Melinda Haughey
Melinda Haughey is Co-Founder and CTO at Proxi and a Lecturer at the University of Washington. She founded Proxi, a startup launched in 2020, where she remains active. Her expertise spans research, software development, and user experience, with a focus on technology, communication, and public interest.
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Seattle Startup Funding Plummets 79% in Q1 2023 Amid National 45% Venture Capital Decline
Venture capital funding for Seattle-based startups hit a six-year low in Q1 2023 due to broader economic uncertainty and rising interest rates, with a 79% drop in capital raised locally and a national 45% decline. Startups face fewer deals, lower valuations, and more down or flat rounds, signaling a shift in investor urgency and funding strategies.
Founders Live Seattle returns Feb. 24; Dooeys wins $10,000 in AWS credits and advances to Founders Live Prime Time
Founders Live held its first in-person Seattle event of 2022 on Feb. 24, where five startups pitched and Dooeys won the audience vote, earning $10,000 in AWS credits and a spot in a future Founders Live Prime Time global event.
Organizations
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University of Washington Lecturer 2025–present, Graduate Researcher 2018–2025 · current
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Proxi Co-Founder & CTO 2020–present · current
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Meta PhD Candidate: User Experience Researcher 2020 · past
Education
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University of Washington College of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Human Computer Interaction · 2018–2022
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University of Washington College of Engineering Master of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction · 2018–2021
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Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering, Minor: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering · 2011–2015
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Texas A&M Center for Executive Development Business Management Certificate Program, Business/Commerce, General · 2014
