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
Jun 20, 2012, 3:28 PM Startup Spotlight: FUNnerator helps parents find the best summer camps for their kids As a former venture capitalist with Trilogy Partners, Katie Thompson has seen her fair share of business plans over the years.… Read More
Jun 18, 2012, 2:20 PM Startup Spotlight: DSD wants to transform the way you buy theater tickets Buying movie tickets has never been easier with services such as Fandango and MovieTickets.com. But a tiny Seattle area startup… Read More
Jun 11, 2012, 1:57 PM Startup Spotlight: DealScoopr scours your social network to find the cheapest airfares Nitesh Goyal spent seven years at Amazon.com, so it’s not a huge surprise that the 30-year-traces his entrepreneurial hunger to… Read More
Jun 7, 2012, 5:08 PM Startup Spotlight: MyScenicDrives connects drivers with perfect trips Gas prices may be skyrocketing, but there’s nothing our family likes better than a good road trip. But where to… Read More
May 28, 2012, 1:15 PM Startup Spotlight: Kashoo’s iPad app looks to make accounting easy If you’ve ever gotten stuck, frustrated or bent out of shape using QuickBooks, the team at Kashoo wants to talk… Read More
May 21, 2012, 2:19 PM Startup Spotlight: Founder of Personify looks to make the world a better place Chuks Onwuneme’s path to Seattle is a long and inspiring one. At the age of 16, he walked the streets of Lagos,… Read More
