Scout9
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Pet technology, Artificial intelligence / Machine learning
Seattle Startup Welcome Home Launches Predictive Home Maintenance Service with Weekly Contractor Deals
Welcome Home, a Seattle startup founded by Ashley Michael and Patrick Opie, offers a predictive home maintenance service that schedules neighborhood deals and connects homeowners with contractors via text messaging. After a pilot in three Seattle neighborhoods, the company aims to simplify home upkeep by sending weekly alerts for deals and managing various home maintenance tasks.
OfferUp names Niti Bashambu CPO after $120M raise and $1.4B valuation; Flyhomes appoints Amy Sellers VP of Marketing
OfferUp hired Niti Bashambu as chief product officer after raising $120 million and reaching a $1.4B valuation; Flyhomes named Amy Sellers VP of marketing as it expands across five markets. Promethean also hired Chris Hand as chief revenue officer.
Scout9 founder Patrick Opie builds ML-powered “Personal Pocket Scout” to guide new dog owners on feeding, training and product choices
Patrick Opie founded Seattle startup Scout9 after struggling to know what his new dog needed; the company offers a machine-learning driven "Personal Pocket Scout" that creates dynamic timelines and product guidance to help new dog owners navigate feeding, training and other milestones. Scout9 targets growing pet-industry demand following pandemic adoption surges and aims to provide an economical, intuitive alternative to time-consuming research and irrelevant purchases.
Seattle tech founders Mark Michael and Patrick Opie launch Gumwall on April 13 to raise $1-per-piece donations for restaurant workers
Two Seattle tech workers launched Gumwall, a website where users pay $1 to remove a piece of virtual gum and reveal an image, with proceeds benefiting restaurant and hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The site, created by Mark Michael (DevHub) and Patrick Opie (Scout9), went live April 13 as a playful fundraising alternative during the pandemic.
