Startup Spotlight – Page 16 of 19

Oct 21, 2012, 1:30 PM

TechStars Spotlight: Task manager Sandglaz looks to boost team productivity

[Editor’s note: GeekWire is running a series of profiles on the startups participating in this year’s TechStars Seattle incubator program.… Read More

Oct 12, 2012, 9:32 AM

Startup Spotlight: Ex-Amazon, Microsoft workers create a social network for sports nuts

Startups face all sorts of complex challenges. For Sidelines founders Vinay Kuruvila, Arka Ray and Marios Assiotis, the biggest hurdle was whether… Read More

Oct 8, 2012, 8:33 AM

Startup Spotlight: Charlie Kindel’s BizLogr automatically tracks your mileage

Charlie Kindel spent more than two decades at Microsoft, working on everything from Windows Phone to Windows Home Server. Now,… Read More

Oct 5, 2012, 3:45 PM

Startup Spotlight: Monchilla looks to take on Quickbooks with new accounting service

If you’ve ever taken an accounting course or have run your own business, you know that accounting is a huge… Read More

Oct 1, 2012, 12:09 AM

Startup Spotlight: KitchenPC cooks up recipe search engine

There’s no shortage of places to find recipes online. And now you can add yet another to the mix. KitchenPC is a… Read More

Sep 27, 2012, 3:29 PM

Startup Spotlight: eVenues takes the headache out of finding event space

Planning and organizing events can be extremely difficult. There are so many details, from tickets to food to location. eVenues… Read More

Sep 24, 2012, 1:35 PM

Startup Spotlight: SPARQ.me uncovers the mystery of mobile marketing for big brands

As mobile continues to grow, companies are scrambling to keep up. Some brands have adapted well (Nordstrom comes to mind)… Read More

Sep 20, 2012, 10:03 AM

Startup Spotlight: Gazeable’s iPad apps help travel nuts explore the world in photos

Ram Singh loves to travel. And it’s that love that sparked the 42-year-old former Microsoft engineering manager’s latest pursuit: Gazeable.… Read More

Sep 17, 2012, 10:14 AM

Startup Spotlight: Tenacity Sports looks to help you discover sports activities

Tenacity Sports started with a simple mission — to foster and empower local sports communities. The year-old company got off… Read More

Sep 13, 2012, 2:22 PM

Startup Spotlight: Appetas wants to make restaurant sites absolutely delicious

Restaurant Web sites have always been a pet peeve of mine. For some reason they seem to use the same… Read More

Sep 10, 2012, 1:53 PM

Startup Spotlight: Adorii unwraps a daily deal site for those about to tie the knot

Weddings can be stressful things, and one of the biggest pain points for the bride and groom often centers around… Read More

Sep 7, 2012, 10:00 AM

Startup Spotlight: Flash Volunteer leverages the fun of flash mobs for social good

Flash mobs have been around for a while (the term was coined in 2003, according to Wikipedia) and seemingly have… Read More

Sep 3, 2012, 10:20 AM

Startup Spotlight: Nuubuu creates a marketplace for your content creations

Nuubuu founder Ameya Bhatawdekar wants to make it simple for everyone to upload and sell their digital creations, from electronic… Read More

Aug 31, 2012, 2:44 PM

Startup Spotlight: Well Crafted’s platform helps designers display portfolios

The world of design has recently been brought to the forefront of the startup world. With 500 Startups launching their… Read More

Aug 27, 2012, 10:14 AM

Startup Spotlight: MakeGood looks to help firms make sense of online ad campaigns

The world of online advertising can be convoluted and complex, making it challenging for advertisers, agencies and publishers to track… Read More

Aug 23, 2012, 10:06 AM

Startup Spotlight: Duxter is a LinkedIn for your gamer life

Hard-core gamers are a different breed. So, it makes some sense that they need their own social network. Duxter, which… Read More

Aug 20, 2012, 5:31 PM

Startup Spotlight: Womple makes it easy to convert Web sites to mobile

With technology advancing quickly, it’s hard for small businesses to keep up with growing trends. Do I manage my Yelp… Read More

Aug 15, 2012, 1:36 PM

Startup Spotlight: Fantasy Football Life looks to tackle giants of fantasy sports world

Are you ready for some football? Fantasy football that is? It’s that time of year when fantasy football fanatics assemble… Read More

Aug 13, 2012, 1:37 PM

Startup Spotlight: Utrip aims to take the headaches out of travel planning

Planning a vacation can sometimes be more stress than it’s actually worth. Flight times, tickets, events, hotels, transportation, food —… Read More

Aug 9, 2012, 12:14 PM

Startup Spotlight: RockStar Motel aims to put the power in the hands of music fans

Music is one of the scariest industries for startups. With giant record labels dominating, it’s hard to move quickly without… Read More

Aug 6, 2012, 10:41 AM

Startup Spotlight: Ex-Boeing engineer matches serious gamers with Teamfind

Like a tennis partner or golf buddy, finding a gaming companion who shares your goals and skill level can be… Read More

Jul 30, 2012, 10:21 AM

Startup Spotlight: ChorePay offers parents an easier way to manage household tasks

Getting kids to do chores is hard enough. But add in that parents have less time to spend around the… Read More

Jul 23, 2012, 11:01 AM

Startup Spotlight: Spiral Genetics offers software to help scientists analyze DNA

DNA analysis allows scientists to dig deep into one’s genetic makeup, discovering if an individual is predisposed to a certain… Read More

Jul 20, 2012, 2:11 PM

Startup Spotlight: Qoiza helps you share your favorite products with friends, and earn rewards along the way

The recent explosion of sites dedicated to sharing products that you love (Pinterest, Fancy, Wanelo) has brought another trend to… Read More

Jul 17, 2012, 1:47 PM

Startup Spotlight: Gatherball looks to take the stress out of planning events and getaways

We’ve all had to spearhead the planning of an event. Whether it be your weekly trip to the movies with… Read More

Jul 11, 2012, 1:53 PM

Startup Spotlight: TalktUp saves you money for sharing business tips with friends

These days, businesses are striving for ways to get their name out into your social circles. TalktUp, a startup out… Read More

Jul 5, 2012, 2:01 PM

Startup Spotlight: Zooppa hosts online advertising contests for big brands

Crowdsourcing is a growing trend in the startup world with established companies like Kickstarter and Indiegogo dominating the crowdsourced funding… Read More

Jul 3, 2012, 1:32 PM

Startup Spotlight: What’s In This Stuff identifies the gross stuff you’re eating

Ever wonder what’s in your Frosted Flakes or Fritos? A new Seattle startup is looking to provide answers to those… Read More

Jun 29, 2012, 10:21 AM

Startup Spotlight: Votely helps you get answers to life’s most basic questions

Ever wonder what you should wear to a party? What plants would grow best in your garden? Or the best… Read More

Jun 27, 2012, 10:40 PM

Startup Spotlight: Therapy Exam Prep helps physical therapists master tests

Miye Fonseca had been stewing on her entrepreneurial idea for more than five years when she finally made the leap.… Read More