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GeekWire Awards

Podcast

AI, startups, and Star Wars: Conversations from the 2023 GeekWire Awards

by Todd Bishop on May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 at 10:03 am

The theme at this week’s GeekWire Awards was Star Wars, but we didn’t need to go to a galaxy far, far away to find the force that promises to reshape… Read More

GeekWire Awards: How these five Workplace of the Year finalists navigate challenging times

by Kurt Schlosser on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 at 9:20 am

The five finalists for Workplace of the Year at the GeekWire Awards rely on a number of policies to help employees get the most out of their work experience, from… Read More

GeekWire Awards finalists revealed: Cast your vote and pick the top Pacific Northwest innovators

by Taylor Soper on March 22, 2023April 7, 2023 at 12:00 pm

It’s time to vote for the best of Pacific Northwest tech. Today we are excited to announce more than 50 finalists in the 2023 GeekWire Awards and kick off voting in… Read More

Help us find the best workplaces, UX designers and STEM educators ahead of the GeekWire Awards

by Kurt Schlosser on February 23, 2023March 21, 2023 at 3:45 pm

The 2023 GeekWire Awards will present more than a dozen honors to some of the top innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in the Pacific Northwest when the event returns to… Read More

GeekWire Awards nominations are now open and table sponsorships are available for the big event

by Kurt Schlosser on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 at 11:27 am

Here come the robot trophies! The much-anticipated 2023 GeekWire Awards — presented by Astound Business Solutions for the 10th year — are returning May 18 to celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs and… Read More

Podcast

Madrona Venture Group’s Steve Singh on key trends to watch coming out of the pandemic

by Todd Bishop on May 22, 2021May 23, 2021 at 7:15 pm

The 2021 virtual GeekWire Awards were held this week, recognizing the top companies, innovators, entrepreneurs and technologies in the Pacific Northwest, as nominated and chosen by the GeekWire community — along… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Which company will be the Next Tech Titan to emerge from the PNW?

by Taylor Soper on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 at 12:23 am

Amazon, Microsoft, Expedia, T-Mobile, Zillow, Redfin, Smartsheet, Avalara. The list of tech giants from the Pacific Northwest continues to grow — who will be the next to join this elite… Read More

Startup of the Year: Vote for the hottest up-and-coming company at the GeekWire Awards

by Taylor Soper on April 20, 2021April 23, 2021 at 10:15 am

The five finalists for this year’s Startup of the Year category at the GeekWire Awards reflect the strength of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. Common… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2021: Check out the 5 finalists for Workplace of the Year

by Kurt Schlosser on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 at 3:29 pm

After a year in which the definition of “workplace” became especially fluid, our understanding of what makes for a great place to work shifted as radically as the physical spaces… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Podcast: Slack’s case against Microsoft; GeekWire Awards recap; Seattle gets Kraken

by Todd Bishop on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 at 10:28 am

Slack delivered a surprise this week with the filing of an antitrust complaint against Microsoft, alleging that the tech giant unfairly leverages Microsoft Office to give an edge to its… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Awards Preview: How plant-based meat startup Rebellyous Foods pivoted in the pandemic

by Monica Nickelsburg on July 16, 2020July 18, 2020 at 9:27 am

Before the first-known U.S. coronavirus cases emerged in Rebellyous Foods’ hometown, Seattle, the startup was catering to the food services industry, targeting its its line of plant-based chicken products to… Read More

Video

Vote for the Pacific Northwest’s top hardware innovation at the GeekWire Awards

by Nat Levy on March 6, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:52 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. This post has also been updated to reflect the five finalists in the category. A rock… Read More

Video

GeekWire Awards 2020: Meet the 5 finalists for Startup CEO of the Year

by Taylor Soper on March 2, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:48 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. Managing a fast-growing startup is not easy. Company leaders must have passion, drive, smarts, and an… Read More

Video

Who’ll be the Next Tech Titan at the GeekWire Awards? Your vote will boost one of these startups

by Alan Boyle on February 28, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:43 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. How do you handicap a unicorn race? When it comes to the race for the GeekWire… Read More

Video

Vote for the Geeks Give Back award: 5 inspirational groups making a positive change in our community

by Cara Kuhlman on February 25, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:49 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. If you’re looking to be inspired by the tech community, look no further than the finalists… Read More

Video

Vote for the Pacific Northwest’s best innovation at the GeekWire Awards

by Nat Levy on February 17, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:48 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. The Pacific Northwest’s status as an innovation hub is well-documented: It is at the center of… Read More

Video

GeekWire Awards: Vote for the top funding deal amid a record 2019 for Pacific NW startups

by Monica Nickelsburg on February 13, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:45 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. Pacific Northwest entrepreneurs have long complained about the challenges of securing funding compared to nearby Silicon… Read More

Video

GeekWire Awards: Vote for Deal of the Year — the top tech acquisition or IPO in the Pacific NW

by Nat Levy on February 12, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:44 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. Everyone wanted a piece of the Seattle tech scene in 2019, from stock market investors to… Read More

Video

Startup of the Year: Vote for the top early-stage Pacific Northwest company at the GeekWire Awards

by Taylor Soper on February 11, 2020July 23, 2020 at 11:43 am

Editor’s note: The GeekWire Awards are now virtual on July 23. Watch live below. There are a flurry of up-and-coming early-stage startups across the Pacific Northwest that are innovating, executing,… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Nominations now open for our annual celebration of Pacific NW tech

by Paula Wilmot on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 at 9:23 pm

Do you know a person, company or organization worthy of a GeekWire Award? Now is your chance to nominate them for recognition at our annual celebration of Pacific Northwest technology… Read More

Get ready for the GeekWire Awards! Tickets on sale now, nominations begin soon

by Paula Wilmot on January 8, 2020January 15, 2020 at 11:48 am

The 12th annual GeekWire Awards — the Oscars of the Pacific Northwest technology community — return on Thursday, March 26, at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture. We’re excited to recognize the innovators,… Read More

Podcast

Revealed: GeekWire Awards 2019 winners crowned as we celebrate the best of Pacific Northwest tech

by GeekWire Staff on May 3, 2019November 3, 2020 at 8:25 pm

The strength and success of the people and companies across the Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem was on full display Thursday night at the GeekWire Awards. It was so much fun… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Last chance to vote, winners announced May 2 in Seattle

by Cara Kuhlman on April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 at 10:35 am

The GeekWire Awards isn’t just the Oscars of Pacific Northwest tech — it’s also a participation sport! Cast your vote in 11 categories including AI Innovation of the Year, Startup of the Year,… Read More

Kombucha kegerators, mountain sculptures, game rooms: Vote for the Geekiest Office Space in Seattle

by Tom Krazit on April 17, 2019April 18, 2019 at 2:28 pm

You won’t find seas of dull gray cubicles confining workers toiling away at TPS reports inside the offices of the five finalists for the Geekiest Office Space category at this… Read More

Vote for your favorite Health Innovation of the Year, a new category at the GeekWire Awards

by James Thorne on April 16, 2019April 18, 2019 at 8:41 am

Proteins, algorithms and apps — oh my! Health innovators across the Pacific Northwest continue to embrace technologies that go well beyond traditional drugs. The finalists for the Health Innovation of… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Rising startup founders highlight Young Entrepreneur of the Year category

by Monica Nickelsburg on April 15, 2019April 18, 2019 at 8:42 am

The nominees for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category at this year’s GeekWire Awards prove that you can accomplish a lot by the time you’re 30 if you catch… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2019: Here’s what makes these Startup CEO of the Year nominees great leaders

by Taylor Soper on April 11, 2019April 18, 2019 at 8:46 am

Managing a fast-growing startup is not easy. But the GeekWire Awards finalists for Startup CEO of the Year have figured how to not only lead early stage companies but also… Read More

Video

Startups vie for gadget greatness: Vote for the best hardware innovation at the GeekWire Awards

by Nat Levy on April 10, 2019April 18, 2019 at 8:47 am

Hardware can be a tough world, but the Pacific Northwest is replete with ambitious gadget makers looking for creative solutions to problems of all sorts. Private email servers, heart monitors,… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2019: Top acquisitions and IPOs highlight Deal of the Year category

by James Thorne on April 9, 2019May 1, 2019 at 10:40 am

Like a Reese’s Cup, this GeekWire Awards category offers an appetizing combination — not chocolate and peanut butter, but the nominees for Deal of the Year saw sizable exits by… Read More

Crowd Cow

Startup of the Year nominees share tips for success — cast your vote now for the GeekWire Awards

by Taylor Soper on April 8, 2019April 18, 2019 at 8:53 am

A quick gander at the GeekWire 200, our index of Pacific Northwest startups, shows the density of up-and-coming tech companies based in this region. That’s what makes the five nominees… Read More

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