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How to create an effective pitch deck: A data-driven analysis of what makes successful slides

by Matt Rubright on February 16, 2019February 15, 2019 at 2:29 pmComment

Editor’s note: This guest post is written by Matt Rubright, an operator turned banker at Silicon Valley Bank. Building an effective pitch deck is a unique topic of conversation in the… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Hacking education, comic books, artificial intelligence and robotics

by Nicole Tanner on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 at 7:19 pmComment

It seems like we’ve moved to the Midwest or East Coast with Seattle weather lately. And days like these make us think about how technology can help kids continue to… Read More

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Seattle indie game developer tinyBuild raises $15M, plans to grow using ‘dynamic structure’ strategy

by Taylor Soper on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 at 10:09 amComment

tinyBuild, the Seattle-area indie game developer and publisher of titles such as Hello Neighbor and Rapture Rejects, has raised a $15 million investment round to fuel growth. Founded eight years… Read More

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Future unicorns: Algorithm predicts the next $1B companies, including one Seattle startup

by Taylor Soper on February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 at 10:39 amComment

Can algorithms predict the next billion-dollar companies better than human venture capitalists? It seems possible, at least based on a formula created by CB Insights and The New York Times. Back… Read More

This DNA-driven dating startup says love is in the air — and they’ll help you sniff it out

by Lisa Stiffler on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 at 5:10 pmComment

It’s Valentine’s Day, so romance is in the air. But it’s not the smell of Axe Body Wash or Chanel No. 5 that will do the wooing. It’s the scent… Read More

Silicon Valley investment firm Alpine SG acquires 6 startups, forms new Seattle-area marketing company

by Taylor Soper on February 14, 2019February 13, 2019 at 5:53 pmComment

Alpine SG, a Silicon Valley investment firm that acquires and then operates software-as-a-service companies, is swooping up six startups and forming a new marketing tech organization that will be based… Read More

With latest deals, Amazon reveals sudden interest in autonomous and electric vehicles

by James Thorne on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 at 11:13 amComment

Amazon and General Motors plan to invest in Rivian, the maker of electric pickup trucks, according to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Rivian deal would… Read More

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Surveys in Slack: Madrona leads $7M round in Polly, a Seattle startup that builds polling software

by Taylor Soper on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 at 8:26 amComment

With millions of employees at thousands of companies now getting work done with collaboration software such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, it’s created opportunities for startups to build tools that… Read More

Audio startup that uses ‘bending wave technology’ raises $6M, looks to ride smart speaker wave

by Taylor Soper on February 12, 2019February 13, 2019 at 8:02 amComment

Seattle-area startup Tectonic Audio Labs has raised $6 million to further develop its audio technology used in smart speakers, TVs, cars, and other products. WestRiver Group and Delafield Hambrecht led… Read More

Digital rewards startup Tango Card raises another $10M, acquires GiftCertificates.com

by Taylor Soper on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 at 10:44 amComment

The GiftCertificates.com startup journey is making a return to Seattle. Founded back in 1997, GiftCertificates.com was one of the earliest gift card resellers in the market. The company relocated its… Read More

Tenta Browser wants the public to reclaim their digital identities through encrypted browsing

by Lisa Stiffler on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 at 10:13 amComment

The founders of Seattle startup Tenta Browser want to help banish your digital doppelganger. Or least take control of it. People’s behavior online these days “is not just about sharing your… Read More

Providence St. Joseph Health acquires Seattle blockchain startup that helps hospitals get paid

by James Thorne on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 at 11:18 amComment

Health care provider Providence St. Joseph Health acquired Seattle startup Lumedic, which uses blockchain to collect payments more efficiently. The process of billing and collecting payment, called revenue cycle management, is… Read More

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Q&A: Techstars Seattle leader reflects on a decade of accelerating startups, unveils 10th cohort

by Taylor Soper on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 at 12:42 pm 2 Comments

The Seattle tech ecosystem has changed plenty in the past decade. New startups have grown or died off; the investment scene looks much different; and hometown tech giants continue to… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Wizard World, board games, and lots of advice for startups

by Nicole Tanner on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 at 12:07 pmComment

One of the biggest pop culture conventions in the Pacific Northwest is happening in Portland the weekend of Feb. 22. Wizard World draws in big crowds and big guests every… Read More

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Don’t be bitter: Seattle startup Atomo has created a molecular, sustainable coffee — without the bean

by Kurt Schlosser on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 at 11:42 amComment

Andy Kleitsch was pacing, sipping and talking rapidly during a phone conversation on Thursday morning. The Seattle entrepreneur had had multiple cups of coffee already — and he’d just launched… Read More

Tax automation company Avalara acquires Seattle startup Indix to boost product description database

by Taylor Soper on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 at 1:37 pmComment

Seattle-based tax compliance company Avalara has acquired Indix, a Seattle startup that had accumulated vast amounts of data on product information. Avalara, which went public this past June year, will… Read More

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KenSci raises $22M to help healthcare companies predict when patients will get sick and lower costs

by Taylor Soper on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 at 8:44 amComment

KenSci has raised an additional $22 million to fuel growth of its machine learning and AI-powered technology that helps health systems predict when patients will get sick and lower healthcare costs.… Read More

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Donuts founder leads $1.2M investment in Seattle startup that makes ‘price-stable cryptocurrency’

by Taylor Soper on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 at 2:06 pmComment

Cryptocurrency has yet to catch on with mainstream consumers, in large part due to its volatility. Bitcoin, for example, went from $900 in December 2016 to nearly $20,000 one year… Read More

Future of video? Watch our first interview shot with volumetric tech, with help from a Seattle startup

by Taylor Soper on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 at 12:39 pmComment

To rotate the figure click, hold, and drag. I need to sit up straight. That was my first reaction after watching GeekWire’s first-ever interview done in volumetric video. Last month… Read More

Possible Finance raises another $4.3M to change how people get small dollar loans

by Taylor Soper on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 at 10:40 amComment

When Tony Huang and his co-founders launched Possible Finance last year, the entrepreneurs originally thought they’d be competing with traditional payday lenders. Turns out that the market for their tech-infused… Read More

Naveen Jain’s wellness startup Viome to acquire Habit nutrition service from Campbell Soup Co.

by James Thorne on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 at 8:58 amComment

Viome, a health startup from Seattle-based entrepreneur Naveen Jain, has reached an agreement to acquire personalized nutrition service Habit from Campbell Soup Company for an undisclosed sum. At first glance,… Read More

‘Batman’ tech: UW spins out new startup that uses sonar to detect opioid overdoses

by James Thorne on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 at 10:44 amComment

An app that uses sonar to detect opioid overdoses is making the leap from research to startup mode with the formation of a new company called Sound Life Sciences. The Second… Read More

Debt collection tech startup Attunely spins out of Pioneer Square Labs with $3.7M seed investment

by Taylor Soper on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 at 10:41 amComment

Seattle startup studio Pioneer Square Labs has spun out another company — its fourth this year — using the increasingly popular strategy of applying machine learning technology to problems in an… Read More

Consumer intelligence startup Element Data raises more cash, gets new leadership

by James Thorne on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 at 10:28 amComment

Element Data, a Seattle-based startup that makes software to predict customer behavior, has raised about $2.7 million in additional funding and jostled its leadership. Co-founder Geoff McDonald left his position as… Read More

Seahawks star Russell Wilson touts his new sports prediction app Tally at Super Bowl, with $250K prize available Sunday

by Taylor Soper on February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 at 11:50 amComment

Russell Wilson won’t suit up on Super Bowl Sunday but he’s still staying busy off the field in Atlanta this weekend. Russell Wilson’s TraceMe celebrity app cuts staff, closes L.A.… Read More

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‘Game Development the Musical’ is an entertaining take on the realities of working in video games

by Nicole Tanner on February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 at 11:58 amComment

Working in the video game industry can be glorified by those who don’t understand the ins and outs of game development. Specifically, many people who play games still think a job… Read More

NFL player who survived shooting featured as part of new athlete-owned online storytelling platform

by Taylor Soper on February 2, 2019January 29, 2019 at 10:55 amComment

Life changed in an instant on November, 24 2015 for Stedman Bailey. The NFL wide receiver was shot in the head twice while sitting in his car with family in… Read More

Seattle light therapy company wins 2nd place at NFL’s Super Bowl startup competition

by Taylor Soper on February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 at 12:20 pmComment

The Seahawks aren’t playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday, but there’s another Seattle-area team doing its own type of winning this weekend in Atlanta. Seattle-based company Solius won a… Read More

A beer with a farmer sparks Lonely Produce, a new marketplace that connects farmers to restaurants

by Lisa Stiffler on February 1, 2019February 2, 2019 at 10:41 amComment

Farm-to-table dining is a powerful movement. But it’s a challenge for local produce growers to get their spinach and peaches onto restaurant menus. A trio of graduates and students of… Read More

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Clean-energy Buds: Rising Seattle startup Drift teams with King of Beers in Super Bowl promotion

by Kurt Schlosser on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 at 10:02 amComment

Budweiser is back at the Super Bowl, as usual, with another high-profile commercial in the contest for eyeballs, clicks and chatter among Monday morning advertising quarterbacks. The biggest beer company… Read More

How to create an effective pitch deck: A data-driven analysis of what makes successful slides

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Hacking education, comic books, artificial intelligence and robotics

Seattle indie game developer tinyBuild raises $15M, plans to grow using ‘dynamic structure’ strategy

Future unicorns: Algorithm predicts the next $1B companies, including one Seattle startup

This DNA-driven dating startup says love is in the air — and they’ll help you sniff it out

Silicon Valley investment firm Alpine SG acquires 6 startups, forms new Seattle-area marketing company

With latest deals, Amazon reveals sudden interest in autonomous and electric vehicles

Surveys in Slack: Madrona leads $7M round in Polly, a Seattle startup that builds polling software

Audio startup that uses ‘bending wave technology’ raises $6M, looks to ride smart speaker wave

Digital rewards startup Tango Card raises another $10M, acquires GiftCertificates.com

Tenta Browser wants the public to reclaim their digital identities through encrypted browsing

Providence St. Joseph Health acquires Seattle blockchain startup that helps hospitals get paid

Q&A: Techstars Seattle leader reflects on a decade of accelerating startups, unveils 10th cohort

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Wizard World, board games, and lots of advice for startups

Don’t be bitter: Seattle startup Atomo has created a molecular, sustainable coffee — without the bean

Tax automation company Avalara acquires Seattle startup Indix to boost product description database

KenSci raises $22M to help healthcare companies predict when patients will get sick and lower costs

Donuts founder leads $1.2M investment in Seattle startup that makes ‘price-stable cryptocurrency’

Future of video? Watch our first interview shot with volumetric tech, with help from a Seattle startup

Possible Finance raises another $4.3M to change how people get small dollar loans

Naveen Jain’s wellness startup Viome to acquire Habit nutrition service from Campbell Soup Co.

‘Batman’ tech: UW spins out new startup that uses sonar to detect opioid overdoses

Debt collection tech startup Attunely spins out of Pioneer Square Labs with $3.7M seed investment

Consumer intelligence startup Element Data raises more cash, gets new leadership

Seahawks star Russell Wilson touts his new sports prediction app Tally at Super Bowl, with $250K prize available Sunday

‘Game Development the Musical’ is an entertaining take on the realities of working in video games

NFL player who survived shooting featured as part of new athlete-owned online storytelling platform

Seattle light therapy company wins 2nd place at NFL’s Super Bowl startup competition

A beer with a farmer sparks Lonely Produce, a new marketplace that connects farmers to restaurants

Clean-energy Buds: Rising Seattle startup Drift teams with King of Beers in Super Bowl promotion

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