Startups Blog

Washington State has a growing technology scene, and that’s in part thanks to the WTIA. The Washington Technology Industry Association helps to run a founder cohort program to inspire entrepreneurs. But what are some of the latest ventures supported and what does it offer?         

The videogames industry exploded hugely over the past two decades. No longer a niche hobby, gaming is now a lifestyle enhancement. With this, an increasing number of startups are popping up to bring new experiences to PCs and consoles worldwide. But which companies should developers keep an eye on to help support their growth?

Raghu Gollamudi is a name in business privacy that many startups can look up to. Having successfully built Integris into a leading data discovery engine, the entrepreneur leaves the parent company for new horizons. But what is his next critical mission?

Some of the biggest stars in music got their starts not in a studio but in their bedrooms. Thanks to startups in music technology, self-starting musicians and industry professionals are finding hit-making easier than ever. Let's consider how and why ventures are blazing trails for music in the New 20s.

The craft beer boom is continuing to take the US by storm. Even in a shaky global climate, breweries are pivoting to meet home delivery demands and more. But is there life in the craft brewery scene beyond 2020?

Tech startups are operating in a 'golden age' in the US. We are more dependent on technological innovation than ever before. However, some concerns and hurdles ventures need to consider, legally, if they are to survive long-term. What are the biggest rising challenges, and how can they overcome them?

Fintech is an industry that, given global crises in 2020, is expected to pivot majorly in 2021. Because of this, we may expect to see some ventures making significant funding strides. Does Pennylane, an early 2021 success, set the template for Fintech startups for the year ahead?

It is safe to assume that Google has the majority when it comes to the search engine market. However, even Google had humble beginnings. What searchers may not realize is that the search industry is still growing. Not only that, startups are working to tip the balance.

In the midst of what we hope will be a once in a lifetime crisis, venture capital investment in startups remained relatively strong in 2020.

Over the holiday period of 2020, Bitcoin hit its highest ever exchange value. Worth $40,000 at its peak, it is still holding steady at the time of writing. The situation, of course, is stimulating for startups dealing in and powered by cryptocurrencies. What might they expect in 2021?