Clearly AI
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- HQ
- Seattle, Washington, US
- Sectors
- Data Security Software Products
- Employees
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Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleson and Founders Share Key Startup Lessons at Seattle Flow Day on May 15
At Seattle Flow Startup Day, experienced founders including Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleson shared lessons from their hardships, emphasizing building passionate companies, maintaining emotional stability, hiring capable people, disciplined fundraising, questioning the need for venture capital, and considering acquisition early. Kittleson recounted surviving a disastrous network outage that nearly ended his startup, highlighting resilience and customer-driven growth.
2026 GeekWire Awards Young Entrepreneur Finalists: Emily Choi-Greene's Clearly AI Raises $8.4M Seed, Alongside Robotics and AI Startups
The 2026 GeekWire Awards Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalists include Emily Choi-Greene (Clearly AI), Caleb John (Pioneer Square Labs), Kavian Mojabe (MediScan AI), Charles Wu (Orchard Robotics), and Zheqing (Bill) Zhu (Pokee AI), showcasing innovation in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity. The event takes place May 7 in Seattle, with public voting for the winner open through April 16.
Clearly AI, Seattle Security Startup Led by Married Founders, Raises $8.4M Seed Round
Seattle cybersecurity startup Clearly AI, founded by married couple Emily and Joe Choi-Greene, raised $8.4 million in seed funding to help companies assess security and privacy risks before product launches. The company, backed by top investors and finalists in the RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox Contest, already serves 17 enterprise clients including Rivian and Okta.
Seattle Early-Stage Startups Spotlight: Alice's AI Transcription and Clearly AI's Security Tools Lead Innovation
Six early-stage Seattle startups are highlighted for their innovative technology solutions, including Alice's AI voice transcription for journalists and Clearly AI's cybersecurity compliance tools. These companies, led by experienced executives, represent the vibrant growth of the local tech startup scene.
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Emily Choi-Greene Founder, Co-Founder
