Entrepreneurs

GeekWire Elevator Pitch winner Syndio rides high with a software solution to address pay bias

by Kurt Schlosser on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 at 7:10 pmComment

Twelve entrepreneurs rode to the top of Seattle’s Smith Tower for Season 2 of GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch. One of them kept going beyond that historic skyscraper elevator ride, all the… Read More

Here are the four Elevator Pitch finalists who will compete at the GeekWire Summit

by Kurt Schlosser on October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 at 12:24 pmComment

They rode 32 seconds to the top of Seattle’s Smith Tower during the second season of GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch — and then they managed to rise even higher as winners.… Read More

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Company founded by U.S. Army vet develops cannabis-based products to help people struggling with pain

by Starla Sampaco on November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 at 2:36 pm 3 Comments

As the founder of G&G Laboratories, Mike Lui wants to help people who struggle with pain, such as veterans and aging populations. A U.S. Army veteran himself, Lui has had… Read More

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Entrepreneurs from around the world pitch their startups in Seattle for the chance to present in D.C.

by Monica Nickelsburg on October 22, 2018October 23, 2018 at 12:46 pmComment

An international group of entrepreneurs gathered at Seattle City Hall Friday afternoon to pitch companies they’re building around the world from Cyprus to Slovakia. The 10 startup founders who presented… Read More

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Seattle entrepreneur who found success on Elevator Pitch wins $50K at National Black MBA Conference

by Kurt Schlosser on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 at 12:55 pmComment

Kwame Boler is still cleaning up when it comes to pitching his startup. Boler, the founder and CEO of NEU, has taken home a grand prize of $50,000 from the… Read More

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GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch Ep. 4: Electric bikes, security cameras and an illumination device for hard hats

by John Cook on June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 at 9:40 amComment

We’re back for another episode of GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch, a new show where three entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in the 42-seconds it takes to buzz to the top of… Read More

CEOs celebrate moms at the big Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony

by John Cook on June 16, 2018June 16, 2018 at 10:36 amComment

It might be Father’s Day this weekend, but moms took center stage at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year event Friday night in downtown Seattle. Several of the night’s winners… Read More

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GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch Ep. 3: StormSensor, PeopleMaven and CampusWall compete for startup glory at the Space Needle

by John Cook on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 at 10:46 amComment

We’re back for another episode of GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch, a new show where three entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in the 42-seconds it takes to buzz to the top of… Read More

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New show: GeekWire’s ‘Elevator Pitch’ tests startup founders on 42-second ride up the Space Needle

by John Cook on April 19, 2018April 20, 2018 at 4:10 am 7 Comments

Just 42 seconds. That’s all it takes to reach the top of Seattle’s Space Needle. And that’s the amount of time we’re giving entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas as they… Read More

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Allen Institute for AI sets up CTO residency program to link engineers with mentors

by Alan Boyle on January 23, 2018January 29, 2018 at 2:10 pmComment

Is technical expertise the key to success in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence market? Or is it entrepreneurship? Top-notch engineers with a yen to build a startup can get… Read More

Here are 10 business ideas from inspiring young entrepreneurs pitching products in a parking lot

by Kurt Schlosser on August 29, 2017August 30, 2017 at 9:33 amComment

A weekly farmers market at the Crossroads shopping center in Bellevue, Wash., attracted a bunch of extra vendors on Tuesday as several dozen young entrepreneurs showcased their offerings at a… Read More

Aldus and Visio founder Jeremy Jaech’s latest racket is a state-of-the-art tennis and events center

by Kurt Schlosser on August 27, 2017August 26, 2017 at 8:56 amComment

Jeremy Jaech and his wife Jacquelyn have had plenty of singular successes as tech entrepreneurs over the years. Now the couple is going for a doubles victory, with a state-of-the-art… Read More

Trump plans to scrap ‘startup visa’ rule that helps foreign entrepreneurs start companies in the U.S.

by Clare McGrane on June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 at 8:30 am 2 Comments

In January, the outgoing Obama Administration finalized a long-awaited rule to create a “startup visa” that would help foreign entrepreneurs create and grow businesses in the U.S. The rule is formally… Read More

Black Dot business incubator moves into bigger space with more opportunities

by Lisa Stiffler on May 4, 2017May 8, 2017 at 10:33 am 2 Comments

Black Dot, a business incubator for black-owned enterprises, is celebrating its new, bigger home in Seattle’s Central District. The expanded space will provide room for black innovators, artists, youth and business… Read More

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Q&A: Billionaire Richard Branson on Bill Gates’ tennis game, how he met Jeff Bezos, and more

by Alan Boyle on March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 at 2:14 pm1 Comment

At the age of 66, Virgin billionaire Richard Branson has seen a lot of entrepreneurs come and go, but he’s also gotten to know some of the enduring titans of… Read More

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Richard Branson fears that Donald Trump is ruining politics for business leaders

by Alan Boyle on March 28, 2017March 28, 2017 at 6:26 pm1 Comment

Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson is clearly unhappy with President Donald Trump – and he thinks that a different sort of business leader, such as former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg,… Read More

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How to boost women in business? There ought to be a law, Richard Branson says

by Alan Boyle on March 28, 2017March 28, 2017 at 4:33 pm 3 Comments

To boost women’s status in business, Virgin billionaire Richard Branson says the United States and other countries should follow Norway’s lead and require corporations to put more women on their… Read More

Live Video: Watch Richard Branson’s excellent entrepreneurial adventure

by Alan Boyle on March 28, 2017April 1, 2017 at 7:27 pm1 Comment

Not everyone can get in to the VIP business forum that Virgin Atlantic’s billionaire founder, Richard Branson, has organized in Seattle today – but anyone can watch what happens. Branson wants… Read More

Virgin Atlantic and its founder, Richard Branson, bring London buzz to Seattle

by Alan Boyle on March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 at 11:07 pm 2 Comments

Virgin Atlantic inaugurated its nonstop service between London and Seattle today with the glitz that’s typically associated with the airline’s billionaire founder, Richard Branson. Flight 105 is due to land… Read More

How The Wizard of Oz tells you everything you need to know about being a great entrepreneur

by John Cook on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017 at 9:33 am1 Comment

NEW YORK — Is the secret to entrepreneurial success found in The Wizard of Oz? Rich Barton, the co-founder of Expedia and Zillow, thinks so. Speaking at the Inman Connect real… Read More

Guest Post: U.S. Immigration Services issues new standards to make it easer for foreign entrepreneurs to get green cards

by Tahmina Watson on January 11, 2017January 11, 2017 at 2:20 pmComment

Two years ago, in my article titled, “What President Obama’s immigration announcement means for tech companies and entrepreneurs,” I discussed the president’s executive actions on immigration that he’d just announced… Read More

Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman recounts early missteps, says entrepreneurs need ‘ability to take pain’

by John Cook on November 17, 2016November 17, 2016 at 2:36 pmComment

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Blackstone Group is a financial juggernaut, with $361 billion in assets under management and a market value of $31 billion. But before the private equity firm… Read More

Meet the 13-year-old entrepreneur who wants to raise $100 million for Washington schools

by Clare McGrane on October 23, 2016October 23, 2016 at 5:10 pm 3 Comments

For most 11-year-olds, their experience with entrepreneurship ends at the summertime lemonade stand. But for Belle Pan, refreshing drinks and homemade cookies weren’t cutting it. As the daughter of an… Read More

Here are the top 10 universities graduating the most VC-backed entrepreneurs

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 at 9:48 amComment

Students across the country are headed back to school and many high school seniors are deciding which college or university would be best for them. Those with entrepreneurial ambitions might… Read More

Giant wave of government data could be unleashed by proposed law

by Lisa Stiffler on May 19, 2016May 19, 2016 at 1:12 pmComment

There are roughly 200,000 data sets available from the federal government, including information on weather and meteorology, patents and census data on household size, income and occupation. Kevin Merritt, founder… Read More

Advice: 3 ways to meet startup investors

by Yi-Jian Ngo on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 at 8:19 amComment

For entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital, getting investor introductions is a key first step towards achieving fundraising success. A well-prepared entrepreneur typically already has a short list of target investors… Read More

What President Obama’s immigration announcement means for tech companies and entrepreneurs

by Tahmina Watson on November 25, 2014November 29, 2014 at 5:18 am 2 Comments

There were two clear winners in President Obama’s sweeping changes on immigration executive action last week: undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and green card holders and tech workers. The president… Read More

Check out Zillow co-founder Rich Barton’s awesome response when a mom asked whether her son should become an entrepreneur

by John Cook on October 24, 2014October 26, 2014 at 9:27 am 26 Comments

It’s a vexing dilemma for any parent. You just paid big money to send your kid through college, and now they are weighing their first serious career choice. Big company… Read More

Chart: The top states for entrepreneurship (Oregon and Washington aren’t even close)

by John Cook on April 9, 2014April 9, 2014 at 2:04 pm1 Comment

We like to think of ourselves from entrepreneurial stock here in the Pacific Northwest — driven by by a pioneering spirit that led people westward hundreds of years ago and… Read More

13 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from Richard Sherman

by Joey Kotkins on January 29, 2014December 13, 2014 at 9:44 am 4 Comments

In case you’ve been living under a rock the last week, Richard Sherman has been everywhere in the media. It started when the Seattle Seahawks made a game saving and ultimately… Read More

GeekWire Elevator Pitch winner Syndio rides high with a software solution to address pay bias

Here are the four Elevator Pitch finalists who will compete at the GeekWire Summit

Company founded by U.S. Army vet develops cannabis-based products to help people struggling with pain

Entrepreneurs from around the world pitch their startups in Seattle for the chance to present in D.C.

Seattle entrepreneur who found success on Elevator Pitch wins $50K at National Black MBA Conference

GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch Ep. 4: Electric bikes, security cameras and an illumination device for hard hats

CEOs celebrate moms at the big Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony

GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch Ep. 3: StormSensor, PeopleMaven and CampusWall compete for startup glory at the Space Needle

New show: GeekWire’s ‘Elevator Pitch’ tests startup founders on 42-second ride up the Space Needle

Allen Institute for AI sets up CTO residency program to link engineers with mentors

Here are 10 business ideas from inspiring young entrepreneurs pitching products in a parking lot

Aldus and Visio founder Jeremy Jaech’s latest racket is a state-of-the-art tennis and events center

Trump plans to scrap ‘startup visa’ rule that helps foreign entrepreneurs start companies in the U.S.

Black Dot business incubator moves into bigger space with more opportunities

Q&A: Billionaire Richard Branson on Bill Gates’ tennis game, how he met Jeff Bezos, and more

Richard Branson fears that Donald Trump is ruining politics for business leaders

How to boost women in business? There ought to be a law, Richard Branson says

Live Video: Watch Richard Branson’s excellent entrepreneurial adventure

Virgin Atlantic and its founder, Richard Branson, bring London buzz to Seattle

How The Wizard of Oz tells you everything you need to know about being a great entrepreneur

Guest Post: U.S. Immigration Services issues new standards to make it easer for foreign entrepreneurs to get green cards

Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman recounts early missteps, says entrepreneurs need ‘ability to take pain’

Here are the top 10 universities graduating the most VC-backed entrepreneurs

Giant wave of government data could be unleashed by proposed law

Advice: 3 ways to meet startup investors

What President Obama’s immigration announcement means for tech companies and entrepreneurs

Check out Zillow co-founder Rich Barton’s awesome response when a mom asked whether her son should become an entrepreneur

Chart: The top states for entrepreneurship (Oregon and Washington aren’t even close)

13 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from Richard Sherman

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