Randa Minkarah
Randa Minkarah is Chief Operating Executive at WTIA Consortium and holds board and executive roles at Delta Dental of Washington, Madpark Partners REM LLC, Portalus, WTIA, and Crowd Cow. She has expertise in technology and media, focusing on AI/ML-driven transformation and sustained growth, and previously held senior leadership positions at Fisher Communications.
Elizabeth Liu celebrates an electric SeattleTechWeek, spotlights Crowd Cow customer Randa Minkarah and event highlights
Elizabeth Liu celebrates SeattleTechWeek, praising the region's fast-moving startup ecosystem, sharing event highlights (Madrona/J.P. Morgan pickleball, AI House BBQ, rave) and a chance meeting with early Crowd Cow customer Randa Minkarah.
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.
WTIA Selects 21 Startups for 14th Founder Cohort Accelerator to Boost Washington State Innovation
The Washington Technology Industry Association selected 21 early-stage startups across Washington state for its 14th Founder Cohort Accelerator Program, focusing on fields like AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. The four-month program offers mentorship, peer learning, and investor connections to support entrepreneurial growth.
Auger Names Yuqing Sun Chief Data and AI Officer After $100M Series A; WTIA Hires Amy Harris for Public Policy Role
Auger appointed Yuqing Sun, a Johnson & Johnson supply chain and AI veteran, as chief data and AI enablement officer, and recently hired AI economist Justine Hastings after raising $100 million in Series A funding. The Washington Technology Industry Association also named Amy Harris as its new public policy and government relations director.
Washington Senate Passes SB 5096 25-24 as Tech Industry and Progressives Clash Over Proposed Capital-Gains Tax
Washington state's tech community is sharply divided over SB 5096, a proposed capital-gains tax targeting large gains that startups warn would hurt recruitment and competitiveness; the state Senate passed the bill 25-24 and it now moves to the House. Progressive groups and analysts counter that other tech-leading states tax capital gains and say the WTIA's claims are false, noting many startups received federal PPP aid.
Resonance AI raises $2.28M to expand AI platform analyzing dialogue, music, mood and pacing in video
Seattle startup Resonance AI raised $2.28 million as part of a larger round to grow its AI-driven video analysis platform that measures dialogue, music, mood, lighting, pacing and more to help broadcasters and studios optimize content. Founded six years ago by CEO Tom Chiarella and president Randa Minkarah, the 15-person company has about $5 million raised to date and counts The Weather Channel and News-Press & Gazette among customers.
Organizations
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Delta Dental of Washington Member Board of Directors 2025–present · current
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Washington Technology Industry Association Chief Operating Executive WTIA/Portalus, WTIA Board Member | Portalus Board Chair | Chair AHP Board 2019–present · current
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Madpark Partners REM LLC Principal 2013–present · current
Education
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University of Cincinnati BFA, Broadcasting
