Motis Selected for Washington Technology Industry Association's
Fifth Founder Cohort Program

Sam Kalk • Published on January 22, 2021 • 2 min read
Today we are excited to announce the selection of Motis for Washington Technology Industry Association's Fifth Founder Cohort Program. As one of 22 startups selected, Motis joins a rigorously selected group of Washington-based organizations primed for rapid growth.

Following a Proven Roadmap
The Fifth Founder Cohort Program helps startups grow and scale over the course of 6 months by following a roadmap that guides them through future milestones including increasing revenue, securing investment, and growing the team.
“Speed matters and navigating the ecosystem in six months vs 12-24 months is important when you have limited resources. Connecting to relevant people usually doesn’t happen organically. So, we’ve gathered the relevant resources and experts that founders need to connect to that community and support them,” says Dave Parker, WTIA Startup Program's Board Chair. "Launching a startup can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be," he explains.
Other Companies in the Fifth Founder Cohort Include:
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Woven Money – Sunjay Pandey
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Satchl – Cody Myers, Mary Myers
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Edizeven – Shilpi Gupta
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TalkSocket – Andrew DeLorenzo, Amy Boes, Chandler Murch, Mike Soderholm
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Metrolla – Adam Szablya, Alexandra Reynolds
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innov8.ag – Steve Mantle
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Mocel – Rosalinda Mendoza
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Web 42 – Heather Kendall, Joe Hammer
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MedVenture App – Emily Cheng, Ryan Cogdill
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LOANtuitive – Dave Siegfried, Erin Green, Jason Maddocks
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Thrive – Raja Mawad, Christopher Chileshe
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Joyroot – Steve Howard, Alison Paige
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Included – Raghu Gollamudi, Chandan Golla, Laura Close
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TartanHUB – Sage Raterman, Chris Doyle
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FreeMō – Leigh Hunt, Brandon Miller
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JumpStartCSR – George Gosieski, George JS Gosieski
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Zeva, Inc. – Kimberly Waite
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Intention Labs – Shawna Ruff, Justin White
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Lurve – Keér Beavers, Ebba Lucander
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SportsTrace – Max Montrey, Alex Gardner
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WhenILeave – Brandon Na
Launching a startup can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be.
- Dave Parker, WTIA Startup Program's Board Chair
We would like to thank the WTIA for investing in their ecosystem, using their connections, sponsors and partners to support the next generation of companies via mentorship, education, coaching, and networking. Additional thanks go out to the Sponsors of the Fifth Founder Cohort, Clark Nuber, Fenwick & West LLP, Madrona Venture Group, NOW CFO, Pike Place Partners, Seed IP, and Wilson Sonsini.
For additional information on what this means for Motis and the rest of the 22 startups selected, read the press release on the WTIA website, here: https://www.washingtontechnology.org/22-tech-startups-selected-for-fifth-wtia-founder-cohort/
If you'd like to learn more about the WTIA Founder Cohort Program, check it out on their site, here: https://www.washingtontechnology.org/startup-program/wtia-founder-cohort-program/