OK, geek fans, we’re back for another round of voting in the GeekWire Awards. And today’s category promises to be a fun and competitive one: Startup Deal of the Year, presented by UK Trade & Investment. We’ve got some top-notch companies and firms in the running this year, and we’re curious to see how this one… Read More…
Bootstrapping is not an easy path to building a business. But it also can be extremely gratifying, and the best way for a big payoff down the road. The Pacific Northwest is full of hard-core bootstrappers, those folks who are using their own resources to get their startup ideas off the ground. Today’s category —… Read More…
Technology was the central topic, naturally, as we recorded the GeekWire radio show for the first time in front of an audience this week, at the HUB Seattle in Pioneer Square. But two unexpected themes also emerged from our guests — teamwork and trust. Our first guest, startup vet Mike McSherry, talked about the importance… Read More…
Well, that was a ton of fun. Thanks to everyone who joined the GeekWire team last night as we recorded our KIRO Radio show in front of an audience for the first time. It was a thrill for John and me to get out of the studio and hear the feedback from the crowd as… Read More…
In case you haven’t heard, GeekWire is trying a new experiment at our meetup Thursday evening: It will be the first time we’ve ever recorded our weekly KIRO-FM radio show on stage in front of an audience, and we’re excited that so many of you will be joining us for this adventure. Ever wondered what it’s like… Read More…
We’re gearing up for our GeekWire Meetup & Radio Show, the evening of April 11 in Seattle — the first time we’ve recorded our longstanding show in front of an audience. (Have you gotten your tickets yet?). As part of our planning, we’re on the hunt for a great App of the Week to feature, and… Read More…
It’s that time of year again. Our very own version of the Oscars — The GeekWire Awards — are taking place May 9th at the fabulous EMP in Seattle. This is one of our favorite events of the year, recognizing some of the most important achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in the Northwest. This year, the… Read More…
One of the best things about being a geek in the Seattle region is the abundance of stuff to do — meetups, hackathons, fan conventions, tech industry events and a whole lot more. In fact, there is so much that it’s hard to track sometimes, and it’s easy to miss an event that you otherwise… Read More…
We’re still buzzing from last night’s GeekWire Ping Pong & Anniversary Bash, where we were joined by more than 600 people from across the tech community. It was an epic party, with some fierce ping pong and foosball action. The energy at these events is a sign of the strength of the Seattle region’s tech… Read More…
That had to be the best bash yet. And what a final match! Thanks to the hundreds of you who joined us last night for the GeekWire Ping-Pong & Anniversary Bash — featuring one foosball tournament and two ping-pong tournaments in the middle of a giant party. Team GeekWire has a lot of fun putting… Read More…
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