Startups – Page 245 of 312

Feb 5, 2013, 12:01 AM

Hark inks deal with the AP, gains access to 100 years of audio clips

Hark has sealed a new content partnership with the Associated Press, gaining access to more than 100 years of audio… Read More

Feb 4, 2013, 3:06 PM

These high-tech spreadsheets made the Super Bowl work

The Super Bowl for viewers is full of glitz, glamour and athleticism, but of course it takes a huge amount… Read More

Feb 4, 2013, 11:05 AM

Facebook taps Seattle cloud startup Opscode to help automate core infrastructure

Facebook has a growing array of computer servers that it uses to power all of its services, from messaging to… Read More

Feb 4, 2013, 10:07 AM

Startup Spotlight: This computer workstation allows you to sit, stand or recline

Americans are spending an increasing amount of time stuck behind their computers, and that can take a toll on one’s… Read More

Feb 4, 2013, 9:11 AM

Idea, market or team? Here’s what 4 venture capitalists say is most important to them

Venture capitalists invest in revolutionary ideas, huge markets and smart teams. But what’s the most important factor they take into… Read More

Feb 4, 2013, 6:00 AM

Avalara buys Tax Technology Services

Fast-growing Avalara is making another buy, purchasing Tax Technology Services for an undisclosed price. Avalara said in a release that… Read More

Feb 4, 2013, 4:30 AM

Dog sitting marketplace Rover.com laps up $7M from Foundry Group, others

Online dog sitting marketplace Rover.com just fetched $7 million in fresh funding, including new cash from Brad Feld’s Foundry Group.… Read More

Feb 3, 2013, 8:00 AM

‘Picklestyle,’ the ultimate ‘Gangnam Style’ parody

We’ve all heard K-pop legend Psy’s chart-topper, “Gangnam Style.” His outrageous dance moves and catchy harmonies quickly went viral after the… Read More

Feb 2, 2013, 9:28 PM

Startup junkie Kyle Kesterson on how he mashes creative design with technology

Freak’n Genius co-founder Kyle Kesterson is a creative guy. After quitting his job as a professional toy designer, he got… Read More

Feb 1, 2013, 1:42 PM

The Elance for publishing: Writer.ly offers marketplace for authors needing help

It’s not easy for an author to put out a commercially successful product. Not only does he or she have… Read More

Feb 1, 2013, 10:08 AM

Mobile tech, social good: How these computer scientists are making an impact

Our latest episode of the GeekWire Podcast featured former Geek of the Week Yaw Anokwa. He’s a graduate of the University of Washington computer science… Read More

Feb 1, 2013, 9:26 AM

On a roll: Keith Richards using Chirpify to sell t-shirts

Portland-based Chirpify is on a roll, quite literally. The payments-through-Twitter platform already had the likes of Green Day, Wale and… Read More

Feb 1, 2013, 7:00 AM

Women’s online eyeglass seller Rivet & Sway peers ahead with $2 million

Seattle retailers have helped transform the way people buy outdoor gear (REI); high-end fashion (Nordstrom) and everything else (Amazon.com). Now,… Read More

Jan 31, 2013, 2:25 PM

Blab nails down $1.5M to predict conversations taking place on social media

What are people going to blab about next on social media? Seattle startup Blab just raised $1.5 million in new… Read More

Jan 31, 2013, 1:12 PM

Postcardly puts stamp on mobile postcard market, unveils new iOS app to rival Postagram

As many devoted listeners of the GeekWire podcast know, one of our favorite mobile apps is Postagram, a simple-to-use service… Read More

Jan 31, 2013, 11:10 AM

Menuish helps you find restaurant menus on your phone

Like many couples hitting the town for a bite, Chris Eigner and Devon St. Clair started scrolling through their phones to… Read More

Jan 31, 2013, 10:07 AM

Ignition’s Cam Myhrvold: The problem in Seattle isn’t money, it’s the entrepreneurial talent

What’s the missing ingredient in Seattle’s startup community? Is it a lack of smart money? Or a lack of solid entrepreneurs?… Read More

Jan 31, 2013, 8:01 AM

B2B startup accelerator 9Mile Labs taps Microsoft VP, veteran VC to lead the charge

Sanjay Puri thinks more needs to be done to help entrepreneurs in the Seattle region — one of the reasons… Read More

Jan 30, 2013, 10:10 PM

The wisdom of Tom Huseby: Advice and zingers from Seattle’s most quotable VC

Tom Huseby knows a thing or two about investing in startups. After all, the former wireless executive now is affiliated… Read More

Jan 30, 2013, 2:00 PM

After Symform stint, Matthew Schiltz takes charge at cloud startup Tier 3

Seattle technology executive Matthew Schiltz has landed a new startup gig — just a week after he left cloud storage… Read More

Jan 30, 2013, 12:28 PM

Seattle angels on what they look for in entrepreneurs, and why startups fail

You’ve got to be able to run through walls, leverage connections and focus on revenue — all while raising money.… Read More

Jan 30, 2013, 11:13 AM

HootSuite’s Ryan Holmes, angel Geoff Entress launch new BC startup incubator Invoke Labs

Geoff Entress has the BC bug. The Seattle angel investor is partnering with HootSuite founder Ryan Holmes and others to… Read More

Jan 30, 2013, 9:18 AM

17-BIT’s new ‘Skulls of the Shogun’ bridges Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox 360

More than three years in the making, the new Skulls of the Shogun video game from Seattle-based indie game developer… Read More

Jan 30, 2013, 7:01 AM

The 10 social media tools that every startup must have

Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate. With the revolution has come insane amounts of data, analytics and information… Read More

Jan 29, 2013, 11:59 PM

TechStars grad FlexMinder raises $1.4 million to better manage healthcare accounts

The health care system in the U.S. remains a confusing landscape, which is creating all sorts of new business opportunities.… Read More

Jan 29, 2013, 9:00 PM

We don’t need no stinkin’ VC: Only 24% of acquired tech firms in 2012 were venture-backed

We talk a lot around here about the importance of venture capital — the fuel for new business ventures. But… Read More

Jan 29, 2013, 6:50 PM

‘Change My School’ raises money for schools with monthly video contests

When his dream of becoming a professional baseball player didn’t pan out, Seattle native Bryce Anderson decided to switch his career… Read More

Jan 29, 2013, 4:39 PM

President Obama: Let’s reward successful foreign-born entrepreneurs with startup visas

President Barack Obama wants to make it easier for foreign-born startup founders to stay in the U.S. after launching successful… Read More

Jan 29, 2013, 12:35 PM

Microsoft vets launch ‘Cloak’ to safeguard Macs, iPads from wireless snooping

A Seattle startup called Cloak has launched a new service that promises to easily protect Macs and iOS devices from… Read More

Jan 29, 2013, 9:02 AM

Sigby raises cash to help busy parents find cool activities for their kids

Sigby is a service designed for folks like me — a busy parent who wants to find educational and fun… Read More