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Startup Spotlight: Expertise goes after Yelp with directory of vetted home services professionals

The local services industry is hot right now — particularly in Seattle. From small startups to titans like Amazon, companies are eager to… Read More

Startup Spotlight: ShareGrid helps filmmakers and photographers rent gear to other local pros

The “sharing economy” has disrupted everything from transportation to lodging, and many industries in between. ShareGrid is betting it can… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Polly.ai uses chatbot technology to assess employee happiness

Polly.ai is utilizing chatbots to help managers assess employee happiness. The Seattle-based startup on Tuesday officially rolled out its chatbot product, which… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Kepler is building communications infrastructure for the ‘new space economy’

If humans will one day live and work in outer space, there needs to be a better centralized telecommunications infrastructure — and… Read More

Startup Spotlight: DroneSeed use drone and mapping technology to help replant forests

Forests provide essential resources, vast ecosystems, and remove carbon from the environment — they are essential for all life. But… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Shyft helps workers swap shifts with labor marketplace model

Shyft wants to make it easier for employees in retail, restaurant, or service environments to quickly change their work schedules as… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Reflect helps developers add data visualizations to their apps

While noodling on startup ideas last year, Brad Heller and Alex Bilmes made a serendipitous discovery. They realized they were independently… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Fig Loans offers alternative to payday loans with more long-term benefits

John Li and Jeffery Zhou want to offer a more financially-responsible lending option for subprime borrowers. Their company, Fig Loans, aims… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Former RealNetworks execs launch rental home repairs marketplace Keepe

When something breaks in a rental home, it can be frustrating for both the renter and property manager. Long turn-around… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Teenager heads up Beam to help game streamers interact with viewers

After running a massive game server platform for four years, Matthew Salsamendi and his team realized how difficult it was for… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Viato provides ‘deal escrow’ for product manufacturers and sales partners

During his years as a product executive, Jagan Nemani observed what he calls an “information black hole” between manufacturers and indirect… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Minima helps companies manage data, reduce hardware spend

The amount of data that businesses and individuals produce is growing exponentially. While the ability to track virtually ever aspect of… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Namastream helps yoga instructors teach virtual classes online

Yoga classes are the latest brick-and-mortar experience going online. Namastream is a year-old startup that helps yoga instructors and other wellness… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Globatom’s software streamlines commercial shipping

After half a decade working in logistics for Office Depot, Dan Acosta grew frustrated with long supply chain lead times.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Muze automates the DJ experience for bars and restaurants

DJing may become the latest occupation to face competition from machines. Muze, a recent graduate from the 9Mile Labs Accelerator, is… Read More

Startup Spotlight: ClientLinkt builds custom apps for real estate agents

Technology has had a huge impact on the real estate industry over the past decade, with companies like Zillow and… Read More

Startup Spotlight: IoTfy bills itself as the ‘WordPress for Internet of Things’

Hardware companies big and small are looking at the Internet of Things (IoT) as the new frontier. As our devices… Read More

Startup Spotlight: StormSensor helps cities and businesses track stormwater contamination

After spending 12 years as an environmental consultant, Erin Rothman became familiar with the inefficiencies around how companies and government organizations… Read More

Startup Spotlight: CPEsuite is a peer-to-peer marketplace for continuing professional education

Early last year, Evan Hiner, Gary Knopp, and Jassen Bowman connected at a Startup Weekend event over the shared goal… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Jodone combines human intellect with robots to solve automation problems

When robots and humans work together, good things happen. That’s at least according to Jodone, a Boston-based startup that combines… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Renticity launches in Seattle with platform for mom-and-pop landlords

Seattle’s rising rent prices lead to a lot of housing turnover — which leads to a lot of extra work for landlords.… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Stylyze is a virtual interior designer that helps with home decor shopping

When people starting thinking about home decor, the web tends to be their first stop. Between retail sites, online magazines, and blogs, there are… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Peel Tech provides on-demand IT support for technical trouble at home

The interconnected, gadget-obsessed world of 2016 can be a daunting place if you aren’t tech savvy. While many can get… Read More

Need advice for your startup? Here are 23 tips from up-and-coming entrepreneurs

Peer mentorship is crucial to the entrepreneurial journey. That’s why we ask CEOs and co-founders to share their wisdom every… Read More

Startup Spotlight: CloudMunch helps developers deploy software faster

During his 18-year tenure at Infosys, Pradeep Prabhu pioneered the IT company’s cloud business. Along with colleague Prasanna Raghavendra, the engineers saw a… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Dopl challenges Yelp with tailored restaurant review platform

Dennis Duckworth is outraged by outrage, and that’s why he decided to create a rant-free restaurant review platform. Tired of… Read More

Startup Spotlight: CareCap lets healthcare providers offer flexible payment plans to patients

In his years helping companies get out of financial distress, Nevil Hermer observed a trend. Healthcare deductibles were increasing and employees… Read More

Startup Spotlight: EDRepublic helps recruiters hire developers with coding-based matchmaking service

With so many companies today needing websites, apps, and other technologies, the demand for developers is increasingly expanding well beyond the tech sector. But between steep competition… Read More

Startup Spotlight: SeekPanda helps companies find interpreters when doing business abroad

The U.S. and China operate the world’s largest economies and warming relations between the two nations are opening up new… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Upmod operates a marketplace for artisans who turn trash into treasure

Upcycling, while still a niche, is gaining popularity as consumers become more environmentally conscious. The trend involves repurposing waste into new… Read More

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