GeekWire
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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- Seattle
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- Online Audio and Video Media
- Founded
- 2011
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- LLC Seattle business license
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- 26
- Registered name
- GeekWire LLC Seattle business license
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- John Cook, Todd Bishop
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- Last published Oct 15
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Former Amazon Prime Air Founders Raise $4.5M for Radical’s Solar-Powered Autonomous Aircraft Startup
Seattle-based startup Radical, founded by ex-Amazon Prime Air employees James Thomas and Cyriel Notteboom, raised $4.5 million to develop autonomous solar-powered aircraft for long-duration stratospheric flights to provide connectivity and imaging services. They recently demonstrated a prototype that flew nonstop for over 24 hours and plan to expand their team and capabilities.
Zillow and Grubhub Veterans Launch Scala Advisors to Support Growth Companies in Seattle
Chad Cohen, former CFO of Zillow Group and Adaptive Biotechnologies, and Ryan Domyancic, ex-Grubhub investor relations analyst, launched Scala Advisors, a Seattle-based firm helping growth-stage companies with finance, operations, and public market readiness. The advisory offers services including capital planning and executive coaching to support scaling businesses.
Melissa Hutchins Launches Certifi AI to Fight Deepfake Abuse Targeting Women After Cyberstalking Experience
Melissa Hutchins, CEO and co-founder of Certifi AI, founded the Seattle-based startup to combat harmful deepfake content targeting women and girls after her personal experience with cyberstalking. The startup aims to identify and reduce the impact of malicious deepfake images, such as those circulating of Taylor Swift in January, which went largely unaddressed by the tech sector.
Atomo Opens 33,547 Sq Ft Seattle Roastery to Produce 90 Million Cups of Beanless Coffee Annually
Atomo has opened a new 33,547 sq ft roastery in Seattle capable of producing 90 million cups of beanless coffee annually, starting with espresso grounds for cafes nationwide. The company, founded in 2019, uses upcycled plant materials to create sustainable coffee alternatives and is partnering with Bluestone Lane and other independent shops.
GeekWire Awards Preview Highlights Next Tech Titan Winners and Workplace Trends Ahead of May 9 Seattle Event
The GeekWire Awards event will take place on May 9 at Showbox SoDo in Seattle, featuring a look back at past Next Tech Titan winners and discussions on workplace evolution and regional migration impacts.
Former Moz CEO Sarah Bird Named CEO of 3D Home Modeling Tech Firm Canvas
Sarah Bird, former CEO of SEO software startup Moz, has been named CEO of Canvas, a Boulder-based company specializing in 3D home modeling technology using LiDAR scans. Bird left Moz in 2021, spent time on a sabbatical, and now aims to strengthen Canvas's leadership team while supporting its customers in remodeling and design.
Seattle AI Startup Validated Raises $800K, Launches Taglines Ad Generator Used by Beauty Brands
Seattle startup Validated raised an additional $800,000 and launched Taglines, an AI-driven ad content generator and tester used by beauty brands like Sio and Birthdate. The company, led by Rahul Bhardwaj and Zean Tsoi, helps businesses identify effective product features and messaging.
Former Facebook Engineers Raise $10M for Data Tech Fund Investing in AI-Driven Startups
Data Tech Fund, launched in 2021 by four former Facebook engineering leaders, is a Seattle-based investment firm focusing on startups leveraging proprietary data and AI. The fund raised $10 million and has invested in over 25 companies, with investors from major tech firms like Meta, Apple, and Dropbox.
Galvanick Industrial Cybersecurity Startup Opens Seattle Office to Combat Rising Ransomware Threats
Galvanick, an industrial cybersecurity startup founded in 2021 by former White House and Amazon experts, helps manufacturers monitor for cyberattacks and recently opened a Seattle office near Amazon's headquarters amid rising ransomware threats.
Bill Gates Visits Modern Hydrogen, Demonstrates Carbon-Sequestering Asphalt From Hydrogen Fuel Technology
Bill Gates visited climate tech startup Modern Hydrogen in Woodinville, Washington, where he helped fill a pothole using carbon-trapping asphalt made from solid carbon produced in hydrogen fuel creation. Modern Hydrogen develops methane pyrolysis reactors that convert natural gas into clean hydrogen and solid carbon for industrial uses, with demo reactors deployed to customers in Oregon and Miami.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Highlights 'Primitives' Strategy, Prime Video Growth, and Project Kuiper Revenue in 2024 Shareholder Letter
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy released his annual shareholder letter emphasizing Amazon's strategy centered on 'primitives'—basic building blocks like AWS services and fulfillment components—to drive innovation and growth. He highlighted Prime Video's profit potential and Project Kuiper's revenue opportunities as key areas of momentum.
Munil Shah Joins Talkdesk as CTO; Ajay Nair Hired by Elastic; Libretto Raises $3.7M Led by Ex-Redfin Leaders
Munil Shah, former UiPath CTO with 23 years at Microsoft, joined Talkdesk as CTO amid growth in conversational AI; Ajay Nair, ex-Microsoft and AWS leader, joined Elastic as VP, while LLM startup Libretto, led by former Redfin executives, secured $3.7 million funding.
Seattle Investment Firm Curious Acquires Infrastructure Platform Convox in First Deal
Seattle-based investment firm Curious made its first acquisition by buying Convox, a 10-year-old infrastructure company founded by former Heroku engineers. Curious, led by Andrew Dumont, targets underfunded software startups with ARR between $500,000 and $5 million, aiming to reset and grow them.
Breakwater's Peter Mueller Identifies Missing 'Middle Layer' in Seattle Startup Funding, Discusses Ecosystem Challenges
Peter Mueller of Breakwater Ventures highlights Seattle's tech potential but points out a missing 'middle layer' of Series A-C startups due to cautious early-stage angel investing. He discusses these gaps and Breakwater's investment approach in a Startup Project podcast episode.
Pacific Northwest Startups in GeekWire Awards Finalize Sustainable Innovations Tackling Carbon, PFAS, and Waste Chemicals for 2024
The 2024 GeekWire Awards Sustainable Innovation finalists include Pacific Northwest startups developing technologies to address environmental issues such as PFAS contamination, carbon removal, and eco-friendly chemicals. Winners will be announced on May 9, with community voting open until April 12.
Seattle Startup Volt Athletics Acquires ZAMA Health to Enhance App with Mental Health Services
Seattle's Volt Athletics acquired Washington D.C.-based ZAMA Health to integrate mental health services into its workout app, with ZAMA's CEO Brendan Sullivan joining as general manager of athlete wellbeing.
Seattle Startup PairTree Raises $650,000 to Expand Full-Service Adoption Platform with Licensed Professionals
Seattle-based startup PairTree, which connects expectant mothers with adoptive families, raised $650,000 to expand into a full-service adoption platform including lawyers, agencies, and home study providers. Founded by Erin Quick in 2020, PairTree aims to unify the fragmented adoption process nationwide by offering ethical, licensed professionals and services to facilitate adoptions.
Seattle Startup KredosAI Raises $2.1 Million Led by StartFast Ventures to Expand AI Late Payment Collection
Seattle-based startup KredosAI, founded in 2020 by former T-Mobile execs, raised $2.1 million in new funding led by StartFast Ventures to expand its AI-driven late payment collection software amid rising delinquency rates.
Yifan Zhang of AI2 Incubator Highlights Gradual AI Workforce Impact and Startup Growth in Seattle
Yifan Zhang, managing director of AI2 Incubator, discusses the gradual but impactful integration of AI in the workforce and her role in fostering AI startups in Seattle. She shares her entrepreneurial journey from founding GymPact after Harvard to investing in AI-first companies to drive strategic work transformation.
TerraClear Raises $15M to Expand End-to-End Rock-Mapping and Picking Solutions for Farmers
TerraClear raised $15 million to expand its rock-mapping and picking technology, offering an end-to-end solution for farmers to efficiently remove rocks from fields using AI-driven hardware and software. The company plans to grow its sales team and partner with equipment manufacturers, providing services like drone field mapping and rock picking through service providers.
GeekWire Highlights: Amazon Protests, Tesla Cybertruck Test Drive, Veeam's $1.5B Revenue, OpenPipe's $6.7M Funding, and Washington's Fusion Power Support
GeekWire's most popular technology stories for the week of March 24, 2024, covered topics including Amazon protesters opposing fossil fuel use, Tesla Cybertruck test drives in Seattle, Veeam's headquarters move and revenue milestone, OpenPipe's $6.7M funding round, and Washington state's support for fusion power development.
Seattle’s Soundry AI Launches Text-to-Sample Generator to Revolutionize Music Creation with Y Combinator Support
Seattle-based Soundry AI, founded by Mark Buckler, Diandre Ruiz, and Justin Parus, has developed a text-to-sample generator that uses AI to help musicians create customizable music samples. The startup, part of Y Combinator's latest cohort, aims to simplify music creation and competes with companies like Suno AI and Splice by offering authentic, emotion-driven samples without copyright concerns.
University of Washington’s AgroFilms Wins $15,000 at 2023 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge
University of Washington students competed in the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge, with AgroFilms winning the $15,000 grand prize for their biodegradable solution. The event showcased innovative climate tech startups integrating various technologies to tackle environmental challenges.
Veeam Software Moves HQ to Kirkland, WA, Hits $1.5B+ Annual Recurring Revenue Amid Microsoft AI Partnership
Veeam Software relocated its headquarters from Ohio to Kirkland, Washington, to leverage the local cloud ecosystem and technical talent, following its acquisition by Insight Partners. The company, a leader in data protection and ransomware recovery with over $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue, also extended its strategic AI partnership with Microsoft.
Jen Haller Named Partner at Ascend VC to Enhance Founder Support and Community Engagement
Jen Haller has been promoted to partner at Seattle-based pre-seed VC firm Ascend, expanding her role in operational guidance and community engagement for founders. The firm has over 80 portfolio companies, mostly in the Seattle area, and Haller is recognized for significantly enhancing Ascend's early-stage support offerings.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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