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As demand for learning English grows, Seattle’s Lana pairs native speakers with students via video

When Tina Tran Neville launched her third startup in October, she wasn’t going to repeat the mistake that sank her… Read More

Startup Spotlight: MosaicTrack uses AI to help recruiters find candidates based on culture fit

Finding the right candidate for a job is time-consuming and labor-intensive work. MosaicTrack hopes to expedite that process for recruiters and… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Yoga Panda helps you find, book, and pay for yoga classes with a smartphone

After launching a local digital magazine focused on yoga last year, Othmane Rahmouni soon learned of a problem that existed… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Camp Native makes it easy to find and reserve campsites around the world

It’s been a whirlwind year for serial entrepreneurs David Woodbury and Brian Martell. A month after conceiving the idea for… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Cartogram raises cash for interactive indoor maps

Online maps allow you to track so much today — restaurants in certain neighborhoods, locations of supermarkets or the closest… Read More

Startup Spotlight: LilyDrive wants to change how and when we make donations to charity online

Consider the last story online that left an impression on you; the most recent content you shared with friends; the most memorable… Read More

Startup Spotlight: CardTapp builds custom apps for mortgage, real estate professionals

It’s imperative for salespeople to be available for their clients as often as possible, but that level of accessibility makes maintaining a… Read More

Techstars Seattle Demo Day 2014: Our 3 favorite startup pitches

We’re buzzing with entrepreneurial vibes right now after watching 10 great pitches at the fifth annual Techstars Seattle Demo Day.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: StreamLine helps physical retailers pick optimal locations for expansion

For a brick-and-mortar store owners that want to open new locations, it’s not always easy picking out the optimal place… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Crowsnest powers real-time crash reports for ‘Internet of Things’

Connecting devices is becoming easier and cheaper, enabling the development of a new frontier in technology — the Internet of Things. Tech… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Stand In helps mobile designers without coding skills create complex motions, interactions

Stand In wants to redefine how mobile apps are designed. The Portland-based startup, currently in the Techstars Seattle 2014 class,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: MightySignal helps B2B sales teams scour the web and pinpoint new customers

Sales and technology run deep in Shane Wey’s family history, so it’s not surprising that the UC-Berkeley grad is the CEO… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Colatris helps mobile developers translate their apps for international rollouts

When mobile developers want to reach users in other countries, they need to translate their content. But that process can often be… Read More

Startup Spotlight: TouchBase builds custom apps to help sales reps show off marketing material

Making an effective sales pitch at an event or in-person visit is crucial for marketers, and now one Seattle startup… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Auth0 raises $2.4M to simplify authentication for app developers

Auth0, a Seattle startup that simplifies authentication for app developers, today announced a $2.4 million round from Bessemer Venture Partners with… Read More

Startup Spotlight: EDUonGo makes it easy for educators to create online academies

Technology has a way of breathing new life into institutions that can become bogged down by tradition. Education, for example,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: BoldIQ crunches real-time data to help organizations optimize business operations

The World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this week announced that an “unprecedented” number of healthcare workers are infected with the deadly Ebola… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Proto-pasta supplies the ‘ink’ for lower-grade 3D printers

While 3D printing continues to make headlines and revolutionize production, options for individual consumers have been limited. Although personal 3D printers… Read More

Startup Spotlight: PayRange announces $2.7M round from PayPal co-founder, ex-Google Payments boss

PayRange, a startup that allows vending machines to receive smartphone payments, today confirmed a $2.75 million round and announced notable investors… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Keebitz uses incentives to accelerate the referral process for dentists

Earlier this week, Keebitz, a service that helps dentists manage their referrals, celebrated its first birthday — and $4 million generated… Read More