Chet Kittleson
Chet Kittleson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tin Can and serves as Regional Manager at UP Global. He previously co-founded Far Homes, which closed, and remains active at Tin Can.
GeekWire and Greater Seattle Partners call for nominations for 2026 Uncommon Thinkers; deadline Sept. 18, winners honored Dec. 10
Nominations for GeekWire’s 2026 Uncommon Thinkers Awards — honoring Seattle-area inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs — close Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. PT; winners will be chosen by a judges panel and celebrated at the GeekWire Gala on Dec. 10. The fourth annual program, run with Greater Seattle Partners, seeks nominees who demonstrate innovation, leadership and measurable impact.
Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleson and Founders Share Key Startup Lessons at Seattle Flow Day on May 15
At Seattle Flow Startup Day, experienced founders including Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleson shared lessons from their hardships, emphasizing building passionate companies, maintaining emotional stability, hiring capable people, disciplined fundraising, questioning the need for venture capital, and considering acquisition early. Kittleson recounted surviving a disastrous network outage that nearly ended his startup, highlighting resilience and customer-driven growth.
Seattle Startup Tin Can Launches Tin Can Communities Program for Bulk Adoption of Kids’ Screenless Phones
Seattle startup Tin Can launched Tin Can Communities, a program allowing schools and neighborhoods to adopt their $100 screenless Wi-Fi-enabled kids' phone in bulk. The company, founded in 2024 and having raised $15.5 million, aims to delay smartphone adoption by enabling collective group use, supported by bulk pricing and onboarding.
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Whitworth University General Education
