How to be an ‘Uncommon Thinker’: What we learned profiling innovative leaders solving big problems

How to be an ‘Uncommon Thinker’: What we learned profiling innovative leaders solving big problems

Before we get into the final installment of the Uncommon Thinker Awards in partnership with GeekWire, we would just like to say a big, THANK YOU!!! to the entire team at GeekWire for the amazing coordination of the program from the nomination process to the judging to the editorial coverage and, for the big finale,…

A Place Where Unicorns Roam Free

A Place Where Unicorns Roam Free

What does ever growing success in an evergreen environment look like? The new, hot of the press Washington State Guide produced by Site Selection Magazine and Washington State Department of Commerce provides a detailed and holistic view of the Evergreen State’s incredible innovation ecosystem. From quantum computing, semiconductors and robotics to cleantech, sustainable aviation, and new forms of green…

Uncommon Thinkers: UW prof and entrepreneur Shwetak Patel has a rare ‘creative brilliance’

Uncommon Thinkers: UW prof and entrepreneur Shwetak Patel has a rare ‘creative brilliance’

Shwetak Patel landed in Seattle in 2008. Since then, he’s co-founded three startups built on technology he helped invent. Patel currently leads a health tech group at Google and is a professor at the University of Washington. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s Note: This is part of a series…

Uncommon Thinkers: Blake Resnick finds a larger purpose in tech, making drones for public safety

Uncommon Thinkers: Blake Resnick finds a larger purpose in tech, making drones for public safety

Blake Resnick at Brinc HQ in Seattle, where the company designs and manufactures its drones. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s Note: This is part of a series profiling “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change. All six will be recognized at the GeekWire Gala on Dec….

Uncommon Thinkers: MagniX CTO Riona Armesmith geeks out over electric aviation
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Uncommon Thinkers: MagniX CTO Riona Armesmith geeks out over electric aviation

MagniX’s chief technology officer, Riona Armesmith, works on electric propulsion systems like the one in the background at the company’s headquarters in Everett, Wash. (GeekWire Photo / Alan Boyle) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming…

Uncommon Thinkers: For USAFacts’ Poppy MacDonald, ‘facts are paramount’ for democracy

Uncommon Thinkers: For USAFacts’ Poppy MacDonald, ‘facts are paramount’ for democracy

USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald testifying before the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress at a hearing held Oct. 27, 2021 titled: “Strengthening the Lawmaking Process: How Data can Inform and Improve Policy.” (USAFacts Photo) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”:…

Uncommon Thinkers: Elizabeth Hansen uses her job as an anesthesiologist to cut carbon emissions
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Uncommon Thinkers: Elizabeth Hansen uses her job as an anesthesiologist to cut carbon emissions

Dr. Elizabeth Hansen earned degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and did her residency at the University of Washington. She’s now an attending anesthesiologist at Seattle Children’s and an assistant professor at the UW. (Seattle Children’s Photo) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the…

Uncommon Thinkers: Boundless CEO Xiao Wang on his quest to fix the immigration process

Uncommon Thinkers: Boundless CEO Xiao Wang on his quest to fix the immigration process

Boundless co-founder and CEO Xiao Wang. (Boundless Photo) This article originally appeared in GeekWire. Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. They will be recognized at the GeekWire Gala on Dec. 6. Uncommon Thinkers is presented…

Uncommon Thinkers Welcome Receives Gold Award from IEDC

Uncommon Thinkers Welcome Receives Gold Award from IEDC

Greater Seattle Partners Receives 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council Seattle, Wash. (September 28, 2023) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) received a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the launch of Uncommon Thinkers Welcome. The award was bestowed specifically…

Greater Seattle Export Accelerator Launches

Greater Seattle Export Accelerator Launches

Yesterday afternoon we welcomed the first cohort of companies participating in the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator (GSEA) at the Port of Seattle. It was fantastic to meet these diverse entrepreneurs in-person, and kickoff their journey as they take advantage of customized export training and advising over the next few months to develop new global insights…

Greater Seattle Partners Announces First Cohort of 20 Participating Companies in New Export Accelerator Program

Greater Seattle Partners Announces First Cohort of 20 Participating Companies in New Export Accelerator Program

Participating companies will receive complimentary and customized export training and mentoring to tap into new international markets. Program is bolstered by $150,000 cash prize as Greater Seattle Partners wins Stage Two of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. Seattle, Wash. (September 20, 2023) – Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) today announced…

U.S. Small Business Administration awards 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage Two prize to Greater Seattle Partners

U.S. Small Business Administration awards 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage Two prize to Greater Seattle Partners

Greater Seattle Partners awarded $150,000 in prize money to implement Growth Accelerator Partnerships to support innovation WASHINGTON– Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Greater Seattle Partners (GSP) as a Stage Two winner for the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. GSP will receive a $150,000 cash prize to build strategic partnerships that will support…