Geek of the Week: UW innovation ambassador Vikram Jandhyala is cultivating the next crop of entrepreneurs University of Washington administrator Vikram Jandhyala has been one of the driving forces behind the Global Innovation Exchange, a new Bellevue, Wash.-based technology… Read More
Study: Women are way more skeptical of tech advances than men Talk to any entrepreneur or technology executive, and you’ll hear stories about how technology is changing the world for the… Read More
Here are the 16 student-led teams that advanced in the University of Washington’s business plan competition Wireless routers. Influenza diagnostic tools. And even a new recipe for healthy sauerkraut. Those are among the 16 finalists who advanced… Read More
Counterpoint: Seattle has given ride sharing companies ‘a huge gift’ I like and respect Greg Gottesman. But his recent GeekWire post about the upstart, out-of-state taxi companies — Hey, Seattle,… Read More
Hey, Seattle, why stop with ride-sharing? Cap these 10 other innovations while you’re at it In a 9-0 decision Monday, the Seattle City Council voted to cap the number of UberX, Sidecar and Lyft drivers… Read More
Meet the Seattle 10: These innovative startups are looking to change the world Seattle is ripe with innovation. From aerospace to biotechnology to software to retail, startup companies in this moss-covered part of… Read More
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the most important traits of innovators A willingness to fail. A willingness to be misunderstood. And maintaining a childlike wonder in the world. Whether you’re a… Read More
PolyDrop turns paint into conductive coatings, wins $10K at UW environmental challenge College students are saving the world. Well, maybe not all of them. But the teams that participated in last week’s… Read More
From Boeing to Microsoft Bob: Innovation in the spotlight at Seattle’s new history museum Seattle’s history is very much tied to innovation, whether it’s Bill Boeing’s early aircraft or Bill Gates’ early software. And… Read More
New Center for Impact and Innovation inks lease at Pioneer Square’s historic Masins furniture building For nearly 80 years, the Masin family sold couches, tables and other fine-furniture from its Pioneer Square location. But now… Read More
10 mental traits of truly innovative leaders Ever since I was young I’ve always loved thinking of ways to fix things, build products and make money. And,… Read More
U.S. Patent chief: New patent reforms are like an ‘intricate Swiss watch’ At the GeekWire Summit on Wednesday, former Swype CEO Mike McSherry received the loudest applause of the day when he… Read More
Countdown to GeekWire Summit: Time running out for tickets You won’t want to miss this birthday party. GeekWire is turning one on Wednesday, March 7th, and to celebrate the… Read More
Google CEO Larry Page pledges to keep innovating (just in fewer buckets) Google is doubling down on some of its most important products as it starts the new year, with CEO Larry… Read More
11 things every entrepreneur should know about innovation An innovation that revolutionizes your life is the dream of every entrepreneur. But that dream may die hard if you… 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
