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‘Becoming’ with AI Workshop: Design the Future You Want to See

​Join us for the ‘Becoming’ Ideation Workshop, a transformative event where personal growth meets startup innovation. Together, we’ll define what… Read More

This ag-tech startup kept digging, and found an electrifying idea to zap weeds and soil pests

Initially the goal was to keep the wriggling worms alive, to use a jolt of electricity to stimulate their nerve… Read More

Former oilfield engineers launch climate startup that uses ancient carbon-trapping technology

Myno Carbon‘s leader calls his team “committed climate warriors.” But it wasn’t always that way. “You’ll have to forgive us… Read More

Meet Blake Resnick, the 22-year-old engineer who just moved his fast-growing drone startup to Seattle

After the 2017 mass shooting in his hometown of Las Vegas where more than 50 people were killed, Blake Resnick… Read More

‘The darkest, most bottomless pit in healthcare’: Goodbill raises $3.4M to tackle medical billing

If you dare, try searching online for “hospital bill nightmares.” The query will yield page after page of terrifying, outrageous… Read More

How an Alaska fisherman saw potential for a sustainability startup in a mountain of crab shells

Maybe the cliche is right, that you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. But Craig Kasberg… Read More

How a tech entrepreneur went from potatoes to Amazon and back again with a family startup

Everyone knows the built-in-a-garage startup origin story. But how about a tech company grown out of potato fields? “At the… Read More

Fred Hutch biotech spinout Ozette raises $6M from Madrona, AI2, Vulcan

New funding: Ozette, a biotech company that last year spun out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and was… Read More

More than words: Diversity Window helps companies take action on diversity and inclusion

Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police and the resulting protests worldwide, tech companies and leaders… Read More

This haircare startup uses algorithms to craft custom shampoo sent directly to consumers

A Seattle startup is using algorithms and a direct-to-consumer model to take a slice of the U.S. haircare market. Gemma… Read More

Concure Oncology raises $2.5M for breast cancer treatment that fights tumors with radioactive seeds

Concure Oncology has raised $2.5 million in new capital for breast cancer treatment that uses radioactive seeds to prevent tumors… Read More

Seattle used clothing startup Kids on 45th shuts down after running out of cash

Kids on 45th, a Seattle e-commerce startup that sold used clothing, is shutting down. The company aimed to help parents… 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

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GeekWire Podcast: Bezos phone hack; Microsoft Surface innovations; Gottmans love Mystery

Did the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia really hack into Jeff Bezos’ phone? It sure looks that way, based on… Read More

A big year for Pacific Northwest startups: Unicorn births, key exits, and others waiting in the wings

It was a big 2019 for startups across the Pacific Northwest. GeekWire 200 update: Heavily funded startups climb the list… 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

Mobile car repair startup Wrench acquires another competitor, swooping up Fiix

Seattle-based mobile car repair marketplace Wrench swooped another competitor on Tuesday, announcing the acquisition of Toronto-based Fiix. Both companies provide on-demand… Read More

Would you trust this startup to plan a mystery date for you? We did — and here’s what it was like

It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Friday and I have plans. At least, that’s what I’m told. I have no idea… 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

Athletes and biohackers embrace ‘structured water vapor’ recovery device from Seattle startup

A Seattle startup that sells a device to help bodily cells recover has accumulated some big-name endorsements. Detroit Tigers pitcher… Read More

Talkoot raises $1.6M to help Adidas, Under Armour and other big brands write product copy

Talkoot, a Portland-based startup that helps e-commerce companies create and manage website content, raised $1.65 million dollars in a round… Read More

Air-activated smartphone charger: Seattle startup raises cash for peel-off portable battery

As we’ve become more and more dependent on smartphones, keeping our devices charged up has become increasingly important. “Low-battery anxiety”… Read More

Dressed with data: Seattle fashion rental startup Armoire uses curation to change how women buy clothes

If Armoire has its way, women can say goodbye to cluttered closets and hundreds of wasted hours shopping for clothes.… 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

See ya, seed? Decline in seed-stage startup funding deals may impact venture ecosystem

A record amount of investment dollars are going to U.S. startups. But that doesn’t necessarily mean good news for founders… 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

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

Integris raises $10M to help companies meet GDPR and other security compliance mandates

Seattle startup Integris Software has raised another $10 million to help companies manage personal information data and meet compliance mandates… Read More

Chest-thumpers vs. executors: The difference between Seattle and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, according to this VC

There’s a difference between entrepreneurs from Seattle and those from Silicon Valley and it goes beyond stereotypes about hairstyles, clothing, and… Read More

‘Startups are really hard’: GiftStarter founder shares lessons learned after shutting down gifting service

Find your “AJ.” Watch out for assholes. And know when to call it quits. Arry Yu closed the book last… Read More

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