Shift AI Podcast: AI investing in Seattle with Ascend’s Kirby Winfield “Nobody cares about your AI…customers don’t care about your AI. They care about the problem that you’re solving and that… Read More
Is Seattle an AI hub? City is missing from national conversation about the new tech economy Seattle tech leaders say their city is a hub for AI innovation. But you wouldn’t know it after scanning recent… Read More
Despite venture capital slowdown, these investors remain bullish on Seattle There are parallels between the recent tech market downturn and the dot-com bubble. But Seattle venture capitalists remain bullish on… Read More
Seattle VC firm Ascend raises $25M for second fund, plans to double down on AI Ascend is ready to help more startups fly. The Seattle-based pre-seed venture capital firm led by startup veteran Kirby Winfield… Read More
Play Episode Podcast What’s next in the Silicon Valley Bank saga: Storm clouds and silver linings in historic bank collapse Play Startup leaders and tech investors cheered the U.S. government’s promise this weekend to fully protect both insured and uninsured Silicon… Read More
How becoming a venture capitalist helped this Seattle startup vet turn his life around When it comes to startups, Kirby Winfield has seen the highs, and he’s seen the lows. The longtime Seattleite spent… Read More
Allen Institute for AI sets up CTO residency program to link engineers with mentors Is technical expertise the key to success in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence market? Or is it entrepreneurship? Top-notch… Read More
Tech Moves: Kirby Winfield named Dwellable CEO; changes at TiE Seattle; and more Kirby Winfield is jumping back into the startup game after his previous company, AdXpose, was sold to comScore for $22… Read More
Seattle’s AdXpose sells out to comScore for $22 million Seattle startup AdXpose, which has had more lives than a cat since it was founded in 2005, is getting ready… Read More
