Paul Curhan

Pyramid Breweries, Inc. produces beer and operates drinking places. It also manufactures a line of gourmet sodas, distributes its soda products in supermarkets, independent food stores, convenience stores and restaurants. The company was founded by Beth Hartwell in 1984 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

TC Global, Inc. owns and operates coffee stores. It offers coffees, espressos, teas, Guayak yerba mates, Bellaccino blended and bottled beverages, fruit–based beverages, ice cream shakes, and hot cocoa, pastries, muffins and cookies. The company was founded by Tom Tully O'Keefe in 1992 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. offers an integrated suite of affordable hardware and software products that provide powerful and affordable wireless solutions for homes and small businesses. The firm design, manufacture and sell affordable innovative wireless systems directly to consumers and small business. These products include audio and video entertainment systems enabling wireless distribution of multiple entertainment sources, both locally and via the Internet. The company also offers networking solutions based on other technologies that enable consumers to control security, lighting, heating and air conditioning systems

Essentia Water LLC manufactures, packages, and markets bottled alkaline and electrolyzed water. It retailers includes leading natural food stores such as whole foods, sprouts and vitamin cottage. The company was founded by Kenneth Uptain in 1998 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA.

HDIP, Inc. manufactures ice creams. The firm also offers frozen yogurts, sorbets, bars, cakes, and sundaes. The company was founded by Reuben Mattus in 1961 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.