Seattle Startup Founders Discuss Fundraising, Hiring, and Return-to-Office Strategies at GeekWire Fremont Event
Seattle startup founders shared insights on fundraising, hiring, and navigating challenges such as talent acquisition and return-to-office policies during a GeekWire event in Fremont. Several CEOs highlighted successful capital raises in 2023, mixed approaches to in-office work, and the importance of networks amid a competitive talent market.
Seattle Startup Muir AI Raises $3.25M Seed Round to Enhance AI Carbon Emissions Tracking
Seattle startup Muir AI, founded by aerospace veterans Harris Chalat and Peter Williams, raised $3.25 million in a seed round led by Base10 Partners to advance its AI and satellite-based carbon accounting technology. The company helps businesses measure complex supply chain emissions to reduce their carbon footprints.
Amazon and SpaceX Veterans Launch Muir AI to Improve Corporate Carbon Footprint Measurement Using AI and Satellite Technology
Muir AI, founded by Amazon and SpaceX veterans, uses AI and satellite technology to help corporations accurately measure and reduce their scope 3 carbon emissions, particularly from supply chains. The startup aims to fill data gaps that currently hinder precise carbon accounting and enable companies to meet climate goals more effectively.
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Muir AI Co-Founder 2022–present · current
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Amazon Senior System Engineer, Amazon Scout 2021–2022, Senior System Engineer, Prime Air 2019–2021, System Engineer, Prime Air 2016–2019, Research Scientist, Prime Air 2015–2016 · past
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US Federal District Court Extern Law Clerk 2015 · past
Education
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Georgia Institute of Technology Master of Science - MS, Analytics · 2020–2022
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aeronautics and Astronautics · 2011–2015
