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Chris DeVore

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Seattle after Techstars: Former managing director reflects on accelerator’s impact, looks ahead

Entrepreneur and investor Chris DeVore had an inside view of Techstars Seattle as one of the original leaders of the… Read More

Q&A: Seattle startups may be insulated from the downturn, and other insights from VC Chris DeVore

With fears of an economic hurricane approaching the U.S. economy, venture capitalists are advising tech companies to cut expenses and… Read More

Newly-formed Seattle VC firm aims to mine Univ. of Washington network for talent, innovation, money

The University of Washington is an absolute research powerhouse, ranking fifth among U.S. universities in R&D expenditures. But even with… Read More

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NFTs, Metaverse, Web3, and new realities of startup investing, with Founders Co-op’s Aviel Ginzburg

So much of what happens in the startup world comes from serendipitous moments, random interactions that lead to fresh insights… Read More

How this Seattle VC missed out on Auth0’s seed round, but persisted and landed a big payoff

Seattle venture capitalist Chris DeVore felt something special when he first connected with Auth0 co-founder Eugenio Pace. DeVore, an early-stage… Read More

New tool from cloud startup Stackery streamlines AWS serverless development on local machines

Cloud technology startup Stackery, a graduate of the Seattle Techstars program, released a new tool that promises to make developing… Read More

Fresh off $135M round, Remitly CEO and early investor dish on startup journey and offer advice

Before it served more than one million customers, before it helped process $6 billion in remittances last year, and before… Read More

Techstars Seattle leader Chris DeVore to step down, will focus on Founders’ Co-op venture capital firm

After nearly five years leading Techstars Seattle as managing director, Chris DeVore is stepping down on July 1. In an… Read More

Q&A: Techstars Seattle leader reflects on a decade of accelerating startups, unveils 10th cohort

The Seattle tech ecosystem has changed plenty in the past decade. New startups have grown or died off; the investment… Read More

Really, New York is the ‘official’ second headquarters of tech? In Seattle, we say not so fast

Every so often New York makes me mad. No, it’s not the congestion or the people or the Yankees (though… Read More

Looking to spark Seattle’s startup ecosystem, Founder’s Co-op raises new venture fund

  Founder’s Co-op, an early-stage venture capital firm that’s backed Seattle area startups such as Apptentive, Crowd Cow, LiveStories and… Read More

‘Failing, frustrated, and asking for help.’ How Techstars Seattle ended up with a male-dominated class — and what they’re doing about it

It’s no secret that tech has a diversity problem. In fact, the lack of gender equity at tech events has… Read More

White House says non-compete agreements stifle innovation, calls for reform

Non-compete agreements are a lightning rod in the tech industry, with critics saying they stifle startups, and advocates saying they can be… Read More

Founder’s Co-op invests in Giftbit, a B2B digital gift card company

Founders’ Co-op, a Seattle-based early-stage venture fund, has invested in Giftbit, a company that specializes in digital gift card campaigns for enterprise… Read More

Debate: Venture capitalist and tech association leader spar over banning non-compete agreements

Banning non-compete agreements is a hot button issue — that much was clear in Twitter land on Tuesday morning. As… Read More

Seattle Skyline Super Moon

Commentary: Want Seattle to be more like S.F.? Neither do I, so please read this and vote!

Last week I spotted this tweet from Ben Evans, a well-regarded analyst and investor at Andreessen Horowitz. San Francisco is… Read More

Founder’s Co-op raises $20M, looks to spark more innovative startups in the Northwest

Over the past seven years, Founder’s Co-op has trumpeted the benefits of the Pacific Northwest entrepreneurial community more than most,… Read More

New era at Techstars Seattle: Chris DeVore puts stamp on incubator, raises $2.7M in quest for elite entrepreneurs

When Andy Sack handed the reins of Techstars Seattle to angel investor Chris DeVore in an emotional farewell last October,… Read More

If non-competes help innovation, why does the state that bans them kick everyone else’s ass?

Commentary: Washington state legislator Derek Stanford (D-Bothell) just introduced a bill that would eliminate the enforceability of non-compete agreements in Washington… Read More

Cracking down on non-compete deals: Bill would change Wash. state law to mirror Calif. approach

New legislation introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives would make it much tougher for employers in the state to… Read More

Startup leaders say President Young’s departure won’t slow UW entrepreneurial momentum

Don’t expect the unexpected departure of University of Washington President Michael Young to put a damper on the university’s startup efforts.… Read More

In tearful farewell, Andy Sack steps down from Techstars Seattle, passes torch to Chris DeVore

At its fifth annual Demo Day this afternoon, the Techstars Seattle startup accelerator announced that Andy Sack will step down from his post… Read More

Time to ditch non-compete agreements to increase entrepreneurial talent, investor says

Chris DeVore has devoted many hours over the past few years to figure out how state and local government can best… Read More

Founder’s Co-op raises $10M, looks to bankroll ‘hungry and foolish’ NW entrepreneurs

Founder’s Co-op, the 6-year-old Seattle angel investment firm led by Andy Sack, Chris DeVore and Rudy Gadre, has raised $10… Read More

Advice for entrepreneurs: Focus more on solving problems, not building products

When Chris DeVore first meets with entrepreneurs looking for funding, the Founder’s Co-op general partner doesn’t want to hear about products… Read More

Nick Licata vs. Chris DeVore: A debate over government support of startups in Seattle

Well, it’s not quite the “Rumble in the Jungle.” But Founder’s Co-op general partner Chris DeVore and Seattle City Councilmember… Read More

Startup Hall: University of Washington looks to transform old law school into magnet for startups

Welcome to the new tech hub of Seattle: North Lake Union? Startup companies in the city have historically set up… Read More

Are Microsoft and Amazon holding back Seattle’s startup scene?

Silicon Valley is certainly the king in terms of venture capital and startup formation. And while Seattle has grown as a… Read More

What drives you as an entrepreneur — ambition or obligation?

Bring together a bunch of highly-successful entrepreneurs in one room and you’ll notice a few common qualities. These people work… Read More

Microsoft, Amazon alums land $1M for password, app management startup Meldium

Saving and remembering passwords is troublesome, and at times, dangerous from a security standpoint. That becomes even more of a… Read More

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