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Amperity Names Bridget Perry CMO; Gong Promotes Simon Frey; Elizabeth Scallon Joins Nvidia Healthcare AI
Amperity appointed Bridget Perry as CMO, Gong promoted Simon Frey to chief customer officer, and Elizabeth Scallon joined Nvidia as director of healthcare AI startups. These leadership changes highlight significant executive movements in Pacific Northwest tech companies.
Elizabeth Scallon Departs HP, Chris Blandy Retires from AWS, Milkana Brace Joins SageOx
Elizabeth Scallon left HP after nearly four years as director, Chris Blandy retired from AWS after 4 years, and Milkana Brace joined Seattle startup SageOx as co-founder and CPO. Each executive shared reflections on their career changes and future plans.
Find Ventures Shuts Down After Six Years Due to Funding Challenges, Donates Remaining Funds to UW
Find Ventures, a nonprofit supporting early stage Washington startups and underrepresented entrepreneurs with non-dilutive funding, is shutting down due to funding challenges after six years. The organization raised $700,000 in 2022 but could not secure capital for a second cohort amid a challenging macro environment and declining donor interest.
Mercer Island Women VCs Host House-Party Networks to Mentor Founders and Expand Diverse Decision-Making
Women venture capitalists on Mercer Island are creating inclusive, collaborative gatherings—like house parties and card-game events—where founders, investors, and mentors connect to share feedback, education, and mentorship. Organizers such as Jennifer Wrenn Henry and Nellie Fujii Anderson emphasize growing diverse decision-makers and practical support for underrepresented founders.
Seattle NFT Startup Niftmint Joins Andreessen Horowitz TxO Accelerator, Receives $100K Seed Funding
Seattle-based NFT startup Niftmint joined Andreessen Horowitz's Talent x Opportunity accelerator in fall 2023, receiving $100,000 in seed funding to expand its API services for enterprise clients amid the changing crypto market. Founded in 2021 by Jonathan G. Blanco, Niftmint aims to integrate NFT technology into mainstream e-commerce platforms.
Washington Dept. of Commerce and Find Ventures launch Equitable Innovations Accelerator offering up to $100,000 grants to 10 Washington startups
The Washington State Department of Commerce and Find Ventures are launching the Equitable Innovations Accelerator to provide up to $100,000 in philanthropic, non-dilutive grants, programming, and mentorship to ten Washington tech startups led by Black, women, refugee, or other historically marginalized founders. The program, supported by private donors and the Washington Technology Industry Association, aims to address disparities in early-stage funding highlighted by low VC investment rates for underrepresented founders.
