2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST Top Investors, Professionals, Service Providers, and Support Organizations Adding Value To Organizations In Greater Seattle’s Innovation Economy
1 February 15, 2019 2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST Dear Readers,
Now in our fifth year, the collaboration between Iinnovate and the University of Washington takes a snapshot of the innovation economy in 2019, and identifies through investor and peer surveys and interviews the leading individuals and organizations supporting Life Sciences and Tech entrepreneurship and growth.
The initial impetus for this report was to help entrepreneurs in the Puget Sound Region (Greater Seattle) understand the resources available to them as tech and life sciences start-ups and scale-ups. Over time, we have expanded the report with the belief that a healthy innovation economy can improve companies, communities, and lives.
There is no doubt that the trends we saw in 2019 will be majorly impacted by the Coronavirus. It will be difficult to project how WA State’s innovation economy and entrepreneurial companies will rebound. With that said, our goal is to maximize learning about how to build a great innovation economy, and, from the Coronavirus, we will gain insights that, hopefully, will help our State and entrepreneurs weather a major, difficult, and sad disruption.
This year’s report focuses on an index to top investors, professionals, service providers, and support organizations adding value to tech and life sciences organizations in Greater Seattle as reported by peers. As a result we have renamed the report, “The best of the Northwest”. We also take a snapshot of the changes to our innovation economy since last year.
A big thank you is due to the University of Washington Bothell, and the Greater Seattle innovation community of leaders, investors, service providers, and professionals for making this year’s report possible.
We hope you find this to be a valuable resource and look forward to receiving your feedback at info@ innovatenetwork.com so we can improve future reports.
Wishing you and your families a safe and healthy 2020!
R. Joe Ottinger CEO of Iinnovate Leadership Network
P.S. Although this report is not a Covid 19 resource, we would like to send our heartfelt thanks to the healthcare workers and individuals making huge sacrifices to keep essential services open to make life better for the rest of us.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 2 ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Iinnovate Leadership Network (pronounced “I innovate”) is a management consulting firm focused on helping companies succeed in today’s innovation economy. Iinnovate’s consulting services focus on preparing leaders and companies for innovation and growth, including innovation strategy, goal- setting using OKRs, management, execution, and culture. Iinnovate was founded by R. Joe Ottinger, a former management consultant with Harvard Business School professor John Kotter, tech executive with public and private technology companies, and author of books and articles on innovation and leadership. He is also a co-founder of OKR Advisors, providing training, content, community, and consulting for the future of work, now. Joe cares deeply about transforming companies, communities, and lives through innovation. Iinnovate along with the University of Washington, has published the Greater Seattle Innovation Ecosystem Guide, now titled “The Best of the Northwest”, for the last 4 years, providing insights for entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, service providers, and support organizations.
The University of Washington Bothell is a rapidly developing UW campus just north of Seattle. Its School of Business focuses on top quality research, excellence in teaching, and community engagement. The School’s undergraduate and MBA programs inspire business excellence by ensuring that current and future leaders have the skills needed to be successful in a constantly changing business world. UW Bothell is known for providing a participatory student experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with faculty as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success. The campus is also distinguished by its focus on cross- disciplinary research and creative practice, connected learning and community engagement. The primary researchers this year were Geneva West and Chi Do. The Professor sponsor was Denis Trapido.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 Methodology 6 Major Highlights 6 Recognition and Thanks 7
SNAPSHOT OF GREATER SEATTLE’S 2019 INNOVATION ECONOMY (IN 10 CHARTS) 8 Chart 1 2019 State Rankings By Percentage Growth in GDP 8 Chart 2 2019 Ranking Of Most Attractive Metro Areas For STEM Jobs 9 Chart 3 WA State Employees By Sector 9 Chart 4 2019 State Rankings Of Venture Capital Deals and Investment 10 Chart 5 2019 State Ranking Of Life Science Sector 11 Chart 6 Venture Capital Trends (Deals and Investments) In WA State 2014-1019 12 Chart 7 Capital Raised By Tech Investment Firms 2018 and 2019 13 Chart 8 Largest Tech Startup Capital Raised 2019 v. 2018 14 Chart 9 Largest Commercial Office Tenants In Greater Seattle 2019 v. 2018 14 Chart 10 States with the most aggressive measures in Limiting Corona Virus Exposure 15
BEST OF THE NORTHWEST INDICES 16 ACCELERATORS, INCUBATORS, CO-WORKING SPACES & MEETUP GROUPS 17 INDEX 1 Accelerators 17 INDEX 2 Incubators 18 INDEX 3 Coworking spaces 19 INDEX 4 Tech Meet-Up Groups 20 INVESTORS 22 INDEX 5 Angel Networks, Start-Up Labs & Start-Up Studios - Tech 22 INDEX 6 Angel Networks - Health & Life Science 24 INDEX 7 Venture Capital Firms - Tech 24 INDEX 8 Venture Capital Firms - Health & Life Science 26 INDEX 9 Strategic Corporate Investors 28 INDEX 10 Family Offices and Closely Held Private Equity Investors 30
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 4 PROFESSIONALS (LAWYERS AND ACCOUNTANTS) 32 INDEX 11 Corporate Lawyers Tech 32 INDEX 12 Corporate Lawyers Health & Life Science 34 INDEX 13 Patent Lawyers 35 INDEX 14 Accountantas 35 SERVICE PROVIDERS 36 INDEX 15 Alternative Financing 36 INDEX 16 CEO Networks 36 INDEX 17 Commercial Banks - Servicing Health & Life Science 36 INDEX 18 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firms 37 INDEX 19 Executive Coaching and Leadership Development 39 INDEX 20 Financial Consulting/Outsourcing Firms 39 INDEX 21 HR Consulting/Outsourcing Firms 40 INDEX 22 Insurance Advisors 40 INDEX 23 Investment Banks 40 INDEX 24 Marketing Firms 41 INDEX 25 Venture Debt 42 INDEX 26 Sales Consulting & Outsourcing 42 INDEX 27 Strategy & Strategic Change 42 WOMEN IN TECH RESOURCES 43 INDEX 28 Top Women Angel Investors 43 INDEX 29 Women-Focused Angel Networks & VC Funds 45 INDEX 30 Women’s Organizations For Tech and Life Sciences 46 INDEX 31 Tech Support Organizations 51 SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS 51 INDEX 32 Health & Life Sciences Support Organizations 51 INDEX 33 Major Health & Life Science Institutions 53 INDEX 34 Major Government and Academic Organizations 55 TALENT-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 57 INDEX 35 Talent Recruiting Firms 57 INDEX 36 Offshore Resources 57 INDEX 37 Staffing/Hiring Solutions for Employers 58 MEDIA 59 INDEX 38 Media - Tech & Life Sciences 59 ENTREPRENEUR REPORTS AND TOOLS 61 INDEX 39 Reports, Tech Tools, and Resources for Entrepreneurs 61
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Each year Iinnovate gathers a list of the top tech and life sciences investors, professionals, service providers and support organizations as recommended by their peers and research conducted by the University of Washington. The goal is to help entrepreneurs connect with the “best of the Northwest”, and to support them in identifying the individuals and networks that exist to help them succeed. Whether tech and life sciences entrepreneurs are looking for capital, talent, professionals, or service providers, Iinnovate’s Best of the Northwest Guide is here to connect them with the best the Northwest has to offer.
METHODOLOGY
The methodology that was used to create this report involved over 50 interviews and 100 surveys with investors, professionals, service providers, and support organizations for the Tech and Life Sciences sectors in WA State. In addition, research was conducted using Pitchbook, Crunchbase, Geekwire, and other Internet and media outlets.
We use the term “Greater Seattle” rather than Puget Sound, because most of the country and rest of the world does not recognize the differences between Seattle, Greater Seattle, and Puget Sound.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
Recognizing the Coronavirus has changed everything, 2019 was a banner year for WA State, and especially for the tech sector. Here are some of the major highlights:
The information, communications, and technology (ICT) sector grew faster than any other sector of Greater Seattle’s innovation economy.
Seattle continues to be home to two of the largest, global tech powerhouses, Amazon and Microsoft, and both companies grew their market cap and footprint in Greater Seattle.
Major Silicon Valley and SF companies, such as Salesforce, Google, Apple, Facebook and others, continued to expand in Greater Seattle.
Venture capital firms raised record funds over the last 2 years, and VC deals and investments grew significantly over 2018.
Greater Seattle ranked #1 in attractiveness for STEM jobs among all major metro areas.
Greater Seattle was particularly responsive to combat the Coronavirus.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 6 RECOGNITION AND THANKS
Erik Benson, Kevin Cable, Frank Chang, Teague Collins, Trent Dykes, John Cook, Andy Dale, Chris Devore, Trent Dykes, Nick Ellingson, Sonya Erickson, Mike Gallatin, Richard Giersch, Ben Gilbert, Greg Gottesman, Tyler Hollebeck, Anisa Khoshbakhtian, Mingh Le, Maura Little, Rebecca Lovell, Brock Mansfield, Bill McAleer, Nathan McDonald, Matt Medlin, Kristen Morbeck, Nader Naini, Yi-Jian Ngo, Emily Parkhurst, Tim Porter, Laura Ruderman, Erika Schafer, Craig Sherman, Michael Schutzler, John Seacrest, Ben Straughan, Shannon Swift, Mark Tranter, Joe Wallin, Shelley Whalen
Special Thanks To: Denis Trapido, Geneva West, and Chi Do from the University of Washington | Bothell
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 7 SNAPSHOT OF GREATER SEATTLE’S 2019 INNOVATION ECONOMY (In 10 Charts)
The following 10 charts attempt to capture the trends impacting Greater Seattle’s innovation economy in 2019 and into 2020.
1 2019 STATE RANKINGS BY PERCENTAGE GROWTH IN GDP Washington State’s overall GDP grew at a fast pace, ranking #2 among all states. The tech sector grew the fastest but other sectors grew as well.
State % Change 2019 Ranking
Texas 4.4 1 Washington 3.8 2 Utah 3.8 3 New Mexico 3.7 4 Colorado 3.5 5 Wyoming 3.3 6 Arizona 3.1 7 South Carolina 3.0 8 Nevada 2.9 9 Idaho 2.8 10 Florida 2.8 11 New Hampshire 2.7 12 Oregon 2.7 13 Rhode Island 2.7 14 California 2.6 15 Alaska 2.5 16 Massachusetts 2.5 17 Vermont 2.5 18 Oklahoma 2.4 19 North Dakota 2.3 20
Source: https://www.bea.gov/news/2020/gross-domestic-product-state-4th-quarter-and-annual-2019
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 8 2 2019 RANKING OF MOST ATTRACTIVE METRO AREAS FOR STEM JOBS
Stem jobs grew due to hiring by Microsoft, Amazon, and major tech companies moving up from Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.
Overall ‘Professional ‘STEM- ‘Quality of Life’ Rank Metro Area* Total Score Opportunities’ Friendliness’ Rank (1 = Best) Rank Rank 1 Seattle, WA 71.78 1 8 19 2 Boston, MA 68.04 7 1 64 3 Austin, TX 67.16 5 20 14 4 Atlanta, GA 66.39 6 22 13 5 Pittsburgh, PA 66.06 13 14 11 6 San Francisco, CA 65.27 3 3 63 7 Raleigh, NC 64.14 4 16 38 8 Madison, WI 63.20 21 18 17 9 Minneapolis, MN 61.30 26 19 23 10 San Diego, CA 60.97 27 31 7
Source: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-metro-areas-for-stem-professionals/9200/
3 WA STATE EMPLOYEES BY SECTOR The Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) sector grew the fastest among all sectors year over year, growing from 21% of total employees in 2018 to 27% of all employees in 2019.
Military & Defense Aerospace 8% Maritime 17% 8%
Life Science/Global Health 4% NUMBER OF Agriculture & Food EMPLOYEES Manuf. 2019 20%
ICT (Tech) 27% Clean Energy Forest Products 11% 5%
Source: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/key-sectors/
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 9 2019 STATE RANKINGS OF VENTURE CAPITAL DEALS AND 4 INVESTMENT
The VC investment deal activity and amount grew 15% and 22% respectively representing solid gains over 2018.
Deal Amounts (Ranked By 2019 Amounts)
Overall Rank 2019 2018 % Change YOY (1 = Best) California $63,734.8 $83,397.0 -24% New York $27,060.4 $14,921.0 81% Massachusetts $10,754.4 $12,301.8 -13% Washington $3,829.2 $3,139.8 22% Texas $3,662.0 $3,079.8 19% Florida $2,885.2 $1,816.3 59% Colorado $2,448.7 $1,615.5 52% Illinois $2,209.0 $1,952.5 13% Pennsylvania $1,910.5 $1,499.6 27% Georgia $1,818.5 $972.6 87%
# Deals (Ranked By 2019 Deals)
Overall Rank 2019 2018 % Change YOY (1 = Best) California 3623 3747 -3% New York 1315 1291 2% Massachusetts 740 736 1% Texas 554 520 7% Washington 440 382 15% Colorado 390 317 23% Illinois 299 285 5% Pennsylvania 286 280 2% Florida 261 276 -5% North Carolina 209 195 7%
Source: Venture Monitor SVB and Pitchbook
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 10 5 2019 STATE RANKING OF LIFE SCIENCE SECTOR
The life sciences sector in WA State is a significant national player, but fails to get the kind of traction of some of the very top regions.
Seattle Ranks 7th in life-science sector
Despite thriving tech and medical research centers, Seattle-area lags other big life-science markets.
7 WEIGHTED SCORE Seattle: 51.4 Greater Boston Area: 81.5
Westchester County, NY: 37.7 10 1 San Francisco Philadelphia Metro Area: 54.2 5 8 2 Bay Area: 77.3 Suburban Maryland/Metro D.C.: 52.7 6 New Jersey: Los Angeles/ 49.6 Raleigh-Durham Metro 9 Orange County: 42.8 4 Area: 55.8 3 San Diego Metro Area: 77.3
Weighted score includes: life-science employment concentration, life- sciences venture-capital funding, life-science employment growth, life-science establishments concentration, life sciences National Institutes of Health funding, market-occupancy rate and average asking rent.
Sourece: Jll, a real-estate consultancy MARK NOWLING / THE SEATTLE TIMES
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 11 VENTURE CAPITAL TRENDS (DEALS AND INVESTMENTS) IN WA STATE 6 2014-1019
The VC investment trend for WA state since 2016 has been steadily positive with a large jump in 2018 followed by another increase in 2019. This trend is critical for local support of tech and life sciences companies.
$4 500 450 348 374 400 $3 351 350 282 282 346 300 $2 250 200 150 $1 100 50 $2.2 $2.1 $1.5 $1.7 $3.0 $3.5 $0 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Deal value ($B) Deal count
Source: https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/seattle-vc-funding-record-microsoft-amazon
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 12 CAPITAL RAISED BY TECH INVESTMENT FIRMS 2018 AND 2019 7 (SORTED BY AMOUNT RAISED)
New VC capital raised grew significantly over the last 2 years. There was also a large increase in VC investment by firms outside of Greater Seattle into companies located here, but that number has been difficult to quantify.
Venture/Angel Fund Fund Description $ Millions
Frazier Healthcare 9th fund - Frasier IX $419 Madrona Venture Group 7th fund - Madrona VII $300 Maveron 7th fund - Maveron VII $180 West River Group $150 PSL Ventures 2018 New VC Fund $80 Madrona Venture Group Acceleration Fund $107 Voyager 5th fund - Voyager V $100 Acequia Capital New VC Fund $50 Unlock Partners New VC Fund $50 Flying Fish Announced A New Fund $30* Seven Peaks New VC Fund $28 Illuminate Ventures New VC Fund $27 Founders Coop 4th Fund – Founders IV $25 Ai2 Incubator New VC Fund $10 Ascend Venture Capital New VC Fund $10 Cascade Seed Fund New VC Fund $5
Sources: Crunchbase and Geekwire
Other Notes: • WINGS – The Medical Technology Angels wound down starting June 6, 2019 • Family Angel Management Fund closed its second fund in June 2019 for an undisclosed amount • Silicon Valley firm Anthos Capital opened an office in Seattle
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 13 8 LARGEST TECH STARTUP CAPITAL RAISED (2019 AND 2018 TOP 10)
Large amounts of growth capital were raised over the last two years for local companies that are scaling, which is a positive sign for creating long-erm local employers.
Rank Company Deal Size 1 Convoy 585*
2 Remitly 220* Note: Numbers with 3 Sana Biotechnology 219 an * reflect multiple rounds of financing 4 Outreach 179* in 2018 and 2019 5 Highspot 170* Note: Not included 6 Icertis 165* in these numbers is Getty Images which 7 Auth0 158* was acquired by 8 Flyhomes 158* Carlyle Group 9 Rover 155* Sources: Crunchbase 10 Spaceflight Industries 150 and Pitchbook
LARGEST COMMERCIAL OFFICE TENANTS IN GREATER SEATTLE 9 2019 V. 2018
The employee landscape, once dominated by aerospace, is now dominated by tech due to the great influx of companies from the Bay Area and growth in local companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. Here are the top 10 office tenants.
2019 Space Leased 2018 Space % Rank Company (MSF) Leased (MSF) Change 1 Amazon 14.01 13.25 6% 2 Microsoft 13.14 13.09 0% 3 Boeing 6.41 5.82 10% 4 Facebook 2.33 1.23 89% 5 Google 1.95 1.03 89% 6 WeWork 1.45 0.9 61% 7 Starbucks 1.35 1.35 0% 8 Nordstrom 1.2 NA NA 9 T-Mobile 0.9 0.9 0% 10 F5 Networks 0.9 0.9 0%
Source: Kidder Mathews
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 14 STATES WITH THE MOST AGGRESSIVE MEASURES IN LIMITING 10 CORONA VIRUS EXPOSURE
Washington State was one of the most aggressive in combating Corona Virus Exposure when looking at a number of factors including prevention and containment, risk factor and infrastructure rank, and economic impact rank.
‘Prevention & ‘Risk Factors & ‘Economic Rank State Containment’ Infrastructure’ Impact’ Rank Rank Rank
1 New York 3 13 14 2 District of Columbia 5 2 18 3 Alaska 2 11 40 4 Hawaii 1 28 49 5 New Jersey 4 17 17 6 Rhode Island 6 5 47 7 Washington 9 7 11 8 Massachusetts 10 4 6 9 New Hampshire 8 12 34 10 West Virginia 7 34 31
Source: https://wallethub.com/edu/most-aggressive-states-against-coronavirus/72307/
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 15 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST INDICES
Each year Iinnovate gathers a list of the best professionals, service providers and support organizations as recommended by investors, professionals, and service providers. The goal is to help entrepreneurs connect with the best of the northwest, and to support them in identifying the individuals and networks that exist to help them succeed. Whether tech and life sciences entrepreneurs are looking for capital, talent, professionals, or service providers, Iinnovate’s Best of the Northwest Guide is here to connect them with the best the Northwest has to offer.
This index is the result of feedback from individuals and organizations that make the Northwest innovation ecosystem thrive. Congratulations to all that show up on these lists!
Items that appear in purple are links to resources
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 16 ACCELERATORS, INCUBATORS, CO-WORKING SPACES & MEETUP GROUPS
INDEX 1 ACCELERATORS
Accelarators Description
A vehicle for capital-efficient investment in and management of emerging Accelerator Life Sciences biotechnology opportunities.
Providing startup fund managers with seed capital, warehousing of initial investments on our balance sheet, fund operating tools & processes, mentoring, fundraising support, investment evaluation support, and access to a growing Capria global network of impact fund managers. We work with financial services entrepreneurs who are setting up investment vehicles to deploy risk capital – equity and/or debt – to support businesses that are both profitable and impactful.
The oldest and largest cleantech startup accelerator program, with the mission CleanTech Open to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with ideas to solve our greatest environmental and energy challenges.
Create33 is a membership organization serving high-growth technology Create33 entrepreneurs with targeted programming, mentorship, customer connections, and investor introductions.
Helping the entrepreneurs making a true impact in the world; improving lives, Fledge the environment, health, communities, or making a more sustainable world.
Providing easy and open access to cutting-edge design and prototyping Fab Lab equipment, and to bring educational opportunities and a supportive community for students, inventors, artists and DIY enthusiasts. (Seattle)
The world’s largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, helping Founder Institute aspiring founders across the globe build enduring technology companies.
From napkin to traction, Madrona Venture Labs creates meaningful companies from scratch. We’re hackers and designers who believe in the transformational potential of a great product. Life’s short, so lifestyle plays aren’t our thing. We Madrona Venture Labs sign up customers until we have irrefutable traction (or we kill the idea). We’re backed by Madrona Venture Group and can help secure the best financing partners. We hire unrecruitable talent to lead our companies. Downtown Seattle.
The creative act— seeing old problems from a new angle, adjusting to and being open to change—lies at the heart of innovation. But innovation is not a final McKinstry Innovation Center destination; it’s a journey as much as a process. And it’s a promise too, because it represents infinite possibilities just beyond on the horizon. (Seattle)
The Microsoft ScaleUp program (previously known as Microsoft Accelerator) is Microsoft ScaleUp designed for Series A startups and offers access to sales, marketing and techni- cal support.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 17 Accelarators Description
Paladin Partners Emerging Growth Women’s CEO Group
Startup studio and venture capital fund, PSL, offers6 Month Startup which is a pre-accelerator program helping first time founders develop their ideas before Pioneer Square Labs they leave their day jobs. The program meets monthly as a meetup format. Each month has self managed deliverables and resources.
Our teams accelerate their ideas under the guidance of some of the most Reactor respected mentors in the interactive media business.
Finding the most innovative technology-based companies and take them into TechBA global markets.
A global ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to bring new technologies to Techstars market wherever they choose to build their business.
A stealth innovation studio that is committed to enabling entrepreneurs to fulfill Village88 TechLab their product potential and creating breakthrough web technologies.
WTIA Cohort Program is a twice a year program that selects from startups with Team, Product and some traction (but <$1M in revenue). The program sources Washington International companies from smaller VC, Accelerator programs and the community. The goal Trade Association of the program is two-fold: 1. Help these startups navigate the program in 6 months vs. 18-24 months 2. Create a cohort of founders for the long term connecting Seattle’s future investors
INDEX 2 INCUBATORS
Incubator Description
Allen Institute for Artificial We pair the best AI minds in the world with successful entrepreneurs to build AI Intelligence startups together.
BECU and CoMotion partner to open the BECU Fintech Incubator, a new group BECU Fintech Incubator housed inside Startup Hall near the UW campus in Seattle.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit – and a national network of veteran entrepreneurs dedicated to helping new veteran entrepreneurs start their own business. We Bunker Labs are committed to seeing that every entrepreneur in the veteran community has the network, tools, and resources they need to start their own business.
A business accelerator program powered by the CleanTech Alliance and VertueLab (formerly Oregon BEST). The 15-week program delivers mentorship, Cascadia CleanTech curriculum, connections and funding opportunities designed specifically for early-stage cleantech startups.
The collaborative hub for expanding the societal impact of the UW community. CoMotion Labs We deliver the tools and connections that UW researchers and students need to accelerate the impact of their innovations. (U District)
Eastside Incubator is a startup community serving the Eastside region of the Eastside Incubator, Greater Seattle Area. We are a co-working space available exclusively to early Redmond stage software startups and an event space hosting technical and startup oriented meetups.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 18 Incubator Description
To support an innovative community spirit and foster the success of start-up Kenmore Business Incubator entrepreneurs, the City has created a Business Incubator Program.
Seattle Fashion Incubator A incubator to help people in the fashion and design industry
SURF is a curated community with a dynamic culture that enables entrepreneurs SURF Incubator to focus on executing their ideas.
Pioneer Square Labs PSL is a startup studio and venture capital fund focused on software companies
Sources: GeekWire startup spaces and NewTech Northwest
INDEX 3 COWORKING SPACES
Coworking spaces Address
Agnes Underground 1424 11th Avenue, on 4th floor of Chophouse Row. Seattle WA 98122
Atlas Workbase 500 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
Ballard Labs 1416 NW 46th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Bullitt Center 1501 East Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
Cambia Grove 1800 9th Avenue, Suite 250. Seattle, WA 98101
Cloud Room 1424 11th Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98122
Cowork Box 1000 124th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005
Coworking Eastlake, Seattle 2226 Eastlake Ave E., Seattle, WA 98102
Columbia Tower Club 701 Fifth Avenue, Columbia Center 75th floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Create33 999 3rd Ave, 33rd floor, Seattle, WA 98104
extraSlice Smart Space 3600 136th PL SE #300, Bellevue, WA 98006
Galvanize, Pioneer Square 111 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104
Hing Hay Coworks 409B Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
HiveBio 4000 NE 41th St, Seattle, WA 98195
Life Sciences Impact Hall 220 2nd Ave South, Seattle, WA 98104
Indie, Ballard 5228 20th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
2033 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 Industrious, Seattle & Bellevue 500 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Inspark Coworking, Lynnwood 16824 44th Ave W, Suite 130, Lynnwood, WA 98037
Interbay Worklofts 1631 15th Ave W., Seattle, WA 98119
Icogonex, Life Sciences 454 North 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 19 Coworking spaces Address
North Star Offices 15600 Redmon Way, Redmond, WA 98052
Office Nomads 1617 Boyston Ave, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98122
Office Xpats, Bainbridge 403 Madison Ave N, Suite 240, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Orange Studios 2205 152nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Phinney Sandbox 6701 Greenwood Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103
PivotDesk Multiple locations
Startup Hall, CoMotion Labs 1100 NE Campus Parkway, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98195
SURGE Tacoma 2367 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
The Collective, Seattle 400 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
The Makers Workspaces 92 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA 98121
100 South King Street, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98104 The Pioneer Collective 1102 A Street, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402
The Riveter Multiple locations
1700 Westlake Ave N, #200, Seattle, WA 98109 ThinkSpace 8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200, Redmond, WA 98052
Union Club Tacoma 539 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Vibe Coworks, Poulsbo 19225 8th Ave NE, Suite 201, Poulsbo, WA 98370
WeWork, Seattle, Bellevue, Multiple locations Ballard, Denny Triangle, Eastlake
Works Progress 8001 14th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Source: Geekwire Startup Space, internet search INDEX 4 TECH MEET-UP GROUPS
3D Animation Augmented Reality Architecture Chatbots 3D Printing Big Data Clean Technology Agile Coaching Big Data Analytics Cloud Computing Agile Leadership Biotechnology Cloud Security Agile Project Management Bitcoin Cocoa Programming Language Agile Testing Bitcoin Miners ColdFusion Agile Transformation Blockchain Collaboration Amazon Web Services Blogging Computer Science Android Development Bots Computer Security Angular2 Business Analytics Computer programming AngularJS C# Computers Arduino CMS (Content Management Systems) Configuration Management Artificial Intelligence CSS Continuous Delivery Atlassian CUDA: Compute Unified Device Cryptocurrency
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 20 Cryptography Information Technology Ruby Data Analytics Infrastructure as Code Ruby On Rails Data Center and Operations Interaction Design SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Automation Internet Communication SaaS (Software as a Service) Data Management Technology Scala Data Mining Internet Professionals Scrum Data Science Internet Startups Semantic Web Data Visualization Internet of Things Social Media Database Development JIRA Software Development Database Professionals JQuery Software Engineering DevOps Java Software QA and Testing Digital Currency JavaScript System Administration Digital Media JavaScript Applications Technology Digitalisierung JavaScript Frameworks Technology Professionals Docker JavaScript Libraries Technology Startups Drupal Kanban Test Automation E-Commerce LAMP Test Driven Development Electronics Lean Project Management Twitter Extreme Programming Lean Startup UI Design Facebook Linux UX Design Flash Machine Learning Unity Founders Magento Usability Front-end Development Makerspaces User Experience Functional Programming MapReduce User Research Futurology Mapping Video Game Design GIS Microcontrollers Virtual Currency GPGPU Mobile Development Virtual Reality GPU Mobile Technology Virtualization Game Design Mobile User Experience Web Design Game Development MongoDB Web Development Game Programming Multicore Computing Web Security Google MySQL Web Standards Graphic Design NetSquared Web Technology Graphical User Interfaces Network Security Women in Technology Grid Computing New Media WordPress HPC Programming New Product Development Wordpress Customization HTML5 New Technology Wordpress Plugins Hacking NoSQL Wordpress Themes HacksHackers Objective C YouTube Hadoop Office 365 iOS High Performance Computing Open Data Parallel Programming High Scalability Computing Open Source Podcasting IT Professionals OpenStack Predictive Analytics IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) PHP Product Design Independent Game PHP Application Development Product Development Development PaaS (Platform as a Service) Programming Languages Industrie 4.0 Reddit Python Information Architecture Rich Internet Applications Quantified Self Information Security Robotics Source: MeetUp Group
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 21 INVESTORS
INDEX 5 ANGEL NETWORKS, START-UP LABS & STARTUP STUDIOS - TECH (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Firm Primary Contact Investment Focus
Alexa Accelerator is a startup accelerator, powered by Techstars Alexa and based is in Seattle, Washington. It is a 13-week program Accelerator Aviel Ginzberg designed to support early stage companies advancing the state-of-the-art in voice powered technologies, interfaces and applications.
Information Technology, Consumer Products & Services, Alliance of Angels Yi-Jian Ngo Hardware and Life Sciences.
Bellingham Angel Early or middle stage companies in the Pacific Northwest & J. Michael Newlight British Columbia, giving preference to Whatcom, Skagit & Island Investors counties.
Cascade Angels is an angel group investment firm based in Bend, Oregon. The firm’s mission is to create opportunities for Cascade Angels Julie Harrelson investors and businesses in and with connections to Central Oregon to drive economic growth and fuel prosperity.
Cronus Ventures, LLC (Cronus), is an early stage venture capital firm that invests in early-stage IT based companies, typically in Cronus Ventures Haresh Ved the seed and Series A rounds. Cronus is principally a group of angels.
E8 Mike Rea Clean Technology or Sustainability Innovations
Female Founders The Female Founders Alliance is a private network of women Leslie Feinzaig startup founders and CEOs, and the community that supports Alliance them, who work together to help each other succeed.
We are 50+ individual investors in Seattle that fund and mentor Grubstakes Sharad Agarwal startups in the Pacific Northwest.
Technology, Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Real Estate and Keiretsu Forum Nathan McDonald other high growth segments.
We are a start-up studio based in Seattle with deep expertise in Kernel Labs Amit Mital machine learning, computer vision, and security.
Madrona Venture Mike Fridgen Madrona Venture Labs is a startup studio based in Seattle. We Hope Cochran partner with founders to build meaningful companies from Labs Steve Singh scratch.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 22 Firm Primary Contact Investment Focus
Microsoft Scaleup is an accelerator that provides mentorship and co- working office space to startup companies. It offers a Microsoft Scaleup Annie Parker four to six-month program for startups looking to go beyond the development of their product by scaling their businesses.
Pipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and Pipeline Angels Nellie Fuji creating capital for women and non-binary femme social entrepreneurs.
Greg Gottesman Geoff Entress PSL is a startup studio and venture capital fund focused on Pioneer Square Labs Julie Sanders software companies. Mike Galgon T.A. McMann
Puget Sound Venture Gary Ritner Early stage funding needs of startups in the Pacific Northwest. Club
B2B software, IoT and scalable hardware, capital-efficient Swan Venture Fund Nate Doran hard-science. Market-accelerating technologies. Low-regulatory- inhibited health.
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs Techstars Seattle Chris Devore succeed.
TIE Angels Group A network of entrepreneurs and executives and professionals [email protected] with the mission of supporting and promoting entrepreneurship Seattle in the Greater Seattle area.
Shirish Nadkarni Z5 Catalyst Early stage funding needs of startups in the Pacific Northwest. Gowri Shankar
Vashon Partners is an investment group and advisory team for Vashon Partners Scott Larson entrepreneurs.
Source: Interviews and Internet Research
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 23 INDEX 6 ANGEL NETWORKS - HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Investor Name Main Contact Description
AngelMD is a healthcare-focused investing platform that connects leading healthcare startups from all over the AngelMD Tobin Arthur world with investors, physicians, industry executives [email protected] and private capital. The firm was founded in 2013 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Accelerator Life Accelerator Life Science Partners is a vehicle for capital- info@acceleratorlsp. com efficient investment in and management of emerging Science Partners biotechnology opportunities.
Alliance of Angels is an active angel group that invests Yi-Jian Ngo in the Pacific Northwest group. The firm has invested Alliance of Angels [email protected] more than $100 million and its network of active angel investors is further augmented by a $6.6 million seed fund.
Investment Focus is Technology, Consumer Products, Nathan McDonald Keiretsu Forum Life Sciences, Real Estate and other high growth nathan@ keiretsuforum.com segments.
Source: Interviews and Internet Research
INDEX 7 VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS - TECH (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
VC Partners Sector Focus
Acorn Ventures is an early-stage investment fund based Acorn Fund Rufus Lumry in Bellevue, Washington.
The Alexa Fund provides up to $200 million in venture Amazon Alexa Fund Zain Gulamali capital funding to fuel voice technology innovation.
Arnold Venture Technology, Software, Infrastructure and Business Cole Younger Group Intelligence Applications.
Ascend focuses on pre-seed investments to the most Ascend.VC Kirby Winfield ambitious entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest.
Clear Fir Partners, L.P. is a venture capital firm Clear Fir Partners John Cunningham specializing in early stage investments in emerging markets and secondary investments.
Cronus is an early stage venture capital firm that invests in early-stage IT based companies, typically in the seed Cronus Ventures Haresh Ved and Series A rounds. Cronus is principally a group of angels.
Curious Capital Andrew Dumont, Alex Chung Technology, Pacific Northwest-based companies.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 24 VC Partners Sector Focus
Todd Warren, Kevin Ober, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data and Data Driven Divergent Ventures Rob Shurtleff Applications
East Seattle Partners makes direct investments in early East Seattle Partners Alan Frazier stage and mature middle market companies, as well as multi-family and commercial real estate properties.
Family Angel FAM Fund invests in seed and pre-seed stage deals in Brock Mansfield Management Fund Seattle and San Francisco.
Heather Redman, Geoff Harris, Cloud Computing, AI, Speech and Natural Language, Flying Fish Partners Frank Chang Machine Learning and IoT.
Founders’ Co- Op Chris Devore An Early-Stage Venture Fund
Machine Learning/ Virtualized Apps, Software Defined John Connors, Nick Sturiale, Everything, Mobile Enterprise, Internet of Things, Ignition Partners Kellan Carter Security, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Container World
Imagen Capital John Polchin, Chris Barrow Technology Businesses. Partners
Keeler Investments KIG is the venture capital arm of the Keeler Family Office. Rochelle Whelan They invest in seed and pre-seed stage deals in Seattle Group and SF
Healthcare Devices and Supplies, Pharmaceuticals and Keiretsu Capital Nathan McDonald Biotechnology, Services (Non-Financial), Software
Advertising Technology, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure, Tom Alberg, Paul Goodrich, Madrona Venture ML & Intelligent Apps, SAAS/Cloud, Applications, Devices Scott Jacobson, Matt Mcllwain, +Software, Marketing, Networking/Storage, Tech-Enabled Group Tim Porter, S. Somasegar Services
Dan Levitan, Jason Stoffer, Maveron Web enabled consumer, Education, Consumer Wellness David Wu, Pete McCormick
Andy Dale A leading growth equity firm with extensive investing and Montlake Capital Noel de Turenne operating experience
Susan Preston, William Finney, Early-stage, market neutral investment firm powering SeaChange Fund Peter Mueller, Becky Gonzalez pacific northwest startups
Second Avenue Internet, Consumer, Software, Social Media and Clean Pete Higgins, Mike Slade Partners* Energy Seven Peaks Dino Vendetti, Tom Gonzer Software in the PNW Ventures
Greg Gottesman, Julie Sandler, PSL Ventures is focused on early-stage, software and PSL Ventures Geoff Entress, Mike Galgon, technology-driven businesses in the Pacific Northwest. T.A. McCann
Tola Capital Stacy Giard, Sheila Gulati Next generation enterprise platforms and applications
Scott Alderman, Amy Software, Telecom Devices, Wireless and Video, Cloud Trilogy Equity McCullough, Yuval Neeman, Computing, Internet Infrastructure, Online Marketplaces, Peter van Oppen, Chuck Partners Online Training and Online Services Stonecipher
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 25 VC Partners Sector Focus
We are founders and operators that invest in world- Unlock Ventures Andy Liu changing, seed- stage tech entrepreneurs in Seattle and Los Angeles.
Vault Capital backs exceptional entrepreneurial teams Vault Capital Petra Franklin with innovative solutions and the endurance to create thriving marketplaces around them.
Erik Benson, Diane Fraiman, Voyager Capital Software, Cloud and AI/ Machine Learning James Newell, Bill McAleer
Financial Services, Internet & Technology, Life Sciences, Vulcan Capital Steve Hall, Ben Kolpa, YB Choi Media, Communications & Consumer
WestRiver Group (WRG) is a collaboration of leading Erik Anderson, Anthony West River Group investment firms that provides integrated capital Bontrager solutions to the global innovation economy.
Sources: Crunchbase, Interviews and Internet Research
INDEX 8 VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS - HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Investor Name Description
Accelerator Life Science Accelerator Life Science Partners is a vehicle for capital-efficient investment in Partners and management of emerging biotechnology opportunities.
Ackerley Partners is a privately held investment company founded in June, 2002 Ackerley Group Partners with a focus on media and entertainment investment
Altitude Life Science Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing Altitude Life Science in early-stage life science companies operating in the therapeutics, diagnostics, Ventures medical devices, industrial and chemical reactions, optical displays, agriculture or plant microbiome and DNA sequencing sectors.
The firm supports dynamic entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in a broad range of industries, including consumer services and products, Anthos Capital technology, healthcare, business services, education, and financial services. It just opened an office in Seattle
ARCH Venture Partners is a venture capital firm which provides seed and ear- ARCH Venture Partners ly-stage investments for technology firms in information technology, life sciences, and physical sciences.
Bioeconomy Capital is an early stage venture capital firm that is based in Seattle, Bioeconomy Capital Washington. The firm seeks to invest in companies that operate in the biological engineering and production, healthcare and biotechnology sectors.
Biomatics Capital is a venture capital firm that is headquartered in Seattle, Biomatics Capital Washington. The firm was founded in 2016 and it seeks to invest in the healthcare, technology and life science sectors.
Echo Health Ventures is a strategic collaboration between Cambia Health Solutions and Mosaic Health Solutions. The firm aims to act as a platform for Echo Health Ventures investing in transformative healthcare companies by supporting them with capital and strategic advice.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 26 Investor Name Description
Frazier Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm based in Seattle, Washington. Frazier Healthcare Partners The firm focuses on investing in companies operating in the pharmaceutical, healthcare services, medical products and biotechnology sectors.
Grant Peak Capital is formed by two entrepreneurs that seek to acquire and Grant Peak Capital actively manage small to mid-sized businesses in the Puget Sound Region.
frogVentures is the corporate venture capital arm of frog that make venture frogVentures capital investments. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Grey Sky Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on investing in Grey Sky Venture Partners the healthcare and medical technology sectors. The firm is based in Bellevue, Washington.
Keiretsu Capital is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, Washington and was established in 2013. The firm aims to provide significant capital appreciation Keiretsu Capital through investment in emerging companies that have been funded by the Keiretsu Forum, as well as other angel groups.
Providence Ventures is the venture capital arm of Providence Saint Joseph Health. The firm seeks to invest in the healthcare, e-commerce and information Providence Ventures technology services sector in the United States. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
RoundGlass Partners is a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in the digital RoundGlass Partners healthcare and wellness sectors. The firm was established in 2014 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.
SpringRock Ventures is a venture capital investment firm that prefers to invest in the convergence of healthcare and technology. SpringRock focuses on investing SpringRock Ventures in the next cycle of healthcare innovation such as the spectrum of SaaS, devices, precision medicine, security, services, oral health and other disruptive providers improving overall health. It invests at all stages of venture financing.
Swan Venture Group is an active angel fund based in the Seattle, Washington. It leads in early angel seed rounds and seeks to invest in the software, internet Swan Venture Group of thing, scalable hardware, capital-efficient hard-science, diagnostic and health information technology
Trilogy Equity Partners Trilogy Equity Partners is a closely-held investment firm.
Vulcan Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm and investment arm of Vulcan Capital Paul Allen based in Seattle, Washington.
WaterStar Capital (“WaterStar”) is an international investment firm focusing on A-round venture capital and/or early to mid-stage technology-based companies. WaterStar Capital The firm has positioned its Intellectual Property (IP)-driven equity investment strategies and across border market integration and synergy creation investment philosophy around the concept of “Small Company Big Technology”.
Watson Fund, L.P. is a healthcare venture capital fund that specializes in early- stage investments in a broad range of life science opportunities. It seeks to Watson Fund invest in opportunities developed and managed by Accelerator Corporation, with reserves set aside for follow-on investments in companies that meet predefined milestones. The firm is based in Seattle, Washington.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 27 Investor Name Description
WRF Capital is the venture capital arm of Washington Research Foundation and it specializes in early-stage investments. The firm focuses on investing in companies based in Washington. While actively seeking investments in WRF Capital companies operating in life sciences and enabling technologies, the firm on an exceptional basis invest in companies in the physical sciences, energy, and information technology sectors. The firm was founded in 1981 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Zoic Capital is a venture capital firm focused on innovations at the intersection of Life Sciences and Medical Technology. The firm invests in transformational, platform technologies with significant intellectual property potential. Zoic looks for companies in early stages of development, with feasibility established Zoic Capital and technology just entering the regulatory approval stage coupled with a well-balanced experienced team with novel business models. The firm is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington with offices in Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis, San Antonio and Tampa.
Source: Internet Search, and Interviews
INDEX 9 STRATEGIC CORPORATE INVESTORS (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Company Description Contact
Brian T. Olsavsky, Alexa Fund - provides up to $200 million in venture capital SVP and CFO Amazon funding to fuel voice technology innovation. Amazon Dan Gerrity, AWS Corporate Development is its M&A arm. Jeff Blackburn, SVP of Corporate Development
Apptio is a provider of on-demand Technology Business Management (TBM) services. The company enables Apptio information technology leaders to manage the cost and quality Kurt Shintaffer, CFO of information technology services by providing visibility into the total cost of information technology services.
Gates Foundation Venture Capital, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation established a strategic investment fund with the Bill and Melinda mandate to use equity, debt and guarantee investment tools to further the philanthropic goals of the organization. The Melinda Gates Gates Foundation fund has become a leader in the “impact investing” industry, successfully completing more than 50 investments across a variety of sectors and asset classes.
Horizon X - By leveraging the power of the world’s largest Brian Schettler – aerospace company, Boeing HorizonX applies its momentum Managing Director of Boeing to new business ventures to unlock the next generation of Boeing HorizonX game- changing ideas, products, and markets. Andrew Ward
Expeditors Strategy Group - exploring new avenues for innovation, differentiation and expansion within Expeditors. Expeditors Jeffrey Musser, Our charter is to make recommendations on potential new President and CEO International opportunities that leverage Expeditors’ network, expand the company’s offerings and continue to enhance its technology.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 28 Company Description Contact
Expedia is an operator of a travel company. The company provides travel products and services provided by various lodging properties, Expedia airlines, car rental companies, destination service providers, cruise lines and other travel product and service companies. It was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
GTT Global Telecom & Technology is a provider of wide-area network Richard D. Calder, Communications and wireless mobility services. CFO
Rashmi Gopinath, M12 (formerly M12 – M12 is an active, strategic partner at key stages of a startup's Managing Director, growth, typically investing between Series A and C. Microsoft Ventures) Microsoft Ventures
McKinstry is a national leader in designing, constructing, operating and maintaining high-performing buildings. From new construction McKinstry Joseph Hagar, CFO and ongoing operations to adaptive reuse, energy retrofits and advanced renewable energy systems.
PACCAR Innovation Center - PACCAR technology research and development center in Silicon Valley, will coordinate Harrie Schippers, PACCAR next-generation product development and identify emerging President and CFO technologies that will benefit future vehicle performance.
John Bjornson, Point B Capital is Point B’s investment platform. We are Venture President Point B Capital Capitalists focused on enterprise technology companies. Joe Piper, Managing Director
BlueCross BlueShield /Venture Partners - The Funds make equity investments in companies that align with the strategies of its Jeff Roe, Premera Blue Cross BCBS Plan investors. The Funds are stage-agnostic and typical President and CEO investments range from $1M to $20M
Starbucks TRYER Innovation Center - Starbucks TRYER, our Craig Russell, Innovation Center is where we enable all Starbucks partners to SVP Corporate Starbucks accelerate their ideas and make a bigger impact. We are more than Development & just a space, we use human-centered design practices and dynamic Business Alliances technical services to bring ideas to life.
Tableau Software is a provider of fast analytics and visualization Damon Fletcher, Tableau software. CFO
T-Mobile provides wireless communications services, including voice, messaging, and data to customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. The company provides services, devices Michael G. Sievert, T-Mobile and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It President and COO provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options.
UPS Ventures is dedicated towards the growth of the Startup Craig Russell, Community. Responsibilities include startup mentorship, engaging SVP Corporate UPS with accelerators & incubators, venture capital collaboration and Development & the rollout of strategic partnerships amongst the entrepreneur Business Alliances community.
WatchGuard WatchGuard Technologies is a provider of internet security solutions to enterprises that uses internet for e-commerce and Richard Barber, CFO Technologies secure communications worldwide.
Sources: Crunchbase, Interviews and Internet Search
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 29 INDEX 10 FAMILY OFFICES AND CLOSELY HELD PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTORS (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Family Office Name Description Location
Ackerley Partners, Ackerley Partners is a privately held investment company founded in June, 2002 with a focus on media and entertainment investment Seattle, WA LLC opportunities.
Ackley Beverage Group is a family investment company based in Ackley Beverage Seattle that brings financial capital and professional resources to partners in the wine industry. The firm seeks to invest in companies Seattle, WA Group that produce wine in Oregon and Washington and artisanal brands throughout the Northwest.
The firm supports dynamic entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in a broad range of industries, including consumer Anthos Capital Seattle, WA services and products, technology, healthcare, business services, education, and financial services. It just opened an office in Seattle
Bank of New York Mellon is a wealth management firm. The firm serves individuals, families and family offices and institutions by Bank of New York providing wealth management solutions. The firm typically focuses in services into investment management, wealth and estate planning, Mellon Wealth Seattle, WA private banking and asset servicing and information management. Management The company seeks to strengthen and expand its core business through acquisitions. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Bezos Expeditions is a family office that makes venture capital investments. It prefers to invest in the software, social media, Bezos Expeditions Mercer Island, WA financial services and online retail sectors. The firm was founded in 2005.
Calterra Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in the Pacific Calterra Capital Northwest that invests time and money in Fintech and Emerging Mercer Island, WA Technology companies.
Cascade Investment, Cascade Investment is the private investment fund of Bill Gates. The fund invests in several alternative strategies along with making Kirkland, WA BMGI venture capital investments. (Bill and Melinda Gates Investments)
The Clarius Group The Clarius Group is a shared family office Seattle, WA
Columbia Pacific Advisors is a Seattle-based investment Columbia Pacific Seattle, WA management firm providing services to pooled investment vehicles.
COM Investments is a wealth management company based in Kirkland, Washington. It is the personal investment company of COM Investments Kirkland, WA Craig McCaw. The assets of the firm are managed by the executive management team.
Coremix Capital is the investment arm of a family office made up Coremix Capital of entrepreneurs. The firm was founded in 2013 and is based in Vancouver, WA Vancouver, Washington.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 30 Family Office Name Description Location
Cowles Company is a family-owned enterprise that seeks to invest in businesses operating in the manufacturing, forestry, real estate, Cowles Company Spokane, WA digital media and green technology sectors. The firm was founded in 1890 and is based in Spokane, Washington.
East Seattle Partners, founded by Alan Frazier, is a multi-asset East Seattle Partners investment firm focused on non-healthcare, growth equity and real Mercer Island, WA estate investments.
Fluke Venture Partners is a private equity firm based out of Kirkland, Fluke Venture Washington. The firm currently focuses on control and minority Kirkland, WA Partners interest investments in Pacific Northwest businesses with EBITDA of $1 million to $5 million.
Graham Capital Group is a single-family office for the Graham Graham Capital Group firm based in Seattle, Washington. The firm was formed in Seattle, WA Group order to acquire and partner with traditional small to middle-market companies and their management teams to create and build value
Keeler Investments Keeler Investments Group is the investment arm of Keeler Family Office. The firm invests in Pacific Northwest-based early stage, Mercer Island, WA Group private equity and real estate opportunities.
Parametric has been providing engineered portfolio solutions to Parametric Portfolio institutional and private clients for over a quarter of a century, with Seattle, WA Associates a sharp focus on implementation excellence and client-specific customization.
Progeny 3, Inc. operates as an investment management firm. The Progeny 3 Company offers portfolio management, financial planning, and Seattle, WA investment advisory services.
Summit Capital Management focuses on comprehensive financial Summit Capital planning and investment management to business owners, medical Scottsdale, AZ Management professionals, professional athletes, executives, retirees and pre- retirees with complex needs.
Tiedemann Advisors Tiedemann Advisors is an employee owned investment manager. New York, NY
A mission aligned investment management firm supporting people Tilt Investment and institutions to “regenerate” our society: earning financial and Management social returns that align with a client’s unique needs, values and beliefs.
Source: CrunchBase, Internet Search, and Interviews
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 31 PROFESSIONALS (LAWYERS AND ACCOUNTANTS)
INDEX 11 CORPORATE LAWYERS TECH (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Recommended Law Office Practice Email Attorney (s)
As a partner at Adkins Black, David Phinney focuses his practice on Adkins Black David Phinney [email protected] life sciences, software, technology transactions and intellectual property law
Mike Erickson is the founder and principal attorney of Arbor Law Group. His practice is concentrated on corporate and securities law. For over 30 years, Mike has represented corporate clients Arbor Law Group Mike Erickson [email protected] and individuals in a variety business transactions, including public and private financings, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, both domestically and internationally.
Carney Badley General Corporate, Securities Law, Joe Wallin [email protected] Spellman Mergers & Acquisitions
Emerging Companies, Mergers & Sonya Erickson, Acquisitions, Public Companies, Medtech, [email protected], Cooley LLP John Robertson Technology, Capital Markets, Venture [email protected] Capital
Venture Capital Financings, Mergers & Steven Yentzer, Acquisitions, Public Offerings, Corporate [email protected], DLA Piper Trent Dykes Governance and General Corporate [email protected] Tyler Hollenbeck Counseling, Private Equity Securities and Finance
Corporate Finances and Securities, Kathleen DWT Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual [email protected] Sebastian property
Alan Smith, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fenwick & West [email protected], Andy Albertson, Private Equity, Securities & Corporate [email protected] LLP Bill Bromfield Finance, Startup & Venture Capital
Megan’s extensive organizational leadership experience allows her to work side-by-side with entrepreneurs Foundry Law and C-suite executives, providing Megan McNally [email protected] Group them with pragmatic guidance and sustainable solutions grounded in the realities of today’s fast-changing business environment.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 32 Recommended Law Office Practice Email Attorney (s)
Seed and venture capital financings, Charlie Carter [email protected] K&L Gates merger & acquisitions, public offerings, Gary Kocher [email protected] and intellectual property transactions.
Business formation, partnerships and joint ventures, funding, acquisition and Karr Tuttle sale of private companies, contract Alex Modelski [email protected] Campbell drafting and negotiation, technology licensing, copyright and trademark filing and licensing
Corporate, Securities and M&A Pat Franke [email protected] Lane Powell Japan Practice Startups & Emerging Frank Paganelli [email protected] Companies
Corporate Finance, Emerging Dave McShea, [email protected], Companies & Venture Capital Law, Ben Straughan, [email protected], Perkins Coie Venture Capital, Public Companies, Dave Clarke, [email protected], Merger & Acquisitions, Private Lee Schindler [email protected] Investment Funds, Family Office Services
Mark F. [email protected] Summit Law Worthington Focuses on corporate and securities [email protected] Laura Bertin law. Group [email protected] Andy Shawber
Craig Sherman, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance, [email protected], Wilson Sonsini David Wickwire, Digital Media and Entertainment, [email protected], Patrick Schultheis, Fintech, Merger & Acquisitions, Private [email protected], Goodrich & Rosati Jeana Kim, and Public Company Representation, [email protected] John Brust Startups and Venture Capital, U.S. [email protected]
Source: Crunch Base, Internet Search, and Interviews
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 33 INDEX 12 CORPORATE LAWYERS HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Recommended Law Office Description Email Attorneys
We have extensive experience with complex regulatory issues, contract Atkins & Black Cynthia Adkins [email protected] negotiations, and other critical business transactions.
#1 law firm for tech and life sciences IPOs, 300+ life sciences corporate Cooley Sonya Erickson [email protected] partnering and licensing deals since 2010
For more than four decades, Fenwick & West LLP has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become, and remain, market Melanie L. Mayer, leaders. From emerging enterprises Fenwich [email protected] Ph.D. to large public corporations, our clients are leaders in the technology and life sciences sectors and are fundamentally changing the world through rapid innovation.
We help create new opportunities within this fast-paced industry as David Robbins we steer clients’ venture capital Perkins Coie [email protected] (Seattle) financings, initial public offerings (IPOs), licensing agreements and other defining transactions.
One of the largest life sciences practices in the US. Wilson Sonsini’s attorneys often act as strategic Wilson Sonsini Michael Rosato [email protected] general counsel, drawing from their Steve Parmelee [email protected] Goodrich & Rosati broader scope of experience and advising on matters beyond patents and IP.
Source: Internet Search and Interviews
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 34 INDEX 13 PATENT LAWYERS (ALPHABETICAL LIST)
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages*
AEON Law Adam Philipp [email protected] Early Stages
Baker Hostetler Mike Stein [email protected] Early Stages
Christensen O’Connor John Denkenberger [email protected] All Stages Johnson Kindness
Fogg & Powers Law Brian Santarelli [email protected] Early Stages
Christopher Daley-Watson, [email protected], Perkins Coie All Stages Paul Parker [email protected]
Bill Ferron, [email protected], SeedIP Early Stages Frank Abramonte [email protected]
Wilson Sonsini Michael Rosato [email protected] All Stages Goodrich & Rosati
INDEX 14 ACCOUNTANTS (ALPHABETICAL)
Company Contact Contact Email
Armanino Doug Sirotta [email protected]
Bader Martin David Stiefel [email protected]
BDO Mike Reeves [email protected]
Matt Medlin, [email protected] Pete Miller, [email protected] Clark Nuber Dan Wright, [email protected] Matt Sutorius, [email protected] Steve Day, Jennifer Mace [email protected]
Deloitte Emily Rollins [email protected]
Ernst & Young Mark Mathewson, Tim Tasker [email protected]
KPMG Jason Woon [email protected]
Doug Thorn, [email protected] Kyle Boast, [email protected] Moss Adams Taft Kortus, [email protected] Robb McEachran [email protected]
Sweeney Conrad Jason Meersman [email protected]
Source: Internet Search and Interviews
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 35 SERVICE PROVIDERS
INDEX 15 ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages*
Post-Revenue (Revenue Celtic Capital Corp Nabil Istafanous [email protected] Financing)
Post-Revenue (Revenue Lighter Capital BJ Lackland [email protected] Financing)
Silicon Valley Bank Minh Le [email protected] All Stages
INDEX 16 CEO NETWORKS
Company Local Contact Contact Email Stage/Focus
EO Shannon Swift [email protected] Seed (All Sectors)
Iinnovate Joe Ottinger [email protected] Later Stages (Innovation Focus)
Vistage Mike Huse [email protected] Later Stage (All Sectors)
YPO Mike Dades [email protected] Later Stage (All Sectors)
INDEX 17 COMMERCIAL BANKS - SERVICING HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES 2019
BANK Contact Contact Email
Bank of America Paul M. Donofrio [email protected]
BridgeBank* Tom Reimer [email protected]
BBVA Compass Bank Matthew Sclafani [email protected]
BMO Financial Group Thomas E Flynn [email protected]
JPMorgan Chase Bank Jennifer Harris [email protected]
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 36 BANK Contact Contact Email
Deutsche Bank Niall Cullinane [email protected]
Key Bank Paul Schneir [email protected]
Merrill Lynch Susan L. Wingard [email protected]
PNC William S. Demchak [email protected]
Silicon Valley Bank * Minh Le, Carly Kiser, Matt Rubright [email protected]
Square 1 Bank * Jason Kranack [email protected]
Umpqua Bank Ronald L. Farnsworth [email protected]
US Bank Terrance R. Dolan [email protected]
Wells Fargo John Flemming [email protected]
Source: Internet Search and Interviews
* Note: Silicon Valley Bank, Square 1 Bank, and Bridge Bank are technology-focused banks
INDEX 18 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FIRMS (ALPHABETICAL LISTING)
Company Contact Description Focus
CBRE Seattle has been the commercial real estate John R. Miller Senior services leader in Seattle and the greater Puget Managing Director CBRE Sound region for more than 100 years. Our Global +1 206 2556426 comprehensive services and delivery platform has set [email protected] the benchmark for the industry.
Colliers International operates from two offices in the Puget Sound area: Seattle and Bellevue. Through the expertise of more than 100 leasing and sales Bill Condon VP | Seattle brokerage, real estate management, appraisal and Colliers 206.235.9732 valuation, and Global [email protected] support professionals, we offer comprehensive real estate services in the office, industrial, retail, multifamily and investment sectors throughout the Seattle area and beyond.
What began as a small family business in New York Matt Christian is now a commercial real estate company with a Cushman & Executive Director solid foothold across the globe, with 400 offices Global (206) 389-4520 Wakefield in approximately 70 countries employing 48,000 [email protected] people.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 37 Company Contact Description Focus
Flinn Ferguson is a corporate real estate services Daniel Foster firm that specializes in complex lease negotiations Local Flinn Principal designed to maximize economic considerations. (Tenant 206.264.6203 Because we advocate solely on behalf of the tenant, Ferguson Only) [email protected] we offer a level of transparency and objectivity that few firms can match.
Doug Hamafin Managing Director +1 206.521.2661 Our 70,000+ employees are hard at work in 80 Jones Lasalle [email protected] countries, tackling local, regional and global real Global (JLL) estate challenges for corporates and investors of all Mark To sizes 206.521.2666 [email protected]
Chris Moe SVP, Partner 206.296.9605 We have more than 750 professionals and [email protected] employees in 21 offices throughout Washington, Kidder West Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona,and we are Coast Mathews Jason Smith actively involved in the cities and communities we [email protected] serve. 425.450.1106
Kinzer Partners began over 25 years ago with a vision for an integrated team of professionals that focused Craig Kinzer on community building through real estate. Today, Local Kinzer Partner we are more dedicated than ever to the success (Complex 206.442.1544 of our clients and our community, guiding the real Partners Projects) [email protected] estate decisions of Seattle-area businesses and organizations toward the best results for their brands and missions.
Newmark Knight Frank’s Seattle office has been delivering innovative real estate solutions to clients in the Puget Sound region for more than two Tim O’Keefe decades. This expertise, which includes a full range Newmark Executive Managing Director of brokerage and management services, is backed by Global Knight Frank 206.234.8700 a strong international platform, unmatched research [email protected] capabilities and sophisticated marketing approach to help clients with varying objectives achieve the most from their real estate.
Our exclusive focus is advising and advancing the business space interests of tenants. Because we Washington Leo Backer never represent landlords or developers, we avoid Local 425.736.6210 conflicts of interest that are inherent in an industry (Tenant Partners [email protected] that is traditionally slanted in favor of property Only) owners. Free of conflicts, we objectively present all options and ardently advocate for our clients.
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2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 38 INDEX 19 EXECUTIVE COACHING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages*
Gumball Enterprises Ann Dorgan [email protected] All Stages
Halo Coaching Karen Steckler [email protected] Early Stages
Iinnovate Leadership Rick Maguire [email protected] All Stages Network
Paladin Partners Janis Machala [email protected] All Stages
Nofsinger Group Christian Nofsinger [email protected] Early Stages
Pathwise Lisa Holman [email protected] All Stages
INDEX 20 FINANCIAL CONSULTING 7 OUTSOURCING FRIMS (ALPHABETICAL LISTING)
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages* Accounting Solution Eric Moore [email protected] Early Stages Partners
CFO Selections Mark Tranter [email protected] All Stages
Denali Chris Dishman [email protected] Early Stages
NowCFO Bill Sablan [email protected] All Stages
Startup Valuation Kathleen Baxley [email protected] Early Stages Services
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 39 INDEX 21 HR CONSULTING/OUTSOURCING FIRMS (ALPHABETICAL LISTING)
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages*
ResourcefulHR Jennifer Olsen [email protected] Later Stages
Swift HR Solutions Shannon Swift [email protected] Early Stages
Reverb Mikaela Kiner [email protected] Early Stages
Andrew Doyle [email protected] All Stages Tri-Net Dan Cutler [email protected] Software plus HR Josh Reinard [email protected] outsourcing
INDEX 22 INSURANCE ADVISORS
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages*
AH&T Mark Ganley [email protected] All Stages
PS&F Walter Winters [email protected] All Stages
WTIA Mike Monroe [email protected] Early Stages
INDEX 23 INVESTMENT BANKS
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages*
Cascadia Capital Kevin Cable [email protected] Later Stages
Chinook Capital John O’Dore [email protected] Smaller Cos. Advisors
Corum Group Bruce Milne [email protected] Software M&A
Kirk Van Alstine [email protected] Evolution Capital Adv. Early Stages Troy Hartzell [email protected]
Quantum Tech Alina Soltys https://www.linkedin.com/in/soltysa/ All stages Partners
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 40 Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stages*
Meridian Patrick Ringland [email protected] Software M&A
Techstrat Nat Burgess [email protected] Software M&A
TV Metz & Company Tom Metz [email protected] Early Stage
INDEX 24 MARKETING FIRMS
Company Contact Contact Email Primary Stage; And Focus
Therese Adhloch- The Adlhoch Group LinkedIn Early Stages Smith
Early and Mid; Market CJSA Sherril Small [email protected] Identification, Value Comms
Heinz Marketing Matt Heinz [email protected] Early Stages; B2B
Lionfish Creative Gloria Wildeman [email protected] All stages; Full service
Jerome & Associates John Jerome [email protected] All stages; Full service
All stages Digital Marketing as a New Engen David Atchison [email protected] Managed Service
Next Path Advisors Mark Upson [email protected] Strategic Positioning
Simplicity Consulting Lisa Hufford [email protected] Later Stages; Marketing Staffing
Williams-Helde Mark Williams [email protected] All Stages
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 41 INDEX 25 VENTURE DEBT
Company Contact Contact Email Stage Agility Capital Jeffrey Carmody [email protected] Early Stages (Outside Seattle)
Bridge Bank Tom Reimer [email protected] Early Stages
Comerica (Outside John Botello [email protected] All Stages Seattle)
Silicon Valley Bank Carly Kiser, Minh Le [email protected], [email protected] All Stages
Square One Tom Reimer [email protected] Early Stages
All Stages (Outside Western Trust Maurice Werdegar [email protected] Seattle)
INDEX 26 SALES CONSULTING & OUTSOURCING
Company Contact Contact Email Stage
Altus Alliance David C. Jones [email protected] Early & Mid Stages
OneAccord Partners Jeff Rogers [email protected] Early Stages
INDEX 27 STRATEGY & STRATEGIC CHANGE
Company Contact Contact Email Stage/Focus*
Altus Alliance David C. Jones [email protected] Go-To-Market Strategy
The Arnold Group Carl Albrecht LinkedIn All Stages
Artemis Connection Christy Johnson [email protected] All Stages
Iinnovate Joe Ottinger [email protected] Strategic Change
Slalom Thane Liffick [email protected] All Stages
WorksMachine Rob Green [email protected] All Stages
*Early stage= Seed to Series A, Later Stage= Series A and Later Sources: Interviews, Internet Research
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 42 WOMEN IN TECH RESOURCES
INDEX 28 TOP WOMEN ANGEL INVESTORS
Name/Contact Description
Bonnie Beeman Angel Investor, Seattle Angel Fund (SeaChange), Seattle
Julianne Brands Partner at Oregon Venture Fund, Portland
Elisa La Cava Senior Associate at Madrona Venture Group, Seattle
Hope Cochran Venture partner at Madrona Venture Group, Seattle
Kate Delhagen Founding partner, Oregon Sports Angels, Portland
Edith Dorsen Managing director at Women’s Venture Capital Fund
Liz Dunn Angel investor, Founder of Dunn & Hobbes,
Adeline Ee Angel Investor, Seattle
Tina Eskridge Angel Investor, Pipeline Angels, Seattle
Carla Fowler Angel Investor, Keiretsu Forum and Alliance of Angels, Seattle
Diane Fraiman Partner at Voyager Capital
Stacey Giard Managing Director at Tola Capital
Katrina Glogowski Founder of Green Flower Investments, Seattle
Serena Glover Angel Investor, Seattle
Michelle Goldberg Angel Investor, Bellevue
Sheila Gulati Managing director at Tola Capital, Seattle
Meredith Han Angel Investor, Seattle
Elise Hebb Partner and COO at Maveron, Seattle
Sarah Imbach Angel Investor, Seattle
Angela Jackson Managing Director, Portland Seed Fund
Jenn Lynch Partner, Portland Seed Fund
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 43 Name/Contact Description
Robin Jones Venture partner at Elevate Capital, Portland
Maria Karaivanova Principal at Madrona Venture Group, Seattle
Genevieve LeMarchal Partner at FoundersPad, Portland
Loretta Little Managing Director of WRF Capital, Seattle
Kate Mitselmakher General partner at Bloccelerate VC, Seattle
CEO of Outlines Venture Group, Founder of Sybilla Masters Fund, Co-Founder of Gillian Muessig Moz, Seattle
Yoko Okano Angel Investor, Seattle
Lee Otis Angel Investor with E8 Angels, Seattle
Michelle Page Angel Investor, Seattle
Susan Preston Managing Director of SeaChange Fund and co-manager for Element 8, Seattle
Carlee Price Angel Investor, Seattle
Heather Redman Managing Director of Flying Fish Ventures, Seattle
Julie Sandler Managing Director of Pioneer Square Labs Ventures, Seattle
Corey Schmid General Partner at Seven Peaks Ventures, Bend, Oregon
Anisha Sood Partner at Echo Health Ventures,
Kim Tennican Angel Investor
Valentina Vitols Angel Investor, Seattle, WA
Kathy Varner Angel Investor, Bellingham, WA
Martina Welkhoff Founding partner of Women in XR, Seattle
Elaine Werffeli Angel Investor via Seattle Angel Conference, Seattle
Shelley Whelan Partner at Keeler Investments Group and Board Member at Alliance of Angels
Other Women Angel Investors
Nellie Fujii Anderson, angel investor, owner of NFA Marketing Services
Jeri Andrews, angel investor, head of institutional sales at Intellectual Ventures
Julie Harrelson, co-founder of Cascade Angels
Cat Kennedy, angel investor, creator of InnovateHER Seattle business plan competition
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 44 Other Women Angel Investors
Caroline Lewis, Rogue Venture Partners, former senior director at Nike
Shaula Massena, angel investor, principal at Northwest Sustainable and Responsible Impact
Barbara Nelson, angel investor, president at ROI Commercial Real Estate Development
Robin Rayfield, angel investor, owner of Nest Properties
Dana Sather Robinson, angel investor, communications consultant
Christina Storm, angel investor, UX manager at Google
Jana Whitcomb, angel investor, veteran sales executive
Sarah Blankinship
Tricia Tomlinson
Randa Minkarah
Janis Machala
Sources: GeekWire
INDEX 29 WOMEN-FOCUSED ANGEL NETWORKS & VC FUNDS
Name/Contact Description
A community of women investors. Draws from the experiences and expertise 37 Angels of female investors. Investments range from $50K to $150K, and investees also receive valuable training and advice.
An early stage angel fund focused on companies in the digital/mobile/internet (IT), technology-enabled products and services, life sciences/medical devices/ Belle Capital health IT (Digital Health), and CleanTech market sectors. Companies seeking capital must have at least one female founder or C-level exec, and/or be willing to recruit top female talent to the C-suite and Board
Broadway Angels is an angel investment group made up of world-class investors and business executives who all happen to be women. We all have decades of Broadway Angels experience investing in and managing the best technology companies in the world.
For some populations, there is a noticeable gap in gaining access to investment capital. These aspiring entrepreneurs are both underserved and overlooked, yet they have the courage and vision it takes to start and scale a business. Elevate Capital At Elevate, we believe there is a tremendous opportunity to invest early and offer mentorship to these entrepreneurs. We provide the venture capital and guidance they need to turn their startups into great companies.
We are working to increase diversity in angel investing and high growth entrepre- NextWave Impact Fund neurship through an innovative learning-by-doing model led by an experienced investment committee of twelve women from across the country.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 45 Name/Contact Description
Pipeline Angels is changing the face of angel investing and creating capital for Pipeline Angels women and non-binary femme social entrepreneurs
The WXR Fund invests in startups in the XR industry that are committed to Women in XR balanced gender representation. We also provide community infrastructure to support women leaders in immersive tech.
If you’re an entrepreneur, raising capital is a big part of your job. Small business grants are an excellent resource for women business owners, since these Small Business Grants for awards are essentially free money that you don’t have pay back, unlike other Women financing options like small business loans and credit cards. Some grant options are even targeted for women business owners specifically, which makes them man excellent source of capital for female entrepreneurs.
Women’s Investment Women involved in investing across angels and VCs Network (WIN)
Sources: Internet Search, and Interviews
INDEX 30 WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS FOR TECH AND LIFE SCIENCES
Name/Contact Description
A year-long intensive school in software development for women with no Ada Developers Academy previous professional experience in computer programming.
Women in technology are at the heart of ABI’s mission. We are on a quest to Anita Borg Institute accelerate the pace of global innovation by working to ensure that the creators of technology mirror the people and societies who use it.
App Camp For Girls is a one-week summer day program where girls* can put their creative powers to work, designing and building apps, while learning App Camp for Girls more about the business of software and being inspired by role models in the industry. *App Camp For Girls welcome individuals who self-identify as female, trans (regardless of identity), or gender non-conforming to its programs.
Aspiring to Attract, Retain, and Advance women in technology by cultivating and ARA Mentors nurturing relationships via mentorship and events/programs, thereby building strong female leaders to support and influence the IT community.
The Association for Women in Computing (AWC) is a national, nonprofit, profes- Association for Women in sional organization for women and men with an interest in information technolo- gy. We promote awareness on issues affecting women in the computing industry, Computing further the professional development and advancement of women in computing and encourage women to enter computing as a career.
A movement of global business leaders achieving better performance through theBoardlist diversity.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 46 Name/Contact Description
The Association for Women in Communications Seattle Professional Chapter provides networking, professional development, job opportunities and a supportive community of professionals. We include a wide range of AWC communications fields, including print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design and photography. We also include members who use communications of any form as a function of their work, regardless of profession.
Our study, the first of its kind, revealed fascinating insights into what contributes to gender inequities in Seattle startups. As an all-volunteer project, we are thrilled to share this data with the public. The startup industry is full of Catalyze Seattle talented, innovative people. We invite you to use this information to create groundbreaking new companies that are inclusive from inception. Let’s do this right.
Envisions a safe, inclusive, and innovative technology future that includes equal pay, participation, and treatment of women. ChickTech is dedicated to retaining Chick Tech women in the technology workforce and increasing the number of women and girls pursuing technology-based careers
Flipping the paradigm for female founders. You are not alone, because you’ve got us. We’re a fucking fabulous community of female founders who cuss, cavort, and collaborate. We help each other every step of the way on this wild F Bomb Breakfast Club entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re still noodling your idea, planning a pivot, or wondering what to do with that boatload of cash from your last exit, we’ve got a place for you.
A curated, private online group of female startup founders and CEOs. Our mission is to meaningfully improve the percentage of venture capital invested in, and subsequent success rate of, female-founded startups, starting in our back- Female Founders Alliance yard. Our approach is simple: we help each other succeed, and we do it at scale. We do this by Connecting, Amplifying, and Referring every founder that joins our community. We welcome and encourage every female startup founder to join us! It’s free, but all the help you get, you’ll have to pay it forward.
A tech job board that is enthusiastically open to all. What isn’t obvious is that they did 100% of their product research, design, and UX testing with developers who happen to be women and/or people of color. This led to some very spe- Find My Flock cific features: You can filter jobs by benefits like maternity leave, trans-inclusive healthcare, or visa sponsorship. You get a personal interviewing coach. If a com- pany wants a premium posting, Find My Flock has an off-the-record phone call with two developers in the company to make sure they’re happy.
Our mission is to empower and educate women and girls to explore, discov- er, and create positive change in their own lives and in their communities. To FoxBot Industries achieve this goal, we provide open-source project and tool tutorials, in-person workshops, and custom project-based curriculum in Science-Technology-Engi- neering-Art-Mathematics (“STEAM”) fields.
A global organization focused on connecting, learning and inspiring women in Geek Girls Carrots Tech and IT.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 47 Name/Contact Description
Girls in Tech (GIT) is a global non-profit focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of girls and women who are passionate about technology. Girls in Tech Adriana Gascoigne founded GIT in 2007 to create a support framework to help women advance their careers in STEM fields.
Has gone from 20 girls in New York to 10,000 girls in 42 states. That’s the same number of girls who graduate each year with a degree in computer science. That’s progress! I’m proud to say we’re not just aiming to close the gender gap in tech— we’re actually doing it. When girls learn to code, they become change Girls Who Code agents in their communities. Whether it’s a game to illustrate the experience of an undocumented immigrant or a website to provide free college prep, our girls create technology that makes the world a better place. Like us, you believed in girls’ unlimited potential. Thanks to your support and contributions, together we’ve inspired thousands of girls to see a future in tech.
Tinkering is a hands-on form of open-ended exploration to learn about how things work, how to improve them, and how to build new things. This guide Guide to Tinkering offers resources and directions to help you learn how to do projects involving simple electronics, simple machines, engineering and coding.
InnovateHER provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. to showcase products and services that have a measurable impact on the lives of InnovateHer women and families, have the potential for commercialization, and fill a need in the marketplace.
Inspires girls to become the future technology leaders and innovators of our world. Operating as an award-winning State and National Best Practice pro- gram, IGNITE introduces girls from grades 6-12 to technology careers via panel discussions, job shadowing, technology workshops, mentoring, and field trips throughout the school year to visit the workplaces of professional women in Sci- ence, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. IGNITE partners with a Ignite Worldwide wide range of companies and organizations throughout the Greater Seattle area including Microsoft, Starbucks, Moz, TUNE, Facebook, Amazon, REI, and many more. IGNITE’s programs are offered directly through the public schools which removes many of the barriers that typically prevent girls from experiencing these opportunities, allowing access for all students. Since its founding in 1999, IGNITE has educated and empowered over 30,000 young women to pursue education and careers in STEM.
Our mission is to make it easier for women to build a career in the tech industry and increase diversity which is critical for innovation. We do that by providing Kal Academy women with affordable, accessible, and relevant training and certification, that offers lucrative career growth opportunities. Become a Software Developer in 5 months.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Almie Borromeo wanted an event that would bring all women together. Unlike other similar gatherings, this event is Ladies in Seattle Tech for women of any role at a tech company. From marketers to project managers to engineers and everything in between, all are welcome!
Offering a free alternative pathway to full-time tech employment. If you are an aspiring developer, LaunchCode can help you get to where you want to be. LaunchCode.org Watch the video of President Obama telling the story of one of their students’ success.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 48 Name/Contact Description
The Seattle Chapter is one of the largest, most active chapters the world and was designated by LeanIn.org as one of their 30 Regional Leaders worldwide. We’re a diverse group with 2,000+ members who have made a commitment to build a Lean in Seattle community on a set of powerful core values. Our community empowers women to lead at every level. We are multigenerational, multicultural and dedicated to helping women succeed.
If you live in a metropolitan area, there are likely many women-led business support groups right in your community. And if there aren’t any in your area, why not start one? MeetUp.com is a great way to find the right group for you. Meetup.com Yes, you’ll want to head to a business-focused group, but also look for groups devoted to your industry. Similarly, search for national women-focused support groups for your industry, as there is a high probability there are resources available to you.
MESA stands Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement and has been committed to building a pathway to college and careers in science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) since 1982. We develop programming and Mesa initiatives to improve diversity and retention with an emphasis on traditionally underrepresented students in STEM fields, including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic/ Latinos, Pacific Islanders and women.
National Association of NAWMBA Seattle is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering female business professionals to propel more women into leadership positions Women MBAs, Seattle in corporate America and to enhance the gender diversity of the nation‘s Chapter workforce.
Madrona Venture Group, Deloitte, Perkins Coie, and Spencer Stuart work to- Onboarding Women gether to support onBoarding Women, an important program to increase the number of women on corporate boards.
All early stage startup founders face a difficult, confusing and exhausting uphill climb. For women, this experience is exponentially harder. This is why we developed Ready Set Raise — a four-week pitching and fundraising program to Ready Set Raise accelerate your startup’s success. Read more about Ready Set Raise on our blog. Ready Set Raise was designed by female founders for female founders. Our goal is to find, support, and advance high-growth, pre-seed startups across North America.
For women who have been out of the paid workforce for more than 2 years. Whether you have been out two years or twenty, most women participating in ReBoot are interested in returning to or creating some type of paid work, full or Reboot part time, in profit or non-profit sectors. Others have recently taken jobs and are polishing their workplace skills, and some are in discernment and preparing to step out in a new direction. All are welcome and add to the vitality of the ReBoot experience. We’re in both Seattle and Bellevue.
PyLadies is an international mentorship group with a focus on helping more women become active participants and leaders in the Python open- source Seattle PyLadies community. Our mission is to promote, educate and advance a diverse Python community through outreach, education, conferences, events and social gatherings.
Hosting quarterly events to educate, empower, and connect women working Seattle Women in Tech in or aspiring to work in technology. All event proceeds are donated to partner organizations working to increase diversity in the technology industry.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 49 Name/Contact Description
She’s Coding provides education, resources, and actionable guidelines for anyone who wants to help bridge the gender gap in the field of computer science. Whether you’re a woman currently working in tech, a girl interested She’s Coding in learning to code, a male ally for women in computer science, or a company trying to find ways to increase diversity, you’ve come to the right place! We are continuously working on enhancing and improving our content – check back regularly and see what’s new! Check out the Seattle MeetUp page.
Transforming the lives of adolescent girls by creating sustainable markets for life-enhancing products and services. These products and services help girls keep safe, learn, earn, and save without harm. SPRING Accelerator identifies SPRING Accelerator companies with products and services that can improve the lives of girls, and provides expertise in business growth, investment readiness, human-centered design, innovation, and marketing to help drive their businesses further.
Techbridge inspires girls to discover a passion for technology, science and Techbridge Girls engineering. Through hands-on learning, we empower the next generation of
Our vision is to create a world where girls have a lifelong passion and confidence in their use of technology throughout their careers. TechGirlz is accomplishing its mission through the creation of free, fun, interactive “TechShopz” led by industry TechGirlz professionals, leaders and students. We share our free workshop curriculum with companies, organizations, schools and community groups so they can inspire girls around the world with technology.
Science and engineering play a huge role in how we learn about the world and develop ways to advance our wellbeing. While the United States is known for its higher education compared to other leading nations, we lack in educating Tips for Getting Girls engineers and scientists. One of the big reasons that the United States has fallen behind in science and engineering is that not enough is being done to encour- Involved with STEM age females to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It is important that we find ways to encourage females to explore careers in STEM. Visit this site to see many resources for helping girls get involved with STEM.
We believe women should be equally represented in tech. We are providing Tune House a house where students can focus on their careers, engage with like-minded peers, and build relationships with mentors and professionals in their field.
Sexual harassment a serious, systemic, societal issue. The power dynamics in the Venture Inclacceusion male-dominated venture industry are particularly problematic. This issue is not new, but is (finally) receiving significant attention thanks to several brave women Network who put their reputations and careers on the line to publicly shed light on this reality. Many in the industry are launching initiatives to create positive change.
Describes itself as a “community-driven media brand” with a focus on women in technology. The content featured on the site, which also is available through a newsletter signup, explores every aspect of being a woman in technology. Women 2.0 Their blog network offers a platform for female entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, and innovators to gather and exchange stories and tips. The site hosts conferences, pitch startup competitions, city meetups, and online investor
We are an organization of professional women from all career walks in the field of life sciences. We are all volunteers and we all share the goal of enabling and Women in Bio empowering women to reach the highest levels of leadership, and — more importantly— to fulfill their own career aspirations.
Sources: New Tech Northwest
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 50 SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
INDEX 31 TECH SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Organization Key Contact Description
Home to Startup Seattle, the city’s Office of Economic Seattle Office of Economic Lisa Brown, Development advocacy arm for startup growth. They provide Development Director resources, job postings, startup tech event postings and best practices/advice for the tech startup community
New Tech Northwest is an active community movement of innovation lovers helping each other build tomorrows Brett Green, New Tech Northwest careers and companies together, and connecting, growing Founder and supporting the technology ecosystem across the Northwest.
TechAlliance is a non-profit organization of leaders comprised of research institutions and Washington’s Laura Ruderman, technology-based businesses with a vision of a bright TechAlliance CEO innovative economy that aims to provide benefits for the state’s citizens. The organization hosts programs, policy activities, data analysis and more.
TiE Seattle was founded in 2000 as a network of Madhu Singh, entrepreneurs and executives and professionals with the TiE Seattle TiE President mission of supporting and promoting entrepreneurship in the Greater Seattle area. Michael Schutzler, WTIA is the unifying voice for the technology community CEO; Washington Technology in Washington. They consolidate the power of member Nick Ellingson, companies to solve business problems tech companies can’t Industry Association Director of solve on their own. Products
Carolyn Leighton, Providing women in tech with access to support from Women in Technology Chairwoman other professionals in the industry. There are educational and Founder, resources and opportunities abound, and an annual International David Leighton, conference. This is a worldwide network with support and President access for women around the globe.
Women Who Code is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers Alaina Percival, by creating a global, connected community of women in Women Who Code Seattle Board Chair and technology. The organization tripled in 2013 and has grown CEO to be one of the largest communities of women engineers in the world.
Sources: New Tech Northwest
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 51 INDEX 32 HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Organization Key Contact Description
Cambia Grove is a health care workspace for innovators, Maura Little, community organizers and entrepreneurs leading the way Cambia Grove Executive Director for new solutions related to health care. Space available for networking events.
CHE- WA brings together healthcare providers, members Collaborative on Health and of health-affected groups, environmental health experts, Karen Wang, PhD, the Environment Washington justice advocates and other concerned citizens committed MSc, Director (CHE-WA) to addressing environmental health issues linked to chronic health concerns in Washington
HIMSS (Healthcare The Washington State chapter of HIMSS is where local IT Information and Dylan Strecker, professionals in the healthcare sector meet to advance Management Systems President learning and facilitate the exchange of ideas amongst its Society) members.
Life Science Washington is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association whose mission is to stimulate life science innovation, job creation and ecosystem Leslie Alexandre Life Sciences Washington vibrancy across Washington state through engagement, DrPh, CEO and collaboration, promotion, and advocacy. Serving more (formerly WBBA) President than 500 members, Life Science Washington brings together research institutions, investors and innovators to grow the state’s life science economy.
nSCI works to accelerate scientific discovery and time-to- National Science Glenn Hampson market by promoting more open, effective approaches to Communication Institute MPA, Founder and research scientists’ communications with key audiences, Executive Director (nSCI) stakeholders and each other.
The Washington Health Alliance brings together those who Nancy Giunto, Washington Health Alliance get, give and pay for health care to create a high-quality, Executive Director affordable system for the people of Washington state.
WGHA connects and informs Washington’s global health community, creating a culture of collaboration at home Washington Global Health Dena Morrison, so our members can have more impact in the world. We Alliance President envision a Washington global health community that fulfills its greatest collective potential for achieving global health equity.
The Washington State Health Information Management Washington State Health Tracy Stanley, Association (WSHIMA) is a non-profit association of Information Management RHIT, President/ professionals engaged in health information management Association (WSHIMA) Delegate providing support to members and strengthening the industry and profession.
Sources: Life Sciences WA, iLove Seattle, Internet Search, and Interviews
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 52 INDEX 33 MAJOR HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTIONS
Institution Description
This year, we are celebrating 15 years since our launch. Today, we encompass four divisions -- the Allen Institute for Brain Science, the Allen Institute for Cell The Allen Brain Institute Science, the Allen Institute for Immunology, and The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group – with more than 470 employees from 40 different scientific disciplines.
Today, we work with thousands of partners in Africa, India, Europe, South The Bill & Melinda Gates America, and here in the United States. We are guided by the Gates family’s Foundation deeply held belief: that all lives have equal value. Our goal is to find solutions for people with the most urgent needs, wherever they live
Children’s Hospital provides high-quality, accessible health care for children and Seattle Children’s Hospital adolescents. The hospital’s foundation and guilds organize educational, social and fundraising events.
EvergreenHealth is an integrated two-hospital healthcare system offering a breadth of services and programs that is among the most comprehensive in the region. Formed in 1972 as a public hospital district, we now serve nearly 850,000 EvergreenHealth Kirkland residents of our service area in north King and south Snohomish counties, with medical facilities located throughout the area for easy access. Evergreen Health in Kirkland, Wash. is rated high performing in 3 adult specialties and 2 procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility.
At Fred Hutch, our interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists and Fred Hutchinson Cancer humanitarians work together to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Our researchers, including three Nobel laureates, bring a Research Center relentless pursuit of, and passion for, health knowledge and hope to their work and the world.
Infectious Disease Research This Seattle nonprofit develops drugs to treat infectious diseases of global importance with the support of large donors and partners from the corporate Institute (IDRI) and research worlds.
The Institute for Health IHME is a world-leading independent global health research center at the UW. Metrics and Evaluation Regular seminars provide opportunities to learn and get involved with this (IHME) organization’s groundbreaking work.
At ISB, we are unlocking the mysteries of the human microbiome and translating our scientific knowledge into therapies for a number of complex diseases. Systems biology has ushered in the future of research. ISB pioneered this Institute for Systems Biology approach, which embraces biological complexity and fearlessly sets about deciphering vast amounts of data in order to gain valuable insights and achieve breakthroughs across scientific disciplines.
Life Science Washington is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association serving the life sciences industry in the state of Washington. Serving more than Life Sciences of Washington 500 members, Life Science Washington brings together research institutions, investors and innovators to grow the state’s life science economy.
For more than 50 years, we’ve advanced the frontiers of science and engineering Pacific Northwest National in the service of our nation and the world. We make fundamental scientific discoveries that illuminate the mysteries of our planet and the universe. We Labs apply our scientific expertise to tackle some of the most challenging problems in energy, the environment, and national security.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 53 Institution Description
Pacific Northwest Research The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is an independent, non-profit, Institute biomedical research organization, founded in 1956 by Dr. William Hutchinson.
PATH is a major player in breaking the cycle of poor health in developing PATH countries. The PATH Associates program provides a way to support the group and meet others committed to its mission.
Providence Health & Services is the largest healthcare provider in Washington Providence with hospitals, clinics, senior care centers, hospice and home health services in communities – large and small – across the state.
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, is rated high performing in 5 adult procedures and conditions. Wash.
A collaboration between the Hutch, Children’s Hospital and UW Medicine, allows Seattle Cancer Care Alliance patients better access to current treatments and supports health professionals with research, mentoring and continuing education.
Swedish is the largest nonprofit health care provider in the greater Seattle area with five hospital campuses: First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Swedish Medical Center Issaquah. We also have ambulatory care centers in Redmond and Mill Creek, and a network of more than 100 primary care and specialty clinics throughout the greater Puget Sound area.
At UW Medicine, we work together as a team—with you at its center— to provide the most effective and compassionate care, always. From proactive preventive UW Medicine care to breakthrough discoveries fresh from the lab, UW Medicine is here for you today, and training for your tomorrow.
Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. is rated high performing in 6 Virginia Mason adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. It is a teaching hospital.
Sources: Life Sciences WA, iLove Seattle, Internet Search, and Interviews
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 54 INDEX 34 MAJOR GOVERNMENT AND ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS
Organization Description
Formed in 1904, the Association of Washington Business is Washington’s oldest and largest statewide business association and includes nearly 7,000 members representing 700,000 employees. AWB serves as both the state’s chamber Association of Washington of commerce and the manufacturing and technology association. While its Business (AWB) membership includes major employers like Boeing, Microsoft and Weyerhaeuser, more than 90 percent of AWB members employ fewer than 100 people. More than half of AWB’s members employ fewer than 10. For more about AWB, visit www.awb.org.
Challenge Seattle is an alliance of CEOs from 18 of the region’s largest employers. Together, we are taking on the challenge of ensuring the greater Seattle area continues to thrive as one of the most vibrant, innovative, and globally competitive regions in the world. Launched in 2015, Challenge Seattle’s Challenge Seattle CEOs have made a five-year investment to collectively tackle some the region’s most pressing civic challenges. Led by former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, Challenge Seattle harnesses the committed leadership, unique resources, and innovative talent of its member companies to find innovative solutions and inspire collective action for the greater good.
Life Science Washington is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association whose mission is to stimulate life science innovation, job creation and ecosystem vibrancy across Washington state through engagement, collaboration, Life Sciences Washington promotion, and advocacy. Serving more than 500 members, Life Science Washington brings together research institutions, investors and innovators to grow the state’s life science economy.
The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is an independent, non-profit, biomedical research organization, founded in 1956 by Dr. William Hutchinson. Pacific Northwest Research The Institute’s rich history of discovery centers on Dr. Hutchinson’s vision that Institute biomedical research holds the promise to “correct man’s infirmities.” Today, PNRI continues to seek novel ways to prevent, treat and cure human disease using the latest and most promising technologies and approaches.
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most diverse business association in the region. Founded in 1882 by local business leaders, the Chamber today is an independent organization representing 2,400 companies and a regional workforce of approximately 750,000. We Seattle Metropolitan seek an economically vibrant and globally competitive Seattle region where Chamber of Commerce businesses can flourish, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed and to access a thriving quality of life. The Chamber engages the innovation and entrepreneurship of its members to advance economic prosperity, advocate for a vital business environment, and build sustainable and healthy communities in the Seattle region.
The Office of Economic Development believes that Seattle can be the most Seattle Office of Economic innovative and equitable city in which to build your business or career, and that Development our economic resilience is rooted in the diversity of our economy and ingenuity of our workforce.
TechAlliance is a non-profit organization of leaders comprised in research institutions and Washington’s technology-based businesses with a vision of a TechAlliance bright innovative economy and aims to provide benefits for a state’s citizens. This organization hosts programs, policy activities, data analysis and more.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 55 Organization Description
CoMotion® at the University of Washington is the collaborative innovation hub University of Washington’s dedicated to expanding the economic and societal impact of the UW community. CoMotion By developing and connecting to local and global innovation ecosystems, CoMotion helps innovators achieve the greatest impact from their discoveries.
The Department of Commerce is the one agency in state government that touches every aspect of community and economic development: planning, Washington State infrastructure, energy, public facilities, housing, public safety and crime Department of Commerce victims, international trade, business services and more. We work with local governments, businesses and civic leaders throughout the state to strengthen communities so all residents may thrive and prosper.
Washington STEM advances excellence, innovation, and equity in science, WA STEM technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for all Washington students.
Washington State Evaluates, protects, and commercializes innovations, provides workspace for University (WSU) Office of startups, bridges gap to connect WSU research with industry partners, among Commercialization other services.
Washington Technology WTIA is the unifying voice for the technology community in Washington. We consolidate the power of member companies to solve business problems they Industry Association can’t solve on their own.
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INDEX 35 TALENT RECRUITING FIRMS
Company Contact Contact Email Stage/Focus*
Later Stages; Project Simplicity Consulting Lisa Hufford [email protected] Marketing Professionals
All Stages; Most Fuel Talent Shauna Swerland [email protected] Positions
Paul Freed [email protected] All Stages; Executive Herd, Freed, Hartz Jim Herd [email protected] Search
All Stages; Executive Laurel Group Tom Taft [email protected] Search
All Stages; Executive JM Search Kevin Kernan [email protected] Search
All Stages; Executive Parker Remick Rob Healy [email protected] Search
Peckman Search Gina Peckman 253-312-3475 Sales and Marketing Partners
INDEX 36 OFFSHORE RESOURCES
Resources Description
iSupport Worldwide is one of the leading modern offshoring companies in the Philippines. We provide world-class and dedicated staffing, facilities, and isupport managed operations for Fast-Growing Companies and Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in any industry, vertical, and language with up to 75% savings.
We are an early stage; a venture-backed startup that runs with a DNA of customer-centricity, innovation, and excellence in the core. Our partners come with expertise in building AI/ML focused platforms, specifically around speech Rammer.AI and NLP for communication platforms. We are creating a new category of voice tech infrastructure – “Conversational Intelligence as a Service” solution.
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Gradient Solutions is an established insurance industry strategist firm, Gradient Solutions concentrating on process optimization, management coaching and strategic thinking.
Trust offers its customers outsourcing services providing smart offshore Trust Offshore Talent staffing in Kiev, Ukraine. As an international IT offshore staffing company, we Resourcing have experts and consultants, focusing on the client work environment and the essential relevant needs.
Glocal ORPO is an offshore recruiting firm with offices in USA and India. We provide professionally managed virtual recruiters, especially to US-based staffing Glocal organizations, and also to those in the UAE, UK, and Australia in general. Our recruiters, sourcers, business development managers, and job search agents deliver exactly what our clients specify, adhering to quality and fast delivery.
PSG is the world’s largest and fastest growing provider of offshore recruiting support. PSG has clients across the globe, including four of the world’s ten PSG Global Solutions largest staffing companies, 20% of the Staffing Industry Analysts Top 50, and Fortune 500 corporations.
INDEX 37 TALENT SOLUTIONS FOR TECH
Resources Description
Acequia Global venture fund investing in early stage technology companies.
Website to invest in startups, research the fastest-growing companies, and find a AngeList Seattle job you love Authentic Jobs features job postings for engineers, but also a variety of other Authentic Jobs positions in tech.
Built in Seattle A monthly round-up of the best startup and tech companies hiring in Seattle.
Career Sidekick is a job search advice website founded to help job seekers Career Sidekick feel confident and land high-paying, in-demand jobs. They also publishCareer Sidekick listing of top job websites.
CraigsList Seattle Classified advertising for jobs
Dice Seattle Hiring site
F6s.com Find a startup Job that matches you - 5,303 Jobs delivered to 229,889 F6ers
FlexJobs Technology Greater Discover a faster way to find the best work from home and flexible jobs! Seattle
Geekwork Technology Job Geekwire media job board Board
Glassdoor Culture review and hiring website
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 58 Resources Description
Indeed Hiring site
Latters.com Get noticed by over 25,000+ verified recruiters searching for top talent.
LinkedIn Seattle Jobs Social network for business linking job seekers with job openings
Mashable, the popular site for tech news, also has a job board. You can post Mashable Job Board Seattle your resume and search job listings by keywords and city.
Monster Jobs In Seattle Don’t search for jobs. Find the right fit instead.
New Tech Northwest is an active community movement of innovation lovers New Tech Northwest helping each other build tomorrows careers and companies together, and
Seattle Times Technology Find jobs from Seattle’s daily news source Jobs
Simply Hired Greater Seattle One search, millions of jobs
Stack Overflow is the largest online community for software developers to share Stack Overflow knowledge and learn new skills. And yes – they now have a job board as well.
TechCrunch’s Crunchboard TechCrunch magazines job board. Seattle
Uncubed is a job search website featuring jobs from startups as well as Fortune Uncubed Seattle 500 employers.
WhiteTruffle White truffle allows you to apply to 7,500+ tech jobs via one application.
Zip Recruiter Greater Seattle Let’s Find Jobs for You
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INDEX 38 MEDIA - TECH & LIFE SCIENCES
Organization Contact Description
Daniel Li Writing about tech, entrepreneurship, and investing in The DL [email protected] the Pacific Northwest!
A technology website with strong roots in the Pacific Northwest Region. Also, this company hosts multiple Taylor Soper events and meetups such as the GeekWire Summit GeekWire [email protected] held in fall. Tech reporters include covers a wide variety of tech assignments, including emerging startups, the sharing economy and the intersection of technology
Emily Parkhurst Publisher and Market President Puget Sound [email protected]; The Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) features Business Journal Ryan Lambert, local business news about Seattle tech industry. Editor-in-Chief, [email protected] A newsletter for female founders kicking ass in Underwire Founder: Britt Stromberg business
Seattle Business The world’s most reliable source of advanced Mark Anderson Magazine Strategic information at the intersection of technology and [email protected] News Services (SNS) economics.
Rami Grunbaum The Business Editor The Seattle Times is the major daily newspaper in [email protected]; Greater Seattle. In addition to reporting on events The Seattle Times Rachel Lerman around the Greater Seattle, it reports on major events Microsoft and Technology in technology and life sciences. Reporter [email protected]
Home to Startup Seattle, the city’s Office of Economic Seattle Office Development advocacy arm for startup growth. They of Economic [email protected] provide resources, job postings, startup tech event Development postings and best practices/advice for the tech startup community
New Tech Northwest is an active community movement of innovation lovers helping each other New Tech Northwest Brett Green build tomorrows careers and companies together, and connecting, growing and supporting the technology ecosystem across the Northwest.
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TechAlliance is a non-profit organization of leaders comprised of research institutions and Washington’s Laura Ruderman technology-based businesses with a vision of a bright TechAlliance [email protected] innovative economy that aims to provide benefits for the state’s citizens. The organization hosts programs, policy activities, data analysis and more.
Washington WTIA is the unifying voice for the technology Nick Ellingson community in Washington. They consolidate the power Technology Industry [email protected] of member companies to solve business problems Association tech companies can’t solve on their own.
Seattle Business Mark Anderson The Seattle Business magazine features local business Magazine [email protected] news about Seattle tech industry.
Technology news aggregator with a focus for those interested in what’s happening around Washington WA Tech News NA state. This site pulls tech news from various sources and creates an awesome feed for those interested in the latest technology news.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 61 ENTREPRENEUR REPORTS AND TOOLS
INDEX 39 REPORTS, TECH TOOLS, AND RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Resources Description
Built in Seattle A monthly round-up of the best startup and tech companies hiring in Seattle.
Private Tech Company Financing Trends Q3 2019 Series of reports from Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) that analyzes deal volume represented by WSGR. This report is issued on a quarterly basis with a range of data on venture The Entrepreneurs Report financing transactions in which the firm was involved in that period of time. The objective is to identify relevant trends in activity and valuation levels for the U.S. venture capital industry in general.
Annual survey of Startup companies compiled by 2019 State Of Venture Capital (PitchBook) – 15 charts summarizing the VC venture capitalist firm First investment trends in the region. Round
GeekWire 200 is a ranked index of Pacific Northwest startups using publicly available data to identify the tech companies most popular and trending among GeekWire 200 key online communities. The ranking is generated each month from GeekWire Startup List, a comprehensive directory of the region’s tech startups.
Puget Sound Business Information was obtained from firm representatives and company websites. Journal Washington Best Quantum’s Best Workplaces score factors in 30 items across six categories Places to Work including trust in leadership and team dynamics.
The Tech Impact Awards recognize companies in Washington state that are using technology to have a significant impact on business, industry or society. Seattle Business Magazine Categories include: Enterprise, Cloud, Security, Emerging Companies, Consumer/ Retail, Analytics, Software as a Service, and Education. Winners were announced Tech Impact 2019 Awards at an exclusive awards ceremony on September 26, 2019 at the Museum Of Pop Culture. Honorees are now featured in the October issue of Seattle Business magazine.
2019 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 62 Resources Description
Keiretsu Due Diligence This handbook by Keiretsu Forum provides a comprehensive due diligence Handbook process that is applied to companies prior to member investment.
Model Angel Term Sheet This is a sample term sheet used by the Alliance of Angels
From National Venture Capital Association - Term sheets and much more Model Legal Documents developed by a committee of attorneys from across the country.
An equity simulation tool that demonstrates the effect of multiple rounds of Ownyourventure.com venture funding.
Perkins Coie LLP - Provides extensive free resources for startups and growth Startup Percolator companies on creating business plans, structuring, formation, IP strategy, financing and advisors.
Startups University In-depth lessons from the leaders of successful startups.
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