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GeekWire provides technology news, analysis, and resources for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts. It covers developments in the technology industry, produces events and podcasts, and offers tools such as job boards and startup rankings to support the tech community. Its mission is to inform and connect people interested in technology and startups.
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- 2011
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- Last published Oct 15
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Jay Graber Steps Down as Bluesky CEO, Toni Schneider Named Interim CEO; Graber Becomes Chief Innovation Officer
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down to become chief innovation officer as the company hires Toni Schneider as interim CEO to focus on scaling and execution. Bluesky has grown its user base to 43 million and distinguishes itself with the open AT Protocol for social media.
Five Contractors Sue Bill Gates-Backed Modern Hydrogen for $363,458 in Unpaid Invoices After Contract Terminations
Five contractors are suing Modern Hydrogen, a Seattle clean energy startup backed by Bill Gates, for unpaid final invoices totaling over $363,458. The lawsuits follow sudden contract terminations amid Gates' reduced focus on climate initiatives and the company's halted projects.
University of Washington Team Wins $17,500 at Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge for CPRight CPR Feedback Device
A University of Washington student team won the $15,000 top prize and a $2,500 medical device award at the 11th Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge for CPRight, a real-time CPR feedback device ensuring effective chest compressions during emergencies. The competition featured health innovation solutions from students across the Cascadia Corridor.
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.
Life EV Acquires Rad Power Bikes for $13.2M, Preserves Brand After Bankruptcy
Life Electric Vehicles Holdings completed the $13.2 million acquisition of Rad Power Bikes' assets following Rad's bankruptcy, preserving the brand and planning U.S. expansions. The South Florida company intends to maintain Rad's retail presence and enhance product innovation and assembly quality.
Seattle Startup Radar Highlights AI-Driven Ventures Like The Carry’s $299 Fitness Vest and Color42’s Music Video AI with 1,000 Users
Several Seattle-area startups led by founders such as Esther Sedgwick of The Carry and Prince Bajracharya of Color42 are leveraging AI across diverse sectors including fitness, music marketing, and autonomous debugging. These companies are at early stages with products launching this year and are receiving feedback from a GPT-powered critic called 'Mean VC' to refine their market strategies.
TerraPower Receives First U.S. Federal Permit for Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors, Plans Eight Reactors with Meta by 2035
Bill Gates-backed TerraPower became the first company to receive U.S. federal approval to build a next-generation nuclear power plant, with construction permits granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The company recently signed an agreement with Meta to build up to eight advanced Natrium reactors in the U.S., aiming for the first two to be operational by 2032.
Seattle Entrepreneurs Dave Parker and Kathy Cox Launch $1,900 Trajectory Playbook Education Platform for Startup Founders
Seattle tech veteran Dave Parker and educator Kathy Cox launched Trajectory Playbook, a $1,900 education platform to help startup founders bridge the gap from ideation to product-market fit through a 10-module AI-enhanced curriculum. The program combines Parker's 2021 methodology with community networking and expert feedback to accelerate entrepreneurial success.
Seattle-San Francisco Fund TheFounderVC Launches $5M Inaugural Vertical AI Early Stage Fund
TheFounderVC (TFVC), a new early stage fund based in Seattle and San Francisco, publicly launched its inaugural $5 million fund focused on vertical AI startups. TFVC plans to invest $100,000 to $250,000 in 25 to 30 pre-seed and seed companies, mostly with ties to Seattle, including startups in AI-powered knowledge storage, science automation, weather risk planning, and more.
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.
Aetherflux, Founded by Robinhood's Baiju Bhatt, Expands to Seattle for Solar-Powered Orbital Data Center Satellite Development
Aetherflux, a space startup founded in 2024 by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, is expanding to Seattle to develop solar-powered orbital data center satellites aimed at supporting AI energy needs, with a commercial launch planned for 2027. The company joins a growing aerospace community in Seattle, focusing on leveraging space-based infrastructure to overcome limitations of ground-based AI computing resources.
Anthropic Acquires Seattle AI Startup Vercept Amid Investor Feud as Research Warns of AI Job Crisis by 2028
Anthropic acquired Seattle startup Vercept, raising questions about AI startup competition and ecosystem impact, while a research paper warns of AI-driven white-collar job losses by 2028. Additionally, revelations include Microsoft's past Epstein connections and a retrospective on the original Xbox unveiling.
Seattle Fintech Startup Confido Legal Raises $9 Million Led by Emery Wager to Enhance Legal Tech Financial Software
Seattle fintech startup Confido Legal raised $9 million across two rounds to develop financial software for law firms and legal tech companies. The company, led by Emery Wager, aims to make embedded payments a competitive advantage for legal tech platforms.
Anthropic Acquires Seattle AI Startup Vercept to Boost Claude’s Desktop Automation Capabilities
Anthropic has acquired Seattle AI startup Vercept, integrating its desktop 'computer use' technology and team to enhance Claude's ability to perform multi-step tasks within live applications. As part of the deal, Vercept will shut down its Vy application and encourage users to switch to Claude.
Union.ai Raises $38.1M Series A Led by NEA to Advance AI Workflow Platform Flyte 2
Seattle-area startup Union.ai raised $38.1 million in a Series A round led by NEA to develop its AI development infrastructure platform, including Flyte 2 for orchestrating machine learning workflows. The company, serving clients like Spotify and Carfax, aims to help engineering teams build dynamic and durable AI workflows faster and more reliably.
Seattle Startup loanTERRA Launches Solar Financing Platform Partnering with Credit Unions Amid Shrinking Federal Incentives
Seattle startup loanTERRA offers a transparent financing platform connecting credit unions and community banks with vetted solar installers to simplify rooftop solar adoption amid fading federal incentives. Founder Bill Paulen leverages financial experience to create a loan service that supports sustainable solar growth despite reduced tax credits.
Seattle Startup Elevāt Raises $12M Series A to Expand AI-Powered Industrial Equipment Repair Software
Seattle startup Elevāt raised $12 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-driven platform that helps industrial companies speed equipment repairs and reduce downtime amid skilled labor shortages. Founded in 2015, Elevāt plans to use the funding to grow in Europe, serving customers in construction, agriculture, and fire and safety.
Temporal Raises $300M Series D Led by Andreessen Horowitz, Valued at $5B Amid AI Infrastructure Surge
Temporal, led by CEO Samar Abbas, raised $300 million in a Series D round at a $5 billion valuation, driven by surging demand for its durable execution infrastructure supporting AI agents. The company’s revenue grew over 380% year-over-year as it positions itself as a core infrastructure provider for the emerging AI agent platform shift.
2026 GeekWire Awards Open for Pacific Northwest Tech Nominations Through Feb 25; Event Set for May 7 in Seattle
Nominations for the 2026 GeekWire Awards, recognizing Pacific Northwest tech leaders and innovators, close on February 25, with the event scheduled for May 7 in Seattle. The awards will honor winners across 12 categories including CEO of the Year, AI Innovation, and Startup of the Year.
Matt Oppenheimer Steps Down as CEO of $7B Remitly After 15 Years, Moves to Chairman Role
Matt Oppenheimer led Remitly for nearly 15 years, growing it from a three-person startup to a $7 billion public fintech company with over 9 million users, before transitioning to chairman. Remitly reported $442.2 million revenue in Q4 with its first profitable year in 2025 under new CEO Sebastian Gunningham.
TerraClear Launches TerraScout Autonomous Robot for High-Resolution Field Imaging and Rock, Weed Management
TerraClear launched TerraScout, an autonomous robot that captures ultra-high-resolution field imagery to help farmers manage rocks and weeds by converting data into actionable plans for existing farm equipment. The robot can cover over 1,000 acres daily at speeds up to 15 mph and operate autonomously for six hours, aiming to boost farming productivity.
Sana Biotechnology Appoints Brian Piper as CFO; Aptevo CEO Marvin White to Step Down in April; Violett Names Scott Kushino CEO
Brian Piper was appointed CFO and executive vice president at Sana Biotechnology, while Marvin White will step down as Aptevo CEO in April, succeeded by COO Jeff Lamothe. Additionally, Scott Kushino became CEO of Seattle startup Violett, and several other leadership changes occurred across Seattle and New York tech companies.
London’s Foundry Acquires Seattle AI Management Startup Griptape to Boost Creative Production Tools
Seattle startup Griptape, founded by former AWS executives and specializing in AI model management platforms, was acquired by London-based creative software company Foundry to enhance its AI-powered production tools. Griptape had raised $12.5 million in funding and had 13 employees at the time of acquisition.
Tech Veteran Joe Nguyen Named Seattle Metropolitan Chamber CEO to Drive Regional Economic Growth and Address Business-Political Divides
Joe Nguyen, former Washington State director of commerce and tech veteran, has become president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce to focus on driving the economic engine of the Puget Sound region. He aims to bridge divides between business and politics and secure economic opportunities for future generations amid evolving challenges like AI.
Temporal Raises $300M at $5B Valuation to Support Reliable AI Agent Workflows in Production
Temporal raised $300 million in a Series D round led by Andreessen Horowitz, doubling its valuation to $5 billion by supporting reliable execution for AI systems. The Bellevue-based company's software powers long-running workflows for clients like OpenAI, with revenue and usage surging significantly as AI agent deployments grow.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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