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The quest for a better blockchain: Former Microsoft AI chief invests in Seattle startup Asensys

Asensys, a Seattle startup promising to build a more scalable and efficient blockchain infrastructure, has landed noted computer scientist and… Read More

Ray Ozzie’s latest project: Former Microsoft exec raises $11M for IoT startup Blues Wireless

Collaboration software pioneer and former Microsoft executive Ray Ozzie has raised $11 million for his latest startup, Blues Wireless, an… Read More

Guest Column: How this startup leader is thinking about and navigating the COVID-19 crisis

[Editor’s Note: This guest post by Lucas Dickey, co-founder of Fernish, appeared originally on tech news site dot.LA and is… Read More

CARES Act 101: What the stimulus package could mean for your startup or small business

The recently-approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes important measures to assist companies with fewer than 500… Read More

98point6 raises $43M from Goldman Sachs, Costco co-founder, others to expand virtual healthcare tech

Seattle startup 98point6 just raised $43 million to help increase capacity for its virtual healthcare technology amid the COVID-19 outbreak.… Read More

Seattle machine learning startup OctoML raises $15M from Amplify and Madrona

OctoML is charging ahead with its machine learning deployment software and on Friday announced a $15 million investment round to… Read More

Trouble for co-working industry: Seattle Impact Hall, formerly known as Impact Hub, shuts down

Seattle Impact Hall is shutting down in a potential warning sign for other co-working operators amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Formerly… Read More

Learn to code for less than $2,000? New bootcamp offers study-from-home training

From Ludo Fourrage’s point of view, the tech bootcamp model was too narrow. Fourrage, who worked for 18 years at… Read More

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Coding bootcamp Coding Dojo trims staff, launches volunteer program to help small businesses

Bellevue, Wash.-based engineering bootcamp operator Coding Dojo is laying off staff and moving its education content online in response to… Read More

Life insurance startup Jenny Life raises $3.5M, sees huge engagement spike due to COVID-19

Many tech startups are seeing a decline in business activity due to the COVID-19 outbreak. That’s not the case for… Read More

Seattle robotics company steps in to help after UW student’s startup dream is stalled by COVID-19

Rob Sinclair was excited to be taking time off from work and the corporate world to go back to school.… Read More

Building a recession-era startup: 4 advantages and 1 annoying thing I learned

My startups seem to be timed with market collapses and Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia sharing some kind of… Read More

Seattle marketing software startup Usermind lays off 15 employees

The layoffs continue hitting tech companies. Seattle marketing software startup Usermind said today it let go of 15 employees due… Read More

Seattle techies launch The Aigency, a talent agency for robot actors

Seattle entrepreneurs Forest Gibson and Jared Cheshier today launched The Aigency, a new talent agency for robot actors. The company… Read More

Shiftboard merges with SchedulePro to offer more robust workforce scheduling software

Update, April 8: As part of the merger, Shiftboard raised an $8 million investment round from existing investors for product development… Read More

Pet care startup Rover lays off 41% of workforce due to COVID-19 impact

Seattle-based startup Rover laid off 41% of its workforce today due to the economic impact and uncertainty from the COVID-19… Read More

Seattle startup Tomorrow sees app usage increase as interest in legal wills surges in COVID-19 crisis

Seattle startup Tomorrow is seeing a surge in activity with its legal will-creating app amid the novel coronavirus outbreak that… Read More

Textio raises $12M as Seattle startup looks to reach job candidates with writing technology

Seattle-based augmented writing startup Textio has closed a $12 million funding round as the company looks to expand beyond the… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: How to not be weird on Zoom; breaking the glass ceiling; and more

— Since the coronavirus outbreak, many employees have been working from home. That means meetings and appointments over video conferencing… Read More

‘Canary in a coal mine’: Seattle marketing tech startup Amplero shuts down, lays off 17 employees

Editor’s note: Consulting firm Curinos acquired the assets of Amplero, and reintroduced it as a financial services product. The future… Read More

Seattle teenagers debut SMS text alert service for COVID-19 stats, set sights on screening tool

Two University of Washington students just released a SMS COVID-19 tracker and have plans for a coronavirus screening tool. Nikolas… Read More

Textio lays off 30 amid COVID-19; Seattle startup hopes its AI writing tech will aid all job seekers

Textio, the Seattle startup whose augmented writing platform helps companies use language that attracts the right job candidates, laid off… Read More

Bright.md raises $8M for virtual healthcare service that can help with COVID-19 related care

Bright.md raised more money for its AI-powered virtual healthcare service as the Portland, Ore.-based startup helps screen patients with COVID-19-like… Read More

GeekWire 200 startup leaders share leadership advice on navigating the COVID-19 crisis

There is no coronavirus playbook. Company leaders are facing an unprecedented crisis as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads worldwide and impacts… Read More

To further address bias in writing, Textio adds features to highlight ageism and ableism

Textio’s augmented writing work to help companies use the right language to find the right people for jobs — while… Read More

During run on toilet paper, Cloud Paper is on a roll with its tree-free product and a worthy donation

Toilet paper is a popular item these days, as the coronavirus outbreak has created a run on the household staple… Read More

How two Seattle startups are helping doctors uncover hidden trends in COVID-19 cases

It’s critical for doctors and other health care providers to see the underlying trends in COVID-19 cases, to understand what’s working… Read More

‘America needs our help’: Q&A with OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar after Seattle-area startup lands $120M

With many physical stores closed and online retailers facing shipping delays, it’s difficult to buy just about anything amid the… Read More

OfferUp raises $120M, will acquire rival Letgo; OLX Group to own 40% of combined entity

It’s a big day for OfferUp. The Bellevue, Wash.-based mobile marketplace startup today announced a $120 million funding round and… Read More

Hyperproof raises nearly $3M to help companies maintain data and privacy compliance as remote work and telehealth soar

Hyperproof, a Northwest startup that helps companies comply with state and international privacy and data protection laws, has raised nearly… Read More

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