Tech moves: Conrad Saam joins Urbanspoon; Monica Guzman leaves Intersect; and more

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We’ve been tracking some key hires and people on the move in the Seattle tech industry in recent days. Here are a few… Conrad Saam has left Avvo to take on the role of vice president of marketing at Urbanspoon, the Seattle online restaurant directory that was acquired by IAC in April 2009. Saam said… Read More…

Mercent plans HQ move to Amazon.com’s backyard, introduces retail paid search

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After more than two years in development, Mercent today released a new search engine marketing platform designed to help retailers boost online revenues by promoting individual products on Google and Bing. Profitable and growing, the 9-year-old company also just inked a lease for 25,000 square feet of office space at 1633 Westlake Avenue North, just around… Read More…