The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) Founder Cohort Program is now in its 10th iteration. Thirty-three companies from across Washington state have been selected for the newest Founder Cohort class, further strengthening the state’s position as a global leader in the technology sector. 

What: The virtual program – part of the WTIA Startup Program – helps seed-stage startups grow and scale over the course of six months by following a roadmap designed to guide them through their next milestones as they navigate increasing revenue, securing investment capital, and growing the team.

Who:
Selected Companies:

Aerobotics7
AIDiseaseDetect
Bond Communications
CathConnect 
Cennec App
CWTCH
DeepCruit
DevMatch
Drake Labs
Flex Axion
Foxtrot Health
Fremont Robotics
Freshcredit
Green Dominoes
Imple
MgrWorkbench.ai
MindfulDataAI
ModernVivo
MS Orchestra
Perfect Form 
Quoala
Randamu
Range
Rubix
Relentless Persistence
SA onDEMAND
Simfit
TDY Rentals
Tetraloop
VKTORI
Workflow Labs
xBlock
Yuzi Care

When: The Cohort runs September 2023 through February 2024.

Why: As part of its mission to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, WTIA continues its commitment to invest in the community and support the next generation of companies doing impactful work. Each startup participating in Founder Cohort features at least one product in development and an annual revenue of less than $1 million. Each company passed a rigorous application process. Led by a committee of seasoned tech founders and entrepreneurs – including five-time founder and author Dave Parker, Susan Preston of SeaChange Fund and Leslie Feinzaig of Graham & Walker – the program will guide them through the crucial stages of fundraising, corporate governance and customer development.

Key stats:

• $300 million plus raised by cohort alumni combined
• 33 companies
• 15 female founders, co-founders, or execs
• 9 female CEOs
• 20 BIPOC founders, co-founders, execs
• 13 BIPOC CEOs
• 6 outside King County
• Outside of Seattle:
  • Bainbridge Island: Green Dominoes, MS Orchestra
  • Bellevue: Fremont Robotics, Freshcredit, SA onDemand
  • Gig Harbor: MgrWorkbench.ai
  • Kirkland: Tetraloop
  • Lake Stevens: Imple
  • Redmond: Rubix
  • Tacoma: TDY Rentals
  • Vancouver: Flex Axion

Sponsors: Clark Nuber, Fenwick, Meridian Capital, NCWTA, Now CFO, Pike Place Partners at Morgan Stanley, Premera, and Wison Sonsini