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Published on March 04, 2025

High-tech Huskies: 10 tech companies from the University of Washington

As the birthplace of Amazon, Microsoft and Boeing, it makes sense that Seattle has one of the most highly regarded universities in the world. Here are 10 tech startups that trace their origins to the University of Washington.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

A slice of the pie: 5 Seattle tech companies that offer equity

When considering a job opening, we tend to linger over the more immediate features. But there is one longer term perk that's as sexy as any ping pong table: company equity. Here are 5 Seattle tech companies that offer employees a slice of the company.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

Seattle Techstars vet Shyft raises $6.5M Series A to solve workplace scheduling

Seattle-based startup Shyft just raised $6.5 million to help shift workers communicate, swap and cover shifts. The company, which Built In Seattle featured as one of 50 Seattle Startups to Watch in 2018, will use the funding to focus on product development.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

Accenture and Avanade open brand new innovation hub, with plans to hire at least 300

Silicon Valley tech giant Accenture and technological problem solver Avanade have officially opened a joint “innovation hub” at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Seneca Street downtown, with plans to add at least 300 jobs in the next two years.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

“If it scares you, you should try it”: How these women are shaping growth at 6 Seattle tech companies

Every tech company loves to talk the talk when it comes to gender equality, but what does walking the walk actually look like? How can women in Seattle tech shape the growth trajectory at their companies? We spoke with women at six Seattle tech companies to learn how they do it.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

It's official: Amazon announces HQ2 expansion in NYC and Arlington, VA

The rumors swirled for a week, and now it’s official. Amazon is splitting HQ2 between New York City and Arlington, Virginia. What will all this mean for Seattle?

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Updated on March 04, 2025

Almost $10B changes hands as Qualtrics and Apptio are acquired over the weekend

Both Qualtrics and Apptio were acquired over the weekend, and both are hiring heavily in the Seattle area.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

Strap on your jetpack: BigBox VR raises $5M seed

BigBox VR announced a $5 million Seed round today, which will fund its online multiplayer virtual reality game development.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

How 3 Seattle tech sales teams balance competition and collaboration

Fostering a competitive spirit is a great way to propel sales teams to new heights. However, as three Seattle team leaders told Built In Seattle, it’s just as important to do so in a way that’s constructive for both individual team members and the company as a whole. Here’s how they do it.

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Updated on March 04, 2025

These 6 Seattle tech companies are taking off — and want you along for the ride

The Seattle tech companies featured here work with a diverse and challenging range of technologies, and offer some of the best perks in the business. Oh, and they're all hiring right now.

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