The 2024 GeekWire Awards CEO of the Year finalists include Gaurav Oberoi, CEO and co-founder of Lexion, which specializes in AI-powered contract management software. Ozan Unlu is the CEO of Edge Delta, a startup that helps engineering and security teams analyze data. Nancy Xiao is the CEO of Mason, a company providing custom-built hardware and software for Android devices. Vijaye Raji is the founder and CEO of Statsig, a startup focusing on A/B testing technology. Linda Lian is the CEO of Common Room, a startup offering an intelligent community growth platform. Last year’s winner was Chris Diorio, CEO of Impinj, a manufacturer of RFID devices and software.
The GeekWire Awards recognize top innovators and companies in the Pacific Northwest technology industry. The finalists for CEO of the Year were selected based on community nominations and input from GeekWire Awards judges. Community voting will continue until April 12, along with feedback from judges to determine the winner in each category. The winners will be announced live onstage at Showbox SoDo in Seattle on May 9. Table sponsorships are available for those interested in attending the event, with early bird pricing ending on March 31.
Gaurav Oberoi, CEO of Lexion, previously founded BillMonk and Precision Polling. Ozan Unlu, CEO of Edge Delta, has experience at Microsoft and Sumo Logic. Nancy Xiao of Mason was a product manager at Oculus VR. Vijaye Raji, CEO of Statsig, led Facebook’s engineering outpost in Seattle and spent time at Microsoft. Linda Lian, CEO of Common Room, previously worked at Madrona Venture Group and Amazon Web Services. Chris Diorio, CEO of Impinj, won the CEO of the Year award last year.
The community voting process will help determine the winners of the GeekWire Awards, along with input from judges. The event showcases top innovators and companies in the Pacific Northwest technology scene. Sponsorships are available for those interested in supporting the event or purchasing table sponsorships. The winners of each category, including CEO of the Year, will be announced at the live event on May 9 at Showbox SoDo in Seattle. Special thanks to Astound Business Solutions, the presenting sponsor of the 2024 GeekWire Awards, for their support.
