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Seattle Tech Founder Adam Doppelt Launches Fireball.xyz to Guide Consumers on Smoke Detectors and False Alarm Solutions
Adam Doppelt, a Seattle tech founder, created Fireball.xyz, a comprehensive online guide to smoke detectors aimed at reducing consumer frustration with false alarms and providing safety information. The site offers reviews, installation tips, and purchase links, inspired by Doppelt’s personal experiences with malfunctioning detectors.
Seattle VC Firm Ascend Raises $25M Second Fund to Boost AI Investments Amid Market Downturn
Seattle-based pre-seed venture capital firm Ascend, led by Kirby Winfield, raised a $25 million second fund focused on doubling down on artificial intelligence investments amid a challenging startup funding environment. Winfield, who has backed over 70 startups, predicts a further valuation correction but remains committed to early-stage investing.
Kirby Winfield, ex-founder and exec, raises $15M for Ascend.vc to back Pacific Northwest early-stage startups
Kirby Winfield, a longtime Seattle startup leader who experienced burnout after multiple exits, founded Ascend.vc to invest in early-stage Pacific Northwest tech companies and raised a $15 million first fund after recovering his health and shifting from founder roles to venture investing.
