Startup tips from Isilon co-founder Sujal Patel on product-market fit, recruiting, hiring, scrappiness Sujal Patel knows a thing or two about tech startups. The veteran Seattle entrepreneur co-founded Isilon Systems in 2001, helped… Read More
About to take early stage startup job? Amid concern of downturn, CEO says to ask these hard questions In addition to the usual questions about pay and benefits and culture and so on, a climate of economic uncertainty… Read More
Power of the pivot: How iconic Seattle restaurant Canlis launched 11 business ideas in 11 months Pivot might be the most overused word of 2020. And Seattle restaurant owner Brian Canlis for one is frankly a… Read More
Zillow, Icertis, Axiom CEOs share advice on culture and adapting to remote work in the COVID-19 era It’s not easy leading a company through the COVID-19 crisis as the global pandemic changes how businesses operate and how… 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
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
8 tips: How startups can survive the COVID-19 economic crisis Editor’s note: Dan Rosen is the long-time chairman of Seattle-based startup investment group Alliance of Angels. This post first appeared… Read More
Startup advice for coronavirus turmoil: curb expenses; assess hiring; don’t panic; be human Amid the coronavirus outbreak, investors are telling startup founders to look closely at sales forecasts, hiring plans, expenses and every… Read More
Startup advice for entrepreneurs who are raising capital and preparing for a potential downturn With near-record amounts of venture capital dollars available to startups but a potential economic downturn on the horizon, founders and… Read More
Investor predictions for 2020: Venture capitalists on what to watch for and how startups should prepare 2019 was an extraordinary year for the Seattle tech ecosystem and broader global innovation economy. But with the growth of… Read More
Leaders from Seattle’s ‘boring’ unicorns on staying private and their most important lessons learned Seattle’s unicorns are boring. That was one funny takeaway from a panel last week hosted by TiE Seattle featuring executives… Read More
Startup advice: Here’s what founders should do before pitching venture capitalists You’ve left your corporate job, answered some key questions, and decided to make the startup leap. Now it’s time to… Read More
Want to launch a startup? Ask and answer these questions before venturing out on your own Starting a startup is a big career — and life — decision. There can be a lot of risk involved… Read More
Women leaders from tech and sports share advice for success in the workplace Whether it’s on the soccer field or inside an office, women can face unique challenges when trying to navigate their… Read More
Going from a big company to a startup? Here are three things you need to ‘unlearn’ to be successful People going from a big company to a startup, as a founder or an employee, severely underestimate the differences in… Read More
Hey, startup founders: Growth and profitability can coexist — here’s how to do it For startups looking to scale, the Silicon Valley mindset encourages growth before profit, which often means raising capital to sustain… Read More
How to save Rupert Murdoch’s finger, and other startup lessons from entrepreneur T.A. McCann Not every entrepreneur can say they helped save Rupert Murdoch’s finger from falling off. But that was one of several… Read More
Q&A: The bootstrapping CEO of Killer Infographics on celebrating mistakes and why she sold her firm When Killer Infographics began exploring a sale of the company last year, the Seattle-based visual communication agency got creative —… Read More
Where is tech headed in 2019? Six investors make their predictions for the upcoming year How many Seattle startups will go public in 2019? What will happen to Amazon’s stock price over the next 12 months?… Read More
Want to launch a startup in 2019? Founders should examine this checklist before making the leap Startups are a long slog and can be incredibly difficult. Like any marathon, you need to know what you’re in… Read More
After rough week on Wall Street, Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff shares leadership tactics for getting through tough times Taking part in an on-stage interview in front of 200 people from the Seattle startup community on Thursday afternoon was… Read More
Making a lot of money won’t make you more happy, secure, and centered — according to this VC It’s not all about the money. That’s what John Connors wishes he would have known before starting his career, one… Read More
Startup advice: 6 mistakes that entrepreneurs should avoid making before their investor pitch An investor meeting can sometimes make or break a young startup. That’s why entrepreneurs should do everything they can to… Read More
Heard and Overheard: Insight, advice and wit from Day 1 of the 2018 GeekWire Summit It’s that time of the year: Leaves are turning red, pumpkin spice is returning and at GeekWire, we’re gathering some… Read More
The power of ‘radical candor’ and 4 other unorthodox leadership tips from Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader Providing feedback to your employees is not always easy, even for the most experienced managers. But it’s a crucial part… Read More
Lessons from Amazon: How working at the tech giant helped this founder shape his new company Amazon DNA flows deeply within Perfect Loop. The Seattle startup, which helps match job candidates with employers, was founded in… Read More
Book excerpt: Former Yahoo chairman and eBay exec Maynard Webb shares advice for founders From his early days as a security guard to launching startups and leading world-class tech giants, Maynard Webb has learned a… Read More
Business advice from Howard Schultz: The ‘humanity’ of a company will create long-term value Howard Schultz had just returned from a trip to Poland, where he had a sobering experience at the Auschwitz concentration camp.… Read More
The real reason startups fail: How the right distribution strategy can save your company After mentoring startup founders through Techstars and teaching growth marketing at General Assembly, I saw founders making the same mistakes… Read More
Amazon exec explains the meaning of company’s newest leadership principle and how to avoid ‘Day 2’ Building a successful company is hard enough. Being able to avoid becoming a large bureaucratic organization that stops innovating in… Read More
