Pete Schwab
Pete Schwab is the Founder and CEO of Stronghold Labs, where he works with video and AI technologies to innovate how studios and creators tell their stories. Previously, he was Senior Manager of Business Development for Fire TV and Alexa Video at Amazon, supporting entertainment brands and studios such as Discovery, SONY, Mozilla, Xbox, Microsoft and FOX. He has also held senior business development roles at Xevo Inc., Altperks LLC, and SuperMedia LLC.
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Seattle Startup Founders Highlight Focused Community and Talent Amid Risk-Aversion Concerns
Seattle startup founders praise the city's focused, welcoming community, strong technical talent, and unique advantages like proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McCord. However, concerns remain about the region's risk-averse culture, limited local capital, and government policies.
Seattle Startups from Amazon and Box Veterans Launch AI Solutions in Childcare, Cybersecurity, and Local Services in 2024
Seattle startup founders with backgrounds from companies like Amazon and Box are addressing diverse challenges in childcare, cybersecurity, social work, and local business support with innovative AI-driven solutions. Venture investor Jenn Wrenn Henry provides insights on these early-stage companies featured in the latest startup radar spotlight.
Organizations
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Stronghold Labs Founder, CEO 2024–present · current
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Amazon Sr Manager, Business Development - Fire TV, Alexa Video 2013–2024 · past
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Xevo Inc. Senior Director Business Development 2011–2013 · past
Education
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Seattle University BA, Communications · 1992–1994
