Simple, the Portland-based online banking company with a presence in Seattle, is shutting down due to the sale of banking giant BBVA USA. Founded in New York in 2009 and… Read More
Entrepreneur Joshua Reich, the co-founder of Portland-based financial tech startup Simple, is stepping down from his role as CEO of the company. Reich made the move so he could spend… Read More
Simple is cutting staff as it shifts its focus to building better technology. The Portland-based company slashed about 10 percent of its staff on Wednesday, including several executives, according to… Read More
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, which already has 20 employees working out of a new… Read More
As Chief Marketing Officer of Simple, Michelle Broderick’s job is to convince customers that the online banking service offers something completely different than the financial institutions they’re used to. “My… Read More
Josh Reich regularly hosts executives from other companies who want to learn how his startup creates a healthy culture and work environment that drives innovation. After seeing the ping pong tables, the kegs, and… Read 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 the company and help shape its business decisions. IBM acquired Blue… Read More
Here’s an interesting twist you don’t hear every day about those who succeed in Silicon Valley. One of Twitter’s first engineers, Alex Payne, is investing in vegan burger restaurants, mentoring… Read More
Simple, the Portland-based banking startup that was acquired by BBVA for $117 million in February, has signed a unique multi-year sponsorship deal with the Portland Timbers MLS club. Simple’s logo… Read More
Simple, an online banking startup based in Portland, has agreed to be acquired by banking giant BBVA, based in Madrid, Spain, in a deal valued at $117 million, the companies… Read More
It’s hard to believe that Simple became available to customers only one year ago. The online-only banking startup, which started in New York and made the move to Portland, set… Read More