Inside the 2026 GeekWire Awards: Innovators reshaping how we work, build, and learn
May 9, 2026
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as posted by the channelThis week on the showConversations 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
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