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Bill Gates: Why young entrepreneurs are Africa’s greatest hope

Bill Gates believes countries throughout Africa can obtain economic prosperity and fairly distributed wealth — but only by mobilizing the… Read More

Tinder for startup ideas: GoDaddy’s ‘Flare’ gives entrepreneurs feedback on concepts with a swipe

Swipe right if you’re interested, left to dismiss, and tap if you want to learn more. That recipe for landing… Read More

Here are the 9 startups in the Techstars Seattle 2016 class

Over the next three months, nine early-stage startups will hone their solutions under the mentorship of the Techstars Seattle accelerator. At… Read More

Need advice for your startup? Here are 23 tips from up-and-coming entrepreneurs

Peer mentorship is crucial to the entrepreneurial journey. That’s why we ask CEOs and co-founders to share their wisdom every… Read More

Top 20 startup ecosystems in the world: New report ranks Seattle No. 8

We’re in the midst of a startup revolution. That’s the crux of a new report on the top 20 entrepreneurial hubs… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Leasify simplifies the leasing process for new car-buyers

Editor’s note: Leasify ceased operations in 2016. If you’ve ever shopped for a car, you know dealers will do just about… Read More

Monster searches for new identity after breaking away from Beats

A powerful little speaker pumps out soulful electronic music on the table as Noel Lee gleefully pours a glass of ice water it.… Read More

EY announces 21 Pacific Northwest finalists for 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year

Entrepreneurs from Bellevue to Bend have been honored as finalists in the latest EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition for… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Qalendra uses real-time data to help adventure travelers plan vacations

Technology advances of the past decade have ushered in an age of data. Experts estimate that the vast majority of… Read More

Geek of the Week: From startup to Microsoft to Facebook, Nick Berry is a tech virtuoso

Nick Berry has had an notable career in the technology industry. After receiving a Master’s in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, he… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Zenobase helps you aggregate, make sense of personal data

Ever wonder if the phase of the moon affects your sleep? How about whether swimming or running is better for… Read More

Startup vet Rahul Sood’s advice for entrepreneurs: Stay in Seattle, find the right people, and marry rich

When Unikrn CEO Rahul Sood took the stage at GeekWire Startup Day, he opened with the time he told Michael… Read More

Q&A: Is it better to start up alone, or with a team?

Starting up can be a lonely adventure. But some of the most successful startups today are founded by a team.… Read More

Concur CEO Steve Singh: Startup success is entirely driven by culture

There are lots of ingredients to startup success, but for Concur CEO Steve Singh, one rises above them all. Speaking at… Read More

Entrepreneur confidence level in future profitability is sky high, survey says

A recent survey showed that today’s entrepreneurs are either cocky or confident — perhaps both — but are definitely optimistic… Read More

What drives you as an entrepreneur — ambition or obligation?

Bring together a bunch of highly-successful entrepreneurs in one room and you’ll notice a few common qualities. These people work… Read More

Girl power: Seattle ranked 2nd for women entrepreneurs

If you’re a woman and an entrepreneur, there are few better places to be in than Seattle. That’s according to… Read More

10 key startup tips from entrepreneur and Babson professor Michael Cummings

Years ago, Michael Cummings wanted to start his own company. But he was not confident and unsure about the future… Read More

Shopping 2020: What will the future of e-commerce look like in eight years?

Imagine, for a second, that it is the year 2004. The latest trends are Bluetooth technology, the revolution of video… Read More

What’s percolating at SURF? Startup incubator opens unique geek coffee shop

You’re a budding entrepreneur quietly building a potential million-dollar business and working long hours in the basement or local coffee… Read More

Venture capital on pace for biggest year since dot-com era

Venture capitalists are pumping massive amounts of capital into startup companies, fueled by the emergence of big shifts in mobile,… Read More