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Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn


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This week on the show: Conversations with finalists and special guests at the annual GeekWire Awards about AI, innovation, startups, and the forces reshaping their industries, plus a special trivia challenge marking GeekWire's 15th year hosting the event. Guests include:

  • Luis Poggi, CEO of HouseWhisper AI, winner of CEO of the Year
  • Tracy Drinkwater, founder of the Seattle Universal Math Museum, STEM Educator of the Year honoree
  • Ryan James, CEO of Dopl Technologies, finalist for Startup of the Year
  • Laura Ruderman, CEO of the Technology Alliance
  • Ross Finman, CEO of Augmodo, finalist for Hardware/Robotics/Physical AI of the Year
  • Mohammad Rastegari, CEO of ElastixAI, finalist for Startup of the Year

Related stories

  • 2026 GeekWire Awards revealed: Big winners — and big love for Seattle — at annual tech celebration
  • Photos: Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards

With GeekWire co-founders John Cook and Todd Bishop

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