This list showcases 50 Seattle-area startups that have burst onto the scene within the last three years, ushering in a new decade that promises advances in tech. There are companies combating fake news, creating machine learning algorithms that can decorate a home, formulating new haircare products and even building the next moon rover. 

Whether it’s efforts to alleviate strain on customers or endeavoring for more internal transparency, here’s how four Seattle tech companies are responding to the current climate. 

Code churn isn’t always bad news, but it pays to look out for it.