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 also produces popular audio podcasts and video shows.
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. Read about our core values and editorial focus. 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.
Business Team
John Cook
Publisher and 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.
Holly Grambihler
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
A marketing matchmaker who manages GeekWire business operations, balancing the big vision and the little details to deliver results for clients. Enjoys microbrews, UW football and hanging out in West Seattle with her family.
Miya Doane
Senior Sales Strategist
Born and raised in Seattle. Only living away in Pullman during her time at WSU, studying Advertising. Loves to travel and camp with family. Always up for a walk with friends where she resides in Shoreline.
Shaun Dolence
Project & Membership Manager
Works with clients to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns and brings a wealth of experience juggling multiple projects and creating VIP experiences. Born and raised in Seattle and a University of Washington graduate, Shaun enjoys cooking, watching sports (Go Dawgs!), and will never turn down a cold pint.
Editorial Team
Todd Bishop
Senior Writer and Co-Founder
Longtime tech reporter who covers national technology trends and key developments at companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple.
Taylor Soper
Editor
GeekWire's editor, responsible for coordinating the newsroom, planning coverage, editing stories, and reporting on Seattle's startup ecosystem. A University of Washington graduate and avid golfer.
Gillian Dohrn
Etzioni Intern in Climate Tech Journalism
Gillian Dohrn is GeekWire’s first Etzioni Intern in Climate Tech Journalism, supported through a grant provided by Oren and Eli Etzioni. She grew up in Seattle and just finished a master’s program in science communication at University California, Santa Cruz.