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Aug 18, 2016, 2:09 PM

GeekWork Picks: Nintex seeks software developer to tackle unique cloud challenges

Nintex, a Bellevue-based firm that produces workflow automation software, is hiring a software developer to join its cloud platform efforts. The company… Read More

Aug 18, 2016, 9:51 AM

On-demand chef startup Cozymeal launches in Seattle with custom cooking classes and catering

When it comes to on-demand chef services in Seattle, there are a lot of cooks in the kitchen. Cozymeal, a… Read More

Aug 18, 2016, 6:00 AM

Haiku Deck launches classroom platform to help teachers and students build presentations

Haiku Deck’s first four years were all about building a customer base for its free presentation software. It became popular… Read More

Aug 17, 2016, 3:02 PM

UW spinout wins $225,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop tests for chlamydia, other diseases

Vie Diagnostics, a University of Washington spin out that won last year’s UW business plan competition, has been awarded a $225,000 Small… Read More

Aug 17, 2016, 11:49 AM

The NW’s fastest-growing private companies: Which startups made Inc.’s annual list

Leafly is the fastest-growing privately held company in the Pacific Northwest, according to Inc. magazine’s annual ranking. The Seattle startup,… Read More

Aug 17, 2016, 10:58 AM

Tech Moves: Startup vet Eric Best joins Amperity; Getty Images hires Comedy Central exec; etc.

– Amperity, a Seattle-based machine-learning marketing startup, named tech veteran Eric Best as their new chief customer officer today. The startup has remained in stealth mode since being… Read More

Aug 17, 2016, 7:26 AM

Amazon partners with Product Hunt on Amazon Launchpad startup product portal

Amazon is adding “Featured on Product Hunt” badges to selected products on its Amazon Launchpad startup e-commerce portal as part of a newly announced… Read More

Aug 16, 2016, 9:23 AM

Juno Therapeutics sued on securities fraud allegations following patient death

Juno Therapeutics, a Seattle-based clinical cancer research firm valued at $3.8 billion, has been sued in a class-action lawsuit alleging that the… Read More

Aug 15, 2016, 8:45 AM

Lean project management startup LiquidPlanner on pace for key milestones, releases new version for small businesses

It’s been a good year for LiquidPlanner. The Seattle-based online project management software company completed the biggest deal in its history… Read More

Aug 14, 2016, 4:00 PM

This Seattle startup wants to bring price transparency to marijuana

In 2014, you could walk into a medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle and pick up a gram of cannabis. Then, you… Read More

John Borofka
Aug 13, 2016, 7:30 AM

It’s in the bag: Startup’s backpack, with built-in device charger, saves the day and looks great

When John Borofka was living in San Jose, Calif, and visiting his girlfriend in San Francisco on weekends, he dreaded the… Read More

Aug 12, 2016, 2:55 PM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Hack for Healthcare, Angel Capital Expo, and more

Seattle is a hub for healthcare innovation. But issues like high rates of hospital readmission, lack of accessibility, and costly diagnostics… Read More

Aug 12, 2016, 12:17 PM

How to name your startup: 13 Seattle entrepreneurs reveal the stories behind their brand names

For anyone that has been involved in naming a startup, blog or product, you are well aware of the complexities.… Read More

Aug 12, 2016, 12:10 PM

GeekWork Picks: Online video publisher thePlatform continues engineer hiring spree

thePlatform, a subsidiary of Comcast, is a leading provider of online video publishing and management, used by global video streaming services. The… Read More

Aug 12, 2016, 10:58 AM

Socially-conscious accelerator Fledge raises more cash for new cohort in Peru

Fledge is headed to Peru. The Seattle-based socially-conscious accelerator announced this week that its eighth cohort will be in Lima,… Read More

Aug 12, 2016, 10:20 AM

Once down to its last $350, this fast-growing startup is now reportedly valued at more than $1B

OfferUp has more than doubled its employee count in the last year and is reportedly set to raise $120 million in… Read More

Aug 12, 2016, 9:14 AM

Super-secure private browser Tenta launched by new startup from founders of adult app store

Privacy isn’t just about porn. It’s increasingly becoming an important priority for citizens and a challenging issue for lawmakers and… Read More

Aug 11, 2016, 2:56 PM

Seattle biotech entrepreneur Ron Berenson raising cash for new startup

Ron Berenson has another biotechnology startup in the works, a new company by the name of DMD Therapeutics. The Seattle-based company recently… Read More

Aug 11, 2016, 9:00 AM

Keiretsu Capital announces $4.2 million fund for investment in tech startups

Keiretsu Capital, a Seattle-based investment fund manager focused on early-stage technology startups, closed their second co-investment fund today at $4.2 million. The new fund brings… Read More

Aug 11, 2016, 4:30 AM

Seattle startup Zenoti raises $15M, looks to crack fitness and yoga arena with spa-management software

Zenoti, which helps spa and salon chains manage their businesses, has raised $15 million in a round led by Norwest Venture Partners,… Read More

Rajeev Singh
Aug 10, 2016, 9:01 PM

Healthcare company Accolade, helmed by Concur co-founders, lands $70M in funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Madrona

Accolade, a healthcare company led by Concur co-founders Raj Singh and Mike Hilton that helps people and companies navigate the… Read More

Aug 10, 2016, 2:34 PM

Intelius vets bring real-time location data to police officers in the field

When it comes to innovation, government agencies have a reputation for lagging behind. At the DMV, slow adoption means little… Read More

Aug 10, 2016, 10:46 AM

New ‘Campfire’ app uses physical books and smart bulbs to create a ‘magical’ reading experience for kids

Two Seattle entrepreneurs want to re-imagine the way parents read physical books to their children. Kyle Kesterson and David Wykes… Read More

Aug 9, 2016, 5:08 PM

Meet the team behind PokeRadar, the original Pokémon Go tracking app

Jason Atherton may have the best job in the world. “I’m like full-time Pokémon guy right now, which is super fun,”… Read More

Aug 9, 2016, 2:50 PM

University of Washington spinout C-SATS raises $3.2 M for medical performance review platform

C-SATS, a Seattle-based startup that facilitates performance reviews for surgeons, has raised $3.2 million in new funding, according to an SEC filing released today. The… Read More

Aug 9, 2016, 8:45 AM

Techstars grad Kepler Communications raises $5M to launch mini satellites by 2017 and double its team

Kepler Communications, a Techstars Seattle graduate building telecom infrastructure for space, just secured $5 million in seed funding. New York venture… Read More

Aug 8, 2016, 10:38 AM

It takes a community to raise a city: A proposal to tackle Seattle’s growth challenges

As Seattle’s tech industry continues to boom, the city’s growing pains are starting to become more apparent. Along with an influx… Read More

Juno Therapeutics lab
Aug 5, 2016, 12:30 PM

Why biotech investments in Washington state have dropped to the lowest levels since 2011

Seattle’s biotechnology industry has never really taken root — undergoing a series of ups and downs as companies such as… Read More

Aug 5, 2016, 7:00 AM

LinkedIn for the restaurant business: San Diego startup Industry coming to Seattle this month

Most job searches have moved online to platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed, but that’s not true for the restaurant and… Read More

Aug 4, 2016, 3:44 PM

Juno posts loss as it amps up R&D spending for cancer trials

It’s been a busy quarter for Juno Therapeutics with several different immunotherapy trials underway and a big hiring push as it… Read More

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