Mindbloom hires a big brain: Ex-msnbc.com, InfoSpace exec McElfresh joins as CTO

Travis McElfresh

Seattle startup Mindbloom has hired Travis McElfresh as chief technology officer and vice president of product development and engineering, a key addition to the maker of personal improvement applications like Life Game, Bloom and JUICE. In the role, McElfresh will be charged with developing new interactive health applications that are designed “to inspire people to live healthier lives.” McElfresh… Read More…

Done eating squid for now, Kyle Kesterson charts new course after Giant Thinkwell

Kyle Kesterson

Kyle Kesterson, the co-founder and creative force behind Seattle startup Giant Thinkwell, is leaving the company in order to pursue new opportunities. What those are, Kesterson isn’t quite sure yet. “I have a vision and a passion for what I want to collaborate on and where I want to leave my mark and it is… Read More…