Monica Nickelsburg
Monica Nickelsburg is an AI & Economy Reporter at KUOW Public Radio and also works as a Reporter and Photographer at GeekWire. She has held multiple reporting roles at KUOW, OPB, and GeekWire.
GeekWire Summit backstage: Satya Nadella, HQ2 and more
The 2017 GeekWire summit was our biggest yet, with keynoters including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson and influential tech executives and thought leaders from around the country, including executives at Amazon. We lift the curtain and talk about our favorite moments on stage and behind the scenes on this episode of the Week In Geek. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com Thank you to this week's sponsors: Winshuttle, the SAP data management experts — learn more at Winshuttle.com; Hughes Marino, the commercial real estate company now expanding to…
Big changes at Uber: Tipping is in, CEO is out
This week, Uber finally did what drivers have been asking it to do for years: allow customers to tip. The next day, it’s CEO and founder Travis Kalanick resigned. On this episode of the Week In Geek, we discuss how Uber’s many controversies have changed how we and others see the company. Plus, Amazon rolls out a new fashion service and a few updates on big Amazon news from last week. On the Random Channel: how we vacation. Follow all our coverage and read the stories we talked about this week at GeekWire.com Thank you to this week’s sponsor: GoDaddy…
Swym Launches Platform to Help E-Commerce Retailers Offer Amazon-Like Multi-Device Shopping Experiences
Swym, a Seattle-based startup, offers a platform that helps e-commerce retailers track shopper behavior across devices to provide personalized shopping experiences similar to Amazon's. Founded to enhance mobile shopping convenience, Swym aims to level the playing field for smaller retailers competing against giants like Amazon and Walmart.
Week in Geek: Uber takes Seattle to court and Bertha gets her big break
Uber won a small victory in its legal battle with the City of Seattle this week, but the fight is far from over. In more promising news, Seattle's giant tunnel boring machine, Bertha, finally reached the finishing line of the nearly two-mile tunnel she's been creating under the city. We get first-hand accounts of both events from GeekWire reporters on this episode of the Week in Geek, and also take a look at some interesting shifts in the startup funding landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over 100 Tech Companies and Startups Join Lawsuit Against Trump’s Immigration Ban Citing Harm to Innovation Economy
Tech giants and over 100 startups and investors, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, have joined a lawsuit against President Trump's immigration ban, arguing it causes immediate harm to innovation and the U.S. economy. They emphasize immigrants' crucial role in founding startups and driving technological innovation that contributes to national prosperity and security.
Cairn CEO Ali Alami Develops App to Enhance Wilderness Safety with Signal Maps and Safety Updates
Cairn co-founder Ali Alami created an app that helps hikers communicate safety updates and find cell service in remote areas by using user-generated signal maps. His background in wilderness survival and tech enables him to merge outdoor safety with technology.
Former Boeing Engineers Launch Pebblebee Finder, Raising $80K on Kickstarter for Enhanced Tracking Device
Pebblebee, founded by former Boeing engineers Daniel Daoura and Nick Pearson-Franks, launched a next-generation tracking device called the Pebblebee Finder via Kickstarter, surpassing its $10,000 goal by raising over $80,000. The new device features a longer battery life, LED search light, loudspeaker, and improved location alerts that work even when the app is closed.
Organizations
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KUOW Public Radio AI & Economy Reporter 2023–present · current
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Self-employed Freelance 2020–present · current
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GeekWire Reporter / Photographer · current
Education
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New York University Bachelor's degree, Journalism and History · 2009–2013
