and Caleb Del Begio want to help businesses keep their customers happy, and believe the information is out… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Halo Automotive CEO turns near miss with disaster into dream for connected cars

Tyler Phillipi credits a near miss with disaster for inspiring Halo Automotive, a Portland-based startup that helps dealerships maintain relationships… Read More

Startup Spotlight: WeSolv connects Fortune 500 companies with a network of MBA students

WeSolv is putting a new spin on today’s recruiting market, bringing together MBA students — and potential future employees —… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Spocket helps small online retailers with on-demand inventory sourcing

When Saba Mohebpour created an online store to sell smartphone accessories, he became frustrated with the time and effort it took to… Read More