Rebecca Lovell
Rebecca Lovell is COO at Greater Seattle Partners and CEO at Denali Financial Consulting. She is an ecosystem builder with expertise in institution building, public-private partnerships, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and program design.
Taiwan’s eNeural Technologies Opens North American HQ in Bellevue with $3.5M Investment and 30 Jobs, Targets 500 Employees
Taiwan-based AI startup eNeural Technologies is establishing its North American headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, planning to invest $3.5 million and create around 30 jobs initially, with a long-term goal of expanding to over 500 employees as a core edge AI R&D center. The company specializes in lightweight, low-power AI software and chips for on-site device intelligence in logistics, vehicles, and smart city infrastructure.
2025 GeekWire Gala Hosts 750+ Seattle Tech Enthusiasts with Robots and Honors 'Uncommon Thinkers' Innovators
The 2025 GeekWire Gala brought together over 750 members of Seattle's tech community at Showbox SoDo for an evening of celebration featuring robots, games, and networking. The event also honored the region’s 'Uncommon Thinkers,' recognizing innovative leaders from multiple tech companies.
OfferUp appoints Melinda Starbird as first chief people and diversity officer; Steve Hobbs named Washington secretary of state; Convoy engineering VP Tim Prouty moves to Headway
OfferUp named Melinda Starbird as its first chief people and diversity officer; she previously held senior HR roles at Auth0, Avanade, Whitepages and Hiya. The brief also reports Washington Gov. Inslee appointed State Senator Steve Hobbs as secretary of state effective Nov. 22, and Convoy VP of engineering Tim Prouty left to become VP of engineering at mental-health platform Headway.
Madrona pauses Create33 co-working space, shifts to free virtual membership after COVID-19 forces closure
Madrona’s Create33, a Seattle founder center launched in July 2018, has closed its co-working space and is converting to a free virtual membership program after pandemic-related event cancellations and lost rental revenue; key staff including executive director Rebecca Lovell have departed.
Create33 and Microsoft launch six-month Startup Success Program for 27 founders of color in Seattle
Create33 and Microsoft launched a six-month Startup Success Program in Seattle to support 27 founders of color with coaching, peer networks and workshops, culminating in a demo day. Participants like Golden Sherpa (which has raised $95,000) report new, diverse connections and meaningful early impact.
Smartsheet CFO Jennifer Ceran joins Auth0 board; Auth0 hires three execs; Outreach opens NYC office led by David Rubinstein
Smartsheet CFO Jennifer Ceran joined the board of Bellevue identity provider Auth0 as she prepares to retire, and Auth0 added three senior hires: Holly Files (SVP customer success), Cassio Sampaio (VP product) and Ken Oestreich (VP product marketing). Separately, Seattle sales-engagement firm Outreach is opening a New York City office led by David Rubinstein as part of its U.S. and international expansion.
Organizations
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Greater Seattle Partners COO 2023–present, Interim President & CEO 2025–2026 · current
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Denali Financial Consulting CEO · current
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Denali Financial Consulting Chief Executive Officer · current
Education
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Harvard Business School Executive Education, Young American Leaders Program · 2015
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Foster School of Business MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies · 2004–2006
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Carleton College BA, History · 1989–1993
