Articles about Andy Liu

Is there an AI bubble? Investors sound off on risks and opportunities for tech startups in 2026

Seattle-area venture capitalists polled by GeekWire say there are clear signs of excess in early-stage AI startups, but they largely reject the idea of a catastrophic bubble and argue the technology is already delivering real value. Read More

The hidden legacy of aQuantive: How Microsoft’s $6B loss became a win for the Seattle tech industry

In business, some deals go well and others go badly. But that’s never the whole story. Microsoft bought Seattle-based advertising… Read More

This startup wants to bring commercial real estate investing to the masses

Less than a year after selling his telecommunications startup, Flowroute founder Sean Hsieh has embarked on a new venture that… Read More

Andy Liu’s Unlock Venture Partners becomes latest early-stage firm to invest in Seattle startups

Unlock Venture Partners is the latest early-stage investment firm that sees big opportunity in Seattle. Co-led by longtime Seattle-area entrepreneur… Read More

Hey, startups: Here’s the best thing you can do to get ready for a possible downturn

There are a lot of things that can muck up a startup — bad hires, improper focus or expanding too… Read More

Tips from top investors: How startups can succeed in an uncertain economy

How should startups navigate turbulent economic times? That was one of the questions posed to a panel of investors at the recent… Read More

BuddyTV launches ‘Vibes’ TV playlist app — a smarter way to find the perfect show

After a long day at work, it can be nice to plop down on the couch and fire up the… Read More

BuddyTV raises $1.5M, set to debut new TV discovery app

Gearing up to launch a brand new TV discovery app, Seattle-based BuddyTV has raised $1.5 million. BuddyTV was founded in… Read More

After bootstrapping to $10M in sales, BizX scores real cash for virtual currency

Why pay cash, when you can just trade for services? That’s the question driving BizX, which is not your traditional startup.… Read More

Joining the jet set: My first time flying on Arrow’s new private jet service

My first mistake in testing out Arrow — the new private jet club which unveiled plans today to run daily… Read More

Meet Arrow: New private jet club looks to launch service between Seattle and Bay Area

No lines. No security. No airport parking fees. And, yes, you can even bring your vanilla latte on board. Here… Read More

BuddyTV founder Andy Liu’s 8 tips on raising cash: ‘Not all money is good money’

Andy Liu is one of Seattle’s most sophisticated angel investors. He’s also one of the region’s most experienced entrepreneurs. That… Read More

Filing: Stealthy startup Top Level Spectrum lands cash

On the GeekWire podcast a few weeks ago, Seattle angel investor and BuddyTV co-founder Andy Liu noted that he’s been… Read More

Chirpify lands $1.3 million to sell music and concert tickets through Twitter

Twitter is great for sharing content. But when it comes to actually conducting commerce, the fast-growing social networking service leaves… Read More

Startup Awards: Vote for Seattle’s Investor of the Year

Even though it’s cheaper than ever to get a software or Internet company off the ground these days, money still… Read More

CES Video: Sneak peek at BuddyTV’s updated iPad app

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BuddyTV is previewing an upcoming update to its BuddyTV Guide iPad app.… Read More

A match made in heaven: ooBible buys eBible.com

When I first wrote about the Seattle digital bible startup ooBible three months ago, I stumbled a bit on the… Read More

Soak the rich: One entrepreneur’s take on fixing the debt crisis and saving the economy

Let’s soak the rich. Apparently that’s what most Americans think should happen to reduce the deficit, including Warren Buffett. A recent… Read More

Marcelo Calbucci lands CTO gig at EveryMove, Andy Liu joins board

Marcelo Calbucci has a new gig. The founder of Seattle 2.0 today was named the chief technology officer at EveryMove,… Read More