The finalists for the 2026 GeekWire Awards in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category include notable innovators from the Pacific Northwest startup ecosystem. These entrepreneurs are recognized for their contributions to various sectors, including agriculture, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
Among the finalists are Emily Choi-Greene of Clearly AI, who previously worked at Amazon, and Caleb John from Pioneer Square Labs, an engineer with a background in robotics and defense technology. Additionally, Kavian Mojabe leads MediScan AI, while Charles Wu represents Orchard Robotics, and Zheqing (Bill) Zhu is with Pokee AI.
The GeekWire Awards, celebrating its 18th iteration, will occur on May 7 at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle, showcasing the best in tech innovation. Community voting for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award is open until April 16, allowing the public to participate in the selection process.