Taking Tech Ideas Global: Connecting an Innovation Ecosystem

The word ecosystem conjures up a rain forest in Ecuador, where sunlight, soil, water, and a multitude of species exist together in a self-sustaining environment that is constantly evolving.

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Building a Local Innovation Ecosystem

Co-authored with Rudy Gadre, general partner at Founders’ Co-op.

Western Washington is already home to some of the most innovative people, companies, and academic programs in the world. And... Read more »

How VR, AR Innovation Can Finally Fulfill Its Potential

This post was co-authored by Matt McIlwain, managing director, Madrona Venture Group, and Steve Seitz, professor of computer science and engineering at University of Washington and “teleportation lead” at Google.... Read more »

Discovery Over Dogma at Today’s Innovative University

There’s a rich and often controversial conversation going on right now about the role that colleges and universities should play in preparing students—and our society—for the future.

One of the most... Read more »