Articles about simple

Portland online banking service Simple shutting down ahead of parent company’s acquisition

Simple, the Portland-based online banking company with a presence in Seattle, is shutting down due to the sale of banking… Read More

Tech Moves: Simple founder steps back from CEO role; new COO for secretive comms startup Osmosis; and more

Entrepreneur Joshua Reich, the co-founder of Portland-based financial tech startup Simple, is stepping down from his role as CEO of… Read More

Simple lays off 33 employees as top executives depart banking company

Simple is cutting staff as it shifts its focus to building better technology. The Portland-based company slashed about 10 percent… Read More

Banking company Simple opens Seattle office with 20 employees, hires marketing vet Shauna Causey

Another out-of-town tech company is opening up shop in Seattle. This time it’s fast-growing Portland, Ore.-based online banking startup Simple,… Read More

Working Geek: Why output, not effort, is Simple CMO Michelle Broderick’s top priority

As Chief Marketing Officer of Simple, Michelle Broderick’s job is to convince customers that the online banking service offers something… Read More

Simple banking startup CEO on culture: Why kegs, stickers, and ping pong tables aren’t enough

Josh Reich regularly hosts executives from other companies who want to learn how his startup creates a healthy culture and work environment that… Read More

Tech Moves: IBM names Blue Box founder distinguished engineer; Avvo recruits former Microsoft ad manager; and more

—IBM named Blue Box CTO and founder Jesse Proudman as one of IBM’s distinguished engineers. The executive-level position means Proudman will serve as a technical consultant for… Read More

From Twitter to vegan burgers, Alex Payne returns to Portland to focus on doing good

Here’s an interesting twist you don’t hear every day about those who succeed in Silicon Valley. One of Twitter’s first… Read More

Online banking company Simple inks sponsorship contract with Portland Timbers

Simple, the Portland-based banking startup that was acquired by BBVA for $117 million in February, has signed a unique multi-year… Read More

Online banking startup Simple acquired for $117 million

Simple, an online banking startup based in Portland, has agreed to be acquired by banking giant BBVA, based in Madrid,… Read More

After one year, Simple finds success changing how people spend, save and store money

It’s hard to believe that Simple became available to customers only one year ago. The online-only banking startup, which started… Read More