About GeekWire
GeekWire is a fast-growing, national technology news site with strong roots in the Seattle region and a large audience of loyal, tech-savvy readers around the globe, who follow the site for breaking news, expert analysis and unique insights into the technology industry.
Founded in 2011, GeekWire is uniquely positioned to cover some of the most widely followed and innovative tech companies in the world, and one of the most vibrant startup markets in the country.
Our signature events bring out thousands of people to connect, learn, recruit, do business and have fun with a broad cross-section of the tech community. Our membership program includes some of the most respected figures in the technology community: top entrepreneurs, computer scientists and business leaders.
In addition to news coverage, GeekWire provides widely-used resources for the Pacific Northwest technology community, including the GeekWork job board, GeekWire 200 startup ranking, GeekWire Seattle engineering outpost list, the Startup List database, Service Provider Directory and GeekWire Calendar. GeekWire’s weekly radio show airs on KIRO Radio (97.3 FM) in the Seattle region, and reaches a worldwide audience via podcast.
GeekWire was started and is owned by two longtime journalists, John Cook and Todd Bishop; with startup veteran and investor Jonathan Sposato, the company’s chairman. For more background on GeekWire, you can read this 2017 feature in NiemanLab or listen to this interview with Todd and John by Josh Kerns of KIRO Radio.
Exec Team
John Cook
Co-Founder
The longest-serving and most-followed journalist on the Pacific Northwest tech beat. A veteran reporter who loves scoops and a good soccer match.
Todd Bishop
Co-Founder
Longtime tech reporter who covers national technology trends and key developments at companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple.
Business Team
Daniel Rossi
Chief Business Officer
Oversees a range of business initiatives, in addition to working on advertising, sponsorship and events. Former startup CEO and previous executive director of the Northwest Entrepreneur Network.
Adam Rubens
Senior Account Director
A trusted expert on branded content, advertising and event sponsorship for GeekWire's top clients. Adam geeks-out over business, comics, and Seattle sports and has an MBA from the UW Foster School of Business.
Jessica Arnesen
Senior Sales Executive
Advertising and sponsorship specialist and University of Washington graduate with a decade of experience in digital and broadcast media, working with a wide variety of brands and companies.
Editorial Team
Taylor Soper
Staff Reporter
Named a "New Journalist of the Year" by the Society of Professional Journalists. Covers a wide variety of tech assignments, including emerging startups, the sharing economy and the intersection of technology and sports.
Monica Nickelsburg
Civic Innovation Editor
Covers the intersection of technology and civic issues including housing, politics, education, transportation and the future of cities. Originally from Southern California, she studied journalism and history at NYU before landing in Seattle. She loves arts, pop-culture, and her adopted city.
Clare McGrane
Staff Reporter & Podcast Producer
Covers life sciences, biotechnology and general assignment technology stories, in addition to producing the GeekWire radio show and podcast. A graduate of the University of Washington, she is passionate about nonfiction storytelling, particularly stories about how science impacts our daily lives.
