Kurt Schlosser
Kurt Schlosser is a photographer and reporter associated with GeekWire and Recompose, mentioned in multiple GeekWire articles.
Jeff Bezos Optimistic About Trump’s Return, Predicts Blue Origin Will Surpass Amazon
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos expressed optimism about President-elect Donald Trump's return to office, highlighting Trump's calmer demeanor and regulatory reduction goals. Bezos also stated that his space venture Blue Origin will become a bigger business than Amazon.
Seattle Natives Launch Flying Comet Games with Localized Wordle-Style Puzzle and Diverse Wordy-verse Categories
Seattle natives Calli Fuchigami and Eden Ghirmai co-founded Flying Comet Games, creating a Seattle-themed Wordle-style puzzle and other niche word games across various categories. Their startup focuses on unique custom word puzzles appealing to specific interests, avoiding direct use of the ‘Wordle’ trademark.
Three UW Foster School Students Awarded $15,000 Richard Tait Memorial Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Three University of Washington Foster School of Business students received the inaugural Richard Tait Memorial Entrepreneurship Scholarship, totaling $15,000, honoring the late Seattle entrepreneur Richard Tait. The recipients include one undergraduate and two graduate students pursuing ventures in areas such as climate change and leadership.
Seattle Startup Factal Secures $1M Investment from International SOS to Expand Global Risk Monitoring
Seattle-based risk-verification startup Factal is partnering with International SOS, which is investing $1 million in the company to enhance its global incident alert services. Factal uses AI and experienced journalists to verify events and will provide faster, more accurate updates to International SOS's 10,000 customers.
Prenuvo Opens $2,500 Full-Body MRI Clinic in Seattle to Detect 500+ Conditions
Prenuvo has opened its first Seattle clinic in University Village offering $2,500 full-body MRI scans that screen for over 500 conditions within about an hour. While these proactive health scans attract high-profile clients and provide detailed reports within 10-15 days, some medical experts express concerns about possible unnecessary costs and anxiety from extensive imaging.
Seattle Home-Inspection Startup Inspectify Raises $5.3M Led by Munich Re Ventures, Total Funding $23M
Seattle-based home-inspection startup Inspectify raised $5.3 million led by Munich Re Ventures, increasing its total funding to $23 million. The company, founded in 2019, serves 250 enterprise clients and expects to double its revenue and become cash flow positive next year.
Picnic Raises $5M Led by Cercano Management with Investor Andy Liu Joining Board to Scale Pizza-Making Robot
Picnic, a food automation startup known for its pizza-making robots, raised $5 million in a new funding round led by Cercano Management, with investor Andy Liu joining the board. The funds will support scaling operations and meeting growing demand for Picnic's pizza-making technology used in high-volume venues.
Seattle Startup Arrived Homes Buys Stranger Things Byers House for $400K, Launches $350-$700 Airbnb with Set-Accurate Interiors
Seattle startup Arrived Homes bought the famous Stranger Things Byers house near Atlanta for $400,000 and spent $500,000 renovating it to match the show's interior, now offering it as an immersive Airbnb experience. Fans can also invest in the property with shares starting at $100 through Arrived's crowdfunding platform.
Pure Watercraft, GM-Backed Electric Boat Startup, Enters Receivership and Liquidates Assets After $150M Investment
Seattle-based electric boat company Pure Watercraft, backed by General Motors, entered receivership on July 19, 2023, and is currently liquidating assets to satisfy creditors while shutting down major operations. Despite Pure's financial failure, industry insiders remain optimistic about the electric boating market.
Seattle Tech Founder Adam Doppelt Launches Fireball.xyz to Guide Consumers on Smoke Detectors and False Alarm Solutions
Adam Doppelt, a Seattle tech founder, created Fireball.xyz, a comprehensive online guide to smoke detectors aimed at reducing consumer frustration with false alarms and providing safety information. The site offers reviews, installation tips, and purchase links, inspired by Doppelt’s personal experiences with malfunctioning detectors.
Seattle Startup Augmodo Raises $5.3M Seed Round to Improve Retail Inventory Tracking with Wearable Smartbadges
Augmodo, a Seattle startup, raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by Lerer Hippeau to enhance retail inventory management using wearable Smartbadges and advanced technologies. Their system collects real-time shelf data to reduce costly out-of-stock and overstock issues in stores.
'Seattle Freeze' Social Dynamic Criticized and Debated at WTIA FullConTech; Industry Leaders Call for Action in Seattle Startup Scene
Discussion about the 'Seattle Freeze' social dynamic resurfaced at the WTIA FullConTech conference, highlighting challenges for startup founders in Seattle. Industry leaders debated the issue, with some urging focus on actionable solutions over complaints.
GM-Backed Electric Boat Startup Pure Watercraft Enters Receivership, Selling Assets in 2023
Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based electric boating startup backed by General Motors, entered receivership in July 2023 and is selling its assets amid financial struggles. The company raised $37 million, including a $150 million investment from GM, which held a 25% stake and valued Pure Watercraft at $600 million in 2021.
Seattle's Zin Boats Unveils 37-Foot Electric Z11 Tender for Ultra-Rich Megayacht Owners
Seattle-based Zin Boats has developed the 37-foot Z11 electric tender, a high-speed, powerful vessel with advanced battery technology designed to shuttle wealthy clients to megayachts like the hydrogen-powered Project 821. The Z11 serves as a technological platform for various boat styles, showcasing innovations including 400kWh energy storage and joystick steering.
Seattle-based Remitly Opens First Canadian Office in New Westminster, B.C., to Support Product Development and Hiring
Remitly, a Seattle-based digital remittance company, is opening its first Canadian office in New Westminster, B.C., to support product development and add up to 35 employees. The expansion does not affect its significant hiring and growth plans in Seattle.
Rad Power Bikes Conducts Sixth Layoff Round in July 2023 to Secure Brand Longevity Amid Economic Challenges
Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes conducted its sixth round of layoffs in July 2023, citing economic challenges and rising costs, without specifying affected departments or headcount. The company aims to ensure long-term sustainability and continue supporting its e-bike customers across North America.
Deako Lighting Raises $3.4M Convertible Note to Expand Smart Light Switch Market Presence in 2024
Deako Lighting raised $3.4 million in a convertible note to expand its smart light switch product offerings and scale operations amid growing market demand. The Seattle-based startup's technology is now used in one out of every eight newly constructed single-family homes in the U.S.
Rob Lloyd Appointed Seattle CTO, Bringing Silicon Valley and City CIO Experience to Tackle Local Tech Challenges
Rob Lloyd, Seattle's new chief technology officer, brings extensive experience from Silicon Valley and other cities to address local challenges like public safety and homelessness through strategic technology use. He aims to engage the community and leverage Seattle's tech-savvy environment to drive solutions.
Viome Launches Personalized Toothpaste and Gel Leveraging Oral Microbiome Data for $79/Month
Viome, a wellness company, has launched personalized toothpaste and gel products targeting oral health issues using microbiome data from its Oral Health Intelligence test. The MyBiotics system aims to improve dental health by leveraging personalized bacterial insights for a $79 monthly subscription including products and testing.
BoxedUp Raises $2.85M Seed Round to Digitize Equipment Rental Stores with Ex-Amazon Leadership
BoxedUp, a startup founded by former Amazon employees, raised $2.85 million in seed funding to help equipment rental companies automate and run online stores. Led by CEO Donald Boone, the company aims to scale B2B equipment rental through its e-commerce platform and plans to expand its team in 2023.
Seattle Chef Joel Gamoran’s Homemade Raises $1.5M to Expand Culinary Medicine Vision and PBS Cooking Series
Seattle chef Joel Gamoran's startup Homemade has raised about $1.5 million to expand live online cooking classes and develop a 'culinary medicine' product aimed at improving health through cooking. Homemade also produced a PBS cooking series and plans to launch a second season this summer.
Seattle Falls to No. 20 in Startup Genome’s 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking Amid Funding Slowdown
Seattle dropped 10 spots to No. 20 in Startup Genome’s 2023 global startup ecosystem rankings, reflecting a slowdown in funding and unicorn activity despite still being a strong tech hub. The city had only two large exits in 2023 and saw fewer Series A deals, amid a broader industry downturn.
Ex-Evite CEO Victor Cho's Emovid Startup Aims to Replace Billions of Workplace Emails with Asynchronous Video Messages
Victor Cho, former Evite CEO, is leading Seattle startup Emovid to replace billions of workplace emails with asynchronous video messages for more authentic and efficient business communication. Emovid's browser-based platform requires no app download and aims to shift 20% of email volume to video.
Former Amazon Executive Trent Gillespie Launches Stellis AI to Guide Non-Tech Firms in AI Strategy and Adoption
Trent Gillespie, former Amazon executive, founded Stellis AI to advise non-tech organizations on AI strategy and solutions, aiming to help smaller businesses navigate AI impact effectively. His startup offers workshops, education, and AI implementation to sectors like nonprofits, manufacturing, and retail.
Seattle Laundry Startup Loopie Sells Wash and Fold Business to HappyNest and Rinse Amid Funding Challenges
Seattle-based peer-to-peer laundry startup Loopie sold its wash and fold business to HappyNest and Rinse, while retaining its IP, software, and branding. Despite raising $4 million, Loopie struggled with profitability and fundraising post-pandemic, leading to the transition of its customer base to sustain service.
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