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.
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Online Audio and Video Media
- Founded
- 2011
- Type
- LLC Seattle business license
- Employees
- 26
- Registered name
- GeekWire LLC Seattle business license
- Founders
- John Cook, Todd Bishop
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Publication
- Last published Oct 15
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Founders' Co-op raises $50M to back ~30 Pacific Northwest early-stage tech startups with up to $1.5M each
Seattle venture capital firm Founders' Co-op raised a $50 million fund to invest up to $1.5 million each in about 30 early-stage Pacific Northwest tech startups, with a focus on enterprise software. The firm aims to shore up local founders amid uneven regional investment compared with San Francisco while local startup funding showed volatility in 2025.
Pulumi launches Neo, an AI agent to automate cloud infrastructure tasks as it bets big on AI
Seattle startup Pulumi is launching Neo, an AI agent designed to automate cloud infrastructure tasks as the company embraces AI-driven coding for infrastructure management.
GeekWire Startup Radar spotlights 2024 Seattle AI startups including AlsonAI and InnoMat with VC assessments from WestRiver’s Anthony Bontrager
GeekWire’s Startup Radar highlights early-stage Seattle companies focused on AI across space robotics, storytelling, and supply chain, featuring VC viewpoints from Anthony Bontrager of WestRiver Group. Spotlights include AlsonAI (generative AI storytelling) and InnoMat (AI-driven material selection), both founded in 2024 and currently bootstrapped.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Launches Climate Innovation Hub to Boost Green Economy and Downtown Revitalization
Mayor Bruce Harrell has launched the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, a collaborative space in downtown Seattle focused on advancing climate technology and supporting green economy growth. The hub is a partnership among the City of Seattle, University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs, 9Zero, and VertueLab, aiming to foster innovation and contribute to downtown revitalization.
Former GeekWire Writer Nathan Bek Named First Associate at Ascend.vc to Drive Deal Sourcing and Content Creation
Ascend.vc has hired former GeekWire writer Nathan Bek as its first Associate to source deals, conduct diligence, create content, and support portfolio companies. Bek joins a notable group of reporters-turned-VCs and will focus on Seattle startups alongside Jen Haller.
Tagboard Raises $2.3M Secondary for Series A to Reach $10.3M; West River Group, Spivy Private Capital and Sports Loft Join Investors; Anthony Bontrager Named to Board
Tagboard announced a $2.3 million secondary closing for its Series A, bringing the round to $10.3 million and adding West River Group, Spivy Private Capital and Sports Loft as investors while Anthony Bontrager joins the board. The cloud production platform says it serves over 600 media brands, powered 20 million stories last year, and highlights recent use in major 2022 broadcasts like the Super Bowl and Olympics.
Amazon Revamps Technical Talent Pay, Boosting Base Salaries to $350,000 and Accelerating Stock Upgrades Under CEO Andy Jassy
Amazon is overhauling its pay system for top technical talent under CEO Andy Jassy, increasing base salaries to around $350,000 and speeding up stock package upgrades to align better with other tech giants. This shift reflects a move away from Jeff Bezos's startup-era pay strategies, recognizing the significant impact new hires can have and addressing employees' financial stability amid market fluctuations.
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John Cook Founder, Co-founder and Publisher, GeekWire
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Jonathan Sposato Founder, Chairman & co-founder
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Todd Bishop Founder, Co-Founder
