Nick Ellingson
Nick Ellingson is VP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at WTIA. His expertise includes innovation, entrepreneurship, and community building.
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WTIA’s 2026 ‘Tech Universe Map’ shows Microsoft (161) and UW (143) produced most founders of 625 mapped Washington tech firms
The Washington Technology Industry Association's 2026 "Tech Universe Map" visualizes founder lineage for 625 Washington tech companies and finds Microsoft (161 companies) and the University of Washington (143) are the largest founder hubs, followed by Amazon (58) and Google (20). WTIA says the map highlights regional connectivity, is broader than the 2015 Seattle-focused version, and signals emerging hubs are often out-of-state companies with local engineering centers.
WTIA launches 2026 Washington Tech Universe Map detailing 625 companies and founder lineages — first update since 2015
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) released the 2026 Washington Tech Universe Map on July 27, 2026 — the first update since 2015 — visualizing 625 notable Washington tech companies and the founder lineages linking Microsoft, Amazon, the University of Washington, and new hubs. The wall-sized map organizes companies by founder origin to highlight how major organizations act as launchpads for successive generations of local tech founders.
WTIA Selects 21 Startups for 14th Founder Cohort Accelerator Program to Boost Washington Tech Growth
The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced 21 startups selected for its 14th Founder Cohort Accelerator Program, aimed at supporting early-stage technology companies in Washington through mentorship and structured growth curriculum. The four-month program focuses on building leadership skills, connections, and accelerating startup growth in the state.
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Organizations
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Washington Technology Industry Association VP, Innovation & Entrepreneurship 2025–present, Innovation Cluster Manager 2021–2024, Director of Products 2019–2025, Group Product Manager 2019, Startup Ambassador 2017–2025, Membership Consultant 2015–2017 · current
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OpenText Channel Sales Representative 2014–2015, Account Development Representative 2013–2014 · past
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GAP, Inc Sales Associate 2010 · past
Education
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Seattle University Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General · 2021–2023
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Seattle University Executive Leadership Certificate Program · 2021–2022
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University of Redlands Business Administration and Management, History, and Philosophy · 2007–2012
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Lakeside School Diploma · 1999–2007
